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Christopher V.

5.0 out of 5 stars
4 repeat clients
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Christopher V.

5.0 out of 5 stars
4 repeat clients
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Lower Beaver, Des Moines, IA

Contact for Boarding

from $27 per night

Highlights

Christopher has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
20 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

I love animals!

I have been taking care of dogs and cats since 2005 my parents had 3 ridgbacks and I haven't known a time when im not the guy to watch someone's beloved animal! Might as well get paid to do something i love!

Qualifications

4 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
70% bookings with photo updates
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR

Ratings and reviews

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Hannah M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 23, 2026

Benson had a great stay and I will definitely book again!!!

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Michelle R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 17, 2026

Chris is awesome he treats my pups as if they were his own. He always sends us pics and keeps us updated on how my pups are doing. My pups love him and his family

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Jidjii A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 13, 2026

Booking with Chris is quick. He responded right away and he is very kind to Ocean.I would book again with Chris. Thank you.

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Jerri G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 08, 2026

Our dog appeared to have a great time staying with Chris! At pick-up, he sat by Chris like he was an old friend! (Not in a hurry to get to the car) Pics he sent we're appreciated and funny! Definitely will book again!

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Pam C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 06, 2026

Chris was excellent. My Bailey had a a great time.

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Michelle R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 03, 2026

He’s been an awesome sitter my dogs love him and enjoy being with him I couldn’t ask for a better person to watch over them

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I am a disabled US Navy Veteran in my late 30s. I work out of my garage and am home based and will have lots of time for your animals in my house and fenced in yard

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 3 cats
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

Large fenced in yard, I have cats but they have rooms to hide if your dog doesn't like cats, I have a bloodhound that loves to play with others and is a sweet boy and sleeps about 22 hours a day 🤣

Pets

A typical day

I have an open house pets will have full reign of the house except cats will have a room just for them to hide and nap and eat, drink. Fenced in back yard I will play with them until they are tired

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Christopher can host up to 4 pets per night
Let me know if they have any dietary restrictions, if the animal will get along with cats and dogs, can I hug your pet because im gonna
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.