Chris E.
Uptown, Wichita, KS
Services
Chris can care for
Availability
Please understand that this is no part-time gig for me. Taking care of your babies, be them furry, feathery, scaled, or finned, is my life and passion. I am a member in good standing with Professional United Pet Sitters, I am fully insured, and I am trained in Pet CPR & First Aid. I know how important our babies are to us, and I absolutely understand the need and desire to feel confident in who you are trusting with the well-being of yours. I work hard to provide that confidence to you, and provide a sense of comfort and well-being to your little ones. Professional pet care is my career, and I am available 7 days per week. I do my best to work with everyone’s schedules and make sure everyone’s needs are met.
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About Chris E.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
Having their people away from home is stressful enough for your little ones, so I do my best to keep your friend’s environment and routine as normal as possible, whether I am walking a dog or pet-sitting a ferret. For example: If I am pet-sitting with your dog, I will keep their daily routine as close to normal as possible. If they are used to getting up at 6am and going for a long walk, then eating breakfast at 7am and watching the morning news - that’s what we’ll do. If your cats want to snuggle, we’ll snuggle; If they want to play, we’ll play; if they want nothing to do with me and just want me to feed them and scoop their poop (like the lowly human servant I am), then I will happily oblige them. While I am walking your dog, I keep an eye out for any possible dangers such as off-lease dogs, physical hazards (broken glass, etc), sidewalk-snacks, and anything that they may find triggering (squirrels, cats, bikes, etc). I will never let your dog off-leash unless we are safely in your home or fenced-in yard. I like to stay in contact with you, so I will send you a text after each visit if I am walking or checking-in, or at the end of each day if I am pet-sitting. I will include a run-down of our visit or day (if sitting), as well as a few photos of your little one, so you can be sure they are safe and everything is well. I am available to you 24-hours per day if you have any issue, questions, or just want to check in. I take your security very seriously and I will never, ever let someone into your home if I do not have prior permission from you. I don’t care who they say they are or why they say they need access. Some folks do, but I have no issue being on camera while I am in your home, and I don’t need to know where they are. I don’t plan on breaking any rules or lamps while I’m in your home.
Information Chris E. would like to know about your pet
I want to know as much as possible about your little (or big) ones. I definitely need the basics (age, breed, diet, health issues, medications, etc.) but I'd also like to know the more intimate details. For example: major likes (favorite toys, treats, parks, friends, blankets, etc) or dislikes (fears, anxieties, "no-touch" body areas, smells, sounds, neighborhood rivals, etc)? No detail is trivial when it comes to the well-being of your best friends! I love all the shapes and the sizes, and the breeds. As long as they are *fairly* well behaved (hey, I'm not perfect either), we're going to get along swimmingly. I try my best to be as empathetic as possible to their situation (new people and smells) by monitoring their body and vocal language, and by allowing them to set the limits for contact- approaching me as they feel more comfortable. Maybe your little one just needs a treat or a tickle to break the ice? That's Cool. Every personality is different and, to be honest, I rarely ever meet a pet who doesn't respond to good-old patience :) If you think I may be a good fit for you and your family, please feel free to reach out anytime. I can’t wait to meet you and yours!
A typical day
Well, that depends on your little one, what they like to do, and what their typical day looks like. I try to keep my client’s routines as close to normal as possible to minimize stress and keep them as happy as possible. Does your dog want to ‘Walk N’ Roll’! Leash? Check. Ball? Double-check. Water? Cold and fresh. I'm ready to GO! If you have an established or preferred route, that’s great! Otherwise, we will get along just fine exploring the neighborhoods and parks we pass through on our journey! Do we just have too much energy to burn? Sounds great! We can run around in the yard, play tag, play frisbee, play ball, play run-around-frisbee-ball-tag! Are we too cool for school? Do we prefer to hang in the shade? I’m cool with that. Fancy a tummy rub in the grass? Your wish is my command. Does your cat like to chase the laser and pounce on their toys? Do they purrr for brushes, scritches, and rubs? Do they prefer to bask in the sunshine, undisturbed? I understand how particular our cat friends can be, and I do my best to respect their wishes and keep them cat-isfied. We can run and play, stretch out and relax, or curl up and snuggle...Either way, we're gonna have a good time.
Location
Wichita, KS
Pets
All Creatures, Great and Small!
Pet care experience
- Proudly serving pets and pet-parents in Uptown, College Hill, Old Town & More: Your best friend Is my best friend! - Available for Walking, Feeding, Sitting, & Just Checking-in. Let me know what you need! - A lifetime of experience with Dogs, Cats, Ferrets(!), Birds, Reptiles, Our Rodent Friends, Rabbits, Fish (Yes, I Will Feed Your Fish!) and More. - Experience with a variety of diets including Carnivore (B.A.R.F., Whole Prey), Herbivore, Insectivore, Prescription, Specialty. - Trained in Small Animal CPR and First Aid - Need help cleaning up after your little one? I've never met a mess I couldn't master;) Still here? Read on... Hello! My name is Chris. So, you want to know more about me and why I’m the perfect fit for your best friends? Well, I love your little ones and I haven’t even met them yet! That’s a good start. Our furry, finned, and feathered friends are my passion! Raising, rescuing, training, and spoiling- I have been a lifetime animal lover and I would love to bring my energy, enthusiasm, and experience to you! Seriously, we’re going to have so much fun together! I have always had a soft spot for our animal friends, especially those in need. Over the years I have adopted, fostered, and rescued dogs, cats, rabbits, reptiles, hedgehogs, rodents, and birds...just to name a few. Very few things in this world are more rewarding than helping our little friends live happy, healthy lives. Caring for animals is, and always has always been such an integral part of my life- I love all animals as though they are my own and love to experience the world with them, side by side.
Cat care experience
Chris also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Reviews
After Chris’s last visit he informed us he’s leaving Chicago. Gigi is going to miss him very much. Whichever city is getting him is about to have some lucky fur babes. 15/10 recommend Chris.
Chris is amazing!!! He has watched my 2 cats several times now, including most recently during a 10 day vacation. While one of my cats is easy-going, the other is not so friendly to anyone except me - Chris is extremely patient with her and treats her better than any past pet sitter I have had, respecting her boundaries but always still making sure she feels comfortable knowing there is a human there to be with her while I am away. He spends a lot of time with them, and his updates are so helpful and keep my mind at ease knowing that not only are my cats being fed and litter box scooped and such, but they are truly being cared for as if they were his own with a great amount of love and attention. With past pet sitters, I have been so anxious when out of town wondering how they were being treated and if they were okay, but with Chris my mind is completely at ease as I completely trust him to take the best care of them as possible. Every time I return home, I return to a tidy apartment with happy cats. I hope Chris remains pet sitting forever because I never want to use another pet sitter! Thank you Chris!!!
Chris was great with our dog! Would definitely use him again in the future.
Chris is reliable, provides good care and updates, and our cats like him. What more can we ask for? 😊
About Chris E.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
Having their people away from home is stressful enough for your little ones, so I do my best to keep your friend’s environment and routine as normal as possible, whether I am walking a dog or pet-sitting a ferret. For example: If I am pet-sitting with your dog, I will keep their daily routine as close to normal as possible. If they are used to getting up at 6am and going for a long walk, then eating breakfast at 7am and watching the morning news - that’s what we’ll do. If your cats want to snuggle, we’ll snuggle; If they want to play, we’ll play; if they want nothing to do with me and just want me to feed them and scoop their poop (like the lowly human servant I am), then I will happily oblige them. While I am walking your dog, I keep an eye out for any possible dangers such as off-lease dogs, physical hazards (broken glass, etc), sidewalk-snacks, and anything that they may find triggering (squirrels, cats, bikes, etc). I will never let your dog off-leash unless we are safely in your home or fenced-in yard. I like to stay in contact with you, so I will send you a text after each visit if I am walking or checking-in, or at the end of each day if I am pet-sitting. I will include a run-down of our visit or day (if sitting), as well as a few photos of your little one, so you can be sure they are safe and everything is well. I am available to you 24-hours per day if you have any issue, questions, or just want to check in. I take your security very seriously and I will never, ever let someone into your home if I do not have prior permission from you. I don’t care who they say they are or why they say they need access. Some folks do, but I have no issue being on camera while I am in your home, and I don’t need to know where they are. I don’t plan on breaking any rules or lamps while I’m in your home.
Information Chris E. would like to know about your pet
I want to know as much as possible about your little (or big) ones. I definitely need the basics (age, breed, diet, health issues, medications, etc.) but I'd also like to know the more intimate details. For example: major likes (favorite toys, treats, parks, friends, blankets, etc) or dislikes (fears, anxieties, "no-touch" body areas, smells, sounds, neighborhood rivals, etc)? No detail is trivial when it comes to the well-being of your best friends! I love all the shapes and the sizes, and the breeds. As long as they are *fairly* well behaved (hey, I'm not perfect either), we're going to get along swimmingly. I try my best to be as empathetic as possible to their situation (new people and smells) by monitoring their body and vocal language, and by allowing them to set the limits for contact- approaching me as they feel more comfortable. Maybe your little one just needs a treat or a tickle to break the ice? That's Cool. Every personality is different and, to be honest, I rarely ever meet a pet who doesn't respond to good-old patience :) If you think I may be a good fit for you and your family, please feel free to reach out anytime. I can’t wait to meet you and yours!
A typical day
Well, that depends on your little one, what they like to do, and what their typical day looks like. I try to keep my client’s routines as close to normal as possible to minimize stress and keep them as happy as possible. Does your dog want to ‘Walk N’ Roll’! Leash? Check. Ball? Double-check. Water? Cold and fresh. I'm ready to GO! If you have an established or preferred route, that’s great! Otherwise, we will get along just fine exploring the neighborhoods and parks we pass through on our journey! Do we just have too much energy to burn? Sounds great! We can run around in the yard, play tag, play frisbee, play ball, play run-around-frisbee-ball-tag! Are we too cool for school? Do we prefer to hang in the shade? I’m cool with that. Fancy a tummy rub in the grass? Your wish is my command. Does your cat like to chase the laser and pounce on their toys? Do they purrr for brushes, scritches, and rubs? Do they prefer to bask in the sunshine, undisturbed? I understand how particular our cat friends can be, and I do my best to respect their wishes and keep them cat-isfied. We can run and play, stretch out and relax, or curl up and snuggle...Either way, we're gonna have a good time.
Chris E.
Uptown, Wichita, KS