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Christie C.

EL SOBRANTE, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•19 reviews
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Warm, Friendly and Reliable Pet Pal

Pet care experience

QUALIFICATIONS I love spending time with our four-legged friends! My goal is to make your pet as comfortable and happy as possible. Animal cuddles and kisses are a plus! As a mental health clinician, I have a relaxed and easy-going disposition that supports creating smooth transitions, anticipating your pet's needs, and relaxing animals that are missing their owners. I'm happy to send regular photos and updates to put you at ease that everything is going well while you are away! I have my own reliable transportation, and many years experience taking care of dogs, cats, birds, fish, rabbits, and other pets of all ages and ability levels, including walking, feeding, playing, soothing, reinforcing rules and healthy behaviors, supporting mobility needs, and administering medications, including injections. I'm also happy to take care of your home while you're gone, (i.e. water the plants, bring in the mail and packages, take care of the koi pond, put out the trash cans, tend to horses on the property, etc). Cleanliness is a big priority for me, so my goal is to leave your home just as good, if not better, than when you left it! I'm happy to house and pet sit in homes that have reliable WIFI and a clean, quiet place for me to sleep. As someone who is immunocompromised, I am also vaccinated and twice boosted, and follow COVID safety guidelines and protocols very closely to protect your household. As a non-drinker/non-smoker, and an advocate and ally of the LGBT+, BIPOC, and disability communities, I deeply respect the trust you place in me to invite me into your home and to take care of your pets while you are away. House Sitting & Pet Care is not just a side hustle for me, it's a significant part of my business. So I focus on prioritizing your needs and making sure that you and your pets are content!

Reviews

Whitney T.
House Sitting • Dec 14, 2023
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I can’t say enough good things about Christie, who watched our two year old golden for 10 days…only the second time he’d been with a sitter. She was reliable, communicative, and our dog clearly adored her and her partner. Christie was patient and thoughtful about handling behavioral and training challenges. I loved her daily photo updates and was able to relax knowing that our pet and home were being so well cared for. Our neighbor even texted after meeting Christie to let us know that our dog was in great hands. We hope to be repeat customers soon.

Megan N.
House Sitting • Jun 22, 2023
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Christie was an excellent dog sitter! She was very considerate and responsible. We will definitely hire her again in the future.

Melissa B.
House Sitting • May 25, 2023
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When we travel, we can always trust Christie to take great care of our three cats and our home. The cats get lots of love, and we get lots of pictures and updates. Another great worry-free trip! Thanks you, Christie.

Hayley D.
House Sitting • Mar 24, 2023
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Christine was so great for housesitting for a week while I was in Hawaii. This was my second time using her for house sitting and I would highly recommend her. She sent pictures of my dogs everyday which was a great comfort to me and was able to walk them even during inclement weather. She kept on their feeding and walk schedule and took care of the house so well. We would have never known that someone has stayed at our place when we arrived home from our trip - it was so clean and tidy! It always gives me great peace of mind to know that my dogs are in her care when I am traveling. I have an older dog with anxiety triggers and I know she can handle taking care of him if he is set off. Thanks for the great care Christine!

About Christie C.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in within a few hours
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

PET CARE Keeping your pets and home safe while you're away is my main goal, as well as being present to keep your pets happy, fed, and loved until you get back. I make sure to check on your pet regularly, to know where they are at all times that they are with me, and to ensure that they have fresh water, clean food, able to go outside when needed, and generally receive lots of love. I follow your pet's diet strictly to keep your pets healthy, so sorry Fido, no scraps from me! I also make sure to lock all doors and windows when they aren’t being used, and keep an eye on your residence and surroundings to ensure you come back to your home just as you left it!

Information Christie C. would like to know about your pet

Please write down instructions for taking care of your pet for me, including feeding, medication, walks, sleeping, general schedule and routine, potty habits, veterinarian information, any specific commands that they have been trained to use or particular behaviors they have that I should keep an eye on, special needs or preferences, health concerns, or known triggers, favorite spots to be pet/tricks for soothing them, if they're allowed on the furniture, and instructions for anything that you'd like me to do during my stay to care for your home and make sure your pet is as comfortable as possible while you're away. I prefer more communication rather than less, so please let me know what you need!

A typical day

Walking outside with your dog in the morning and early evenings, playing fetch, tug-a-war, throwing favorite toys, brushing them, and cuddling up on the couch together while I work, read, or watch something fun are my favorites. I love to walk around the block or explore parks with pets to add-in some variety while staying conscious of any limitations your pet may have when we're out and about interacting with others to make sure safety is prioritized.

Services

House Sitting
in your home
$115per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$69per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$65per walk

Christie can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

SCHEDULE I work remotely, so I can work from anywhere and set my own flexible hours to be available for when you need me. I schedule regular breaks during my workday, so that I can attend to your pets needs, I'm available during the week and on weekends, and for overnight stays and live-in arrangements to make sure your pet gets the best care and has plenty of good company.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 2 days ago
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About Christie C.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in within a few hours
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

PET CARE Keeping your pets and home safe while you're away is my main goal, as well as being present to keep your pets happy, fed, and loved until you get back. I make sure to check on your pet regularly, to know where they are at all times that they are with me, and to ensure that they have fresh water, clean food, able to go outside when needed, and generally receive lots of love. I follow your pet's diet strictly to keep your pets healthy, so sorry Fido, no scraps from me! I also make sure to lock all doors and windows when they aren’t being used, and keep an eye on your residence and surroundings to ensure you come back to your home just as you left it!

Information Christie C. would like to know about your pet

Please write down instructions for taking care of your pet for me, including feeding, medication, walks, sleeping, general schedule and routine, potty habits, veterinarian information, any specific commands that they have been trained to use or particular behaviors they have that I should keep an eye on, special needs or preferences, health concerns, or known triggers, favorite spots to be pet/tricks for soothing them, if they're allowed on the furniture, and instructions for anything that you'd like me to do during my stay to care for your home and make sure your pet is as comfortable as possible while you're away. I prefer more communication rather than less, so please let me know what you need!

A typical day

Walking outside with your dog in the morning and early evenings, playing fetch, tug-a-war, throwing favorite toys, brushing them, and cuddling up on the couch together while I work, read, or watch something fun are my favorites. I love to walk around the block or explore parks with pets to add-in some variety while staying conscious of any limitations your pet may have when we're out and about interacting with others to make sure safety is prioritized.

Location

EL SOBRANTE, CA

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Christie C.

EL SOBRANTE, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•19 reviews