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Crystal H.

Wooster Square, New Haven, CT

4.8 out of 5 stars
58 reviews
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Services

Crystal can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time

Crystal can care for

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

Availability

I work remotely full time for my business I have built so my schedule is flexible to meet the needs of anyone looking for daily walks, drop-in visits, or over night stays either at my place or theirs.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Crystal H.

Communication

26 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

7 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I live in an apartment that is pet friendly so if staying at my place we go on lots of walks throughout the day and I am home to play with the animals as much as possible. I keep a close eye on all pets when in my care because their safety and care is of the utmost importance to me

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Crystal H. would like to know about your pet

Every dog is different and has different needs. No two dogs are alike. With that being said I would like to know all of the owners specifics when taking care of the dog. What the dog eats and how many times they eat, if they can have treats, are they on medications or supplements, are they able to get around easily, do they have to go outside in certain increments, do they not get along with other dogs/animals, do they not like people they don’t know, etc… the need to knows are all based on the dog and any detail is helpful.

A typical day

When watching dogs I lpve to take them to the dog park if allowed by the owner and allow them to play with other dogs or even bring along a ball that I can throw around and have them play with. I do take the dogs on long walks if they are able to and take them around the city, my dogs always enjoy that.

Location

New Haven, CT

Crystal H.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Part time dog sitter

Pet care experience

I love dogs and have two of my own. I have been a pet parent for 8 years on my own and have had family pets growing up. I know the effort it takes to take care of dogs and the time and attention they need. I work from home so I have flexibility to give your pet the time and attention that they would need. Being able to work from home has allowed me to take care of animals part time. This depends on if I am in my home or someone else’s home. I do not have a fenced yard, but I take the dogs on long walks and there are a few dog parks that are close by so the dogs can get their daily exercise. Any care instructions given by the pet parent will be followed.

Reviews

Casey T.
Boarding • mrt. 15, 2026
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Crystal was great! I loved the photo updates she sent me of my dog Lola!

Jen N.
Drop-In Visits • feb. 23, 2026
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Crystal was truly a miracle worker with my boy Dino. He became a bit stressed after a recent vet visit and then more so after I wasn’t home. Thanks to Crystal I had no worries. She reassured me after each visit with plenty of updates and photos. She went above and beyond the call of any sitter to keep Dino safe, clean and comfortable.

Kim E.
Drop-In Visits • feb. 16, 2026
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Crystal took great care of our Golden Retriever! I highly recommend her and hope to use her again in the future.

Jennifer G.
Drop-In Visits • feb. 14, 2026
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Thank you so much Crystal!

About Crystal H.

Communication

26 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

7 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I live in an apartment that is pet friendly so if staying at my place we go on lots of walks throughout the day and I am home to play with the animals as much as possible. I keep a close eye on all pets when in my care because their safety and care is of the utmost importance to me

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Crystal H. would like to know about your pet

Every dog is different and has different needs. No two dogs are alike. With that being said I would like to know all of the owners specifics when taking care of the dog. What the dog eats and how many times they eat, if they can have treats, are they on medications or supplements, are they able to get around easily, do they have to go outside in certain increments, do they not get along with other dogs/animals, do they not like people they don’t know, etc… the need to knows are all based on the dog and any detail is helpful.

A typical day

When watching dogs I lpve to take them to the dog park if allowed by the owner and allow them to play with other dogs or even bring along a ball that I can throw around and have them play with. I do take the dogs on long walks if they are able to and take them around the city, my dogs always enjoy that.

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Crystal H.

Wooster Square, New Haven, CT

4.8 out of 5 stars
58 reviews