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Christine R.

Northampton, PA

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
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Services

Christine can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Christine can care for

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

Availability

Pet care fits naturally into my daily routine because caring for animals has always been part of my life. I have a flexible schedule and can provide dependable walks, check-ins, feeding, companionship, and attentive care throughout the week and weekends.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Christine R.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

care for pets with patience, attentiveness, and close attention to their individual routines and comfort levels. During walks and drop-in visits, I make sure pets are safe, secure, well-supervised, and comfortable in their familiar environment. I’m attentive to feeding instructions, water, exercise needs, cleanliness, and giving pets calm companionship while their owners are away. I understand the importance of trust when caring for someone’s beloved animal, and I always aim to provide dependable, gentle, stress-free care. 🐾

Home

Lives on a farm/ranch
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 cats
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Christine R. would like to know about your pet

I enjoy making pets feel happy, engaged, and comfortable through walks, playtime, outdoor time, affection, enrichment, companionship, gentle grooming, and calm one-on-one attention based on each animal’s personality and energy level. 🐾✨

A typical day

Please let me know ahead of time about any special needs, medications, routines, dietary restrictions, behavioral concerns, fears, or preferences so I can provide the safest and most comfortable care possible for your pet. 🐾

Location

Northampton, PA

Christine R.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Gentle, Reliable Pet Care

Pet care experience

Animals have always been a central part of my life, and I have over 40 years of hands-on experience caring for dogs, cats, birds, and other animals. I previously managed and worked in luxury animal care and boarding, where I cared for dogs with a wide range of routines, temperaments, dietary needs, medications, and specialized care requirements. I also founded and run my own land and wildlife sanctuary, where caring for both domestic animals and supporting a diverse array of wildlife is part of my everyday life. This background has made me deeply attentive to animal behavior, safety, routines, comfort, and compassionate care. I’m attentive, patient, dependable, and very tuned into each animal’s individual personality and needs. Whether a pet is energetic and playful or shy and sensitive, I take time to help them feel secure, comfortable, and well cared for while their owners are away. I’m comfortable with walks, feeding routines, bathing, senior pets, medications, multi-animal households, and providing calm, attentive day-to-day care. I understand how important trust is when someone is caring for a beloved companion, and I treat every animal with warmth, gentleness, and respect. 🐾

Reviews

Lucy C.
Drop-In Visits • Jul 04, 2026
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Christine is a find! She genuinely enjoys working with pets. Thank you, for everything! We appreciate you!

Sandra H.
Drop-In Visits • Jun 19, 2026
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Thank you Christine for sitting my kitties and all the pictures you sent with your updates. Christine was quick to respond back when I sent the request. She came over for a meet and greet before I left. Christine was very welcoming very friendly.

Ed D.
May 24, 2026

Christine is an animal lover to the core. She loves all animals big and small and really cares about the animal, what it's feeling, how it's acting, etc. Her two cats are rescues and have come back from an abused background where they trusted no one. Under Christine's care they are loving, sociable and the sweetest cats anyone could ask for. She is great with all animals and I would recommend her to anyone for pet care.

About Christine R.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

care for pets with patience, attentiveness, and close attention to their individual routines and comfort levels. During walks and drop-in visits, I make sure pets are safe, secure, well-supervised, and comfortable in their familiar environment. I’m attentive to feeding instructions, water, exercise needs, cleanliness, and giving pets calm companionship while their owners are away. I understand the importance of trust when caring for someone’s beloved animal, and I always aim to provide dependable, gentle, stress-free care. 🐾

Home

Lives on a farm/ranch
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 cats
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Christine R. would like to know about your pet

I enjoy making pets feel happy, engaged, and comfortable through walks, playtime, outdoor time, affection, enrichment, companionship, gentle grooming, and calm one-on-one attention based on each animal’s personality and energy level. 🐾✨

A typical day

Please let me know ahead of time about any special needs, medications, routines, dietary restrictions, behavioral concerns, fears, or preferences so I can provide the safest and most comfortable care possible for your pet. 🐾

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Christine R.

Northampton, PA

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews