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Christa W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client
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Christa W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $29 per visit

Highlights

Enhanced background check
30 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Widely-experienced animal caretaker

I've worked with big cats, primates, reptiles, and just about anything you can imagine when was Lead Caretaker at an animal sanctuary in Citrus County, FL. I was in charge of feeding, cleaning, enhancement, and food inventory. I then spent many years in Panama, where I volunteered for "Amigos de los Animales," a charity organization that holds a monthly spay and neuter clinic. There, I supported veterinarians and helped monitor and revive dogs and cats after their procedures. I have always had dogs, cats, and birds in my life—all rescues. I have helped my furry kids through epilepsy, congestive heart failure, eye issues, crippling arthritis, behavioral problems, end-of-life care, and cancer. They are all over the rainbow bridge now and I miss them deeply. Medicating, wound care, and grooming are second nature to me. Since, I've relocated back to Florida and have begun housesitting and petsitting. I have my own freelance digital marketing business, so I can work from anywhere and my schedule is very flexible. I am a very neat and clean person who will be available 24/7 for your furbabies.

Cat care experience

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All the cats

Christa also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Qualifications

1 repeat pet parent
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

I care for pets as if they are my own. I also understand pets who need space or time to develop trust. I'm especially good with problem animals, large animals, and those who need extra care—like senior pets or those with health issues. For those guys who need a good run, I love to exercise outdoors.

Ratings and reviews

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Emidio D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 15, 2026

Christa stayed with our animals overnight, and I honestly can’t say enough good things about her. We have two dogs, Manson and Dexter, along with our bunnies, so finding someone we completely trust with all of them is really important to us. Christa was hands down one of the best sitters we’ve ever had. What impressed us the most was how comfortable our dogs were with her, especially Dexter. He can be particular about people and doesn’t always completely relax around someone new, but I have honestly never seen him so calm and comfortable with someone. Seeing how he was with Christa immediately put us at ease. She kept us updated, took great care of everyone, and we came home to happy, relaxed animals. It was obvious that she actually spent time with them and made sure they were comfortable rather than just doing the basics and calling it a night. She was also great with the bunnies and made sure everyone was taken care of exactly how we asked. It’s not easy leaving your animals with someone, especially when they all have their own personalities and routines, but we felt completely comfortable with Christa. We will absolutely be booking her again and would recommend her without hesitation to anyone looking for someone they can genuinely trust with their pets.

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Maggie G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jul 07, 2026

Christa was PHENOMENAL! She took such great care of our puppies. She was flexible to all of their unique needs and puppy behaviors while sticking to their routine. Christa was also very communicative, professional, and kind. She made it feel natural to not worry about the pups because we knew they were in good hands.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

Animals are my favorite people. I am a digital nomad who works from anywhere and am extremely flexible with my schedule. I currently have no pets, so I would love to give 100% of my attention to yours!

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Christa can host up to 2 drop-ins per day
I'm open to all pets, breeds, and dispositions. Please let me know if any of your animals have special needs or behavioral issues. I am happy to accomodate.
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.