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Kalyn R.

Star Sitter

Chunchula, AL

5.0 out of 5 stars
23 reviews
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Services

Kalyn can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only

Kalyn can care for

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

Availability

I work from home, and I spend most of my weekends working on projects around the property, making both my weekdays & weekends perfect for dog sitting. I have a double-doggy-door system; the first doggy door in the kitchen leads to the screened-in back patio, then the 2nd doggy door goes from the patio to the fenced-in back yard so dogs can go use the bathroom whenever they need. I take frequent breaks from my computer and play with the doggo’s!

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Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Kalyn R.

Communication

6 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I live on a peaceful 6-acre property off a dirt road surrounded by cow and horse farms. 1-acre is fenced in off the house just for the dogs - with beautiful oak & pine trees that provide a lot of shade. The screened-in back patio has carpeting, dog beds, & fans. Inside the home, there are extra dog beds & toys in every room. I have a senior female dog who mostly keeps to herself, and a very loving and energetic girl who will play endlessly with any dog of any size. I have an in-&-out cat that has his own space. I frequently watch dogs that are not friendly with cats since I can keep everyone separated if need be.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 dogs, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Kalyn R. would like to know about your pet

I’m comfortable dealing with all behaviors and I understand their unique anxieties and personalities. I have experience handling shelter dogs, reactive dogs, etc. but please let me know ahead of time if they have triggers. I don't have dog crates so if your dog needs to be crated, please bring yours. I do not appreciate dogs that continually mark their territory inside the house or patio. I understand it can happen once when they first arrive but if it's a continuous behavior and happens frequently I will charge a $120 cleaning fee. If you know your dog has this issue please provide doggy diapers to avoid the cleaning fee. If you have a female in heat, please provide doggy diapers for them as well.

A typical day

My furniture is covered/protected so I like to cuddle with the dogs when I’m winding down for the day. If you don’t want your dog to develop the habit of getting on the furniture, I also have multiple plush dog beds in the living room. If your dog is used to sleeping in the bed at night I let them sleep on the guest bed in my guest room. I’ve watched dogs that need to sleep with a person at night and luckily my girl is good at sharing when I’m boarding new dogs, she'll sleep on the couch instead and doesn’t put up a fuss so our guests can be comfy.

Location

Chunchula, AL

Kalyn R.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Kalyn R. has Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

Born & raised on a farm!

Pet care experience

I've been caring for animals my whole life; I grew up on a farm with 15 horses, many chickens, goats, and of course lots of cats & dogs. I've been professionally caring for animals since 2011 where I worked as a vet tech specializing in rehabilitating competition horses. I have the perfect property for playing with large groups of dogs with a lot of fenced-in land.

Cat care experience

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Proudly a 'crazy cat lady' ❤️

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

Reviews

Kristen H.
Boarding • Mar 15, 2026
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I can’t describe how nice it is to know leave out of town and know my fur babies are well taken care of.

Kaitlyn C.
Boarding • Mar 01, 2026
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She is great with our dogs! They love having free range of the large fenced in yard and the house/patio. Not to mention Kalyn’s other dogs got along so well with ours— can’t wait to bring them back for the next boarding. They will really be looking forward to their next play date 🖤

Kristen H.
Boarding • Jul 20, 2025
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We have used Kalyn several times and we won’t use anyone else! I know my dogs are well taken care of and happy at her house!

Sarah D.
Boarding • Dec 03, 2024
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So kind and her place is setup great for dogs. We didn't worry about them and knew they were in good hands!! Thanks so much!

About Kalyn R.

Communication

6 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I live on a peaceful 6-acre property off a dirt road surrounded by cow and horse farms. 1-acre is fenced in off the house just for the dogs - with beautiful oak & pine trees that provide a lot of shade. The screened-in back patio has carpeting, dog beds, & fans. Inside the home, there are extra dog beds & toys in every room. I have a senior female dog who mostly keeps to herself, and a very loving and energetic girl who will play endlessly with any dog of any size. I have an in-&-out cat that has his own space. I frequently watch dogs that are not friendly with cats since I can keep everyone separated if need be.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 dogs, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Kalyn R. would like to know about your pet

I’m comfortable dealing with all behaviors and I understand their unique anxieties and personalities. I have experience handling shelter dogs, reactive dogs, etc. but please let me know ahead of time if they have triggers. I don't have dog crates so if your dog needs to be crated, please bring yours. I do not appreciate dogs that continually mark their territory inside the house or patio. I understand it can happen once when they first arrive but if it's a continuous behavior and happens frequently I will charge a $120 cleaning fee. If you know your dog has this issue please provide doggy diapers to avoid the cleaning fee. If you have a female in heat, please provide doggy diapers for them as well.

A typical day

My furniture is covered/protected so I like to cuddle with the dogs when I’m winding down for the day. If you don’t want your dog to develop the habit of getting on the furniture, I also have multiple plush dog beds in the living room. If your dog is used to sleeping in the bed at night I let them sleep on the guest bed in my guest room. I’ve watched dogs that need to sleep with a person at night and luckily my girl is good at sharing when I’m boarding new dogs, she'll sleep on the couch instead and doesn’t put up a fuss so our guests can be comfy.

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Kalyn R.

Star Sitter

Chunchula, AL

5.0 out of 5 stars
23 reviews