Carissa P.
Carissa P.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $25 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Emergency Vet Assistant
I am a Ph.D. student in Animal Welfare and former emergency veterinary assistant, I provide experienced, compassionate care for pets of all ages. I've cared for senior and disabled dogs, cats, rabbits, horses, and goats, and my wildlife rehabilitation experience helps me recognize signs of illness, injury, and stress.
Cat care experience
Carissa also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
I prefer caring for pets in my clients' homes because they're usually most comfortable in their own familiar environment. I follow your pet's normal routine, including feeding, walks, medications, playtime, and plenty of affection, while keeping your home clean and providing regular updates for peace of mind.
Ratings and reviews
We had a wonderful experience with Carissa! Our dog was well cared for, happy, and loved. Great communication, dependable, and clearly passionate about dogs. Highly recommend!
Carissa watched our pup, Finn, several times. She was amazing with him. As a Jack Russell Terrier, Finn needs to maintain his daily routine and get lots of physical and mental stimulation. Carissa did so every time, and we never worried about him when he was with her.
Carissa did an awesome job housesitting and taking care of our two cats! The place was clean and cared for when we were gone, and both cats were very happy. She was responsive and provided updates while we were away. We were very happy with her care!
Carissa was amazing with my pup, very kind and communicative, and clearly very knowledgeable about animals. I would recommend her to anyone :)
Carissa is an incredibly knowledgeable and caring individual who is dedicated to the health, safety, and wellbeing of every creature she comes in contact with. From bunnies to dogs to goats and horses, she treats every animal with respect and care.
I highly recommend Carissa as a caring and dependable pet sitter. She has always had a genuine love for animals and is incredibly patient, attentive, and compassionate with them. She has previous experience working at a veterinary clinic and is currently studying animal welfare, so caring for animals is truly something she is passionate about. She has experience watching and caring for many different types of animals, each with their own personalities and needs. She is responsible, trustworthy, and takes the time to make sure every animal feels safe, comfortable, and well cared for. I would feel completely confident trusting her with any pet, and I know she will treat every animal as if it were her own.
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Schedule
I have a flexible schedule that allows me to provide care throughout the day. I'm available for morning, afternoon, and evening walks, drop-in visits, feeding, playtime, and plenty of attention, so I can easily adapt to your pet's normal routine.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsCarissa can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
- Before a booking, I'd like to know your pet's daily routine, personality, medical needs, medications, dietary restrictions, favorite activities, fears or triggers, and any training cues. The more I know, the better I can provide safe, personalized care and help your pet feel comfortable while you're away.