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Crystal R.

Gloucester, MA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•123 reviews
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Pet care experience

Hello, My name is Crystal and animals are my passion in life! I received my associates degrees in animal care specialist in NSCC, so I'm more than comfortable to watch dogs, cats, reptiles and rodents. Proper holding facilities will be required for rodents and reptiles. Leashes for dogs are required and any favorite toy or accessory your furbaby loves, feel free to bring also. Any food or treats you would like him or her to have please provide also. I have experience with all animals of all ages. I can also help with training! So if you would like basic commands taught to them I would be more than happy to do that for you also. I have a smartphone so if you want to check up on them at any point of the day I would be more than happy to send you as many pics and videos that you'd like so you can see how they're settling in. I do have two children that will be "helping me". My boys are very gentle! So if you're unsure of your pets attitude towards children then please let me know so I can keep them away from your beloved furbaby. I live in a townhouse with a small patio area that's fenced in. Exercising will be mostly done on trails or dog parks. Whatever you'd prefer most. Doors also do not open in the house or car unless pups are already securely leashed. So there's no chance of them running off. I've been working with rover for a little over 10 years and not once has anyone escaped while staying with me. I promise when you leave your furbaby with me, it will be like a second family for them. Im also a stay at home mom so I have plenty of time to play with your furbaby, take them out for walks, and bond with them. I will treat your furbaby like they are my own. So they will get plenty of love and attention here.

Reviews

Doggy Day Care • Dec 17, 2023

Crystal R. cancelled a booking 2 days before it was scheduled to begin.

Taurance R.
Dog Boarding • Oct 17, 2023
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Great pictures and very communicative!

Shannon G.
Dog Boarding • Oct 16, 2023
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Crystal was so great helping us with our pup Freddy on our wedding weekend!! We can’t thank her enough for letting him be apart of our day

Amanda Irene S.
Doggy Day Care • Oct 15, 2023
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Crystal was wonderful with Maeve! We picked up Maeve after a 4 we got back from a 4 hour whale watch and she was safe happy!

About Crystal R.

Communication

53 repeat pet parents
Usually responds in within a few hours
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

10 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 have a fenced in yard, where dogs will be leashed up before doors open so theres little to no chance of your pup escaping. .

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Crystal R. would like to know about your pet

I don't have any breed preference but I would like to know how well you fur baby is with kids, if he has any allergies, and also if he/she is potty trained, I have a list of questions ill ask over the phone or during the meet regarding your fur baby

A typical day

Here's where we'll take our walks Dog parks and trAils are always fun, but I also like to do just some calm walks By the beach Your dog's sleeping arrangement Your dog can sleep with us on the bed or a bed that you provide him with. It's whatever you are comfortable with Time I'll spend with your dog From the time your dog gets dropped off to the time you come and get him! He will be tired out by the time you come pick him up lol Time I'll spend with your dog i have no time limit, take your time and know your fur baby is in good hands Extra house-sitting services i will be more than happy to assit in additional tasks for you

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
AWAY
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Crystal can host

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

Crystal can watch in your home

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

Availability

I'm a stay at home mom so i have plenty of time for your furbaby! This will give me more time to bond with them

About Crystal R.

Communication

53 repeat pet parents
Usually responds in within a few hours
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

10 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 have a fenced in yard, where dogs will be leashed up before doors open so theres little to no chance of your pup escaping. .

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Crystal R. would like to know about your pet

I don't have any breed preference but I would like to know how well you fur baby is with kids, if he has any allergies, and also if he/she is potty trained, I have a list of questions ill ask over the phone or during the meet regarding your fur baby

A typical day

Here's where we'll take our walks Dog parks and trAils are always fun, but I also like to do just some calm walks By the beach Your dog's sleeping arrangement Your dog can sleep with us on the bed or a bed that you provide him with. It's whatever you are comfortable with Time I'll spend with your dog From the time your dog gets dropped off to the time you come and get him! He will be tired out by the time you come pick him up lol Time I'll spend with your dog i have no time limit, take your time and know your fur baby is in good hands Extra house-sitting services i will be more than happy to assit in additional tasks for you

Location

Gloucester, MA

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Crystal R.

Gloucester, MA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•123 reviews