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Kirsten W.

West Town, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
•22 reviews
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Animal Enthusiast and Trainer!

Pet care experience

I've been fostering and dogsitting since middle school. I'm experienced in training basic commands for cats and dogs alike. I currently have a torti kitty named Dulcet. I've taught her a few tricks like sit, high-five, and shake. I love getting to know different animals and have the patience to understand their behavior.

Reviews

Susan D.
House Sitting • Apr 01, 2024
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Kirsten made booking and managing the stay very easy. She kept me up to date on all things going on while I was out of town. House and pup were in great shape when I returned. I will book her again!

Anna I.
Drop-In Visits • Dec 30, 2023
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Kirsten did great checking in on our cat over the holidays! She sent updates and was good with communication. Thank you Kirsten!

Leah B.
Drop-In Visits • Mar 19, 2023
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Kirsten sent me loads of pictures and videos of my cat Creature while I was out of town! Would definitely recommend her to take care of your pet for some peace of mind while you’re out of town!

Axel A.
House Sitting • Jan 25, 2023
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Always reliable, patient and understanding. She is so good to my little cat and takes really good care of her. Thanks for consistently helping us out!

About Kirsten W.

Communication

7 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

When it comes to animals, their happiness and wellness are my top priority! I do my best to provide intellectual engagement for pets through play, food foraging games, and training. All pets are treated with the utmost care and affection.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Kirsten W. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your dog has special needs to accommodate for. Any unique behavior or aggression in specific situations that I should know about? If there's anything particular, I'd like to know so I can provide the best attentive care for them.

A typical day

I like to take dogs to the park or dog park if they're social. At home, I would play with them using their favorite toys, make new games for meal times to be engaging, and give them all the pets they could ask for. I also enjoy brushing/grooming dogs if they like it too!

Services

House Sitting
in your home
$40per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$24per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$36per day
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$22per walk

Kirsten can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
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'm working full-time in the Loop. On Monday, Wednesday, and Friday I'm available after 4 pm. On Tuesday and Thursday, I'm free after 5 pm. The weekends are flexible!

Available
Not available
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Calendar last updated 6 days ago
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Kirsten W.

Communication

7 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

When it comes to animals, their happiness and wellness are my top priority! I do my best to provide intellectual engagement for pets through play, food foraging games, and training. All pets are treated with the utmost care and affection.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Kirsten W. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your dog has special needs to accommodate for. Any unique behavior or aggression in specific situations that I should know about? If there's anything particular, I'd like to know so I can provide the best attentive care for them.

A typical day

I like to take dogs to the park or dog park if they're social. At home, I would play with them using their favorite toys, make new games for meal times to be engaging, and give them all the pets they could ask for. I also enjoy brushing/grooming dogs if they like it too!

Location

Chicago, IL

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Kirsten W.

West Town, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
•22 reviews