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Katina M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
41 repeat clients
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Katina M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
41 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $45 per night

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

Highlights

Katina has Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
32 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

Your Pets Next Best Friend

Please note we are in Troy near Zions Crossroads (about 20 minutes from downtown Charlottesville and 15 minutes from Lake Monticello). Hi, my name is Katina. I have been caring for dogs as long as I can remember. My earliest memories include setting up agility courses for my german shepherd in my backyard. To say I have a passion for dogs is an understatement. I recently quit my job to pursue dog boarding full time and I could not be more excited to spend all day with your pup(s)! We spend lots of time on play, exercise and enrichment. Our yard is set up similar to a dog park meaning we have two separate fenced areas for dogs comfort. We have one small fenced area (4ft fence) to accommodate small, elderly, timid and handicapped pups as well as a large dog park sized fenced area to accommodate more playful mid sized pups (6ft fence). We also have a whole home generator for added peace of mind. When the weather is nice we like to spend a lot of time outdoors Health and safety is our top priority. We have a zero tolerance policy for aggression. If your dog shows signs of aggression during their stay they will be quarantined for the remainder of the stay and not accepted back. In order to board with us your dog must be friendly with EVERYONE this includes children (even though none are present in the home, they do come and visit), the elderly, cats and other dogs. Please provide proof of rabies vaccination (I need a copy of the in date certificate that is signed by your veterinarian). Please ensure your dog(s) are free from fleas ticks and intestinal parasites. Our storage space is limited so please only bring food (put food in ziplock bag and write pets name on the bag) , medications/supplements, and a leash. We will provide toys, treats, bowls (we have a variety of sizes both regular and slow feeder), crates if your dog needs one and plush bedding. Please ALWAYS pack extra food. We will not be able to fulfill requests to withhold water from your dog, so if this is something you require please choose another sitter. Please provide an emergency contact who is willing to pickup your dog(s) in case of emergency. Drop-offs/Pick-ups are between 8A-8P by appointment only. Please keep pickup/drop off timeframes to a 30 minute window. Please communicate if you will be more than 15 minutes early or late for your scheduled pickup or drop off time as we may have other obligations and may not be available if you show up early or late. Thank you for understanding.

Qualifications

41 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
32 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
stars
115 ratings
Megan O.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 12, 2026

Katina was responsive and went out of her way to accommodate us with a last minute booking. She took great care of our pups!

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Lauren P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 10, 2026

My dog Rocky loved staying with Katina! We received daily updates and she came back a happy, clean, and tired girl. We will definitely book with Katina again!

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Charles T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 28, 2026

Wonderful care, updates, and space for our small, shy dog!

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Boarding • Jul 17, 2026

Katina M. cancelled a booking 2 days before it was scheduled to begin.

Rachel M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 15, 2026

Thank YOU!!! It's wonderful to have a place for him to stay near home and where he gets outside with other dogs. We are very happy. We don't board him often, but we will definitely rebook with you when we do.

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Vivian B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 07, 2026

She is the best! Pretzel had another awesome stay with Katina!

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Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs, 2 cats
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

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Pets

A typical day

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0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Non-neutered males accepted, spayed females only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Katina can host up to 6 pets per night
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These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

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.

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.