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Kristin R.

Baton Rouge, LA

5 reviews
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Pet care experience

Hey ya'll! My name is Kristin and I'm going to LSU to become a zoo keeper for large cats! I honestly feel that if these beautiful creatures must be kept in captivity they should have someone there to make sure it's the best life possible! I apply the same passion for pets while their families are away. I have worked for 7 years as a Veterinary technician so If your dog has special medical needs that will not be a problem! I have the spoiling pets part down! It's one of my favorite things to do... Just ask my babies;) You should also feel comfort knowing that, heaven forbid, in case of emergency your dog is in great and knowledgeable hands! I want to be there for your pets to assure them they are safe (even though you are away) and can even have an amazing time without you;) I feel by sitting for pets in their own home it decreases their anxiety, makes them more open to fun and puts the pet parents more at ease! Especially for our babies with more separation, vet office and new people anxieties! I prefer to sit in the owners own home. However, if it is just one dog that is friendly with other dogs and cats I am willing to keep them at my house! I am not just doing this for extra income. Taking care of animals is my passion in life and I take it very seriously; all the while having fun alongside your four-legged friends! Let me help you enjoy your vacation (worry free) and let your four legged loved ones at home have a fun staycation of their own:) Thank you for taking the time to Consider allowing me to spoil your pets while you're away. I can't wait to meet you and your pets and have the pleasure of giving the both of you fun/worry-free days away!

Reviews

Meg K.
Oct 04, 2016

Kristin has been walking my boys for over 2 months now and I cannot imagine life without her! I work shift work as a firefighter so I am gone 10 days a month for 24 hours a day. She stops by while I am at work and spends time with the boys, walks them and feeds them! They are both finicky eaters and i told her this so she wouldn't get her feelings hurt when they wouldn't eat for her. Within a few weeks of her coming by she had them eating for her! Sometimes she admits she has to hand feed them but that just makes me love her more! She even has them going for longer walks with her and playing! She spends the time with them that they need while I am gone and she genuinely cares for my babies! ALSO, when I first met her I gave her the leash of my 60 pound bully mix (even though he's just 60 pounds, he is not for the faint of heart) and he proceeded to pull her. Not only did she not flinch, she had him on lockdown. I was so impressed, I honestly feel like she could handle any dog! That was one of my biggest worries with finding someone and not only do I trust her with the boys, I know that if my big boy gets scared or has an incident or anything, that she can absolutely handle it!! I would recommend Kristin to anyone and everyone with any kind of dogs! She is awesome, professional, and caring! A complete and total caregiver through and through :)

Janet S.
Oct 03, 2016

Kristin came to my rescue two days before I had to leave to go out of town. She is a very pleasant and nice person. My three dogs loved her @ first sight. Their tales could not stop wagging and the kisses never stopped. She really has a love for animals and takes great care for them. I have a Pitt that doesn't like to have his nails trimmed and @ the vet it takes two to hold him down. Kristin trimmed them all by herself. She also took care of my inside cat and the outside cats. Kristin also came to my rescue when I was out of town and my daughter was stranded and needed a way to get home. Kristin offered to pick her up and get her home. Thanks again Kristin for a job well done!

roy R.
Sep 20, 2015

Kristin has always been an avid lover of all animals, especially dogs and cats. She has worked at vet clinics and animal rescue groups. She currently has a houseful of adopted dogs and cats, and is always on the lookout for roaming animals to return to their owners.

Michael R.
Sep 19, 2015

Over the years, Kristin has dog sat for me many times. I spend a lot of time on the road and never worried about the well being of my dogs. After being gone for days, I would return home and could not even tell that anyone had been there. In other words, Kristin kept things the way they were when I left. Also, I could tell that Kristin had given my pets sufficient exercise, bathed and trimmed nails when necessary. Kristin is the ideal candidate for anyone's pets and peace of mind.

About Kristin R.

Communication

77% response rate
Usually responds in within a few hours

Skills

12 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 4 dogs, has cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Kristin R. would like to know about your pet

I love dogs and cats of all shapes and sizes. I also don't have any problems looking after the more "special" pups out there. I prefer to look after dogs in their own home as I feel it lets them be more comfortable and less stressed while you're gone. Before starting a job I prefer to know about the dogs personality as well and any quirks or issues they may have while you're away. I also like to know their schedule and any special things that need to be done either for their health or even ongoing training.

A typical day

I am a laid back but extremely effective and professional sitter. My approach for sitting in clients homes is to treat it like my own. First and for most I like to have fun with the pups. I like to make them feel comfortable and calm even with a stranger looking after them. I like to make a new friend with all of the pups I look after. Basically they end up looking forward to seeing me instead of stressing out over their owners leaving. I also keep up cleanliness, plants, mail or anything else that needs to be done for the home.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
AWAY
House Sitting
in your home
AWAY
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Kristin can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Takes only 1 client at a time

Kristin can watch in your home

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

About Kristin R.

Communication

77% response rate
Usually responds in within a few hours

Skills

12 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 4 dogs, has cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Kristin R. would like to know about your pet

I love dogs and cats of all shapes and sizes. I also don't have any problems looking after the more "special" pups out there. I prefer to look after dogs in their own home as I feel it lets them be more comfortable and less stressed while you're gone. Before starting a job I prefer to know about the dogs personality as well and any quirks or issues they may have while you're away. I also like to know their schedule and any special things that need to be done either for their health or even ongoing training.

A typical day

I am a laid back but extremely effective and professional sitter. My approach for sitting in clients homes is to treat it like my own. First and for most I like to have fun with the pups. I like to make them feel comfortable and calm even with a stranger looking after them. I like to make a new friend with all of the pups I look after. Basically they end up looking forward to seeing me instead of stressing out over their owners leaving. I also keep up cleanliness, plants, mail or anything else that needs to be done for the home.

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

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Kristin R.

Baton Rouge, LA

5 reviews