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Christa A.

5.0 out of 5 stars
39 repeat clients
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Christa A.

5.0 out of 5 stars
39 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $60 per night

Highlights

Basic background check
26 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Olde Richmond Pet Care

My name is Christa and I currently live in the Fishtown/Old Richmond neighborhood of Philly. I've grown up loving and living with dogs and now have a very friendly dog of my own, Layla. Layla gets along great with dogs and cats of all sizes. Her best friends is my family’s pug (5 years), Ziti. I have also dedicated extra time to animals by working in animal shelters as a dog walker/photographer. I have experience with dogs of all ages, sizes, and needs. I live within several blocks of a dog park. I also have a cat, Dragon, who is very very friendly and gets along great with any other animals. I love cats just as much as dogs and have now helped with drop ins and boarding for well over 20 cats. I can offer my services throughout Philadelphia and parts of Southern Jersey. I have a car and a bike so nowhere is inaccessible! Let me know how I can help with your petcare needs! I work freelance in Film and TV production so my schedule varies depending on the job. I’m not always available for consistent work but In my down time between jobs I love to spend my time taking care of all pets through Rover! I care for your pets as I do my own! Lots of attention and lots of love! Plenty of play time for the dogs, we have more toys than I can count. Treats when everyone is behaving. And snuggles when we need a break!

Qualifications

39 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
26 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

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97 ratings
Brooke W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jun 26, 2026

Christa is the best! My dog Rico loves her, she is always super communicative and is great with pictures and recaps. I’d definitely recommend her!

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Lauren G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jun 19, 2026

Absolutely amazing!! This was a last minute walk and she was so phenomenal with our !! 10/10 definitely recommend.

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Michelle G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Apr 28, 2026

Christa was phenomenal! Communicated and set expectations right away about realistic time windows to come see our cat Wolf, which I really appreciated. She is kind, warm, and responsible, and above all, gave a lot of love and care to Wolf. She took many great photos of him, which I really need because I miss him when I'm out of town! She was even nice enough to feed the feral cats that make visits in our backyard. Would definitely have her back and highly recommend!!

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Leah C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Feb 17, 2026

Christa took incredible care of our cat while we were on vacation. We so appreciated her detailed updates and will definitely book again!!

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Arman C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jan 17, 2026

We had a wonderful experience with Christa. She was incredibly attentive and made communication effortless. She took excellent care of our cats and clearly paid close attention to their routines and comfort. We especially appreciated the detailed updates, thorough reports, and the photos that kept us reassured while we were away. We would absolutely book with her again.

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David C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Dec 31, 2025

Christa has taken care of our 3 cats on multiple occasions. I cannot say enough good things about that care that Christa has provided. She provides detailed updates and photos from each visit, and it's clear that she knows exactly what she is doing and genuinely cares for our pets. She is an excellent communicator, and I trust her whole heartedly. I give Christa an outstanding recommendation!

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Schedule

My schedule is very varied. When I am on a production it’s usually a full time job and I will only have weekend or evening availability. When I’m not I am free most days and flexible! Please reach out to discuss details and we can make something work.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I now have a small fenced in yard for the pups to play. I care for your pets like I do my own and my own pets help in providing a buddy for yours!

Pets

A typical day

I would bring your dog or dogs on walks to the several parks and dog parks in Nearby area with or without my dog! There are several cafes that give the dogs a special treat that we love to visit. We have an overload of dog and cat toys (string, balls, rope, squeaky), something for every one.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
No females in heat
Christa can host up to 2 pets per night
Does your pet get along with other animals? Are there any habits that I should know about? Does your pet have any special extra needs (medication distribution, 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.