Kristin C.
Kristin C.
Contact for Boarding
from $65 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Highly Reliable Rox Mom and Dog Mom
Hi from an intuitive Roxborough mom of a toddler and dog mom of 30+ years! I’ve had dogs my whole life and will care for your furry best friend(s) like they’re my own child. I used to board dogs in my NYC apartment back when Rover was called Dog Vacay, hence the reviews from a decade ago. Now that my kid is in preschool, we have a fenced yard and a sweet dog that plays well with others, I’m ready to start caring for dogs again. Now booking new clients for: —SOLO WALKS from 9am to 5pm within 19128 and very nearby. Weekend hours are much more flexible. I used to walk the biggest and most reactive Brooklyn shelter dogs, in addition to my own rescue pit bull who had a severe brain disorder and fear-based aggression. Once he lost all control of his limbs, I had no choice but to carry him up and down four flights of stairs. All to say: I feel well equipped to manage your pup, no matter their temperament or special needs. —IN-HOME DOGGIE DAYCARE *for one dog at a time* (in addition to my own super sweet Mini Aussie). Hours can be flexible once everyone knows each other and gets along. I work from home, have a fenced yard and can give them so much attention and playtime, even in the winter. I’d prefer a long-term arrangement with one regular client and would offer a discounted rate for that, but am open to drop-ins at $40/day. I’d require a complimentary meet and greet prior to booking. Our Freddie boy gets very stressed around a bunch of new dogs, so I assume perhaps other dogs do as well, hence my desire to have just one other dog here with him. He’s neutered and seems to really enjoy other dogs as long as it’s a 1:1 scenario. —OVERNIGHT BOARDING IN MY HOME. I’m open to requests for boarding your dog in our home, providing you trust them entirely around young children. Given that my child’s safety is my top priority, I’d always want to do a meet and greet before accepting the booking request. —WEEKEND-ONLY HOUSE SITTING AT YOUR PLACE. I can be there as early as 9am Saturday and can stay until 7pm Sunday. Worth noting that I have a car that could come in handy in the case of any emergency requiring a vet visit. I’m able to give oral medication. While I’ve never injected meds, I bet I could figure that out with a little guidance and practice. Can’t wait to meet you and your amazing dog!
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Kristin has been an absolute blessing for our family and our dog. From day one, she has been reliable, professional, caring, and genuinely invested in our dog's happiness and well-being. It's clear that Kristin truly loves animals. She takes the time to understand our dog's personality, needs, and routines. We always receive updates, and it's reassuring to know our pup is in such capable and caring hands. Kristin is consistently punctual, communicative, and dependable, which gives us tremendous peace of mind. Whether it's a regular walk or helping out when our schedule changes unexpectedly, she is always accommodating and goes above and beyond. The difference in our dog's happiness and confidence since working with Kristin has been remarkable. We wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy, compassionate, and exceptional dog sitter. Five stars aren't enough!
Wonderful experience for my dog Harper. And Kristen was very thoughtful, responsive and helpful with everything surrounding the visit. Harper looks forward to her next stay. Highly recommended!!
Great communication, Wally had a great time!
Kristin took care of Biggie even better than I expected. She followed all of my notes carefully and truly treated Biggie like he was her own. It gave me so much peace of mind knowing he was in such loving and attentive hands. She really goes above and beyond, she sent frequent updates and took the most amazing photos of Biggie, which I really appreciated while I was away. It was clear that she genuinely cared about him and paid attention to every little detail. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Kristin is truly wonderful, and I would absolutely trust her with Biggie again. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Kristin took great care of my pets and extra good care of my home too. My cat needed meds and she did a great job administering them to him on time. My other cat is extra shy and came right out to her for pets! Will be booking again in April!
Kristin was awesome and took great care of my golden retriever!
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Schedule
SCHEDULE: I work from home with my Mini Aussie, have a fenced yard for doggie daycare and am available for walks during the day from 9am to 5pm. Weekend hours are flexible.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
SAFETY, TRUST & ENVIRONMENT: As mentioned above, our yard is fenced and I work from home, so am present and available for most of the day. Our Mini Aussie is neutered and always current on vaccinations. He’s a sweetheart, though I’d prefer to have a meet and greet prior to any new dog being introduced for a stay.
Pets
A typical day
A TYPICAL DAY: We’ll take two walks per day to sniff out all the neighborhood gossip, play fetch in our fenced backyard, and your dog will play inside and outside with our Mini Aussie.