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Craig & Chelsea B.

Topsham, ME

5.0 out of 5 stars
•94 reviews
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We'll treat your pets like family!

Pet care experience

PLEASE NOTE THAT AS OF JANUARY 1, 2024 WE ARE UPDATING OUR PRICING STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE: 1. MORE FLEXIBLE EXTENDED STAY RATE DISCOUNTS 2. HOURLY RATES FOR SITTINGS LASTING BETWEEN 1-4 HOURS 3. TWO SEPARATE HOUSE-SITTING RATES: A. PART-TIME HOUSE-SITTING (DEFAULT PRICE): DEFINED AS A STAY WHERE PETS ARE ABLE TO BE LEFT 4+ HOURS AT A TIME TO ALLOW US TO CONTINUE PERFORMING SOME DROP-IN VISITS AND WALKS FOR OTHER CLIENTS IN THE AREA. B. FULL-TIME HOUSE-SITTING: DEFINED AS A HOUSE SIT BOOKING WHERE PETS ARE UNABLE TO BE LEFT ALONE FOR <4 HOURS AT A TIME. FULL-TIME HOUSE-SITTING HAS A $10 ADDED FEE PER DAY/NIGHT. FOR INQUIRIES REGARDING THESE OR ANY OF OUR SERVICES, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO REACH OUT. WE ARE HAPPY TO HELP! CERTIFICATIONS: -National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS) Certified (Craig) -Fear Free Certified Pet Sitter (Craig) -Canine Enrichment Technician: DN-CET (Craig) -RECOVER CPR Certified by the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care (Craig) -Pawsome University Advanced Pet First Aid & CPR Certified (Craig) -Pet Emergency Academy Canine and Feline CPR and First Aid Certified (Chelsea) PENDING CERTIFICATIONS: -TBD CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS: NAPPS Complete Care for Aging Cats Course (Craig) RECENT ACTIVITIES: -2023 National Association of Professional Pet Sitters Conference in New Orleans, LA ABOUT US: We are a young married couple who grew up with pets including dogs, cats, bunnies, etc. since the day we were born giving each of us over three decades of experience. We currently have one dog named Daisy (8 years old) who we rescued from Tennessee and one cat named Tia (15 years old) who get along very well. We own our own home in Topsham close to numerous walking/running trails that we love to take Daisy on as much as possible. We are avid outdoors people who enjoy walks and hikes with our furry friends. We will give your pets the best care possible. Craig and Chelsea are both certified in pet first aid and CPR (Canine and Feline). We couldn't be more passionate about caring for your pets. Chelsea works 2.5 miles from home and may at times be able to offer potty breaks and drop-in visits in the immediate vicinity of downtown Brunswick. Craig works near Boothbay with a fairly flexible schedule and may be able to offer services in that area during the day (M-F). We look forward to meeting you and your four-legged family members!

Reviews

Sara C.
Dog Walking • Mar 03, 2024
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From the original meet and greet to the care of my dog over the last couple days, Craig and Chelsea have been phenomenal. Very organized and genuine in wanting to provide the best care possible for you pet. Highly recommend!

Danielle L.
Drop-In Visits • Mar 03, 2024
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As always, Craig and Chelsea did a wonderful job. Checking in on our kitty and making sure she was cared for!

Stacie W.
Dog Walking • Feb 15, 2024
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Highly highly recommended! Could not be happier with Craig’s thorough, diligent, knowledgeable, friendly attention and care! We booked for short-ish walks a few evenings in a row this week for our dog who is mostly a very good girl who is very sweet but prone to inconsistent spikes of reactivity. We needed someone who was adept at reading the environment as well as body language, and would know how to be proactive in a way that sets our girl up for success & continuing improvement but who could also respond properly & safely if something happened. It was clear from our meet and greet that this would be the case. Her walk report cards were incredibly detailed and she clearly was enthusiastic about spending time with him. Will definitely be booking again for walks and almost certainly for any sitting needs. It’s great to know your pets are being cared for, but it’s another level to not be worried one bit.

Emily L.
House Sitting • Feb 11, 2024
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Craig and Chelsea were great! Very communicative and friendly, and as requested sent wonderful detailed updates and photos throughout their stay with our dogs. They are very thorough, we felt confident leaving them in charge of our two senior dogs. Highly recommend!

About Craig & Chelsea B.

Communication

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

Skills

16 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

We customize care at your direction to ensure your pets remain happy and healthy. Craig and Chelsea are certified in pet first aid and CPR for canines and felines. We are members of the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS) and Craig is a NAPPS Certified Pet Sitter with renewal in 2025. Craig is also a Fear Free Certified Pet Sitter with annual renewal as well as a certified Canine Enrichment Technician (DN-CET). Please note that we only service smoke-free homes. Thank you for your understanding!

Information Craig & Chelsea B. would like to know about your pet

Please share with us: -Temperament of your pet and how well they get along with other dogs, cats, and humans. -Any specific rules and care instructions -Feeding schedule and dietary needs -Likes and dislikes of your pet -Are your pets up-to-date on all their vaccinations? -Does your dog require a crate? -Is your dog potty and house trained? -Do you wish to receive photos and updates of your pet while in our care? Some pet owners choose not to receive photos and updates. All this information will be requested in the form of a Google Doc. We kindly ask that during initial contact with us, you confirm that the pets listed on your request are the only pets that will require care. If there are additional pets in your home that require care that are not listed, please let us know. Even pets within a home that you do not request direct care for, we may add a small charge per additional pet. Even though direct care may not be planned, often times we find that care is required even if indirectly. Please note that if you have a cat that has access to the outdoors, we are not able to ensure the safety of your cat once beyond the boundaries of the physical home. Once outdoors, your cat is beyond a controlled environment in which we are responsible. If possible, we ask that your cat(s) be allowed to remain indoors while in our care to ensure their safety. Thank you!

A typical day

We take advantage of all the walking trails, paths, and sidewalks in our area including the Androscoggin River Path, Head of Tide Park, Brunswick Town Commons, Topsham Recreation Path, Crystal Springs Farm, George J. Mitchell Field, and all the Harpswell Heritage Land Trust trails. We love to play fetch in our yard and at the local dog park. We play games indoors as well as outdoors including fun activities that help stimulate and enrich a dog's brain. Dogs that are highly energetic and would love to go for a good run are welcome. Dogs that just want to cuddle up on the couch and watch some TV are more than welcome also.

Services

House Sitting
in your home
$55per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$22per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood

Craig & Chelsea can watch in your home

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

Availability

We both work full time jobs Monday through Friday. Please check our Rover calendar for availability. Please note that on weekdays, our availability is typically limited to early mornings (typically before 7:30am) as well as evenings and nights (typically after 5pm). Also note that we do not currently offer services on Thanksgiving or Christmas.

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About Craig & Chelsea B.

Communication

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

Skills

16 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

We customize care at your direction to ensure your pets remain happy and healthy. Craig and Chelsea are certified in pet first aid and CPR for canines and felines. We are members of the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS) and Craig is a NAPPS Certified Pet Sitter with renewal in 2025. Craig is also a Fear Free Certified Pet Sitter with annual renewal as well as a certified Canine Enrichment Technician (DN-CET). Please note that we only service smoke-free homes. Thank you for your understanding!

Information Craig & Chelsea B. would like to know about your pet

Please share with us: -Temperament of your pet and how well they get along with other dogs, cats, and humans. -Any specific rules and care instructions -Feeding schedule and dietary needs -Likes and dislikes of your pet -Are your pets up-to-date on all their vaccinations? -Does your dog require a crate? -Is your dog potty and house trained? -Do you wish to receive photos and updates of your pet while in our care? Some pet owners choose not to receive photos and updates. All this information will be requested in the form of a Google Doc. We kindly ask that during initial contact with us, you confirm that the pets listed on your request are the only pets that will require care. If there are additional pets in your home that require care that are not listed, please let us know. Even pets within a home that you do not request direct care for, we may add a small charge per additional pet. Even though direct care may not be planned, often times we find that care is required even if indirectly. Please note that if you have a cat that has access to the outdoors, we are not able to ensure the safety of your cat once beyond the boundaries of the physical home. Once outdoors, your cat is beyond a controlled environment in which we are responsible. If possible, we ask that your cat(s) be allowed to remain indoors while in our care to ensure their safety. Thank you!

A typical day

We take advantage of all the walking trails, paths, and sidewalks in our area including the Androscoggin River Path, Head of Tide Park, Brunswick Town Commons, Topsham Recreation Path, Crystal Springs Farm, George J. Mitchell Field, and all the Harpswell Heritage Land Trust trails. We love to play fetch in our yard and at the local dog park. We play games indoors as well as outdoors including fun activities that help stimulate and enrich a dog's brain. Dogs that are highly energetic and would love to go for a good run are welcome. Dogs that just want to cuddle up on the couch and watch some TV are more than welcome also.

Location

Topsham, ME

Craig & Chelsea B.'s Neighborhood

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Craig & Chelsea B.

Topsham, ME

5.0 out of 5 stars
•94 reviews