Karissa R.
Karissa R.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $30 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Animal-Loving Teacher!
There’s nothing I enjoy more than being around animals! I’ve taken care of cats and dogs for my family, friends, and neighbors for over 15 years. I have a 4 year old aussie-lab mix, Lola :) I have puppy trained using a variety of methods and have experience administering medication.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
As a dog mom who has used Rover many times in the past, I know how important it is to have a pet sitter you can trust and count on to take great care of your pets. I always care for animals the same way I would want someone to care for my own pup.
Ratings and reviews
Karissa took amazing care of our two dogs while we were on vacation, would highly recommend! You could tell our dogs were well loved and played with lots ☺️ Karissa gave great daily updates and was really patient with our dog who has anxiety outside. We felt completely at ease during our vacation with her watching them, the dogs already miss her 🫶🏻
Karissa is exactly who we needed for our sitter/companion for our Husky. She had excellent communication, prompt responses to all messages, very kind and sweet, and mindful. She was so thorough, understood dog behavior very well, knew exactly what to do depending on how our dog interacted with her each day, and always provided adequate discussion of anything needed. She went above and beyond, and took such great care while we were visiting family. Our husky needs lots of exercise and she helped make sure she got that everyday. I will definitely be booking with her again anytime I need a sitter/walker if she is available. Truly grateful she was so helpful and supportive.
Karissa watched Jax for two days and he had the best time playing with Lola! He went on a hike and to the dog park and was the happiest boy! Karissa sent lots of pics throughout the day with updates and was extremely reliable. Jax can’t wait to see them again!
Karissa is an exceptional dog walker! For the past two years, she's been a reliable and caring companion for our fur baby. Her consistent updates, including adorable pictures, always brighten our day. Karissa goes above and beyond, even administering medication (and lots of snuggles) when our pup needed extra care. Kaiser loves her, and so do we. Karissa, you're the best dog walker we could ask for – thank you for your dedication and love for our four-legged family member!
Karissa has been our go-to for a little over a year now. Dependable as they come, she quickly became the household favorite. The regular pic updates? Pure gold. Dogs? Obsessed with her. She's not just a walker, she's their adventure buddy. Karissa's got this natural vibe with dogs that's hard to beat. She's not just a service – she's practically part of the family. For peace of mind and tail-wagging joy, Karissa's the gal. 🐾
Karissa has been an absolute godsend! My feline duo, usually shy, warmed up to her instantly. Karissa’s reliability and thoughtful updates always ease my worries when I’m away. Her genuine affection for animals radiates in the incredible care she provides. If you need someone to win over your fur babies, Karissa's the MVP.
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Schedule
I am a K-12 teacher. I work from home for an online school, so I have a ton of availability and flexibility, including early mornings, lunchtime, afternoons, nights, holidays and weekends. My calendar is always up to date!
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsKarissa can host up to 4 drop-ins per day
- Does your pet have any special needs, behaviors or quirks? What are their favorite rewards and games? Do they like snuggles and affection or prefer to keep their personal space? How are they with commands? How can I make them feel comfortable, loved and happy?