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Korijna

Dog and cat mom of 18 years. Gerontologist working in palliative care research

My experience

10+ years

I have had cats since I was at university for about 15 years. We also had cats as a family when I was a child. I always thought I was only a "cat person." However, in 2004 I adopted my lab-blue heeler mix, Paul Anka. He lived for almost 18

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  • Paul Anka

    labrador retriever

    Owned in past

  • Betsey

    jack russell terrier

    Cared for

  • Gaspar Wong

    american shorthair

    Cared for

  • Comrade

    american shorthair

    Cared for

  • Mika and Moo Moo

    rescue cat

    Cared for

  • Squid, Ozzie, Big T, Marshall

    mix-breed

    Cared for

Reviews (8)

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Marlee

Always love having Korijna stay and the kitties do too ❤️

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Denver, CO, US · 23 Nov - 30 Nov 2024
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Marlee

We always love having Korijna stay with Mika and Moo Moo while we travel. She takes great care of our place and the kitties love her too!

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Denver, CO, US · 09 May - 15 May 2024
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Marlee

Always great to have Korijna stay while we are away. She is so communicative and sends the best updates. Takes great care of the place and Mika and Moo Moo

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Denver, CO, US · 09 Nov - 12 Nov 2023
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Ajda

Korijna was one of my favorite sitters I've ever had come to watch my babies. She is so kind, communicative, responsible, extremely reliable (helped with

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Denver, CO, US · 12 Oct - 02 Nov 2023
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francey

Korijna is an EXCELLENT caregiver and I have used her multiple times. She is EVERYTHING you would want a house/petsitter to be. She is reliable and

  • cat
Charlottesville, VA, US · 27 Sep - 10 Oct 2023

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Angela Bruxer

Korijna looked after Angela Bruxer’s pets & home

Kori is extremely reliable and respectful, and she cares deeply about animals and their wellbeing. She is experienced with elderly animals with medical needs and anxiety issues. When our 18-year-old cat was nearing end of life, Kori truly listened to us and was supportive and empathetic as we decided what to do. She was there through everything - including the hour-long drive late at night to the pet hospital. Kori will watch after your home and pets as if they were her own. She is very trustworthy, detail oriented, and respectful of others' homes.

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Animal-lover

Reference from Korijna’s family member

25 June 2023

About Korijna

Hello! I am a palliative care-trained gerontologist who conducts research in cancer survivorship with older adults. I was a dog mom to my wonderful Paul Anka (pictured in my profile) for 18 wonderful years and sweet Gaspar for 19 years.

Age54OccupationPalliative Care GerontologistLives inBirmingham, United States
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Why I want to house sit

Since I lost my beloved Paul Anka (see above photos) I miss having a pet around and very much want to stay in a place that allows me to spend quality time again with a pet (or pets). I'm not ready to adopt again yet, but love sitting for my

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