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Crystal H.

5.0 out of 5 stars
17 repeat clients
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Crystal H.

5.0 out of 5 stars
17 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $35 per night

Highlights

Crystal has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
30 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Retired zookeeper ISO dogs to love!

I worked in marine mammal care and training at The Indianapolis Zoo for 10 years, and I hold a bachelor’s degree in behavioral neuroscience from Purdue University.

Qualifications

17 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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72 ratings
Jeff L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 20, 2026

Very responsive and sent lots of photos. Toby seemed to enjoy his stay. Thank you!

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William B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 18, 2026

Crystal is the best! She is an experienced and caring owner of multiple pets, and she treats any guests as if they were one of her own. She goes out of her way to send us photos, notes, etc. while our pet is with her. We cannot recommend her highly enough!

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Thomas C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 22, 2026

Crystal was great with Bailey. Plenty of pictures and updates.

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Sarah B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 15, 2026

Sometimes I think my dog likes being at Crystal's house more than her own home! She's always so excited when I drop her off. I couldn't ask for anyone better!

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Rebecca S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 07, 2026

She was amazing and took such good care of Ivy! She was very kind and intentional with her needs and making sure she was comfortable and well cared for. Will definitely be using her again!

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Mallory S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 11, 2026

Crystal and her family made my girl feel so comfortable and at home!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

My partner and I both work from home and we have two dogs of our own, so pet care fits naturally into our daily routine.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
Children 0-5 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have 2 friendly, crate trained dogs who get walks 2-3 times/day. We also recently built a mini dog park in our back yard for dogs who prefer to be off leash, but also need to be supervised while outside.

Pets

A typical day

I will do my best to learn your dog’s needs and then adapt to those needs to help them feel comfortable. One of my dogs loves nothing more than to lounge on the couch and cuddle. My other dog is much more active and playful. I can easily accommodate different lifestyles to help your dog feel right at home.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time
Crystal can host up to 1 pet per night
I require all of my dogs to be crate trained for everyone’s safety, and for owners to provide their own crates. My dogs are only crated when there is no one home, during drop off/pick up time for my in-home preschool, or if they need a safe place to escape. For new clients, I also require a meet and greet between our dogs before I will accept a booking.
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.