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Kj S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
24 repeat clients
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Kj S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
24 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $40 per night

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

Highlights

Kj has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
49 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Attention & Play While You’re Away

We welcome your dog(s) and some other pets to our semi-country setting in Independence on acreage, or every other week, in Hanover.. Your pet will play outside, supervised (dog park avail), sleep inside, and be befriended by our 9+ year old, well-adjusted, 38# spayed female dog. Some medications, baths, grooming, and puppies are in our wheelhouse. I generally take one dog at a time (other than unavoidable overlaps in schedule), but if you have a pair that should stay together, feel free to contact me. There's enough love in our house for everyone. https://www.rover.com/sit/kjsco81325 Now also in HANOVER! My calendar may show I anm available only every other week. However, this is a work-around for how the Rover calendar works. Please reach out even if calendar shows blocked. Thank you for your understanding! I work FT from home. I can work around your dog’s schedule! My own dog comes with me for many errands, and also stays home. She is not crated. Your dog can do the same or as you direct. Fenced dog park requires driving, non fenced park requires driving in cold weather. Otherwise, we will walk, leashed. My Independence yard is 4 acres, with woods, pond, and wildlife. Hanover is a regular lot, unfenced, with pond and trails. Our dog is allowed on our furniture but if you prefer not letting that habit creep in, we can enforce an "off" policy with our dog and yours. During winter, I prefer smaller dogs or dogs that can skip the park if it is very cold. All dogs other than puppies must have reasonable recall, i.e. come when they are called or signaled. https://www.rover.com/sit/kjsco81325

Cat care experience

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Here Kitty!

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

Qualifications

24 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
49 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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61 ratings
Jan S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • juin 15, 2026

Coco was so excited to see Kj & Bailey. Once again, she had a lovely day. She came home relaxed, happy & tired. Thank you Kj! You are appreciated.

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Deborah B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • mai 12, 2026

Mags had the best time with Kj and Baily!! She didn't even look back when I dropped her off. She always comes home so relaxed and happy. Highly recommend

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Erin K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • avr. 10, 2026

Another great stay! Charlie is always sad to leave as she loves hanging with Kj and Bailey. Would recommend 100%! Thanks!!

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Patti C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • févr. 24, 2026

I felt incredibly comfortable leaving my sweet girl with Kj S. We met for a meet and greet since this was my first time using Kj S. I could see how she interacted with my dog and to make sure her dog and mine could be friendly.

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Samantha B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • nov. 21, 2025

She took the best care of Mabel! We received lots of photos and she was flexible on pick up time when we needed to adjust. Would absolutely recommend and will be bringing our sweet pup back!

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Mary Pat C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • nov. 09, 2025

Kj and her family did an amazing job caring for Melody and I could not have been happier. Thank you so much.

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Schedule

My schedule accommodates my dog and my visiting dog friends with frequent romps outside and typically longer sessions in evening and weekends. I find brushing dogs relaxing and snuggling good for the soul. I am brave with hair clippers and nail clippers. No guarantees on aesthetics.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

If your dog is not responsive to voice commands from me, Fido will be on a leash. I have removed ticks, tended cuts, and kept my own pets safe my whole life. I use Banfield as my vet service but for emergencies, we'll go to the closest emergency care. https://www.rover.com/scrapsbook/piper-stay-with-kj-may-25-2023/

Pets

A typical day

The Susan Burton dog park in Long Lake, the Luce Line trail, Pioneer Creek Park, and my backyard are the hot spots. If it's cold, then the trail behind my home is our main activity. In summer, my water dog friends can stand up paddleboard, kayak or get tennis balls from a local lake. I've also got a kiddie pool and sprinklers for hot days. Brushing and playing inside are also options if the weather is not cooperating.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Kj can host up to 1 pet per night
I have a list of questions we will review concerning your pet's needs and wants, your rules, philosophy, and your pet's abilities. I am looking forward to getting to know you and your pet.
These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

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.

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.