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Kristen P.

5.0 out of 5 stars
15 repeat clients
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Kristen P.

5.0 out of 5 stars
15 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $150 per night

Highlights

Basic background check
15 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Constant Care for Your Special Pet

I work from home full time, and would love to care for your pet! I only care for one animal at a time and never leave for more than 2 hours, which is why my prices are higher than others. I offer doggy day care (drop your pet at my place while you go to the office), boarding at my apartment, or staying overnight at your place while you’re on vacation. My specialty is pets that are older or that require medication or other special care such as separation anxiety or aggression. I’m experienced and feel comfortable administering most kinds of medication, including shots and pills. Senior dogs in particular have a special place in my heart. I am a true animal lover and love cats, dogs, smaller mammals, reptiles, fish and more. I can make sure that your pet feels totally comfortable and at home with toys, treats, walks, pets or anything else that makes them happy. Let’s chat!

Qualifications

15 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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32 ratings
Gabriela S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Jan 02, 2026

Minnow loves hanging out with Kristen!

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Ashley L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Oct 12, 2025

I was really nervous to leave my dog, Harley, with someone new while I went away on a work trip for a few days due to her history of separation anxiety. However, Harley thankfully had a very comfortable time staying with Kristen! I really appreciated how communicative Kristen was, as being kept in the loop on how Harley was doing helped me to feel stress-free while I was away. I’d definitely book with Kristen again!

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Samit B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Sep 26, 2021

The best period.

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Michael M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Sep 07, 2021

Couldn't say more lovely things about Kristen. We don't usually leave our dog with new people because he has a little bit of separation anxiety but Kristen met us before hand and was an absolute pleasure to communicate with and work with. When we discussed her sending a picture once per day she ended up sending three to four pictures per day! She really worked hard to give us comfort, check in frequently, and tell us how our little puppy was doing. Will book again!

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Kate W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jun 12, 2021

Kristen was a wonderful housesitter for our 3 y/o Wheaten Terrier! It was clear that our pup was relaxed and well cared for while we were away and our apartment was left clean and exactly how we left it. Kristen sent us updates and pictures during our vacation which made us feel comfortable that he was in good hands. We will definitely reach out for future stays!

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Rebecca G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jun 02, 2021

Kristen was a FABULOUS sitter for our Great Pyrenees mix Kayla! She stayed at our apartment with Kayla for almost a week and was super communicative with us (since we missed our girl, we asked for a lot of pics and updates). Kristen kept to Kayla's walking & feeding schedule, so she felt super comfortable while we were gone - Kayla has dealt with separation anxiety in the past, and that was no issue with Kristen sitting her. Kristen also left our apartment super neat and clean which was amazing to come home to. We will definitely rebook Kristen in the future!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work from home full time in a flexible job so can happily take time during the day to walk, feed, and play with your pet. I never leave for more than 2 hours at a time while I’m watching your pet.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

As a former Girl Scout I always leave places cleaner than I found them! Whether it’s bringing your items to my place to make your pet comfortable or learning their quirks and walking routes at your place, I’m happy to make sure their routine is as normal as possible when they’re with me.

A typical day

I like to learn each individual dog's personality and do activities that they love! Fetch, cuddling, tug of war, being brushed, belly rubs, baths, you name it.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time
Kristen can host up to 1 pet per night
What is their energy level? How are they with other dogs on the street? Walk me through your pet’s daily routine. How often do you want updates?
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.