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Kristina N.

4.9 out of 5 stars
21 repeat clients
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Kristina N.

4.9 out of 5 stars
21 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $95 per night

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Experienced Vet and Farm Assistant

I am independently bonded and insured, and registered with the Pet Sitters Association, Pet Professional Guild, and International Association of Animal Behaviourists (IAABC). I live in Whitehouse Station and service central New Jersey in the following areas: Whitehouse Station, Branchburg, Bridgewater, Oldwick, Readington Township, Pluckemin. If you are outside of these towns (or surrounding area), please feel free to make an inquiry and I will let you know my availability. I have many years of experience caring for animals, and am comfortable handling all breeds and temperaments. I'm able to administer medications as needed, including injectables. I enjoy working with all sizes of dogs, but have a fondness for larger ones! I also enjoy working with farm animals (cows, sheep, chickens, rabbits, pigs, goats, etc.) I've volunteered at animal rescue shelters and have extensive personal experience with stray and injured animals, caring for them permanently or releasing them into the wild once they're ready. I apprenticed at a cattle farm located in Stockton, NJ, and worked with cows, chickens, sheep, and rabbits on a daily basis. I also have worked in veterinary hospitals and am familiar with what to do in case of emergency. Why I love dog sitting I've had a love of all creatures since I was a little girl, and I had dogs, cats, fish, reptiles, and assorted small fuzzy critters growing up.

Cat care experience

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Comfortable with Cats of all Kinds

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

Qualifications

21 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

4.9
stars
72 ratings
Karina D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 20, 2025

Kristina loves our pets and takes care of them super well! We are lucky to have found her!

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Steve W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 13, 2025

Kristina took care of our 12 year old Golden this past week. Copper was well cared for and got lots of love from the entire family! We are so grateful for Kristina’s TLC of Cooper! We will certainly be using her services again soon. Thank you Kristina!

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Jessica T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 06, 2025

Kristina and her family were amazing to our golden, Remy! Cannot recommend enough and Remy is already wishing we’d book another trip so he can go back! Thank you, Kristina!!!!!

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Karen R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 30, 2025

I can’t say enough good things about Kristina! This was our first time having a sitter for our pup and we were a bit nervous. However, from the moment we met, I felt completely at ease leaving our dog in her care. She were attentive, communicative, and clearly has a genuine love for animals. I received regular updates, photos, and little notes that showed how well our pup was being cared for. When I came home, our pup was happy, relaxed, and clearly well-loved. It’s such a relief to know I have someone I can trust completely. I wouldn’t hesitate to book Kristina again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a responsible, kind, and professional sitter.

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John T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • May 13, 2025

Kristina has been there for me and my pup a few times now and has been awesome. Completely reliable and a true dog lover. Goes above and beyond bringing in packages and letting me know when my fish tank alarm started beeping. I have had to be away from home a lot recently and it’s been easier to do knowing Kristina was looking after my dog.

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Melinda J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 04, 2025

Great job taking care of Daisy. She even brought in a package that had been delivered so it didn't get soaked when it rained. Loved the pictures she took and notifying me when she arrived and when she finished. Will definitely be using her in the future.

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Schedule

I will do drop in visits as early as 9am, and as late as 6pm. Visits will be coordinated around our little’s school schedule. Depending on location, I will do up to 3 visits per day.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives on a farm/ranch
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has 2 dogs, 4 cats
Children 0-5 years old
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed

Safety, trust & environment

Our yard is not fenced, so guests are leashed while outdoors. It is quite a large yard, so guests can get plenty of exercise and stimulation. Guests have their own space in a separate room so they can feel comfortable with their own crate/bed/toys etc., but also are free to roam the rest of the house when they desire. We do not allow guests in the bedrooms, so visitors must be comfortable sleeping in their own room alone at night.

Pets

A typical day

Time I'll spend with your dog As much time as they'd like! I have found with previous pet-sitting opportunities that some pets enjoy having company, beyond playtime, feeding, and walking. Extra house-sitting services Watering plants and bringing in the mail is fine, depending on other tasks that are more time consuming, the fee may be adjusted.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
Takes only 1 client at a time
Kristina can host up to 1 pet per night
I love all breeds, but I do have a fondness for larger dogs. I would like to be able to meet the animals prior to sitting so that they will feel comfortable with me, especially if they take a few extra moments to trust new folks. I'm comfortable working with pets that have behavior issues, as long as those are disclosed in advance. We have cats and small children in our home, and ask that new guests have a proven track record of getting along with others. We can no longer accept non-neutered males or guests that have not had experience with cats or small children.
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.