Chris P.
Chris P.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $29 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Animals big & small, love them all!
Dogs, cats, birds, & critters have been in my life since I was a kid, & I have enjoyed them since! Raising month-old bully breeds, watching in my house up to 12 well-behaved dogs at a time, training verbal & nonverbal commands, fostering kittens, ferrets, reptiles, & birds. Each animal has their own uniqueness & requisite for care. When it comes to the animal army, I got their back like chiropract…I treat any living thing like they’re a part of the family besides the exiled mosquito. I have experience with dogs weighing over 150lbs, mighty dogs weighing under 5lbs, & most animals in between. I don’t have any breed or animal preferences, but I do vet owners & pets to ensure a smooth ride. I’ve had fun times with packs of pit bulls, & not so easy times with a Godzilla chihuahua. These awesome & always great prices are reserved for fully house trained & socialized dogs that live in a multi-pet home, meaning I rarely watch single dog homes or venture into apartments. If your friend can’t be left alone in the house for at least 4 to 6 hours without marking or destroying items, then I can only offer Training which is $50 to $100 per hour (preferably 6-9months old, or less than 2 years old). If your friend is fine inside the house but goes a bit berserk outside of it, that is fine, but if needing Walks, it will now be $2/min instead of $1/min since I will be actively training. My profile says I’ll be gone multiple times throughout the day around 2-4 hours each time. This is to deter those who think “house sitting” means “house imprisonment.” I’m usually a homebody besides a few hours throughout the day. However, if ever needing full-time security where nothing leaves or enters your humble abode, I can offer Specialty services for $2400 per day. No sleeping, just pure vigilance… If choosing to book one of these stupendous services, I give one free 15-20 minute “meet & greet.” Please schedule one within a few days of you sending the initial request by letting me know what times work for you. If you feel like your squad needs more, please schedule a “Drop In” for just one dog, thank you! :)
Cat care experience
Chris also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
My goal is to leave anything (animals, house, etc.) in at least the same condition they were found in, if not better. Feel free to ask any questions.
Ratings and reviews
Chris was great with our dogs. His communication is excellent and we look forward to future sittings!
Great to have someone we can trust so much with our pups!!
Chris is the best animal house sitter that we have ever had. He communicated well, took pictures of the pack every day, and enabled us to have a stress-free family vacation. While our dogs missed us, we came home to a happy pack!
Chris did a wonderful job taking care of the pets. He was very communicative and quick to respond to questions. Will use again.
Chris was great, he sen photos and assured us that the kids were all well taken care of. We will definitely use him again. Thank you Chris, you’re the best!
We just returned from a 5 day family vacation and having Chris watch and care for our 3 dogs helped us enjoy our time away and provided great peace of mind. * Multiple updates and pics of our dogs each day - excellent communication * Our home looked as good or better than when we left * Excellent care and our special feeding instructions for all 3 dogs handled smoothly Highly recommend Chris for your family’s care of your precious pets if you need to travel. We will be using him from now on.
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Schedule
I enjoy working with people who have put systems in place for the well being of their animals & property. I’m easy going, enjoy humor, & am writing a holistic health book that connects these 4 topics: Spirituality of the Soul, Electromagnetism of the Heart, Psychology of the Brain, & Biochemistry of the Gut. Due to Rover’s poor scheduling system, I usually archive initial requests to keep my schedule open for those who are ready to meet & greet & finalize everything, rather then wait weeks for someone who is not yet sure of their plans. Doing this keeps my schedule open for those who are ready :)
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsChris can host up to 6 drop-ins per day
- Instructions for care: 1 typed page of direct, simple, & specific details is enough (please no “Note Sharing” or other digital formats). Their feeding routine, simple commands, meds, areas that are off limits, & most importantly: their level of house training & socialization with other people & animals. Please ensure your house is clean & puppy-proofed inside & out (small items, fence holes, etc.) before you leave, thank you! :) —To Clarify the Culture of each— —Choose a “Drop In” or a “Walk” if: At any time needing me to spend any specific amount of time with your furry friends in a clean & puppy-proofed house. I will send a picture & note each time. Info needed: house entry, treat/food location if necessary, leash/harness set aside if Walk. If needing me to check on your animals a few times per day, I can give a discount IF your animals & dwelling match what I have described in the paragraphs above. —Choose “House Sitting” if: Fine with me coming & going throughout the day, have a guest room/bath available in a clean & puppy-proofed house. Overnight stay assumed, picture with note sent twice daily. Info needed: house entry, WiFi, trash day, mail location/key, & if anyone else will be stopping by (dates for lawn service, pest control, etc.). If gone for a long time (over 2 weeks), let me know if house or yard maintenance will be needed. Simple pool maintenance (like fill level), poo pickup (if yard is clean prior), & tiny animals (fish, reptiles, etc) are free. Just let me know details when giving info for the other pets. Please note: Walks are charged separately. $1/min/dog for highly sociable dogs, double if not. I give a deal if Walking multiple social dogs. Please do NOT introduce ANYTHING NEW to their ROUTINE or DIET at least 2 WEEKS BEFORE you leave. Save the new toys, food, treats, etc. for when you return. I arrive an hour or so after you have left & leave an hour or so before you return. Feel free to schedule start & end times to match this with your dog’s level of house training.