Chris R.
Chris R.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $28 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Vet Tech Student & Rescue Volunteer
I am a semi-retired animal lover. I have lots of free time and enjoy each dog or cat’s unique personality. I love animals so much I decide lid to take my game to the next level and have enrolled in Purdue’s Veterinary Technology degree program. Update (5-25-26) - completed Intro to Veterinary Technology and Physiology I. Now taking Physiology II, Pharmacology and Public Health. (11-10-25): I have been accepted into the Purdue University Verterinary Technician Progam and will be studying for my Veterinary Technician certification. Update #2 (11-13-25): I have joined the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA). I have joined the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association (ISVMA). I have had dogs in my life for over 40 years. I have had large and small dogs. My dogs are part of the family. They travel with me whenever I can take them. I love dogs so much that I also volunteer at two dog rescues and I am looking for an internship at a clinic or animal hospital. In addition, I am working toward my Associates Degree in Applied Science in Purdue University’s Veterinary Technology Program.
Cat care experience
Chris also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
I have a fenced backyard that backs up to a forest. I will be happy to take care of your dog the same way that you take care of them.
Ratings and reviews
Thank you so much for your kindness toward Ghost. From the meet and greet I know your heart for animals is huge. I greatly appreciated your help. It helped relieve my anxiety about leaving him today.
We love Chris but more importantly so does our dog Charlie! Spent quality time getting to know Charlotte e and his likes and dislikes!!! Will definitely use Chris again!
Terrific gentleman very good with my dog. He let me know my dogs poop wasn’t looking right, which I greatly appreciated. My dog was very happy when he came back and is napping quite well. I would definitely hire him again to come back and walk my dog. Thank you so much for the wonderful job.
Chris is very passionate about animals. He was very attentive to our cat and sent lots of pictures to let us know how she was doing. We highly recommend Chris to watch your fur baby.
All went OK
Chris was very attentive to our kitty while we were away and sent FANTASTIC updates while caring for her. You can really tell when someone is passionate about animals and truly cares for them. Chris is patient and worked with our cat in establishing trust and friendship :) we highly reccomend Chris for any family wanting to ensure their little fur baby is being taken care of :)
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Schedule
I want to “up” my interaction with my furry friends. I am up early and go to bed late so I am open to drop in visits and dog walking most of the day.