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Christina D.

Chilliwack, BC

5.0 out of 5 stars
•5 reviews
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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

Ericka S.
House Sitting • Dec 25, 2023
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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!

Jesse L.
Dec 14, 2023

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!

Elissa T.
Dec 12, 2023

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!!!!

Elizabeth R.
Dec 11, 2023

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

90% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

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

House Sitting
in your home
CA$60per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
CA$25per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
CA$22per walk

Christina can watch in your home

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

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.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 2 days ago
Dog Walking Cancellation Policy:

About Christina D.

Communication

90% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

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

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Christina D.

Chilliwack, BC

5.0 out of 5 stars
•5 reviews