Christina D.
Chilliwack, BC
Animal Welfare Student for hire!
Pet care experience
I am an experienced dog walker and cat/dog sitter from Chicago, IL! I worked with a private dog walking company as well as providing many years of cat and dog sitting to clients in my neighborhood. I am studying animal welfare at UBC and getting my PhD in dairy cattle welfare, so I am very passionate about animal behaviour and wellbeing. I own two wonderful cats and have worked in a cat clinic administering medicine in the past. I have lots of experience reading cat behaviour and providing companionship for them! I additionally volunteered as a dog walker at a shelter in Chicago for years and was trained on how to walk dogs with behavioural issues. I would love the opportunity to be around dogs more, as I can't have one with my two cats, and am away from the dogs I used to sit in Chicago! Looking forward to getting to know you and your furry family member!
Reviews
She was Amazing! She really took the time to understand my bulldogs. She went above and beyond to be sure they were cared for and loved. I really appreciated the pics she sent. My bulldog actually had an unexpected interdigital follicular cyst pop will she was there and she handled it like a champ. I really recommend her!
Christina watched my dog on a few occasions while I was out of town and was amazing! She took great care of him and kept me updated with pictures and videos. It's clear Christina loves animals and I would definitely recommend her to anyone else!
Christina is an animal lover and caretaker extraordinaire. She has lovingly cared for my dog and my cat many times over the years. She is thoughtful, gentle and communicative in her care of my pets. She has unique insight into animal behavior, needs and safety as she is an animal welfare PhD student. We have been so thankful for her support and caretaking over the years, I would recommend her wholeheartedly to anyone!!!!
Christina has a long history working with animals. She has a range of experience working with animals from primates to cats, dogs, and even a newt! I have first hand seen the way she cares for her own cats and have trusted her to watch my precious cat multiple times. If you're looking for a caring, well trained, and responsible pet sitter, I could not recommend Christina more.
About Christina D.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I am someone who cares about safety and wellbeing over all else (hence the animal welfare PhD!) and will make sure your pet is safe and happy. I have many years of experience and am very cautious when taking care of someone's pet!
Information Christina D. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know if your pet has any special needs. I am trained in giving oral medications for dog and cats as well as injections for cats.
A typical day
If you have a dog, we will play games and do cognitive challenges, along with long walks and fun outings (if you would like)! I love walking so I go for very long walks. It would be a bonus to be able to take your pup on little nature adventures! If you have a cat, we will play with various toys and have lots of cuddle time and treats:).
Services
Christina can watch in your home
Availability
I am a current grad student so I have extreme flexibility! I can make almost every day or time work for checking in on or walking your pet.
About Christina D.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I am someone who cares about safety and wellbeing over all else (hence the animal welfare PhD!) and will make sure your pet is safe and happy. I have many years of experience and am very cautious when taking care of someone's pet!
Information Christina D. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know if your pet has any special needs. I am trained in giving oral medications for dog and cats as well as injections for cats.
A typical day
If you have a dog, we will play games and do cognitive challenges, along with long walks and fun outings (if you would like)! I love walking so I go for very long walks. It would be a bonus to be able to take your pup on little nature adventures! If you have a cat, we will play with various toys and have lots of cuddle time and treats:).
Location
Chilliwack, BC
Pets
Christina D.
Chilliwack, BC