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Chessa K.

Woodbine, MD

5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
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Fun pet vacations at a quiet farm.

Pet care experience

Hi there! I'm Chessa. I've spent my life on farms and around pretty much animal you can imagine, from managing horse farms to working with exotic wildlife on a conservancy in Kenya. I am very comfortable with literally any type of pet you have, from rodents to reptiles to backyard chickens. Additionally, I am medically trained and have experience providing care to both animals and humans, making me great at caring for pets with any special medical needs, including caring for wounds and giving shots. I won't make careless mistakes or miss any signs that your fur-babies are not ok, letting you enjoy your trip with peace of mind that your home and pets are in good hands. If your pets are rescues or have trouble with new people and you are hesitant or anxious to leave them, please don't be! I am great with reading canine body language and have experience gaining trust with fearful and abused dogs, making their experience of being cared for as stress-free and relaxing as possible.

Reviews

Cindy G.
Dog Boarding • Dec 30, 2021
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Oliver was so happy at Chessa's. He loved playing with her dog and running around the big fenced in yard. Chessa sent me regular updates and let me know how he was doing which gave me a lot of peace of mind. I am grateful he had a safe, warm, friendly place to go while we were away. I would definitely book with Chessa again.

Katherine W.
Oct 23, 2019

Chessa has been a god send for me. Taken amazing care of my 3 dogs (one is special needs) my barn full of event horses ( was great about reporting loose shoes and injuries) and even handled my flying possums with fearless skill (they can be intimidating). I would never trust anyone else with my pets..I almost hate giving this testimonial for fear of her being too booked up to help me over the holidays. True professional. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

About Chessa K.

Communication

100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

25 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

Quiet, safe farmstay vacation environment for your pet. I have a large fenced in patio and backyard that looks out on several acres of pasture where my horses, chickens and sheep live. No kennels or runs, your pets stay in my house as if they were my own. For anxious or reactive dogs or cat guests, I have a separate area of my house where they can stay without interactions with anyone but me. For older dogs or those with bad hips, there is only one step to go up/down between my house and backyard, so no dangerous staircases to navigate.

Home

Lives on a farm/ranch
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, has cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Chessa K. would like to know about your pet

If you know your dog is cat aggressive please let me know ahead of time. I don't have any cats in my house but I do have barn cats that sometimes frequent my backyard, so I will keep any cat aggressive dogs on a leash.

A typical day

Most of my dog guests are fascinated by watching my chickens in their coop/run, the sheep, and the BIG dogs (horses) in the pasture beyond the backyard fence. My large fenced backyard provides plenty of room to run, play fetch, or just wander and sniff all the smells. My dog Finn loves other high-energy guests to play with, but is also happy to relax and give space to older or low-energy dogs.

Services

House Sitting
in your home
$50per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$30per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$30per day
Boarding
in the sitter's home
AWAY

Chessa can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only

Chessa can watch in your home

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

Availability

I'm currently working from home, so I am usually home and highly flexible with your pet care needs. My farm schedule fits perfectly with the exercise and outdoor needs of dog guests.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 2 years ago
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Chessa K.

Communication

100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

25 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

Quiet, safe farmstay vacation environment for your pet. I have a large fenced in patio and backyard that looks out on several acres of pasture where my horses, chickens and sheep live. No kennels or runs, your pets stay in my house as if they were my own. For anxious or reactive dogs or cat guests, I have a separate area of my house where they can stay without interactions with anyone but me. For older dogs or those with bad hips, there is only one step to go up/down between my house and backyard, so no dangerous staircases to navigate.

Home

Lives on a farm/ranch
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, has cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Chessa K. would like to know about your pet

If you know your dog is cat aggressive please let me know ahead of time. I don't have any cats in my house but I do have barn cats that sometimes frequent my backyard, so I will keep any cat aggressive dogs on a leash.

A typical day

Most of my dog guests are fascinated by watching my chickens in their coop/run, the sheep, and the BIG dogs (horses) in the pasture beyond the backyard fence. My large fenced backyard provides plenty of room to run, play fetch, or just wander and sniff all the smells. My dog Finn loves other high-energy guests to play with, but is also happy to relax and give space to older or low-energy dogs.

Location

Woodbine, MD

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Chessa K.

Woodbine, MD

5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews