Corrie K.
Corrie K.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
CA$34 total per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Calm connection; Compassionate care
I've looked after pets and farm animals of every kind and age (hatchlings/puppies/kitties/kids/kits/fry etc to seniors and palliative since early childhood). I enjoy all and gravitate toward easing anxiously attatched into relaxed connection and joyful play. I'm very open to caring for large dogs, however, if they are very strong they must have basic, good recall training and leash walking skills. (No shoulder dislocating pulling please ;). A set of good written instructions or short reference videos explaining your pets quirks & needs, ensures the best experience for your animal and that we are on the same page re expectations. (Please let me know: 1. How they get along with other animals and different ages or appearances/genders of people 2. The style of training (which signals/recal key words etc) you've been working on with your pet and wish to be consistently reinforced under my care. 3. Other important info: This helps create the ideal scenario where I can avoid triggering environments and encounters and helps me help your animal feel safe, less confused and less anxiously attatched to their sitter/worried about not seeing their people again. Generally, I have a flexible schedule and with notice can work around a variety of care need scenarios from adventures in the woods (I have a vehicle) to staying overnight at the pets home during their people's time away. Unfortunately, I can't host your pet in my home or be available for early morning walks pre 9:30am. (Overnight stays are fine for early jaunts.) I am generally open to caring for your pet most days of the week. Like every human, I do have appointments to attend and errands to run for a couple hours here and there, so will be unable to be with the animal 24/7 but usually I am studying and able to stay in. See my calendar availability for details. I can adapt really quickly to different folk's home environments and with good written instruction, I can make the transition for your pets awaiting your return easeful, mentally and physically stimulating and enjoyable.
Cat care experience
Corrie also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
I take a similar approach with all pet clients at first, (whether during drop in or walk or house sitting bookings- I do not offer boarding services at my place). That approach is "slow and steady wins the trust and keeps the nervous systems regulated for everyone involved". Once I get to know a pet we might try a new adventure like paddleboarding if they like water but until then I like to stick to their familiar routines and areas so they know I have their best interest at heart.
Ratings and reviews
Corrie looked after our dog and home with great care and kindness. With a senior anxious pet it really relieved us knowing he was well cared for and happy. Definitely recommend
Always appreciate Corrie’s level of care for our kitty and her responsiveness and flexibility! Our cat can be really skittish and he really warms up to her. Will always recommend!
Corrie did an amazing job taking care of our two girls.. house was clean and they didn't even seem like they missed us when we got home. Thank you thank you!
All around great experience! Communication was easy and clear, and Corrie left our house neat and tidy. Most importantly our nervous senior dog, who usually only stays with family, was comfortable and happy with Corrie.
Returned home to happy healthy cats! Thanks to Corrie as always!
Corrie was great! Professional with quick replies, excellent communication, punctual, clean & the dogs loved her
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Schedule
I am studying the soil food web (soil microbiology) online and therefore can be relatively flexible about pet care hours/arrangements. Advanced notice is appreciated thanks :).