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Kirsten & Mark O.

5.0 out of 5 stars
10 repeat clients
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Kirsten & Mark O.

5.0 out of 5 stars
10 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $55 per night

Highlights

Kirsten & Mark have Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
25 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

Loving, Experienced, Safe Sanctuary

We have a 3+ acres fully fenced yard space. There is a tangiable metal mesh, reinforced, fence AND a tandem electric fence that we can train your pet to. Double saftey set up so that our own animals, and yours, can run free on the sprawling yard and play in various bushy "jungle gyms" :) We are experienced in caring for many breeds, ages, needs, and types of animals. Open to any and all! Animals are our passion and we can take any situation and care request in stride, because we get it and have been there!

Qualifications

10 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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37 ratings
Kirsten M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 16, 2026

Kirsten took amazing care of our dog, Luna, while we were at the Cooperstown baseball tournament. I honestly think Luna had a vacation of her own! She spent her days exploring beautiful fields, playing with other dogs, and enjoying the sunshine. Kirsten sent regular updates and pictures, which gave us so much peace of mind. It was clear Luna was happy, loved, and exceptionally well cared for. I wouldn’t hesitate to leave her with Kirsten again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a wonderful dog sitter!

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Amy R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 05, 2026

Kristen and Mark were fantastic from meet and greet, to booking, to dropping pups off and picking them up. You can tell they enjoy having dogs around. Talk about spoiling, the dogs have 3 acres fenced in yard to explore, play, and relax. I received numerous pictures and update through the day. Strongly suggest Kristen and Mark to watch your babies! Great experience!

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Sylvia Q.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 22, 2026

We're so happy to have found Kirsten and Mark. We very recently began caring for an older dog and were hesitant to leave him with anyone else so soon. We scheduled a meet and greet with Kirsten and Mark and their compassion and competence were evident right away. While we were traveling Kirsten sent photos throughout the day of our dog enjoying the beautiful fenced yard and having playtime with the other dogs. Having our dog stay with Kirsten and Mark allowed us to relax and enjoy our vacation.

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Peg D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 17, 2026

Great ! Loved that my dog had an “ at home “ experience rather than being in a caged kennel. Kirsten sent photos and kept in touch and I appreciated that!

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Tom L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 16, 2026

My dog Poppy, a certified therapy dog, had an outstanding weekend with Kirsten and Mark! She had the run of the house and their extensive fenced property, and I think even claimed one of their dogs' beds. Kirsten sent me several photos of Poppy engaged in different activities. I had total peace of mind and was looking forward to picking her up on Sunday. You can't go wrong choosing this sitter! Highly recommended. Tom

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Rebecca B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 23, 2026

I can’t say enough great things about Kirsten and Mark!!! They watched my puppy for an overnight stay and the experience was wonderful from start to finish. Throughout the stay they kept me updated with messages and photos, and it was clear that my puppy felt safe, loved, and well cared for. My puppy especially enjoyed getting the opportunity to spend time with their dogs and other dogs there for boarding as well. I was able to enjoy my time away with peace of mind that my puppy was in the best hands. I look forward to booking with them again!

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Schedule

I can fit my schedule around your pets needs! No seriously, self employed and fully flexible. Our own animals are never alone more than 4-5 hours at a time and more often I am home all day. With advance request I can provide 24/7 care for young or high need pets. Animals come first in our home, always <3

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

With 3 acres fully fenced in yard, our dogs and visiting furry friends have their own personal dog park and playground! They can enter and exit at will; yours too if appropriate. We can also have eyes on them at all times depending on your pets needs. Inside, they have free run of nemerous couches, beds, and dog beds. We have a side by side queen & king bed sleeping arrangement, so everyone can snuggle in. Dog pile! :) If needed, we also have a spare room that can serve as a private space if your pet is overwhelmed and I can personally cuddle them while our own crew hangs with my hubby. We have several animal care professionals we work with closely. Including emergency vet services, terriers, groomers, and more. We understand what it takes to trust your fur baby to someone else! It's one of our own biggest hurdles and anxieties when we travel. You can be assured that your pet will be given the care and attention they need to feel safe and loved, on they same level we shower or own fur babies <3

Pets

A typical day

All of our animal friends have access to plenty of out door space to run, sniff, and play. Play is a big part our animals daily lives, topped off by plenty of love and attention. And don't worry, if your furry friend is an inside kind of guy or gal, they'll still have play opportunities and probably extra cuddles to boot. Your pets will be genuine members if the family while they are here <3

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Kirsten & Mark can host up to 8 pets per night
We have young and elderly pets, some with special needs and medication. Be assured we will take your pets needs incredibly seriously as we expect no less from those we intrust our own fur family to when we go away. Please let us know about any medication, health concerns, allergies or behavioral tendencies we need to moderate for, such as food aggression or fear triggers. We want to make sure everybody is safe and comfortable!
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.