House Sitting in Bark River

About: I have had a wide variety of animals throughout my entire life. From dogs, cats, hamsters, guinea pigs and snakes, I love them all. I have mild experience with farm animals but am comfortable and enjoy being around them. I have also had some professional experience watching animals when working at a pet daycare/boarding facility. On top of this I am about to graduate with a bachelor’s in Zoology so I’ve been able to gain a lot of knowledge through that as well! I am currently working towards my bachelors in Zoology at NMU. I live outside of Escanaba and travel daily so I am in a lot of places during a day. I have very few long stretches' of classes so I am pretty available to make sure your fur babies are well taken care of. I unfortunately cannot have animals in my own home but I do have one very friendly dog if you are looking to socialize your baby while you are gone. I can be very versatile with care as I have had animals while living in the woods and also the city. I am very overprotective of my animals and have a constant eye on them to ensure they are happy, safe and well taken care of.

“Christine did excellent with my very willful escape artist. She was patient and willing to go the extra mile to meet his unusual needs and keep him safe.”

Michaele C.

About: I have a wide array of knowledge taking care of different types of pets, (including, but not limited to rabbits, felines, canines, ducks, chickens). Being raised on a farm gave me the opportunity to work with many different animals. I live an organic natural lifestyle, and so do my current pets. I am pro choice when it comes to vaccinations and healthcare with your pet. I can handle raw feeding (meat and/or vegetables if that is what you require.) I respect an animal's natural instinct, and allow them to be an individual. I'm always know to have a bag of treats in my pockets. My favorite type of dog is a mutt, but I have a sore spot for basset hounds. (I grew up with hound dogs.)

About: I have a 15 year old male Shi-tzu that I take hiking and camping. I also have a 2 year old male cat, indoor/outdoor, and I'm caring for a 10yo male cat and 6yo female cat for some friends while they search for a home. They all get along well together but can be kept separate from your pet. I've had pets my whole life. As an adult I've cared for roommates pets, checked on pets for friends and family when they've been out of town, and I've fostered cats. I've had interactions with a wide variety of dog breeds so I'm willing to work with any breeds and ages as long as they're ok with other animals. I work from home, self-employed, so my schedule is pretty flexible. I do have regular health care appointments every week, which takes me away for an hour or so, and have at home visits twice a week, but none of that should interfere. I'm in two choirs, so I'm away Tuesday and Thursday evenings for a few hours. So I am at my house the majority of the time. I live in the country in a trailer home (single size). I'm surrounded by woods but I have an ATV trail in front of my house and no fence. I would need a tether of some sort for dogs and have tethered and leash walked cats. I do have tethers and leashes for small dogs or cats. I don't use a kennel for my dog so I don't have any at my house, but am fine with using your dogs kennel in my house. I am able to separate my pets from your pets in my house, if there are any issues.

About: I’ve been an animal lover my whole life so I would love to help your pets feel comfortable and cared for while you’re out of town this summer. I started doing in home pet sitting for family in my teens and extended to family friends in my 20s. To date my most stressful stay has been handling emergency vet care for a dog who suddenly presented Lymes disease while his parents were out of the county. When the owner returned I had a urine sample ready to drop off and they only needed to settle their bill and continue his care. I have a natural caregiving personality and my full time work involves working with disabled individuals since I was 20. I work for the school district so during the summer I will only be working half days. Because of this I will have afternoons free to help care for your pets! Pet sitting in your home I will try to keep your pets schedule the same as when you are home as much as possible. I am comfortable spending the night with pets who need it, or waking up early to accommodate pets schedules. I am married so my spouse will be home to care for our pets meaning I don’t have to split my time.

About: Professional nursing care - Group home Manager (responsibities) -Cross country solo semi driver along with team for high value loads (high responsibility). Delivered pup /kittens litter as assisting the pet or others dogs. From a baby on our family always had dogs & cats. LOVE & ADORE DOGS AND CATS I'm open and enjoy traveling as have traveled all my adult life - totaly free. Exploring other areas is such a wonderful experience to see other areas of the United States of long time care is needed. Sitting & caring for your pet in your home will be easy since your not taking them to a new environment. It's their HOME ♡ Your pet will enjoy being there & I'll make sure they are eating on time - right food - walking outside to play time. I do come with my POMERANIAN 7 years old - she, RUBY goes everywhere with me including sitting at your home. Ruby gets along with all dogs & cats besides people. We have camped with 35 people with 18 dogs of all breeds & sizes. She's house trained well & no issues. Has all shots, I'll show papers to you so you know your pets are safe. Ruby enjoys playing to just sitting in my lap resting.