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Christina F.

Crestwood, IL

5 reviews
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Known as the animal whisperer

Pet care experience

You can be guaranteed that your dog will be safe, well loved and taken care of by me. I've had dogs all my life and for 10 years I was a veterinary technician, finishing out my career at a specialty center as a senior tech. I am great with all animals, being able to read what each one needs. Any animals who require medical assistance, I'm your woman! I'm able to provide; fluids, meds (oral and injectable), bandage care, surgical site and wound cleaning, etc. Basically, anything your animal may need, I can provide. As long as it isn't raining, I love taking dogs for walks in the woods. If they are good with other animals I would take them to dog parks to let them run free. I also have no problem taking them anywhere with me as long as they enjoy traveling in the car. For the health and safety of your dog, if they are staying with me I request you provide the following: - Their food and water bowls - Their food, treats & any supplements or meds. - Their cage if they are cage trained. - Their bed, blanket or anything that will make them as comfortable and less homesick as possible. - Their leash & collar or harness.

Reviews

Colleen E.
Apr 19, 2017

Christina is the perfect dog sitter for anyone; she has a gift with all animals and more particularly dogs. She is very kind and patient and your dog will love her. I highly recommend Christina.

Kathleen P.
Apr 13, 2017

Christina is awesome with any and all animals! She has worked for a veterinarian and has even rescued several animals. I have 2 cats (rescued) and a dog, she is wonderful with them. I wish there were more animal care givers like her!

Debbie O.
Apr 09, 2017

Christina has a passion and unconditional love of animals. She started her career working with them at the young age of 16 when she worked cleaning Kennels at Palos Animal Hospital. That led to her becoming a Vet Tech and then on to being a Surgical Vet Tech. Though her career path has changed, her love for animals remains strong. She has a very special connection with animals, and it doesn't end with dogs and cats, she has been around, and worked with horses since she was a little girl. If there is an animal out there that requires special attention and lots of love while you are vacationing or out of town for work, Christina is your girl. While you're away she will make your pet family her own and will treat them with the kind of love only you as their owner can surpass.

Melissa J.
Apr 09, 2017

Our Lab Luna loves Christina. She has been pet sitting for us for years. Christina takes amazing care of Luna. I would highly recommend her.

About Christina F.

Communication

75% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour

Skills

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

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Christina F. would like to know about your pet

What is their temperament? Do they get along with other animals? Are they on the energetic or chill side? Are they house trained? What is their medical history? I pretty much love all breeds as long as they are friendly. Rottweilers, Pitt Bulls, Greater Swiss & Bernese Mountain dogs are my favorites though.

A typical day

I love going for walks in the woods. I do not allow dogs I don't know off leash, but I've never had a dog complain about our walks! If dogs enjoy water, I love going kayaking and will be happy to bring them along.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
AWAY
House Sitting
in your home
AWAY
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Christina can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time

Christina can watch in your home

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

About Christina F.

Communication

75% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour

Skills

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

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Christina F. would like to know about your pet

What is their temperament? Do they get along with other animals? Are they on the energetic or chill side? Are they house trained? What is their medical history? I pretty much love all breeds as long as they are friendly. Rottweilers, Pitt Bulls, Greater Swiss & Bernese Mountain dogs are my favorites though.

A typical day

I love going for walks in the woods. I do not allow dogs I don't know off leash, but I've never had a dog complain about our walks! If dogs enjoy water, I love going kayaking and will be happy to bring them along.

Location

Crestwood, IL

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Christina F.

Crestwood, IL

5 reviews