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Christy B.

Abita Springs, LA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•4 reviews
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Veterinarian trained & I LOVE pets!

Pet care experience

I bottle fed my first bunny at 6 years old and have a passion for pets. My heart is so full of love for animals of every kind and, after years of being a rescuer, I was married to a veterinarian for 10 years. I have sat in on countless exams and operations, helped administer medications, walked and cared for pets and ran an adoption service. I am good at reading animals’ body language and am able to make a great bond with them very quickly. I currently have cats, 2 dogs and 2 parrots.

Reviews

Isabelle R.
Dog Walking • Mar 30, 2021
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Another great walk!

Isabelle R.
Dog Walking • Mar 22, 2021
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Christy was amazing! She was very attentive to my dog’s needs. (My pup struggles with leash reactivity so finding somebody who can anticipate her environment is very important!) She absolutely exceeded my expectations by being a great communicator and sending me beautiful photos! She is a very trustworthy handler. I will definitely use her again in the future! 😀

Janet S.
Jun 06, 2020

There are many reasons I would recommend Christy as a pet sitter. First of all her character, she is a caring, responsible, thorough, reliable and an extremely honest person. She has a calm demeanor and is not easily flustered.Secondly, her knowledge of, and way with animals. She truly loves and enjoys them, she is patient and very observant. She recognizes each pet is different and will take the time to find the right approach for the individual animal, she is pretty amazing at gaining an animals trust. She has a lot of experience in pet rescue (literally from turtles, birds and squirrels to dogs and cats!). I have often sought her advice on pet related issues and she has never steered me wrong. I would be totally comfortable knowing she was caring for my pets and 100% confident that she would be quick to notice anything that was off, a bit unusual or needing further clarification. I think both you and your pets will be very pleased to have her there in your absence.

Jamie F.
Jun 05, 2020

Christy loves animals. There's no doubt about that. But what makes her unique is her keen understanding of dog behavior and health. Because of her extensive background in rescue and animal health, she has experienced just about every situation you can imagine. I trust her judgement implicitly and feel 100% comfortable leaving my elderly Australian Shepherd mix in her care. I highly recommend her.

About Christy B.

Communication

1 repeat pet parents
75% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I have a large, fenced yard and I have 2 playful dogs. I also have an extra fenced area if your dog needs to be kept separately. I also have a Mastiff sized crate should your pup need to be crated. My son also works professionally with animals and is GREAT with dogs. Your fur babies will get lots of positive reinforcement and play time!

Information Christy B. would like to know about your pet

I would love to know your pet’s preferences! Does he/she have a favorite game? Do they need help learning new tricks? What’s his/her favorite treat? Where’s the best place to scratch? Does he-she like getting brushed? I can’t wait to hear all about your baby!

A typical day

My historic home is in the middle of downtown Abita Springs. With the trailhead park just steps away and miles of sidewalks, your pet and I will enjoy great walks together! When we are not walking, your baby can enjoy lounging in my home or playing in my fenced yard. I also have lots of toys and treats. Abita Springs doesn’t have a fenced dog park yet, but I do have a long, training leash that I can use for a safe game of fetch in the park!

Services

House Sitting
in your home
AWAY
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Christy can watch in your home

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

Availability

I am very flexible with my time and can work with your schedule. My children are grown and out of the house, so I have plenty of time to give attention to your beloved baby!

About Christy B.

Communication

1 repeat pet parents
75% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I have a large, fenced yard and I have 2 playful dogs. I also have an extra fenced area if your dog needs to be kept separately. I also have a Mastiff sized crate should your pup need to be crated. My son also works professionally with animals and is GREAT with dogs. Your fur babies will get lots of positive reinforcement and play time!

Information Christy B. would like to know about your pet

I would love to know your pet’s preferences! Does he/she have a favorite game? Do they need help learning new tricks? What’s his/her favorite treat? Where’s the best place to scratch? Does he-she like getting brushed? I can’t wait to hear all about your baby!

A typical day

My historic home is in the middle of downtown Abita Springs. With the trailhead park just steps away and miles of sidewalks, your pet and I will enjoy great walks together! When we are not walking, your baby can enjoy lounging in my home or playing in my fenced yard. I also have lots of toys and treats. Abita Springs doesn’t have a fenced dog park yet, but I do have a long, training leash that I can use for a safe game of fetch in the park!

Location

Abita Springs, LA

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Christy B.

Abita Springs, LA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•4 reviews