Christa D.
Christa D.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Lifelong Animal Lover!
Hi, I’m Christa! I’m 34 years old and have hands on experience caring for a wide variety of animals, from dogs and cats to rabbits, ducks, chickens, goats, and horses. I grew up surrounded by pets and have always felt at home with all types of animals. I pet-sat on Rover a few times in 2015, but got busy with work and school and unfortunately had to give it up. I now work from home on my own schedule, and recently purchased my own home with a large fenced in yard, so I'm giving it another shot! I have two lab mixes: Bear (14 years) and Goose (1 year). My dogs are well-socialized and typically get along great with other pups! I also have two house cats, Meera and Jojen, and have about 9 stray cats that I care for and am currently working on getting spayed/neutered. I also have a degree in biology, where I took several animal focused courses that deepened my understanding of animal behavior, health, and care. This background helps me provide thoughtful, informed, and attentive care for all kinds of pets! Thanks for stopping by, I’d love the opportunity to care for your pet like one of my own!
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Christa continues to take amazing care of our fur baby, Kimber. Ever accommodating to our crazy work schedules and going the extra mile.
Christa has been great with our puppy and older dog - especially with our last minute requests! Definitely recommend her!
Christa was very responsive and punctual. She was available pretty last minute and spent time with our animals. Highly recommend.
You were fantastic. From start to finish.
Christa took wonderful care of my cat while I was out of town!
Christa was great, easy to work with and very responsive!
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Schedule
Since I work remotely on my own schedule training AI models, I’m home most of the day and can easily give your pet the attention, companionship, and care they deserve.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
In my home, I provide a safe, loving, and structured environment where pets can relax and feel at home. I stick to their usual routines for feeding, play, and rest, and offer plenty of attention, supervision, and affection. I do slow introductions with my own pets to ensure everyone feels comfortable and safe. If caring for pets in a client’s home, I respect their space and follow all instructions to keep things as familiar and stress-free as possible.
Pets
A typical day
I love keeping pets happy and engaged! Depending on their energy level and preferences, we might go for walks, play fetch, or run around in the yard. For pups who love water, I also have a splash pad and a pool for supervised swim time. For calmer pets, I’m always up for cuddle time, enrichment games, or just hanging out together. I tailor activities to each pet’s personality and needs to make sure they’re having fun and feeling loved.
- 0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsNon-neutered males accepted, spayed females onlyNo females in heatChrista can host up to 1 pet per night
- It’s important for me to know as much as possible about your pet’s personality, routine, and needs. Please let me know about any medical conditions, allergies, behavioral issues (like reactivity, resource guarding, or separation anxiety), and how they get along with other animals. I also like to know their energy level, favorite activities, and any quirks that help me give them the best care possible. The more I know, the better I can make them feel safe, happy, and at home!