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Christine C.

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 repeat clients
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Christine C.

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $120 per night

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

RELIABLE & EXPERIENCED

I have always loved animals as early as I can remember and I never been without a pet in my entire life. I started pet sitting when I was about eight years old. My first "job". I knew I wanted to be in the animal field as a child and so I became a veterinary technician and spent over a decade working in vet clinics (with dogs, cats, birds, and exotics). I've worked in grooming and boarding facilities and of course with pet sitting for decades now. I am skilled with scared pets, senior, and special-needs pets. Having been an animal nurse, I have a total soft spot for these special loves. I am comfortable administering medication - via SC or IM injections, SC fluids, oral, etc. I can do emergency care such as administering enemas for seizures or any needed first aid. If there is an emergency situation, there is an animal hospital in Newfane just a couple miles away. I understand the scariness of a "stranger's" care, but I will respect your relationship and follow your directions to a tee. I know that routine is a huge part of our pets' lives, and obviously you know your pet the best. I insist we do a free "meet and greet" to make sure we are both a fit with each other.

Qualifications

5 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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29 ratings
Lydia M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jan 01, 2026

Christine is so excellent! very kind, caring, communicative, professional, recommend her services very highly!!

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Meghan S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 06, 2025

Christine was very thorough and had great communication. And it seems my dog had a wonderful time with her while we were away! Thank you, would definitely book again.

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Doggy Day Care • Feb 19, 2025

Christine C. cancelled a booking 4 days before it was scheduled to begin.

Kristine D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jan 22, 2025

We always know Seggie is in good hands with Christine! Always communicative with the cutest photos. Handled an unexpected wound extremely well and we are so thankful.

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Amy S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • May 21, 2024

Christine is awesome with Bear! He loves making himself right at home and comes home happy and tired. We get pictures and updates throughout his stay and know that he is having a wonderful time!

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Linda R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Apr 13, 2024

Christine has been great with our puppy. She is patient and Kind!!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I am also very comfortable with any pets, not just dogs and cats. In my vet tech career, I especially enjoyed working with snakes, iguanas, ferrets, and large birds. I would love to learn more about exotic animal husbandry and am not afraid to try. I would also enjoy taking care of farm animals. Some of my best childhood memories were taking care of the cows at my great uncle's dairy farm in Maine.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have availability every day. I currently work part-time in a local library a couple days a week, but I work only four-hour shifts, so I am still available every day. I am flexible and easy-going. I am also available all holidays.

Pets

A typical day

I love to work on tricks, even with cats! I think it helps a lot with boredom when the pet parents are out of town. I am an avid hiker. There is literally a mountain (Putney) across the street from my front yard with State trails that I can access with a two-minute walk. It's a beautiful spot. I love taking the active dogs along with me, or we can just chill on the couch, with a rawhide perhaps, if that's your dog's preference.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
No females in heat
Christine can host up to 1 pet per night
Obviously let me know if your dog doesn't like other dogs. Leash aggression and separation anxiety are important factors to know, and I always appreciate knowing the truth about any quirks that may lead to injury, whether to human or other animals. I am very comfortable with all levels of energy and anxiety, and I can cater a plan specific to any issues if I know about it ahead of time.
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.