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Kristine S.

Tucson, AZ

5.0 out of 5 stars
137 reviews
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Services

Kristine can care for

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

Availability

Please discuss throughly exactly what the expectations are concerning time away from your Pets. I’m there with the animal/s most of the time. I do need to leave, Grocery Store, life errands. Sometimes I will have some training Pet Clients And May have to leave to see those clients periodically during the week. Never schedule Training on Weekends.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Kristine S.

Communication

57 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

When invited to stay at Owners home, I follow the instructions we discussed at the Meet/Greet. However, Belly rubs, Walks & Cuddle Time are also included.

Information Kristine S. would like to know about your pet

PLEASE be sure to REGISTER ALL THE PETS that will be included in services rendered. The age of each pet. **VERY IMPORTANT: Are they house broken? Please let me know of any Aggression issues, special diets or feeding habits Feeding routines. ***I M P O R T A N T*** PLEASE NOTE: Any Stay Requiring the Sitter to leave LATER than arrival time ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE STAY will be billed HALF THE DAILY RATE per pet. Within reason. Example: Sitter arrives At 7:00am on Monday and is expected to stay until 7:00am on Friday. No addtl charges. IF Sitter is expected to stay until 7:00 pm on Last day of stay owner will be charged 1/2 daily rate per pet. IF Sitter is expected to stay until 12:00n on last day of stay an addtl Flat fee of $25 will be added to final bill.

A typical day

Long walks and at Owners request trips to the dog park ( I’m very experienced in dog socialization training) I will advise you if I think your pet is a candidate for that type of environment for socializing prior to going to a Dog Park. If dietary health allows, I may reward with a bully stick and/or Home made Marrow Bones !! Yum Yum Got any special request? Will your pets birthday fall on one of the days your gone & you usually celebrate it together? Just tell me and I will make sure and meet your request or be sure and celebrate their special day. But most Importantly everyday comes with belly rubs and bootie scratches ( we all know hind quarters is where they have most nerve endings) ; ) Scratch Scratch Scratch They LOVE It!

Location

Tucson, AZ

Kristine S.'s Neighborhood

I Believe LoVe Is a 4 Legged Word

Pet care experience

3 Decades of Loving Dogs, Cats, Horses, Rabbits, Birds, Fish & Ferrets lead me into this business. 7 years ago my two dogs passed and I have been a surrogate ever since. Eventually, I plan on getting another puppy or two or three, and maybe even a Silky Chicken, but for now it is all about Being there for you and your Furry Children. Now you may have noticed my Rates are a little higher than other Rover participants. The reason for this is because.... I am a full time Canine Trainer. Yes, that’s my real job. So incorporating that into my Rover services, Elevates the “Level of Service” provided to you and your pet by me. This will surpass any Services received from another Rover Associate that does not possess my Skills, Knowledge & Experience. •••••My Promise to you••••• They will be loved, cared for and watched after as if they were my very own. If invited to sit at your home, I will perform all routine duties Including feeding, walking, jogging (if the dog likes to run rather than walk) . We can go hiking or swimming, If a Dog Park is part of the Routine no problem. Enjoy going to a nearby park and play fetch or Frizbee . ALSO PLEASE, Speak up and let me know of any quirks your pet may have ( Fear of Loud Noises ex: FIREWORKS ) or anything special your Pet requires needs or likes. NOTE: I will be present during the entire time I am scheduled. I'm very familiar with separation anxiety signs and remedies. If Your baby has meds that need administered "No Worries" I will handle it without a hitch - Also here in Arizona we MUST be very aware of the critters roaming around & of their hiding places. I've worked with a training team for animal defense against threat worthy wildlife so they are in the best of hands with me!! ~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~ **I have many fun "BONUS SKILLS" too, which include the following,: 10 years experience in Canine Training, So if hired to walk your pet and your having problems on leash ( ex: pulling) I can work with your dog during daily walks to help alleviate the problem. If you have a Fearful or Reactive one, NO PROBLEM. I can handle that too. 5 years experience in Dog Grooming (basic haircuts, nail trimming, & cleaning ears etc....)

Cat care experience

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Kristine also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Reviews

Jacquelyn S.
House Sitting • Nov 07, 2025
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We hired Kristine to house sit and care for our 10 mo old Berniedoodle for the weekend. She came over a week before to meet us and our pup and we quickly felt comfortable with her knowledge and experience. She kept in close communication throughout the weekend with texts and lots of pictures. She did a wonderful job and we were very pleased with her care.

Marcella H.
Dog Walking • Oct 10, 2025
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Kristine was great with Skippy. She was professional, responsive, on time, and ready to help with training too!

Julie W.
Drop-In Visits • Aug 18, 2025
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Kristine was great w my kitties!!!

Josephine And Andrew W.
House Sitting • Jan 29, 2025
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Kristine did great staying with our girl Rosie! We super appreciated the attention she was able to give her, as well as working through reactivity on walks and general obedience training!

About Kristine S.

Communication

57 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

When invited to stay at Owners home, I follow the instructions we discussed at the Meet/Greet. However, Belly rubs, Walks & Cuddle Time are also included.

Information Kristine S. would like to know about your pet

PLEASE be sure to REGISTER ALL THE PETS that will be included in services rendered. The age of each pet. **VERY IMPORTANT: Are they house broken? Please let me know of any Aggression issues, special diets or feeding habits Feeding routines. ***I M P O R T A N T*** PLEASE NOTE: Any Stay Requiring the Sitter to leave LATER than arrival time ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE STAY will be billed HALF THE DAILY RATE per pet. Within reason. Example: Sitter arrives At 7:00am on Monday and is expected to stay until 7:00am on Friday. No addtl charges. IF Sitter is expected to stay until 7:00 pm on Last day of stay owner will be charged 1/2 daily rate per pet. IF Sitter is expected to stay until 12:00n on last day of stay an addtl Flat fee of $25 will be added to final bill.

A typical day

Long walks and at Owners request trips to the dog park ( I’m very experienced in dog socialization training) I will advise you if I think your pet is a candidate for that type of environment for socializing prior to going to a Dog Park. If dietary health allows, I may reward with a bully stick and/or Home made Marrow Bones !! Yum Yum Got any special request? Will your pets birthday fall on one of the days your gone & you usually celebrate it together? Just tell me and I will make sure and meet your request or be sure and celebrate their special day. But most Importantly everyday comes with belly rubs and bootie scratches ( we all know hind quarters is where they have most nerve endings) ; ) Scratch Scratch Scratch They LOVE It!

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Kristine S.

Tucson, AZ

5.0 out of 5 stars
137 reviews