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Karina & Terry S.

Piscataway, NJ

5.0 out of 5 stars
54 reviews
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Services

Karina & Terry can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Karina & Terry can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I’m currently working from home Monday and Friday. When home I take them out as often as they need and then some. They usually lay on the rug or couch in my office so they can hang with me all day or they’re free to roam about the house.

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About Karina & Terry S.

Communication

19 repeat pet parents
88% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I typically take dogs out on leash unless the owner advises they’re ok to be off leash. I have a lead out back if your dog likes to spend time outside for longer periods. If your dog is prone to dash out the door when opened, I keep a an AirTag at my house to put on their collar just for safety.

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Karina & Terry S. would like to know about your pet

We have someone with allergies to dogs that shed in our home. We’d prefer allergy friendly dogs. I also think we’d like to know if the dog is skiddish, needs quiet, if it’s hyper, if it’s ok with kids, sleeping habits, cuddling restrictions, or any other personality traits worth mentioning.

A typical day

We can walk around our quiet condo community, the lake to walk around, or to the local dog park if the owner says it’s ok. I’m pretty good at getting them to have zoomies from playing. If they like car rides, I’ll try to take them with me whenever possible.

Location

Piscataway, NJ

Karina & Terry S.'s Neighborhood

Empty nester That Loves animals

Pet care experience

I really love animals. So much so that it’s nearly impossible for me to pass a pet on the street and not stop to say hi and give attention. I am still working from home Mondays and Fridays and my daughter is home from college some weekends, holidays, and summer. She helps care for animals in the home. We are the kind of people who stop people on the street just to pet their dogs. My daughter has been dubbed the “dog whisperer”. She asked if she could start her own dog sitting business, hence, here we are. We like to go to the pet store just to look at the dogs. We are a fun loving and easy going family of three. We live in a quiet condo community with the perfect area to walk dogs around. We’d love to help families feel at ease when leaving their fur babies with us. Unfortunately my husband has allergies so we’re only able to take allergy friendly dogs.

Cat care experience

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Karina & Terry also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Reviews

Katherine B.
Doggy Day Care • mar 01, 2026
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Karina took our dog on short notice and provided a fun day for her and a worry-free day for us. Thank you Karina!

Rosa G.
Boarding • nov 03, 2025
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I can’t thank Karina enough for watching my anxious girls on such short notice. They’d never stayed with anyone before, so I was really worried—especially about my most nervous one. But Karina’s patience and care won her over completely! My dad picked them up to happy, relaxed doggies and total peace of mind.

Areti T.
Boarding • apr 28, 2025
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Karina took such great care of our dogs and kept us updated with pictures while we were away. I would highly recommend her!!

Nidhi A.
Boarding • apr 05, 2025
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Thank you Karina for taking such good care of Melo!

About Karina & Terry S.

Communication

19 repeat pet parents
88% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I typically take dogs out on leash unless the owner advises they’re ok to be off leash. I have a lead out back if your dog likes to spend time outside for longer periods. If your dog is prone to dash out the door when opened, I keep a an AirTag at my house to put on their collar just for safety.

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Karina & Terry S. would like to know about your pet

We have someone with allergies to dogs that shed in our home. We’d prefer allergy friendly dogs. I also think we’d like to know if the dog is skiddish, needs quiet, if it’s hyper, if it’s ok with kids, sleeping habits, cuddling restrictions, or any other personality traits worth mentioning.

A typical day

We can walk around our quiet condo community, the lake to walk around, or to the local dog park if the owner says it’s ok. I’m pretty good at getting them to have zoomies from playing. If they like car rides, I’ll try to take them with me whenever possible.

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Karina & Terry S.

Piscataway, NJ

5.0 out of 5 stars
54 reviews