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Kristal R.

Sophia, NC

5.0 out of 5 stars
284 reviews
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Services

Kristal can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
No females in heat

Kristal can care for

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

Availability

We are home full time with the exception of a few hours a day to run errands to commute our kids to and from school.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Kristal R.

Communication

133 repeat pet parents
84% response rate
Usually responds in under 12 hours
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We attempt to provide the same routine for your pet as you’d provide at your own home. Pets are allowed freedom to come inside the home to rest or to freely go outside to our fenced in yard for play time and potty breaks.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 dogs, 3 cats
Children 0-5 years old
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information Kristal R. would like to know about your pet

Are they friendly with other animals? Do they get along with kids? Do they get along with cats? Is your pet crate trained? Is your pet current on vaccinations and on some type of flea preventative.

A typical day

I live in a pet friendly neighborhood and can offer walks through the neighborhood daily. There are also several dog parks nearby that I can take them to as well. I have a large fenced in yard , great for running and playing in!

Location

Sophia, NC

Kristal R.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Paws a While, Insured LLC

Pet care experience

Thank you for choosing us!!! We aim to provide your pet with a luxury home based experience like no other, while keeping their safety a top priority. HERES THE SHORT OF IT (For those busy pet parents who do not have time to read ALL of this information below... seriously, please read all of this info if you have time!!!!) 1. We 100% require your pet to be crate trained!!!! It is for their safety and the safety of others. They will be crated for all meals and for rest times as well as for times when no supervision is available. 2. YOU MUST DESIGNATE A PICK UP AND DROP OFF TIME!!!! I cannot stress how important this is! To keep things rolling smoothly I have to maintain a schedule and routine. Therefore, If you say you need drop off from 8-9AM PLEASE Be here between 8-9AM to avoid having to be worked into the schedule a time that may be inconvenient for you. Same for pick up time! I am flexible and all I ask is for communication if your scheduled arrival or departure times change. 3. Your dog and cat MUST be fully vaccinated with age appropriate vaccines and on some form of flea prevention. NO EXCEPTIONS!!! Now, for the pet parents who want a little more detailed info... PLEASE NOTE: Our hours are 7AM - 7PM Monday through Friday, 7AM - 5:30PM Saturday and Sunday We have school aged children who go to bed early and we try to be respectful of our neighbors by keeping traffic at a minimum late at night and early in the morning! We are certified in pet CPR and first aid. We are also grooming certified. We also have a certification in animal psychology, so rest assured that we are trained to read animal behaviors and mannerisms to keep your pets as safe and happy as possible. Our main focus is cats and dogs, however we have personal experience with caged animals as well as farm livestock. We have extensive experience with reptiles, mainly snakes and geckos but are open to caring for any type of pet as long as you can provide us with basic care instructions. We have two children who live in the home and play an active roll in the enrichment and care of your pets. While our kids know what is and is not tolerated and acceptable around pets, they are still fun, noisy children, so it is important that your pet be tolerant of kids in order for them to be happy and comfortable here. Our resident dogs are both well mannered and socialized. They love to play hard all day and snuggle at night. We also have resident cats who mingle well with other dogs, but are also content in her own space. So don’t fret if your dog is cat reactive, we can accommodate that, just please let us know upon booking so we can be sure to have our cats secured prior to your arrival. We currently offer boarding and daycare services and are home the majority of the day. Each dog (or siblings) will be given their own private space for feedings, quiet times and bed time. We STRICTLY REQUIRE your dogs be crate trained. If we find that your pet is not able to safely tolerate a crate we will unfortunately have to ask that you make alternative arrangements for them. Our entire home is available for your pets to enjoy and we also have a large fenced in yard as well as a 340 square foot detached recreation room for rainy day play and movie nights! Our yard is accessible from the home to the recreation room, therefore your pets will never leave a secured area from the time they step through the front door at drop off until the time they leave with you at pick up. We allow free flow from the home to the yard at your pets leisure, therefore we can easily accommodate elderly dogs or puppies who may need more frequent potty breaks. All pets in our care are required to have age appropriate vaccinations as well as be current on some form of flea and tick preventative. We do treat our yard monthly for pests, however we live in rural Randolph county and are surrounded by woods and farms. All rates are on a 24 hour rolling period. Time needed over the 24 hour period will result in a daycare charge added to your booking. Please specify your pick up and drop off times at the time of booking so we can properly accommodate you and your pet. You will be required to fill out a new client form prior to your first drop off. We cannot wait to meet you and your pets and are so honored to have the opportunity to serve our community!

Reviews

Ta J.
Boarding • May 27, 2026
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Thanks for taking good care of David and Layla!!

Alexandra V.
Boarding • May 21, 2026
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Kristal was amazing! She was super communicative and accommodating to our short notice of needing her! I would definitely recommend her to any fur parents nervous about leaving their dogs. I loved how Ricky was able to get all the time he wants to soak up the sun! Thank you so much!

Isabel T.
Boarding • May 13, 2026
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My girl had such a great time hanging out here for a week! Thanks!!!

Teresa H.
Boarding • Apr 15, 2026
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I highly recommend Kristal, she is great! We have booked with her twice and don't want to go anywhere else. She is so sweet and you can tell she loves the furbabies. She is professional yet down to earth. She responds in a timely manner when booking and to any questions or concerns I may have. She also updated me with the sweetest pictures. I felt so at ease and could really enjoy being away knowing she was taking care of my furbabies. I have a dog and cat, and she has taken great care of them both. They are very happy and look good when we pick them up, so I know they were well cared for.

About Kristal R.

Communication

133 repeat pet parents
84% response rate
Usually responds in under 12 hours
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We attempt to provide the same routine for your pet as you’d provide at your own home. Pets are allowed freedom to come inside the home to rest or to freely go outside to our fenced in yard for play time and potty breaks.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 dogs, 3 cats
Children 0-5 years old
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information Kristal R. would like to know about your pet

Are they friendly with other animals? Do they get along with kids? Do they get along with cats? Is your pet crate trained? Is your pet current on vaccinations and on some type of flea preventative.

A typical day

I live in a pet friendly neighborhood and can offer walks through the neighborhood daily. There are also several dog parks nearby that I can take them to as well. I have a large fenced in yard , great for running and playing in!

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Kristal R.

Sophia, NC

5.0 out of 5 stars
284 reviews