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Kirsten G.

Columbia Heghts, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•8 reviews
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Always looking for a puppy playdate

Pet care experience

My name is Kirsten (I'm the brunette)! I am a former student athlete and graduated from George Mason University in 2017. I played soccer and am now living in Arlington with my fiancee Sarah (the blonde), our two cats, both of which have been around dogs for most of their lives, and our small pup Bruce. I've loved animals all my life and when I think back on my life I can't remember a time when there weren't animals around. I've had cats and dogs and even a bunny while in college. I had a Pomeranian, a Lab/Boxer Mix, and a Rhodesian Ridgeback/Lab Mix and they were my best friends, we would walk around the lake and parks near my house where we loved exploring and being outside. Over the years I've boarded dogs on numerous occasions, while in my care my tasks included feeding, walking, playing, and in a couple cases administering medication. So, if there is any special treatment for your pup we can work it out. The neighborhood around my apartment is close to a nice sized park and there is a courtyard right outside my building. If your dog is okay in the car, I'd love to take them down to the monuments to do some exploring, or if not we could walk down to the Air Force Memorial not too far from me. They could even just relax and lay in the grass while I lay in my hammock outside. The options are endless! I can't wait to meet your dog!

Reviews

Carlos Z.
Dog Boarding • Aug 05, 2021
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Kirsten was amazing during Troy’s boarding experience!! Troy definitely got the royal treatment with all the toys and the loving attention from Kirsten. We received many pictures of Troy being pampered along with the multiple walks throughout the day. We are so happy with Troy’s experience that we’ve already booked his next three day weekend stay with Kirsten!

Ziting Y.
Dog Boarding • Jul 30, 2021
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She is absolutely amazing! Accommodate perfectly with my last minute plans.

Jennifer H.
Jun 01, 2017

My dog Daffodil loves every time Kirsten comes to walk her. She is always on time for their walks and takes the care and time to play with her and not just rush through the task. Kirsten treats Daffodil as if she were her own dog. Any one would be truly lucky and grateful to have Kirsten walk their dog!

Amy M.
Jun 01, 2017

Kirsten was by far the best pet sitter I've had. She was highly attentive and nurturing to my golden retriever puppy, I was almost convinced that she was her owner!

About Kirsten G.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Animals are treated with the utmost respect and are loved just as much as my own pets. I understand how important it is to care for someone else's fur baby and the trust that it takes to leave an animal in someone else's care. I hope to help make your time away even better knowing that your animal is well cared for.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 2 cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Kirsten G. would like to know about your pet

Since I have a small dog (chihuahua, 6 lbs) we only abl to accept small - medium sized dogs, but exceptions can be made if a larger dog is gentle with small dogs. Also, the dogs must be friendly with cats as I have 2 of them (they are dog friendly.) Also, how many time's a day they need to be taken out so I can adjust my schedule during the week.

A typical day

We can take nice long walks around the neighborhoods near my apartment, running on the tennis courts nearby, walk on the trail near GW Parkway, play at Gravelly Point, Air Force Memorial, or Potomac Park near the monuments. The possibilities are endless.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
AWAY
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY

Kirsten can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Takes only 1 client at a time

Kirsten can watch in your home

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

Availability

I work full-time and am typically out of the house from 11 AM - 5 PM, so I am available in the morning, then in the late afternoon, and evening for animal needs.

About Kirsten G.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Animals are treated with the utmost respect and are loved just as much as my own pets. I understand how important it is to care for someone else's fur baby and the trust that it takes to leave an animal in someone else's care. I hope to help make your time away even better knowing that your animal is well cared for.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 2 cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Kirsten G. would like to know about your pet

Since I have a small dog (chihuahua, 6 lbs) we only abl to accept small - medium sized dogs, but exceptions can be made if a larger dog is gentle with small dogs. Also, the dogs must be friendly with cats as I have 2 of them (they are dog friendly.) Also, how many time's a day they need to be taken out so I can adjust my schedule during the week.

A typical day

We can take nice long walks around the neighborhoods near my apartment, running on the tennis courts nearby, walk on the trail near GW Parkway, play at Gravelly Point, Air Force Memorial, or Potomac Park near the monuments. The possibilities are endless.

Location

Arlington, VA

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Kirsten G.

Columbia Heghts, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•8 reviews