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christina j.

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christina j.

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Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $20 per visit

Highlights

Enhanced background check
16 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Dog Sitter with Rescue Experience

I have over 7 years of hands-on animal care experience, including running my own dog walking business for 2 years and ongoing work in farm animal rescue. I had two dogs of my own for over 15 years and have cared for many rescue dogs with a wide range of personalities and needs. I’m patient, reliable, and especially comfortable with shy, nervous, or high-energy dogs. I focus on keeping pets safe, comfortable, and on their normal routine while they’re in my care. I do have cats in my home, so dogs staying with me should be cat-friendly. References are available upon request.

Cat care experience

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Cat Lover & Experienced Caregiver

christina also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Qualifications

81% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
16 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

depends on each pet’s routine and comfort level, but I always aim to keep things as consistent and low-stress as possible. In my home, I provide a calm, structured environment with regular feeding schedules, exercise, and plenty of supervision throughout the day. Dogs get daily walks, enrichment, and individual attention. I take introductions slowly and make sure everyone is safe and comfortable. In a client’s home, I stick closely to your pet’s normal routine—feeding, walks, playtime, and any medications if needed—while also keeping your home clean and respected. I pay attention to behavior and body language and adjust care based on what each pet needs. My goal is always to make pets feel secure and well cared for, whether they’re in my home or staying in theirs

Ratings and reviews

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Raymond H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 12, 2026

What can we say.... a great communicator, a great care giver, and a caring person. We couldn't be happier with the care given to our fur babies.

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Lannie S.
May 04, 2026

Christina is hands down one of the best pet/animal caretakers I have ever encountered. Her devotion and passion is like no other. I have seen her care for animals better than most people take care of their own children. I have trusted animals in Christina's care before and will again.

Chris J.
May 03, 2026

Christina was absolutely wonderful with my dog! She was incredibly reliable, communicative, and I loved receiving the photo updates she sent throughout the walk. it really gave me peace of mind. My pup came back happy and well exercised every time. If you’re looking for someone trustworthy and caring to look after your pet, I can’t recommend Christina enough!

Alicia A.
May 01, 2026

Christina use to walk my 3 dogs until she moved. She is the sweetest patient person. I Highly recommend her for dog walking. She treated my dogs like they were her own. So sorry she moved away.

Eleni C.
Apr 30, 2026

Christina is one of the best animal caretakers I've ever met. She cares deeply about every animal she crosses paths with, and with her extensive animal rescue, animal husbandry, and veterinary care knowledge, your animals could not be in better hands than with her!

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

“Pet care is a central part of my daily routine. I work part-time overnight, which means I’m home and available throughout the day for walks, supervision, and consistent care. I also run a nonprofit animal rescue from my home, so caring for animals is something I’m actively doing every day. My routine is built around feeding schedules, exercise, cleaning, and making sure each animal gets individual attention. Because of this, I’m very used to managing different needs while keeping a calm, structured environment.”

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
christina can host up to 4 drop-ins per day
Please share any important information about your pet ahead of time so I can provide the safest and most comfortable care. This includes temperament (friendly, shy, anxious, etc.), any fears or triggers such as loud noises or strangers, how they interact with other animals and people, any history of aggression or reactivity, and whether they have separation anxiety or escape tendencies. Please also include feeding instructions, medications, allergies, crate training status, and any special routines or comfort needs that help your pet feel secure.
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.