Christina & Austin D.
Christina & Austin D.
Contact for Boarding
from $38 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
"Guardians of Your Furry Family"
My husband and I will be running this business together. Back in March of 2022 we lost our beloved dog, Courtney. Courtney was an exceptional companion, bringing immense joy to our lives. Her passing was a profound loss for us. However, with our retirement plans just three short years away and the desire to travel before settling down again, it isn't the most opportune time for us to adopt a new dog. Nonetheless, we deeply miss the presence of a canine companion in our home. We would be thrilled to welcome your family pet into our household and care for them as if they were our own. We come with extensive experience in pet care, having dealt with various types of animals over the years. Our experience includes raising puppies, helping fearful dogs overcome their anxieties, managing energetic runners, and providing compassionate care for senior dogs. Our dear Courtney, in her later years, lost her vision and most of her hearing, and we adapted to her needs, ensuring she had the best quality of life. After dedicating countless evenings to studying Cesar Millan's techniques, we successfully turned our mischievous puppy into a well-mannered dog. While we do have some common commands and house rules in our home, such as "sit," "stay," "down," and "heel," please understand that our approach is far from being a strict boot camp. We wholeheartedly embrace and care for your pet, whether or not they follow these rules. In our household, there are no children, but we do have a cat named Sophie. Sophie and Courtney were adopted around the same time and grew up together. While Sophie is not particularly fond of people or other cats, she can usually coexist with most dogs. She is a naturally curious cat, so when a new dog enters our home, we take careful steps to ensure they get acclimated to each other. If the dog is calm, Sophie will likely keep her distance. In our experience, once the dogs and Sophie have a chance to adjust to one another, there have been no issues, typically within a day or two. Your pet's well-being and comfort are our top priorities.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Christina and Austin took exceptional care of our dogs, Nelson and Wendy. Nelson is an anxious boy who needs a calm, patient environment, and they handled him with so much understanding and gentleness. Wendy, our goofy girl, adored them too. They sent tons of photos and reassuring updates throughout the stay, which made us feel completely at ease. It was clear our dogs were safe, loved, and genuinely happy in their home. We’re so grateful for the care they provided. We would absolutely book with them again and highly recommend them to anyone looking for sitters who truly go above and beyond.
Christina and Austin took great care of our dog and kept me updated on how she was doing. They were very professional and experienced and put me at ease that my dog was receiving the best care possible.
Our Sophie loves to stay with Christina & Austin and Sophie cat!!
As always thank you for giving Sophie a home away from home. Y’all can never ever move away!
Thank y’all so much for loving our Sophie and giving her that home away from home service. 🐾💗
Christina and Austin were fantastic! We did a M&G and they totally put my mom at ease about leaving her dog with them. Plus, while we were on our family cruise they gave us tons of updates without being prompted. When we had a cell signal, we had tons of photo and video updates. There was even a time when they doubled checked about our dogs meds when they thought dose was questionable. Needless to say, if there's anyone you can completely trust with your fur baby it is this fantastic couple. If we ever need a sitter again, we would definitely use Christina and Austin.
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Schedule
We are early risers, typically waking up around 6:30 AM on weekdays and around 7 or 7:30 on weekends. My husband departs for work, and some mornings, I head to the gym before returning home, where I also work remotely. My job provides the flexibility to step away from my computer as needed. Evenings are dedicated to quality time with your pet and often involve a leisurely walk. Your dog will also enjoy playtime in the mornings. The frequency and duration of walks will be tailored to your pet's specific needs and preferences.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
You can trust that your pet will always be safe in our care. We have a fenced in back yard and live in a single-story home.
Pets
A typical day
We have a deep affection for walking and hiking, and your dog will undoubtedly enjoy plenty of playtime while in our care. We prioritize engaging with our furry friends over passive entertainment, like watching TV. Our decision to launch this pet sitting service is driven by our yearning for the joyful presence of dogs in our lives. To ensure your pet feels right at home, be sure to bring their favorite toys along!