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Kristen H.

Star Sitter

Lake Orion, MI

5.0 out of 5 stars
48 reviews
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Services

Kristen can host

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

Availability

I work from home in addition to my mom duties. I often have my mom’s dogs, Chewie and Wicket, here, but not all the time. Visiting and family dogs get lots of care and attention including walks and outside time in our fenced yard. Taking care of your beloved pet will fit perfectly into my routine and we'll benefit from more animal cuddles (or just a cute visitor if your pet isn't into PDA!). When we leave the house for short, family outings, we bring the dogs with us or utilize crates at the owner's discretion. We typically don't leave the dogs home alone for more than 3 hours.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Kristen H.

Communication

20 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

9 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced yard and 2 children who are very respectful of dogs and boundaries. There is plenty of room in our home to accommodate a pet that might prefer its own space. Walks will happen as a group or individually, depending on the needs of the pet, and the same goes for outdoor time! Dogs can also be easily separated for feeding time if necessary.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Kristen H. would like to know about your pet

Please tell me about any unique needs or behaviors your pet has ahead of time so we can make their stay as fun and comfortable as possible. We have young kids and often have small dogs in our home; as long as your pet will be happy in these conditions, they will be happy with us! Please note that we are happy to accept large dogs in our home, however there are a few behaviors we don't feel are a good mix with large dogs, small children, and a busy household: jumping on people, counter surfing, and resource guarding. If your large dog exhibits these behaviors, we ask that you please look for another boarder or sitter. Lastly, if your dog will not sleep in a crate, we ask that you please look for another boarder or sitter.

A typical day

With our visiting dogs and my pet-loving kids, your pet will always have a playmate in our home! We typically will take a walk in the morning after the kids go to school and have extended outside time in the evening. Ball, fetch, and tug are all fun games we like to play throughout the day, too. Often, the dogs will take a naps whenever I work on the computer. Dogs may have brief crate time during the day when I run errands (~30 minutes) and sleep in a comfy covered crate with blankets at night. I will feed your pet according to your indicated schedule.

Location

Lake Orion, MI

Kristen H.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Kristen H. has Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

Work From Home Dog Mom, Fenced Yard

Pet care experience

Hi there! Dogs, cats, birds, and rodents have all been in my life consistently since childhood. I love taking care of animals and don't shy away from special or unique needs. Our family is so excited to have more animals in our life in addition to the many dogs and cats in our extended family. We treat visiting pets like part of the family from playing outside, to lounging on the couch, to family walks in our neighborhood.

Reviews

Marcie F.
Boarding • juin 28, 2026
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Very nice and great with communication and keeping you updated about your pet.

J D.
Doggy Day Care • juin 25, 2026
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Kristen was great with my dog Daisy! Needed a last minute sitter and she was very willing will definitely use her again if i need this service!

Jen S.
Doggy Day Care • juin 19, 2026
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Kristen is amazing with our dog! She loves going to hang out with her and her family!! Highly recommend!!

Megan P.
Boarding • juin 17, 2026
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Kristen took care of our 1 year old Weimaraner mix on a VERY last minute request (our arrangements with someone were canceled last minute). We loved receiving pictures and videos of our dog. We very much appreciate Kristen bringing our dog into her home!

About Kristen H.

Communication

20 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

9 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced yard and 2 children who are very respectful of dogs and boundaries. There is plenty of room in our home to accommodate a pet that might prefer its own space. Walks will happen as a group or individually, depending on the needs of the pet, and the same goes for outdoor time! Dogs can also be easily separated for feeding time if necessary.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Kristen H. would like to know about your pet

Please tell me about any unique needs or behaviors your pet has ahead of time so we can make their stay as fun and comfortable as possible. We have young kids and often have small dogs in our home; as long as your pet will be happy in these conditions, they will be happy with us! Please note that we are happy to accept large dogs in our home, however there are a few behaviors we don't feel are a good mix with large dogs, small children, and a busy household: jumping on people, counter surfing, and resource guarding. If your large dog exhibits these behaviors, we ask that you please look for another boarder or sitter. Lastly, if your dog will not sleep in a crate, we ask that you please look for another boarder or sitter.

A typical day

With our visiting dogs and my pet-loving kids, your pet will always have a playmate in our home! We typically will take a walk in the morning after the kids go to school and have extended outside time in the evening. Ball, fetch, and tug are all fun games we like to play throughout the day, too. Often, the dogs will take a naps whenever I work on the computer. Dogs may have brief crate time during the day when I run errands (~30 minutes) and sleep in a comfy covered crate with blankets at night. I will feed your pet according to your indicated schedule.

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Kristen H.

Star Sitter

Lake Orion, MI

5.0 out of 5 stars
48 reviews