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Kirsten L.

Chicago, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
33 reviews
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Services

Kirsten can care for

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

Availability

This fall I will begin graduate school and will have increased availability! I will be available all day Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. On Mondays and Wednesdays I’ll be available from 6AM-9AM. Please reach out if you have any availability questions for specific visits.

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About Kirsten L.

Communication

10 repeat pet parents
64% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I am not able to board animals in my personal home. I have experience housesitting over extended periods of time (1 month), as well as experience using keycodes, locks, etc. in order to provide check-ins.

Information Kirsten L. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if there are any behavioral issues that I should be aware of. I have experience with resource guarding, elopement, and reactive behaviors.

A typical day

I love both energetic animals and couch potatoes! On a typical housesitting visit I’ll follow the schedule the owners have already established in order to maintain normalcy for each pet.

Location

Chicago, IL

Kirsten L.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Experienced Pet Caretaker

Pet care experience

Over the past 10 years I have taken care of a variety of pets including dogs, cats, fish, and even the occasional chicken! I am comfortable around animals of all shapes and sizes, and truly enjoy spending my time caring for them. I have experience doing overnight and extended stays, as long as short-term check-ins and walks. This fall I will be in grad school and would love to do more daytime visits with my increased availability!

Cat care experience

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Experienced Cat Caretaker

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

Reviews

Jenni A.
House Sitting • Jul 20, 2026
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Kirsten took the best care of my little goldendoodle Reggie. She sent us updates throughout our trip and I could tell how happy and safe he felt in her care! 10/10 recommend, she is awesome

Divya G.
House Sitting • Jul 10, 2026
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Kirsten was absolutely awesome! We needed a sitter for an extended time as we were on vacation for about a week and a half, and we got updates and adorable photos every day. Kirsten was great at administering Skippy's medication and helping him with his mobility issues (he's a senior, tripawd pup.) It was clear Skippy got comfortable with her very quickly, and Kirsten also provided comfort to him during the bane of every dog owner's summer...the fireworks during 4th of July. We came home to a happy dog and a very clean house! Highly recommend...thanks so much for treating Skippy like your own, Kirsten!

Lela M.
House Sitting • Mar 02, 2026
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Kirsten was great! She took amazing care of our dog and was very communicative. Highly recommend!

Hillary G.
Drop-In Visits • Feb 16, 2026
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Provided excellent care, as always! Third rebook. Kirsten is a caring, reliable, kind human- she helped us with last minute care needs for our three fur babies (two require medication). Thanks so much Kirsten!

About Kirsten L.

Communication

10 repeat pet parents
64% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I am not able to board animals in my personal home. I have experience housesitting over extended periods of time (1 month), as well as experience using keycodes, locks, etc. in order to provide check-ins.

Information Kirsten L. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if there are any behavioral issues that I should be aware of. I have experience with resource guarding, elopement, and reactive behaviors.

A typical day

I love both energetic animals and couch potatoes! On a typical housesitting visit I’ll follow the schedule the owners have already established in order to maintain normalcy for each pet.

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Kirsten L.

Chicago, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
33 reviews