Christine R.
Easthampton, MA
All the puppy love, all the time <3
Pet care experience
I am the proud pup mama of an amazing little girl named Evie who LOVES to play, her love muffin of a big "brother" Finn, and our newest addition Ollie the bonkers little pug. They are an excitable bunch, but get along well with people and other dogs of all shapes, sizes, and ages, as long as you're okay with some love! They're best known for giving LOTS of kisses. I’ve had dogs my entire life, mostly Shelties and Yorkies growing up. I have four fur brothers in NY, two Shelties (11 and 13 years) who are awesome at snuggling and lounging around, as well as a Shi Tzu and a high-energy Pomeranian. My nugget, Evie, is a beautiful, adventurous mutt that I adopted as a wee little pup from a rescue down south. She’s part Labrador Retriever, part Great Pyrenees, part Amstaff, and 100% loveable! Finn, who is also a rescue who traveled up to New England from the south, is part Bulldog, part Australian Cattle Dog, and a little bit of Chow Chow and German Shepherd! All in all, he's a chunky mix of snuggle-worthy mutt loving! We love to hike, swim, kayak, go on car rides and ferry boats, explore new places and meet new friends! There are easy hiking trails right at the end of our cul-de-sac (we’re spoiled!) and we’re also very close to the Manhan rail trail. We love hiking Mount Tom and visiting the Northampton dog park. Our neighborhood is family friendly with lots of kids and dogs. The street is quiet with minimal traffic (no thru traffic). We have a decent sized fenced backyard for running around and safe play. We’re also real big on snuggles, kisses, high fives and belly rubs! *** I am an elementary school teacher, so generally speaking, M-F I am only available in the latter part of the afternoons and in the evenings. Because of this, I am only available for drop-in visits and walks on those days. On the weekends, holidays, during school vacations, over the summer, and on snow days my availability is open and me and my babies would love to have friends to hang with for walks, visits, day care, or overnight boarding!
Reviews
Christine is wonderful. I hired her for an hour long drop-in visit with our two dogs, one of which is a puppy. I could tell that both my dogs felt comfortable with her during the meet and greet. Christine arrived promptly and did everything I asked her to. I also really appreciated Christine's flexibility and excellent communication. The report card of the visit involved a lot of detail and the photos showed how happy my two dogs were. I'm a bit of an anxious dog mom....but I'd feel comfortable leaving my dogs in Christine's care any day! I highly recommend her and hope to hire her again in the future!
My energetic pup spent his first visit with Christine for a whopping 12 hour stay! Christine was excellent at communicating, which was particularly helpful since it was his first time away from family in his entire 15 month covid life. In addition to text updates, I received lots of adorable photos of my guy playing in her fenced-in backyard and with her fur babies. My pup was exhausted the whole next day as well!
Chrissie was amazing! Puddle, my Standard Poodle, had the time of her life staying for the weekend with Chrissie and her two puppies. Puddle played for hours with both dogs, but particularly with Evie, and Chrissie sent loads of photos and videos of Puddle romping and chilling. Re-entry into my single-dog home is going to be hard for Puddle! Thanks, Chrissie, for your attention and enthusiasm!
Chrissie was amazing!! I decided to reach out to her last minute and she got back to me right away with her availability. She sent lots of videos and pictures of Simba which was awesome to receive while I was at work. Knowing he had a fun and tiring day with Evie and Finn is a great feeling after a long shift. I highly recommend her and her pups!
About Christine R.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have a fenced yard and hiking trails down the block for pups who like to adventure. I have three fur babies who love making new friends.
Home
Information Christine R. would like to know about your pet
Any special needs or behaviors that would be helpful to making your baby’s stay the best it can be would be helpful! Are they okay with sharing toys? What’s their eating schedule like? Are they okay eating at the same time as other dogs? Are treats okay? Do they have any allergies?
A typical day
We can play in the yard or go for a walk or hike… We can snuggle up on the couch… I am happy to meet your dog at their energy level and go from there! Evie, Finn, and Ollie are equally amenable, tiring out energetic friends with backyard romping or cuddling together in a puppy pile while we catch some zzz’s!
Services
Christine can host
Christine can watch in your home
Availability
I am a full time teacher, so for new clients, I am currently available for late afternoon or evening weekday walks or drop-ins, or anytime services on the weekends, including daycare and boarding.
About Christine R.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have a fenced yard and hiking trails down the block for pups who like to adventure. I have three fur babies who love making new friends.
Home
Information Christine R. would like to know about your pet
Any special needs or behaviors that would be helpful to making your baby’s stay the best it can be would be helpful! Are they okay with sharing toys? What’s their eating schedule like? Are they okay eating at the same time as other dogs? Are treats okay? Do they have any allergies?
A typical day
We can play in the yard or go for a walk or hike… We can snuggle up on the couch… I am happy to meet your dog at their energy level and go from there! Evie, Finn, and Ollie are equally amenable, tiring out energetic friends with backyard romping or cuddling together in a puppy pile while we catch some zzz’s!
Location
Easthampton, MA
Pets
Christine R.
Easthampton, MA