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Kristen J.

Louisville, KY

5.0 out of 5 stars
•10 reviews
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Excellent Professional Pet Care!

Pet care experience

Hello! My name is Kristen and I have worked at a couple kennels/pet resorts here in the Louisville area in the past and I now enjoy caring for them in their own home where they are most comfortable. You can rest assured your pet will be in good hands. Your pet will be cared for by being fed at its regular feeding times, taken for walks if desired, played with by doing it's favorite activities, and I am also experienced with giving medications if your pet needs it. I strive to accommodate all of your pets wants and needs and care for them just as you would. I can dog sit, walk, poop scoop, give baths, clip nails, and give medicine. I would love the opportunity to care for your pet. I am trustworthy, honest, reliable, and easy going. I look forward to meeting you and your pet! I have been pet sitting since age 12 and have been professionally caring for pets for the past 4 years. Why I love dog sitting I've been a dog lover since birth. Some of my earliest childhood memories are of playing with dogs. I fed all the stay dogs in my rural neighborhood in TN for years until my family moved to a different state when I was 11 years old. When I was 12 a neighbor gave my my first dog sitting opportunity. I've cared for the pets of neighbors and friends ever since and 3 years ago I started doing it professionally. Meet my pets I have a 55 pound dog. She is very sweet and social. About my yard I have a large fenced in back yard. My experience administering medication Yes, I have given medication to many dogs throughout my career as an animal care taker.

Reviews

Rachel F.
House Sitting • Jul 27, 2015
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Kristen is wonderful! Our dog Flynn has separation anxiety when he's boarded and we were tired of picking up a miserable dog from the kennel so we turned to Rover.com. Kristen came over for a meet and greet and Flynn warmed up to her immediately. We booked Kristen that day and we went away for a weekend knowing that our dog and home were in great hands. Kristen sent lots of great pictures and updates that we really appreciated. When we got home we found a happy dog and spotless home. We would highly recommend her. Thanks, Kristen!

Sue O.
Dog Boarding • Aug 31, 2014
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Perfect for Arlo. Nice backyard for him and his new dog friends to run around in.

Matt W.
Dog Boarding • Aug 21, 2014
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Watched my dog Murphy for the weekend while I was out of town.

Ryan M.
Dog Boarding • May 20, 2014
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Great overall sitter. Prompt responses to messages. Clean friendly environment for your dog.

About Kristen J.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
Usually responds in within a few days
70% bookings with photo updates

Skills

14 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Kristen J. would like to know about your pet

I don't discriminate by breed. However I would like to know if they can be aggressive towards humans or other dogs, if they have any medical conditions I need to be aware of such as food allergys or a history of seizures, and if they struggle with separation anxiety. I don't deny any dogs based on the answers to these questions, I just need to know so I can give them the best care possible.

A typical day

Here's where we'll take our walks I live in a neighborhood. I walk them down to the pond in the front of the neighborhood and back. Your dog's sleeping arrangement I usually let them sleep in the bedroom with me unless otherwise specified by the owner. Time I'll spend with your dog I spend the magority of my time with the dogs I'm sitting but I do have to leave them alone sometimes when I go to work and on Sunday mornings when I go to church. Time I'll spend with your dog I work Monday through Friday from 9am to 3pm and Sunday's from 4pm to 10pm. That's about 6 hours a day. My job is very flexible with me and if I need to leave for 30 minutes or so during a shift or if I need to leave early or come in late, they will allow me (except on Sunday's because I'm the only staff there and can't leave). It's a Christ centered rehab for people with life controlling problems like drug or alcohol addiction. Other than work, I would spend most of my time at your home as if it was my home and my pet. I do leave from time to time to run errands or go to appointments, meetings, dinner, normal day to day activities. It really depends on the level of care and the amount of time you desire I spend at your home. I try and accommodate and mimic your pets normal routine. Extra house-sitting services Sure, I'm always will to be of as much help as possible. However, any labor intensive tasks may cost an extra fee depending on the extent and duration of the chore. Watering a few plants and taking in the mail is considered a norm of the job and would not cost any extra money.

Services

Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Kristen can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Takes only 1 client at a time

Kristen can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

About Kristen J.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
Usually responds in within a few days
70% bookings with photo updates

Skills

14 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Kristen J. would like to know about your pet

I don't discriminate by breed. However I would like to know if they can be aggressive towards humans or other dogs, if they have any medical conditions I need to be aware of such as food allergys or a history of seizures, and if they struggle with separation anxiety. I don't deny any dogs based on the answers to these questions, I just need to know so I can give them the best care possible.

A typical day

Here's where we'll take our walks I live in a neighborhood. I walk them down to the pond in the front of the neighborhood and back. Your dog's sleeping arrangement I usually let them sleep in the bedroom with me unless otherwise specified by the owner. Time I'll spend with your dog I spend the magority of my time with the dogs I'm sitting but I do have to leave them alone sometimes when I go to work and on Sunday mornings when I go to church. Time I'll spend with your dog I work Monday through Friday from 9am to 3pm and Sunday's from 4pm to 10pm. That's about 6 hours a day. My job is very flexible with me and if I need to leave for 30 minutes or so during a shift or if I need to leave early or come in late, they will allow me (except on Sunday's because I'm the only staff there and can't leave). It's a Christ centered rehab for people with life controlling problems like drug or alcohol addiction. Other than work, I would spend most of my time at your home as if it was my home and my pet. I do leave from time to time to run errands or go to appointments, meetings, dinner, normal day to day activities. It really depends on the level of care and the amount of time you desire I spend at your home. I try and accommodate and mimic your pets normal routine. Extra house-sitting services Sure, I'm always will to be of as much help as possible. However, any labor intensive tasks may cost an extra fee depending on the extent and duration of the chore. Watering a few plants and taking in the mail is considered a norm of the job and would not cost any extra money.

Location

Louisville, KY

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Kristen J.

Louisville, KY

5.0 out of 5 stars
•10 reviews