Kirston R.
Kirston R.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Tail Wagging Guaranteed!
To me, animals are the most innocent companions we have. They deserve to feel safe, understood, and loved. While I’m not a vet, I bring a deep sense of empathy and a lifelong passion for animals to every interaction. Whether it’s giving meds to a senior dog, helping a disabled pet navigate their day, or handling exotic pets with confidence, I bring calm energy and a strong sense of responsibility to every pet I care for.
Cat care experience
Kirston also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
I do not care for pets in my own home. But I am trustworthy and believe that an animal should be left in the environment that they are most familiar with. Removing them from their environment to a strangers will cause too much stress so I am not an advocate of bringing animals to my house. As far as my routine, once I get a new client, I will want to meet the new client and their fur child before they leave for their designated trip. It’s SO IMPORTANT they see me interact with their owner and know that I’m not a threat especially in their own environment. This creates trust and builds a bond between myself and the animal. (Cats can be territorial too! I’ve seen them attack intruders. Don’t underestimate them.) Keeping to routine and treats go a long way are my two general rule of thumb. Animals aren’t human and they don’t like a lot of change so continuing the same routine as their owner is important as fat meal times or cleaning out litter boxes. Not to mention giving them treats after every visit lets them be excited for you to come AND leave.
Ratings and reviews
We couldn’t be happier with Kirston! She took wonderful care of our four dogs, including our puppy, which is no small task! She was loving, attentive, responsible, and made sure all of our dogs were happy and well cared for while we were away. It gave us such peace of mind knowing our fur babies were in such good hands. Our puppy can be quite a handful, but Kirston handled everything wonderfully and gave all four dogs the attention and love they needed. We highly recommend Kirston to anyone looking for someone trustworthy, caring, and dependable to take care of their pets. We will definitely be using her again! ❤️🐾
Very reliable and did a great job with my pets, will definitely use her again!!! :)
She is wonderful! Cared for my dog and elderly cat while away in my home. Very clean and great with my pets. I will definitely hire her again.
True team player! She is there for the pets not just the pay. Direct and clear communication. I recommend her, and trust my pet is being taken care of when working with Kriston.
My name is Jessica and I would like to speak in the profile of Kirsten Redman.I would like to say that she is a wonderful person that truly cares not only for humans but for animals,I once found 2 abandoned kittens at approximately 4-5 days old and had to bottle feed them on top of stimulating them to go to the bathroom she helped me enormously with that situation and among that I’ve seen her in action with her own pets and other animals she truly cares and I would recommend her to absolutely anyone I know to care for their fur babies!
Kirston is responsible, trustworthy, and an all around sweet person that you’ll be able to trust around your pet for as long as you need!
Calendar and availability
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Schedule
I work 6:30am - 3pm in Lake City, Monday-Friday. So I can do one Lake City trip and one trip in Jasper or Live Oak Monday - Friday. I am free more on the weekends so I can do at least two drop ins on the weekends if needed.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsKirston can host up to 2 drop-ins per day
- It’s important for me to know any medical needs, allergies, or behavioral quirks ahead of time—like anxiety triggers, leash reactivity, or food sensitivities. I also like to know their daily routine, favorite toys, what comforts them, and anything that helps them feel safe and happy while you’re away. The more I know, the better I can make sure they feel right at home with me!