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Kristina S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
22 repeat clients
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Kristina S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
22 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $30 per visit

Highlights

Kristina has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
34 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Love in abundance!! ♡

Hello, there! I'm Kristina! I hope to have the pleasure of meeting you soon. In the meantime, I would love for you to get to know me better so you can make the best choice for your furry family member. My whole life has been spent in connection to animals. I've cared for many different pets since early childhood (dogs, horses, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and fish). I began in NYC as a dog walker on TaskRabbit, and I have loved expanding my furry friendships through Rover. I have also worked previously full-time at a Zoo in my hometown, where I discovered, to my delight, that even wild animals are naturally at peace with me. I give all animals and their human friends the respect they deserve. I am attentive to the needs and moods of each one, and keep them safe and happy for the time they are in my care. My degree is in Natural Medicine, and I use this wisdom daily for various purposes as caregiving is deeply rooted in my nature. I am available every day of the week as I care for my daughter at home. She absolutely loves animals and is very loving and gentle towards them. She sometimes comes with me on visits to pets who enjoy children, so she will be excited to meet you and your fur baby, too! You can review our photo album to see her enjoying, playing, and caring for many of our clients, (including a trigger dog named Freddy who does not like children, but LOVES my little girl! ) As all humans and animals are unique, and some pet owners may be hesitant around me bringing my child, we would be delighted to schedule a complimentary meet-and-greet to make sure everyone is at ease and happy together prior to booking any walks or visits. With us, your pets are always cared for with full love. We will happily play with them and check their water and food bowls at home if you need it. If you have a training routine for your dog, please let me know! I am very familiar with animal training, and am happy to help reinforce their learning so both you and your dog will get the full benefit and enjoyment of their time with us. We can work together on which commands you would like to use, and if you have any behavioral concerns, please let me know! I'm pretty good at finding the root cause and setting up a plan to resolve it.

Qualifications

22 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
34 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

Please know that we will always make sure to respect your home the entire time we are there, follow all care instructions, and prepare the environment for your arrival by returning all items to their proper place before we leave your home.

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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75 ratings
Chris M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 13, 2026

The best sitter ever. Our little cat is very anxious and nobody cares for him with more love than Kristina. She is an angel!

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Celia M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Apr 14, 2026

Kristina is the best! She truly provides such amazing care and you can tell how much she loves the pets she takes care of as bonds with them. I always feel safe when she is watches my senior cat, she does a great job with meds and duet, very attentive :)

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Chris M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Sep 01, 2025

The absolute best sitter 💗💗

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Chris M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 17, 2025

Kristina is the best cat sitter we have ever had! She’s simply wonderful and takes such good care of our little guy. Her communication is fabulous and she’s just an all around lovely person 💗✨ Don’t hesitate to hire her - there is nobody better!

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Emily G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 27, 2025

Kristina was wonderfully patient and kind with my cats once again. She’s a lovely person who truly loves animals.

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Cynthia C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 23, 2025

I was very nervous to leave Rumi with a sitter for the first time. She recently had to get on several medications to address some seizures she had a few months ago. Kristina was not only accommodating and attentive to Rumi and her medical needs, she also provided some suggestions and advise to help her eat her food better and play with her toys. And she was also very helpful by temporarily returning my keys when my flight was unexpectedly cancelled and rescheduled for the next evening. I was able to have a care free trip home and came back to a very happy and relaxed Rumi. Thank you again Kristina!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

If we sound like a good fit for your needs, we would be happy to come by and help out. Just send me a message and we can find a time that fits both our schedules!

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Kristina can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
As some pets are rescued, adopted, or may have experienced past traumas, please let me know if they have any: * Special needs * Behavioral triggers * Anxiety * Sensory sensitivities. (i.e. Afraid of loud noises, etc.) * Specific human or other animal triggers (i.e. they don't like to be around big dogs, or people in hats) * Specific verbal triggers I would also LOVE to know of anything that helps them to be calm, joyful, and happy in the case any of these special moments do occur and they need soothing. For dogs, I'd like to know their pottying habits [such as if they pee and poop once or many times and how often they need a break] so I can make sure they are fully relieved by the time they are returned home. Lastly, I will need to know that your dog is safe to have around small children, as my child will always be with me. It is important that we all enjoy and have a lovely time together. ^_^ Looking forward to meeting you and your furry friend!
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.