Christa E.
Christa E.
Contact for Boarding
from $80 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Loving Leschi Home
I grew up with dogs in the home. I have trained dogs in the distant past. After moving to the Leschi area, I found myself jealous of people walking in the woods, near the water, and in the general neighborhood with their dogs. I wanted a dog but life was too busy. When I found Rover, it was a great match! I just live in a duplex with my partner, Duncan, who is a general animal lover. Adult children and friends visit from time to time. There are no other pets in the home. For the first five years of Rover, I mostly sat on weekends for new dogs, because I worked outside the home Monday thru Thursday. Now I've retired early, though I still do some rental property management and lots of volunteer work. I do live on a hill and there are stairs in the front of the house, and in the house, which can be hard on dogs who shouldn't do stairs, but who can't help themselves. Also, if you have a lot to carry in at drop off or carry out at pick up, you can ask me to help carry, or park in the alley behind the house, temporarily, to avoid the effort of the stairs.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Christa kept me updated and made the whole experience feel easy and seamless. I’m so grateful we found her and truly look forward to many more stays together. Highly recommend!
Aspen loves going to Christa’s house! He walked right in and made himself at home. He always comes back happy and we always get fun pictures of his adventures while we are gone. Christa takes good care of him so we don’t have to worry about him when we are away.
Christa has watched our senior dog a few times now and each time it is clear she takes great care of her! We are always very appreciative to have her support our dog.
If you want your fur baby to be well cared for, I cannot recommend Christa highly enough. She is communicative, compassionate and loving and Aspen always loves staying with her. I love knowing that he is in capable hands. Christa always sends cute pictures too!
Third time bordering our dog with Christa, very reliable, consistent and caring!
Christa and Duncan always take such good care of Aspen! I know if he could smile he would. They are always thoughtful and responsive and they send lots of pictures. I know if Aspen could smile and talk he would tell us all about the attention and belly rubs he receives.
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Schedule
I live in the Leschi neighborhood and walk daily, near the lake and in the woods, and will gladly take your pet with me. Sometimes I travel to different parks, or the arboretum. I enjoy watching dogs get more comfortable the longer they stay. I cant help frequently loving on them, if they are receptive. I try and honor a dogs wishes as they make sense - how much contact they want, how long of a walk they are comfortable with, etc. I like to listen to what an owner has to say about their dogs habits and character during the meet and greet, and then watch it all come true over the stay.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I do not have any of my own pets...at least not yet. That makes me a good match for dogs who need to be the only animal in the house. I live in a roomy home, with a small, fenced back yard. Unfortunately, the fence is not super secure, especially for small dogs, so I will probably keep your dog on a leash, whenever we are outside, even in the back yard. I do have a covered balcony, and when weather is nice, dogs and people hang out on that porch and watch the neighborhood.
A typical day
I offer daily walks through the woods and/or down along the water. My animal-loving partner helps out with some short walks, extra petting, and play time.