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Kristine H.

5.0 out of 5 stars
2 repeat clients
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Kristine H.

5.0 out of 5 stars
2 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $36 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
40 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

It’s Dogcation Time!

I’m an animal lover who has owned various small and big dogs, eg Yorkies, Labs, etc., for most of my life. I’ve also owned a few indoor only cats over the years.

Qualifications

2 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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16 ratings
Destiny C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 18, 2026

Kristine was amazing with our boy! We feel so at peace when we are traveling and know he’s in good hands. He always has so much fun when he boards with her. Thank you for everything!!

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Katie J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 26, 2026

Kristine took great care of JoJo. I was able to enjoy my vacation knowing she was in great hands! Will definitely be rebooking for our next trip!

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Destiny C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 21, 2025

Kristine did an outstanding job with Sage! She was incredibly thorough and made it a priority to keep us updated throughout his stay. I would absolutely recommend her to others.

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Nadia C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 13, 2025

My dog Emma always feels right at home and so happy with Kristen. We’ve never had any complaints, she’s the only one we trust with our pup

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Nadia C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 04, 2025

Kristene is amazing! Our dog absolutely loves staying with her, and we wouldn’t trust anyone else. She treats our pup like family every time. Highly recommend!

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Christina L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 17, 2025

Great experience, communication, interaction, and services for my pet stay. I would recommend her anytime!

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Schedule

I work from home (M-F) 95% of the time unless I’m traveling for work/holiday, which is about twice a year. I’m also available for most of the major holiday seasons. I have a home, with a large fenced in yard. My sweet Thumper, a 14 yrs., Jack Russell Terrier/Dachshund mix, recently passed on April 24, 2026. So while I no longer have any pets, I find caring for other pets helps me keep busy and continue to share my love for dogs with quality care. I take the pup(s) out for daily morning and evening walks around the neighborhood. All dogs are welcome to cuddle on the sofas and beds. When housesitting in your home, I treat and care for your home as if it was my own. This includes light housekeeping, watering the indoor/outdoor plants and other small tasks as agreed upon. My primary goal is to spend as much quality time with your pet in the comfort of their home.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

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

Safety, trust & environment

For boarding, my home is clean and tidy with lots of comfortable dog beds and backyard space for zoomies! There’s also a large toy box full of fun toys for your pet to take home one souvenir at their first Dogcation adventure. Check out my guest photos! Daily pictures/videos for the owners and each pet receives their own report card on their stay. I can offer 1:1 time with your fur baby. I’m very organized and flexible for any last minute changes to drop-off/pickup times.

A typical day

Play fetch with all the interesting toys from dog box. Weather permitting, a doggy splash pad in backyard. Morning and evening walks around the neighborhood and visits to a nearby dog park, with mom/dad permission. Lots of cuddles and photo/video shoots!

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Non-neutered males accepted, spayed females only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Kristine can host up to 2 pets per night
All pets must be current on annual vaccinations. Proof of vaccinations may be requested. Please advise if pet has any special needs or any behavioral issues I should be made aware of. I can handle just about anything if informed so I can plan accordingly. Also, please ensure your veterinary information is accurate in the system as well as have a local POC ready to share with me in an unlikely event of an emergency visit to the local 24/7 vet hospital in Melbourne. I look forward to meeting you and your pet family!
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.