Christina L.
Lakewood, CA
Your bestie's home away from home!
Pet care experience
My family always had pets so from a young age, I have been deeply involved in helping train and care for our family pets. Today, I am a proud owner of two dogs (a maltipoo and miniature dachshund) and have become the trusted pet sitter for my neighbors, family, and friends. I absolutely love dogs with a passion and will treat any dog like my own. ------------------------------------------------------------------ PICK-UP/DROP-OFF: Pick-up and drop-off times are flexible but must be discussed ahead of time. ENVIRONMENT: Your pups will be staying in a one-story home with access to a fenced backyard. They will likely be spending most of their time in the following spaces: > Dining room: Bay windows with a window perch to look out onto the street. Your pup will see Kobe & Katsu barking at the mailman and anyone that walks by. > Living room: Pups are allowed on the couch and can access it from the doggie steps. There is a full basket of dog toys they can dig through. > Enclosed patio: An additional space for them to explore and relax/play in. > Fenced backyard: This is where they can do their business, run around, sunbathe, play fetch, etc. MEALTIME: All pups will be fed separately to avoid any possible food aggression. No treats will be mixed or provided with the dogs in case of any allergies. If your pups can have treats, we ask that you bring their favorite treats with them and we will share them with your pup throughout their stay. BEDTIME: If your pup typically sleeps in a crate and you prefer that during their stay, we ask that you bring their crate with them during drop-off. Otherwise, they will sleep in the house with us - we have tons of dog beds.
Reviews
Christina was a great host to Butterscotch! She sent many pictures and videos. I could tell that Butterscotch enjoyed her time there and she played with her dogs too which was great to see. I will definitely be booking Christina again the next time we need a sitter.
Christina was awesome when watching our dog Caly! She was very thorough with the questions and instructed we went over before I dropped her off, and was in communication the whole time sending pics. Caly loved her time there and was sufficiently worn out when she got back home from all the playing!
Our mini Aussie loves Christina! Our dog is high energy and Christina is able to give him the attention he needs. On the many occasions we’ve worked with Christina, she has always been responsible and respectful and our dog always gets excited to see her.
Christina has taken care of my fur baby a couple of times now, and she’s the best dog sitter I’ve had! There are a few reasons why. Firstly, she has 2 of her own dogs which means my dog gets to play with other pups during her stay. Secondly, she usually takes the dogs out to the park and sends me photo updates throughout the day. Lastly, she’ll sometimes send my pup home freshly bathed, which saves me a lot of time and energy (esp after returning from a trip). If you’re in need of a dog sitter, I would definitely recommend Christina.
About Christina L.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have a fenced in backyard and two friendly dogs to keep your pup company. Around the house, trash bins are enclosed, toilet seat covers are closed and the restroom door is always closed, food/medication are all in enclosed cabinets, etc. I have access to airvet for immediate virtual assistance with a vet and a 24 hr animal hospital is 4 minutes away in the event of an emergency.
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Information Christina L. would like to know about your pet
PLEASE READ PRIOR TO BOOKING: > Please make sure your pup is up to date on their vaccinations and flea/tick medications. If your pet is experiencing any of the following symptoms (fleas, ticks, coughing, sneezing, eye or nose discharge, abnormal behavior, etc) prior to their stay, please inform me ASAP and opt to keep your pet at home until they are better. > Pets must be friendly and get along with other dogs or at least tolerate them as I have two pups at home and want to ensure all pups are safe. > Please bring all food, treats, medication, leash, harness, ID tags, their favorite security toy/item. > Please inform me of their daily schedule and if they have any allergies. > Please share any additional information you'd like me to know about your pup! > I will be sending a questionnaire (i.e are they reactive to certain things, any quirks, separation anxiety, etc.) upon booking to gather more information regarding your pet
A typical day
I walk my dogs daily around the neighborhood and will occasionally walk to San Martin Park. Throughout the day, pups will be taken out to my backyard to potty, play fetch, and/or sunbathe. Your furbaby will have 2 new besties, Kobe and Katsu, who love to wrestle and play tag. Playtime will be supervised with naps and breaks in between as needed. There are two different dog parks a few minutes away from my home - please let me know if it's ok to bring your pup to the dog park!
Services
Christina can host
Christina can watch in your home
Availability
I'm currently a work-from-home professional with a flexible schedule so I'll have plenty of time to play, care, and cuddle your pup and make them feel like my home is their home away from home.
About Christina L.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have a fenced in backyard and two friendly dogs to keep your pup company. Around the house, trash bins are enclosed, toilet seat covers are closed and the restroom door is always closed, food/medication are all in enclosed cabinets, etc. I have access to airvet for immediate virtual assistance with a vet and a 24 hr animal hospital is 4 minutes away in the event of an emergency.
Home
Information Christina L. would like to know about your pet
PLEASE READ PRIOR TO BOOKING: > Please make sure your pup is up to date on their vaccinations and flea/tick medications. If your pet is experiencing any of the following symptoms (fleas, ticks, coughing, sneezing, eye or nose discharge, abnormal behavior, etc) prior to their stay, please inform me ASAP and opt to keep your pet at home until they are better. > Pets must be friendly and get along with other dogs or at least tolerate them as I have two pups at home and want to ensure all pups are safe. > Please bring all food, treats, medication, leash, harness, ID tags, their favorite security toy/item. > Please inform me of their daily schedule and if they have any allergies. > Please share any additional information you'd like me to know about your pup! > I will be sending a questionnaire (i.e are they reactive to certain things, any quirks, separation anxiety, etc.) upon booking to gather more information regarding your pet
A typical day
I walk my dogs daily around the neighborhood and will occasionally walk to San Martin Park. Throughout the day, pups will be taken out to my backyard to potty, play fetch, and/or sunbathe. Your furbaby will have 2 new besties, Kobe and Katsu, who love to wrestle and play tag. Playtime will be supervised with naps and breaks in between as needed. There are two different dog parks a few minutes away from my home - please let me know if it's ok to bring your pup to the dog park!
Location
Lakewood, CA
Pets
Christina L.
Lakewood, CA