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Crysta S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients
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Crysta S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

CA$89 total per night

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

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

An outdoorsy dog loving cat mom!

I am a very active individual who works from home and has lots of availability to care for your pets! With a background in Zoology, I have a deep love for animals of all kinds! I’ve owned a husky shepherd in the past, I currently have two cats and have been caring for and being around animals since I was a kid. I love walking and running with dogs on local trails and can also do leash walks and park plays. I’ve fostered puppies in the past, and have cared for dogs of all ages and breeds.

Cat care experience

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Long time advocator for cat people!

Crysta also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Qualifications

3 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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10 ratings
Alabama & Braydon C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 14, 2025

Crysta was a great house/dogsitter! She communicated clearly and I felt at ease leaving my dog with her for two days. Thank you Crysta for taking care of Copper and the pictures too :)

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Spencer C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jun 25, 2025

Great communication, friendly and easy to get scheduled in with. Highly recommend

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Jordan H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 11, 2025

Crysta took great care of our two dachshunds while we were in Port Alberni for a trail race. Took them or a walk and gave them lots of time outside in her backyard! She was very responsive and easy to organize with! Would definitely recommend!

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Kimberly P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Feb 14, 2025

Crysta stayed in my home to watch my senior dog Pearl for the week. Because Pearl is reactive to other dogs and quite large (100lbs) I'm often hesitant to leave her with someone new. Crysta put my mind at complete ease after she met with Pearl and told me of her experience walking larger dogs. When I came home Pearl was completely happy, her coat was shiny and brushed, and my home was exactly as I left it - maybe even a little more clean! Would hire Crysta again in a heartbeat. Communication was great!

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Kimberly P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Feb 14, 2025

Crysta was great with my senior lab Pearl! Crysta had a meet and greet before the drop in and both myself and my dog were very comfortable with her! She was flexible and understanding of a last minute plan change. Would definitely get Crysta to drop in on Pearl again :)

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Linda W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Feb 01, 2025

Crysta is a very responsible and caring individual. She looked after our senior lab during a short trip. It was our first time leaving her in someone else’s care overnight and we could not be happier. Communication was great from start to finish. We highly recommend Crysta’s services.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I have a hybrid work schedule allowing me to often work from home in Port Alberni. I have a fenced in yard and I’m able to provide great and thorough care during the work day and evenings. On the days I work from home, your pups can enjoy outside time as long as they like while supervised. I often take run or walk breaks during the day which I love having dog company for! Flexible hours also allows me to take work breaks to fit your schedule and needs.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced yard which is great for dogs who visit or come to stay. I do have two cats so I am more keen to board and dog sit pups that are good with cats. I do have the ability to separate a dog from the cats for shorter stays. My partner and friends have dogs and this is a very dog friendly home. I understand the importance of keeping things pets shouldn’t have access to put away, while ensuring they have all the cozy comforts they need. I also have a Google Nest camera in my home allowing me to keep an eye on the pets whenever I’m out of the house. That and thorough security systems ensure your pets are safe with me.

Pets

A typical day

I love to play with dogs indoors, outdoors and on trails and near the water. I am active and in shape so I can take dogs for jogs, swims, etc. I also love taking dogs camping, playing fetch, and hiking. I also have friends with dogs so can get pups together for play dates.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Crysta can host up to 2 pets per night
I will need to be aware if your pets are not good with cats if you like me to board them. I have ability to keep animals separate and will always do this to introduce animals for the first time but will require open and honest communication to ensure all animals are cared for safely. Please let me know any issues with reactivity, social issues etc so I can make sure your animal is safe and happy with me!
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%.