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Kristen I.

Northbrook, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
•5 reviews
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I'll help you with your furry kids!

Pet care experience

I have been an animal lover my entire life and have experience taking care of anywhere from small malteses to large retrievers. Mornings and early afternoons can be tough to take care of a dog when working, but I am the most flexible during those hours of day and even at night! You couldn't say no to their cute faces during quarantine, but it can be hard to leave them at home for the whole day now that you are back to work! I love going on walks and getting out some of that energy! I am also very friendly with cats, and giving them love is just as important! I offer different times on different days so let's chat about how I can help you!

Reviews

Bari L.
Dog Walking • Apr 17, 2021
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My husband and I hired Kristen to walk our 9 year old dog Molly back in January, as I just had spinal surgery, and was not going to be able to do a lot of everyday activities for a while. I was a little hesitant to hire another dog walker, since the last one we used (not from Rover) wound up not waking Molly, and was caught just sitting on a park bench, playing on his phone the entire time. Needless to say, I was quite upset. I liked Kristen’s profile on Rover, and we had a meet and greet with her and Molly, which went very well. Molly absolutely loves Kristen, and always gets very excited to see her. Molly is a senior dog, and has had some health issues arise, but I really appreciated the fact that Kristen recommended some products for Molly’s arthritis and joint issues, and sends me information that she thinks might be beneficial for us. We also have two very sweet, but constant attention seeking cats. I love the fact that whenever Kristen comes over, she always will take the time to give the cats plenty of pets and belly rubs. They are in seventh heaven, and never want her to leave. It’s such a pleasure having peace of mind, knowing that our precious fur babies are being so well taken care of, and don’t have to worry. I couldn’t ask for a better person to take Molly for her daily walks, or be around our cats. I would highly recommend Kristen if you’re looking for a responsible and caring dog walker or pet sitter in general.

Jen P.
House Sitting • Apr 14, 2021
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Kristen is WONDERFUL! I wish I could give ten stars! We have two cats and two dogs. One of our dogs is older and needs a lot of assistance with walking and eating. She cared for him just perfectly with sensitivity and patience. We had such peace of mind knowing that Kristen was caring for our small farm of animals while we were out of town. Kristen is kind, responsive, professional and caring. She is truly an animal person. Because our experience with Kristen was so terrific we are excited to make plans for a future booking. I'd highly recommend Kristen to anybody looking for the perfect pet sitter.

Megan S.
Dog Walking • Feb 07, 2021
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Kristen has already been such a lifesaver for my animal crew! I contacted Kristen for her assistance after breaking my wrist and she was so responsive and flexible with our scheduling needs. I can tell that my Bailey loved her time with Kristen by how well she slept afterwards ? she also kept me updated with photos and videos which was a very comforting bonus! We will definitely be welcoming Kristen back in the future and we're already so grateful for her help ?

Katie F.
Jul 14, 2020

My dog Banjo can really be a needy handful. He hates when we leave and Kristen is one of the only people we trust to watch him. She does an amazing job with all animals and people. Her temperament is perfect for taking care of any dog. Anyone would be lucky to have her care for their dog. -Katie F

About Kristen I.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in under 12 hours
100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

10 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

I follow their schedules that are given (walks, potty breaks, feeding times, medications, you name it!) I continue to make them feel comfortable and stick to their routines!

Information Kristen I. would like to know about your pet

For me, it is helpful to know normal things like what time potty breaks are as well as feeding times. I also like to know more specific things such as medications that need to be taken, how they like to sleep, and what their normal behaviors are. Lastly, I like to know what their normal walking route is (some dogs will tell YOU).

A typical day

I will definitely give them all the cuddles and pets in the world without overindulging them with treats and making them sick. If it is a nice day, I will definitely take them on longer walks or spend time outside with them to get some fresh air!

Services

House Sitting
in your home
AWAY

Kristen can watch in your home

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

Availability

I have the ability to adjust my schedule so I am able to check in on your pets when needed! I have varying hours of work during the day so I can change it to earlier or later.

About Kristen I.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in under 12 hours
100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

10 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

I follow their schedules that are given (walks, potty breaks, feeding times, medications, you name it!) I continue to make them feel comfortable and stick to their routines!

Information Kristen I. would like to know about your pet

For me, it is helpful to know normal things like what time potty breaks are as well as feeding times. I also like to know more specific things such as medications that need to be taken, how they like to sleep, and what their normal behaviors are. Lastly, I like to know what their normal walking route is (some dogs will tell YOU).

A typical day

I will definitely give them all the cuddles and pets in the world without overindulging them with treats and making them sick. If it is a nice day, I will definitely take them on longer walks or spend time outside with them to get some fresh air!

Location

Northbrook, IL

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Kristen I.

Northbrook, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
•5 reviews