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Karissa K.

Star Sitter

South River, NJ

5 out of 5.0 stars
39 reviews
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Karissa K. has Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

Veterinary Tech & Pet Caregiver

Pet care experience

Hello! Thank you for visiting my page. I am Karissa and I have been a Veterinary Technician for 3.5 years at a local animal hospital. I have had different kinds of animals (dogs, cats, ferrets, fish, and more!) in my lifetime. I love animals so much that I decided to work in the veterinary field to learn the health care of animals and to assist doctors with providing medical attention to our patients. Thank you for your time and I hope you consider me to care for your precious fur babies!

Cat care experience

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Vet-Tech Cat Whisperer

Karissa also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Reviews

Michael G.
Drop-In Visits • Jul 27, 2025
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Karissa was very flexible and was able to medicate our one scaredy cat on short notice!

Mara Z.
Drop-In Visits • Jul 17, 2025
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We trust Karissa implicitly with our "children"! She is calm, competent, and caring. What a gem we've found in her!

Liz M.
Drop-In Visits • Jul 06, 2025
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Great service again to my cat from Karissa

Paul J.
Drop-In Visits • Jun 04, 2025
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We have used Karissa in the past and she has always been great. Very responsive and attuned to your needs.

About Karissa K.

Communication

10 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

3 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

For my cats, I clean/scoop the litter boxes daily. They are given fresh food and water daily. They are cared for and showered with love every day. Within the past year, my family and I recently found out one of my cats is a diabetic. We make sure he gets his insulin everyday and monitor him carefully.

Information Karissa K. would like to know about your pet

As a safety precaution, I would appreciate knowing if your pets have behavioral issues and anything I should be aware of and things I should proceed with caution and avoid doing. It is important for me to keep myself safe, and your pet safe! Thank you in advance!

A typical day

We would go out for walks (for the dogs) and explore in appropriate areas. If there are any appropriate toys to play with, they will be used to help entertain them to avoid boredom. The best way is to interact with your pets to keep them active and stimulated!

Services

Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$20per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$20per walk

Karissa can watch in your home

Cats

Availability

I make myself available on my days off, and I work around my schedule to take care of your fur babies. When you book with me, I let you know immediately if times that you chose, coincide with my shifts at work and work around times, if permitted.

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Calendar last updated 15 hours ago
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About Karissa K.

Communication

10 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

3 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

For my cats, I clean/scoop the litter boxes daily. They are given fresh food and water daily. They are cared for and showered with love every day. Within the past year, my family and I recently found out one of my cats is a diabetic. We make sure he gets his insulin everyday and monitor him carefully.

Information Karissa K. would like to know about your pet

As a safety precaution, I would appreciate knowing if your pets have behavioral issues and anything I should be aware of and things I should proceed with caution and avoid doing. It is important for me to keep myself safe, and your pet safe! Thank you in advance!

A typical day

We would go out for walks (for the dogs) and explore in appropriate areas. If there are any appropriate toys to play with, they will be used to help entertain them to avoid boredom. The best way is to interact with your pets to keep them active and stimulated!

Location

South River, NJ

Karissa K.'s Neighborhood

Pets

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Karissa K.

Star Sitter

South River, NJ

5 out of 5.0 stars
39 reviews