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Raeyna B.

5.0 out of 5 stars
26 repeat clients
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Raeyna B.

5.0 out of 5 stars
26 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

$167 total per night

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Highlights

Basic background check
10 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Senior Veterinary Assistant

Hi, I’m Raeyna Barkatali. I’m currently a Senior Emergency Veterinary Assistant with 10 years of emergency and critical care experience, along with an Associate’s degree in Animal Science from Carrington College. I specialize in providing calm, attentive, one-on-one care for pets needing experienced supervision, including senior pets, post-operative recovery patients, pets requiring medication administration, and pets with special medical or mobility needs. My background in emergency veterinary medicine allows me to recognize subtle changes in behavior or health while creating a safe, low-stress environment tailored to each pet’s individual needs. As a lifelong animal lover and pet owner to my cat Milo and dog Gus, I understand the importance of trusted, compassionate care and treat every pet as if they were my own

Qualifications

26 repeat pet parents
72% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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47 ratings
Rita A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 21, 2025

This is the second time we’ve used Raeyna but the first time we’ve left our cats for more than a couple days. I am admittedly a crazy cat mom and was a bit nervous. Raeyna did a great job responding to my texts promptly and sent me pictures of both cats which helped put me at ease. This was greatly appreciated since one of my cats is fearful of strangers. Raeyna eventually earned her trust and even played with her! Everything was in order when we returned and our kitties came to greet us immediately. Thank you for taking good care of our kitties and putting up with an anxious cat mom!

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John H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Oct 15, 2024

Raeyna took wonderful care of our pup for a few days! She was very kind to our dog, took her on walks, sent us updates and photos. Thank you!

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Olga P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Sep 08, 2024

Raeyna is responsible, trustworthy, comfortable handling large dogs and additional complexity.

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Joanne V.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 12, 2024

Thank you Raeyna for looking after my boy!

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Nadia G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 10, 2024

Raeyna was amazing! She took our golden last minute and happily accommodated his feeding needs and administered medications. Her fenced backyard was perfect for running around. She sent many updates with pictures and videos, and we could tell our boy was comfortable and had a great time! Highly recommend Raeyna for any dog care/boarding needs!

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prosenjit a.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Apr 11, 2024

This is an emotional review. I had to take the decision to put a 6 month old kitten I had rescued, to sleep yesterday. Raeyna was there to say her final good byes. Six months ago I had rescued 3 kittens. One of those kittens (Scrappy) had severe developmental issues with his spine, hind legs, lower jaw and so on - extremely special needs. A month ago the vet had suggested euthenasia. We were administering a steroid medication, which was showing signs of success, so we were hopeful & not ready to let go. Meanwhile, we had a spring break vacation planned from long before we rescued the kittens. We were extremely nervous about leaving these kittens and going away for a week, our first time away from these little ones. This is the challenge that we put in Raeyna's hands. We had met with a couple of other providers through Rover. However, the meet-&-greet itself with Raeyna was very different. Her veterinary background made her very knowledgable about Scrappy's condition. She summarized a lot of what the vet had explained earlier. However, the most important aspect that shone through was her immediate connection with Scrappy and how she treated him. It was a burden off our shoulders as it seemed we had found someone extemely kind and capable to take care of the kittens while we were away. We had no idea what that would mean. Not only was Raena spectacular in managing the scheduled drop-in visits as per the Rover contract, she went over-&-above in so many ways. She immediately responded to an emergency when the other kittens had toppled over their automated food dispenser and unplugged their water pump. She kept an eye on Scrappy's condition and decided that she could not let him be when his condition deteriorated. With my permission, she took Scrappy for a secondary opinion at her place of work, a very reputed veterenary institution. Unfortunately, the blood work and x-rays confirmed the dire situation. Raeyna decided she was going to board Scrappy with herself so she could keep him more comfortable during what could be his last few days. It was unimaginable how much care Reyna and her family provided and how attached they were to Scrappy. Unfortunately, after we came back, it was evident that the steroids and pain medications were just prolonging the inevitable. When the day came, we said goodbye to Scrappy together. I write this review to suggest that, with Raeyna, you are getting someone who will take as much care of your loved one as you would. I will forever be indebted to her and and I am so glad to have found her on Rover.

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Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 1 cat
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Pets

A typical day

I love to take the pups to the park around the corner from my house. We can walk slow, normal or even run! With your permission we typically will go on hikes when boarding for 2 days or more.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Raeyna can host up to 2 pets per night
Let me know if your dog or cat has any special needs or behaviors that I need to be aware of. Do they have any allergies? Food or environmental. Any previous major illnesses/injuries.
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, including a booking fee of 11%.