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Chris O.

5.0 out of 5 stars
52 repeat clients
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Chris O.

5.0 out of 5 stars
52 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $70 per night

Highlights

Chris has Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
15 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Can your dog be my fur-iend?

Hi friend! I'm Chris and have had multiple pets including dogs,cats, fish, bird etc growing up. My biggest love for animals stems when I was in high school when I was going through some rough patch and my dogs and cats were there for me no matter what. I have had pit bulls, boxers, toy poodles and couple mutts as well as Persian kitties. I have walked over 500 dogs and boarded 100 in Manhattan and am a 5 star caregiver along with multiple long time clients that i saw their dogs maturing and even aging (even death... :(...). These include dogs of various breeds and sizes from German shepherd to a wee little dachshund. I have experience in all sorts of care for dogs such as medication giving, special food preparing, dogs in heat and putting diapers on (and off obviously), bathing and brushing and so on. I have been bitten by a dog once and it was from my own pitbull when I was young, this hasn't traumatized me or hasn't been a deterrent, actually the opposite. The scar on my left hand is a reminder that dogs have to be respected and loved as they make mistakes too. As for me, I am energetic, love sports and the outdoors! I work from home on the computer and also with my phone close by, therefore, pretty punctual with responses. Your pupper will be given attention at all times! I also have many references if you need some! Thanks for your interest and hope to see you guys soon!

Qualifications

52 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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227 ratings
Sabaa S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Aug 04, 2026

Chris is extremely responsive and flexible! I’ve had a really hard time with logistics due to personal reasons, and he has been awesome working with me and my schedule. He even would send me pics of chewy at daycare anytime he walked by the daycare which was beyond kind of him!!!

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zachary s.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 27, 2026

Chris is the best!

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Wendy E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • May 24, 2026

Chris is the best!! He came to our apartment for a meet and greet to make our dog Kobe feel more comfortable. And during babysitting he communicated well, sent pictures, and made sure Kobe had the best stay. We’re so glad we found him!!

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Kammie C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 10, 2026

Chris is so great with Oscar and is almost always available on short notice! He’s super flexible and prompt to respond!

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Paulina V.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 31, 2026

Chris was great with my shy pup Beni who spent the night. He let him get comfortable, gave him toys, took him on walks with pup friends and sent lots of pictures with updates. Communication, pick up/drop off was seamless. 10/10 highly recommend!

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Erin M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Feb 28, 2026

Chris is wonderful! Very responsive, flexible, and obviously enjoys and cares for my pup.

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Schedule

I currently WFH so i have a lot of flexibility in my schedule that enables me to play/walk dogs whenever. I take many last minute requests as well as planned ahead requests. Also, i am always nearby my phone and respond timely.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I WFH so i'm mostly home and if not my brother is and your dog will be watched 24/7. I have crates and fences/gates that could be used only if necessary.

A typical day

It the weather permits, my go-to is walk by the east river. Very spacious walkways by the river with parks and dog-run/dog-park that we can stop by if your dog is interested!

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Chris can host up to 4 pets per night
I'd like to know as much about your dog as possible to accommodate his/her needs and preferences to make him/her feel comfortable as such as a second home! (eating habits, sleep habits, potty habits, interaction with other dogs/people/things etc)
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.