Christina was truly exceptional, and I cannot recommend her highly enough as a dog sitter/boarder. She cared for my two dogs (both labs) —a 5-year-old and a 6-month-old puppy—for eight days while my family and I traveled out of the country. I was incredibly nervous about leaving them, especially the puppy, who is so young. Both dogs were adopted after spending time in shelters and foster homes, and I worried about how they would feel being away from us. On top of that, it had been a long winter with constant snow, and the puppy has endless energy—they are a lot to handle even under normal circumstances. I knew this would not be an easy job. From the very beginning, Christina went above and beyond. She graciously met with me over Zoom and in person before our trip, taking the time to understand their personalities, routines, and my concerns. Her thoughtfulness and calm, capable demeanor immediately put me at ease. While we were away, Christina communicated with me every single day. She sent updates and reassurances that meant the world to me, and it was clear she was attentive and deeply invested in their wellbeing. She adapted to their individual needs, handled their energy with patience, and even carefully cared for the puppy when she got a small cut during play with her older sister. I always knew they were safe. Her home is also a wonderful environment for dogs—she has a large, secure fenced yard and a very thoughtful approach to introductions. She had a clear plan for introducing my dogs to hers and uses gates throughout the house so each dog can have space and quiet time when needed. It showed how experienced and intentional she is. When we returned home, our dogs were thrilled to see us—but it was obvious they had been happy, comfortable, and very well cared for. That is the greatest reassurance any pet owner could ask for. Leaving your dogs behind—especially rescues and a young puppy—is incredibly hard, but Christina made it possible. She is responsible, communicative, compassionate, and truly exceptional at what she does. I would trust her again without hesitation.

Our dog had a great time with Christina. She welcomed us and him at her house with a smile and made us feel comfortable leaving an important member of the family with her for the weekend. She kept us updated with pictures of our guy enjoying himself throughout the weekend. Dogs know when someone is a dog person and ours picked it up right away which was reassuring for us because it was the first time we left our dog with someone he hadn't previously met. He took a liking to Christina instantly which made us happy and it was clear from the photos that he loved being part of the pack. We wouldn't hesitate to have our dog stay with Christina again.