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Kristen L.

5.0 out of 5 stars
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Kristen L.

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Contact for Boarding

from $60 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
20 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

There's that crazy dog lady....

Hi! My name is Kristen and I've been a true animal lover my whole life. I've grown up having animals and I have a deep love for anything furry. I'm a happily married, stay at home mom to a toddler. We recently lost our special needs senior pup of 14 years. We miss him so very much. He was my everything. I truly understand loving your pet like a child and will treat them as such. I have 7 years of experience in veterinary medicine and know how to handle most pet emergencies calmly. References are available. I am looking to start pet care full time, as animals are my passion. I have open availability but can only work with dogs, as I'm allergic to cats. I can do walks, playtime, overnight boarding in my home, or day care. Senior pets are my specialty!

Qualifications

100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Ratings and reviews

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Evan R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 17, 2026

Kristen and her family are the best! Mochi is still really small and we hate leaving her at all, but with Kristen we knew she was not only well taken care of but super happy too. Through frequent updates we knew our girl had an amazing time and made some new friends for life. The next time we are forced to leave her behind Kristen will be the first person we reach out to, we could not have asked for anything more!

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Lindsey A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 28, 2026

Kristen was wonderful with my dog and very communicative with me. She sent several pictures and updates throughout the day and our dog loved staying with her.

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Deon F.
Jun 12, 2024

My dog loves 3 things in life. Me, food and Kristen. Kristen is one of the most compassionate animal advocates I know and always trust her with my pets. They say animals are a good judge of character and if this is so, Kristen is one of the best.

Emily J.
Jun 12, 2024

Any pet would hit the jackpot to call Kristen their friend. In my next life I want to come Back as one of Kristen’s dogs! She is caring, gentle, knows her stuff when it comes to caring for pets and she’s so personable. Rest assured you chose a natural born animal lover to care for your fur baby. She is awesome!

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I am looking to transition into full time pet care, as I now have the time as a stay at home mom! I am able to provide walks several times a day, and all day attention & love.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
Children 0-5 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

We live in a beautiful, quiet neighborhood, where I can walk your pet several times a day. Our senior dog recently passed away and we miss having a pet in the home tremendously, but we aren’t ready to welcome a new personal pet just yet. Animals are welcome to sleep on furniture in my home and cuddle like I would my own animal. My home is their home while they’re with us. We have a 14 month old son, so your pet needs to be comfortable around children. He is good about not touching, but he is a typical toddler and makes noise throughout the day.

A typical day

I will walk, feed , give medicine and play with your dogs and will follow any directions you may have. If your pet just needs someone to be with, I’m a great snuggler too. We have a tether on our back porch for when we are sitting outside. It’s a great neighborhood to walk!

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Kristen can host up to 1 pet per night
Please let me know any details that you feel I should know about your pet. I want you to be 100% comfortable leaving them in my care! I know what it’s like to have a pet be your whole world- my boy was my soul mate and I miss him so much!
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