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Katarina J.

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Katarina J.

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from $31 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
10 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Pet Care from a Girl Who Cares!

I am an animal lover through and through! I’ve been taking care of many different types of dogs and cats since as long as I can remember. I am comfortable around all dogs and cats, and I am more than willing to adapt and learn how to best care for your animal in particular. When I come to care for, play with, and walk your pet, I will dedicate my time to truly loving them. I have experience staying at owners houses to take exceptional full-time care of their pets, and I also have experience keeping pets in my home! I have practiced basic animal training such as teaching dogs and cats to sit, stay, and shake. I truly adore animals and I will enjoy every minute of caring for your fur-babies!

Cat care experience

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Pet Care from a Girl Who Cares!

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

Qualifications

100% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Ratings and reviews

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James D.
Jul 21, 2026

Katarina has been an exceptional dog sitter for my dog, Tilly. From the start, she formed a wonderful bond with her and has always brought a calm, reassuring presence to our home. Whenever I travel, Effy is the first person I trust to care for Tilly, and I always know she's in great hands.

Malek S.
Jul 21, 2026

I hired Effy to come over and feed my cat Caesar when my family was going on vacation for a week. She was punctual and reliable, made sure to let us know how he was doing frequently, and played with him consistently. Since then we’ve asked her to pet-sit multiple times. She is always happy to see Caesar or any other pet, and is very quick to earn the trust and friendship of the pets she meets. Your pet will be safe and loved with her!

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I am currently an Elementary Education student at the University of Connecticut, but I have tons of free time to take care of pets, whether that be for drop-ins or for more personal care in my home! Currently I am available full-time and I can accept last minute bookings.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

While dropping in to care for your pets, I will of course be incredibly respectful of your space, going only in the rooms I am allowed and touching only the items needed to care for your animals :) To care for animals in my own apartment, I have made sure that potentially hazardous items (small items, food, plants, etc.) are all put away/placed at a height that dogs and cats cannot reach. While I do not have a fenced yard, there are several parks around my apartment where I can consistently take your dog out on long walks. In my home, animals are also allowed on beds and couches! Please let me know if your pet requires any specific accommodations or changes to the environment :)

A typical day

I am a strong believer in constant mental stimulation for pets! For that reason, I love to play games with them and take them on frequent long walks to explore the nature and all the new scents around my neighborhood :)

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Katarina can host up to 2 pets per night
Please let me know if your pet needs any specialized care or if they have any behaviors I will need to account for :) All pets are welcome here!
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.