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Kristen Q.

5.0 out of 5 stars
2 repeat clients
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Kristen Q.

5.0 out of 5 stars
2 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $48 per night

Highlights

Basic background check
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Fragrance-Free Care

Hello Neighbors! I adore dogs and cats and enjoy taking special care of each one in La Jolla and surrounding areas. I have been dog walking, dog sitting, and caring for cats for six years. I provide healthy, gentle, and attentive care. I am an ex-certified medical assistant whose medical skills transfers to animals. Now, I am a healthy home coach who still enjoys caring for dogs and cats as my side job. It makes me happy to make them happy. As someone with multiple chemical sensitivities (MCS) as well as allergies, I can offer you fragrance-free pet care, as I don’t use any scented household or laundry products in my home. This also means that I can’t go into others’ homes with air fresheners, perfumes, or cigarette smoke. Also please note that I can only go into homes built after the 1980s, as I have a severe allergy to lead paint. I hope to hear from you and meet you and your furry ones soon!

Qualifications

2 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
6 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

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4 ratings
Fiona K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Dec 16, 2024

Good with my dog. Here on time. I appreciate that.

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Alysa S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Feb 04, 2024

Very reliable and kind.

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Amy O.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Mar 07, 2022

Kristen was great with our three dogs! She was very devoted and would send pics every time she came in for visits! We’ll definitely use her again when we head out of town ?

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Jenna N.
Sep 24, 2019

Kristen is absolutely amazing!!! I have an 18 year old Tabby that requires extra time, love and attention because of his age. I was very hesitant at first to have someone other than a family member look after him while I traveled but my hesitation was quickly put to ease the minute we met Kristen. She was very patient and extremely attentive. Every day that I was gone she sent me pictures of my sweet man eating and taking his cat naps. He was not stressed at all! She cleaned his area and even took my garbage out. When I returned home from my trip he was super relaxed and I could tell instantly that my fur-baby was not only just taken care of but he felt loved while I was away!

Samantha B.
Sep 18, 2019

Thank God for Kristen! She is quick to respond, flexible for visits and GREAT with my puppy. He is always excited to see her! She sends cute pictures during visits which is a fun and caring touch that I really appreciate. I highly recommend her!

Darrell W.
Sep 17, 2019

Kristen is very dependable and caring. I don’t have any concern for my pets when I’m gone for a few hours or several days. She keeps me assured with frequent photos or texts. I highly recommend Kristen to all pet owners for her reliability and the loving care she provides.

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Schedule

My schedule is flexible, so the pet owner can pick the day and time. I am usually available seven days a week for your convenience.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

In my home, I have two friendly dogs, and yours would be free to walk around anywhere, just as my dogs are. In your home, I would care for your dog or cat however you instructed me to do so.

Pets

A typical day

I let the dog owner determine this, but I do love to walk on the beach. I also enjoy throwing a ball or toys for dogs to fetch and engaging cats with cat toys.

0 to 15 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Kristen can host up to 1 pet per night
I don't have any breed preferences, but I prefer small and medium dogs, or large dogs that are calm such as Saint Bernards. I love all breeds. I share a chihuahua with a family member who I adore.
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.