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Cristina L.

4.8 out of 5 stars
7 repeat clients
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Cristina L.

4.8 out of 5 stars
7 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $60 per night

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Dog Lover, Walker & Care-giver!

Hi! I’m a lifelong dog lover with 10+ years of experience boarding and walking dogs through Rover. I grew up with dogs and treat every pup I watch like my own — lots of love, attention, and playtime included. I’m responsible, communicative, and always send photo updates so you feel totally at ease while you’re away.

Qualifications

7 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
28 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

4.8
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22 ratings
Jaime R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • feb. 26, 2025

Thank you so much for everything!!! Mickey’s favorite🐶

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Cecilia Z.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • mai 05, 2024

Cristina is super proactive in providing updates and photos! She is also very considerate and flexible on the schedule! Would highly recommend and will definitely book again!

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Cecilia Z.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • feb. 13, 2024

Cristina took great care of Autumn and sent in a bunch of photo for check in! Would definitely recommend and book again❤️

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Tae K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • jan. 01, 2024

Cristina was so flexible, reliable, and simply wonderful! 100% would ask her again to take care of Happy when I go on another trip!

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Michelle W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • apr. 23, 2023

Our fur baby had a day visit with Cristina and she had a great time! Cristina is so sweet and very accommodating - we hope to Rover with you again soon!

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Eugene P.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • apr. 19, 2023

Cristina cancelled my dog’s boarding less than 10 minutes after I left drop-off, because my dog was barking and whimpering while she was working. I am very surprised and unsure why my dog was acting out, whether out of fear in a new space, lack of attention, or both. She did let me know in another half hour Teddy has calmed down, but I had already arranged for alternative care with pick-up on the way. I was up front about my dog’s long history of medical and behavioral issues including Velcro-dog personality and managing general anxiety (on the plus side, he is crate trained, loves all strangers equally, and no longer shows signs of separation anxiety). These were confirmed prior to booking, at meet-and-greet, and at drop-off, and Cristina had agreed to board Teddy a month in advance. In hindsight, I get the impression that Cristina uses working from home as an opportunity for a side gig and probably does enjoy a dog’s company outside, but may not actually want to share living space with an animal or provide companionship at home. Given this is my/Teddy’s first negative feedback in 4 years of using Rover, this is clearly an isolated incident with Cristina and I will not book with her again.

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Schedule

Pet care is a built-in part of my routine. I plan my days around dogs’ schedules to ensure consistent care, attention, and plenty of activity.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I care for pets by following their usual routines as closely as possible, whether in my home or a client’s home. This includes feeding on schedule, regular potty breaks and walks, playtime, and plenty of affection. I make sure pets feel comfortable, safe, and relaxed, and I always provide photo and message updates so owners feel at ease.

A typical day

We’ll enjoy daily walks, playtime, and plenty of one-on-one attention. I tailor activities to each dog’s energy level — whether that’s longer walks and games or calmer enrichment and cuddle time. I also make sure there’s time to relax so dogs feel comfortable and at home.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Cristina can host up to 1 pet per night
Please let me know if your dog has any special needs, I am happy to accommodate. I have experience administering shots, hand feeding dogs, etc.
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.