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Kristina A.

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Kristina A.

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from $100 per night

These prices are for 1 dog.

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

Highlights

Enhanced background check
25 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Loving, Attentive & Active Pet Love

I have been a dog and cat owner/lover/advocate my whole life. I miss having my own pets so much so I pet sit during our travels and while we are home too! I’m a massage therapist and energy worker so animals LOVE my touch and calming presence. I’m very active and love long walks. I’m totally comfortable with large dogs.

Qualifications

93% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Ratings and reviews

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Mina Z.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jan 02, 2026

Kristina is the best! She put in extra effort especially during the holidays to care for our 8 month golden doodle. We appreciate all the TLC she gave Lumi and HIGHLY RECOMMEND her to anyone!

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Laura U.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 30, 2025

Kristina was wonderful with our pups!!! They came home happy from all the lovely cuddles and walks she took them on. Thank you Kristina! We'd book with her again anytime.

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Laura S.
Nov 30, 2025

10 out of 10! Kristina has watched my dog Amber, a pitbill mix, for many years. She has been my go-to person since 2013. She would care for her, even though she wasn't good with other dogs, along with her labradoodle, and somehow manage to keep them from fighting. My Amber wasn't socialized with dogs, so this was really impressive. She would watch them at her house or my house, and even when we would go camping together. She could handle these larger type dogs with ease. She is very dependable, and when I have asked her to come feed my cat, scoop the litter, and water my plants when I am away, she takes care of them like they are her own. Once she brought over plant food because my plant needed some extra care. She is really thoughtful and kind to all living things. Two summers ago she also watered all my outside plants, even though I hadn't asked her to, but she was concerned they would die during a dry spell. It was so kind of her! I came home to healthy tomatoes and a happy cat! I couldn't give a higher recommendation. If she can't do it, she will tell me, but if she says she will do it, then she will.

Amy R.
Nov 21, 2025

Kristina was absolutely amazing with Koa! From the moment she arrived, I felt completely at ease knowing my girl was in great hands. She kept me updated with photos and messages, and it was clear Koa adored her. Kristina took such thoughtful care of her, kept the house spotless, and went above and beyond in every way. I came home to a happy, relaxed dog and a perfectly cared-for home. I would 100% book her again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy, kind, and reliable sitter. Thank you, Kristina!

Erin T.
Nov 20, 2025

I was incredibly impressed with Kristina‘s care of my pets. She was recommended by one of my good friends, who usually takes care of my dogs, but couldn’t that weekend. Kristina came over about a week prior to me leaving town for a weekend and met my two large dogs. I have two rescues. One is a Neapolitan mastiff and she is a big, slobbery sweetheart. The other is a very athletic lab mix and he is very active, especially compared to his couch potato sister. Kristina immediately got down on the floor with my dogs and loved on them. During the weekend, I received reports from her and pictures. They were both very happy to have stayed with Kristina and I could tell that she had provided good care to them. She also took very good care of my home. I recommend her 100%.

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Schedule

I have retired early so my schedule is very flexible. I am happy to travel to pet sits. I tend to do pet sitting in Florida during the months of January and February.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
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

I love having dogs and cats in my home. There is a little river behind my house and the national forest and Sherando Lake Recreation Area is just beyond the river so there’s lots of space for long walks. Pets will get lots of loving care, tons of cuddles, and undivided attention while under my care and I will walk for as long and far as your dog (or cat) wants to.

A typical day

Your pet will be so happy here with me! We don’t have any fur babies of our own so they will get all our attention. I am a huge animal lover and miss having pets in the house. Your baby will be cuddled on the couch, played with on the floor and in the yard, talked to all throughout the day, get doggie (or kitty) massages, go for multiple long walks or runs (depending on their energy level) at Sherando Lake Recreation Area which is right next door, and with your permission swim in the stream behind our house with us! I am also happy to have them sleep with me in bed! I am happy to have your babies at my house or I can also stay at your house if that is more comfortable for them.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Takes only 1 client at a time
Kristina can host up to 3 pets per night
Please let me know any specific needs or preferences your fur baby has. I am happy to accommodate however you need. I have lots of experience with senior animals, special needs animals, extremely large breeds, skittish/shy animals, high energy animals, and animals needing medication.
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.