Craig & Chelsea B.
Topsham, ME
We'll treat your pets like family!
Pet care experience
IMPORTANT SERVICE AVAILABILITY NOTE: Please note that we both currently work full-time jobs Monday through Friday; therefore, we are often not available during those days of the week between roughly 8:30am and 4:30pm. Please check out Rover calendar for our current availability and feel free to reach out with any questions you may have. PLEASE NOTE THAT AS OF JANUARY 1, 2024 WE UPDATED 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 Certificate of Completion 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 -2024 Dog Behavior Conference ABOUT US: We are a married couple full of passion for animal care. We currently have one dog named Daisy (8 years old) who we rescued from Tennessee and one cat named Tia (16 years old) Chelsea rescued as a stray. Through our commitment to enrichment and positivity, we've built a home where both Daisy and Tia are able to live their lives as best as we feel is possible. We put pride into the care we deliver for Daisy and Tia and we will provide that same care to all your pets we accept into our care. We are both certified in pet first aid and CPR (Canine and Feline) allowing us to not only care for your pets in the unlikely event they need medical intervention prior to being cared for by a veterinarian, but we are also able to put into place preventative measures to significantly reduce the chances of medical care being needed. We hope that with the care and mindset we bring to every booking, you can rest assured that your pets are in great hands.
Reviews
Dear Craig, Can’t that you enough for making time in your schedule to take care of Angus during my medical stay! It was such a relief that he was in your care again! Best, Leslie
Craig and Chelsea provide extraordinary care for our kitty. They go above and beyond when there are weather issues or anticipated weather issues -insuring she will be fed and get her medicine no matter what.
Always the best with our pets!
Highly recommend! Craig is so caring with the animals. He has a very calm demeanor and is good with fearful dogs as well.
About Craig & Chelsea B.
Communication
Skills
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). Some restrictions may apply in the type of care we are able to provide due to our code of ethics. Please note that we are unable to use any form of adverse treatment. For example, electric fences, shock collars, and prong collars are some examples of adverse-based reinforcement. Though some may feel these techniques and devices are effective, please note that they rely on fear as a deterrent. If you seek training for your pet(s), please consider trainers that have been properly trained through a reputable organization that uses fear-free based positive reinforcement and LIMA (Least-Intrusive, Minimally Aversive) techniques. 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
All information we deem necessary to ensure we are able to properly care for your pet(s) in addition to establishing plans of action in the event a booking does not go as planned will be required prior to accepting a new pet into our care. 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 may require the addition of a small fee. Even though direct care may not be planned, often times we find that care is required even if indirectly (e.g., monitoring interactions with other pets, periodically checking their status and health, filling or fixing automatic cat feeders that malfunction, etc.). 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 aim to provide care that simulates a pet's typical day as to keep consistency in their lives to the best of our ability. This may help reduce stress and anxiety in your pets. Though we may be new people coming into your pets' lives adding a bit of uncertainty and unfamiliarity, we do have the option to instill a sense of normality into their daily routine. We rely heavily on the guidance of each pet owner to share all the details necessary to give your pet a safe, joyful, and enriching experience.
Services
Craig & Chelsea can watch in your home
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 8:30am) as well as evenings and nights (typically after 4:30pm). Also note that we do not currently offer services on Thanksgiving or Christmas. We encourage everyone to please reach out to us as soon as possible with potential dates as we tend to start booking several months in advance. For certain times of the year, we may start booking 6-9 months in advance. We try our best to be as flexible as possible to accommodate as many requests as is feasible. It's important to note that while we remain flexible, we must put the welfare of each and every pet at the forefront and therefore may have to decline certain requests if we determine we will not be able to give the proper care that your pet(s) deserve.
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About Craig & Chelsea B.
Communication
Skills
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). Some restrictions may apply in the type of care we are able to provide due to our code of ethics. Please note that we are unable to use any form of adverse treatment. For example, electric fences, shock collars, and prong collars are some examples of adverse-based reinforcement. Though some may feel these techniques and devices are effective, please note that they rely on fear as a deterrent. If you seek training for your pet(s), please consider trainers that have been properly trained through a reputable organization that uses fear-free based positive reinforcement and LIMA (Least-Intrusive, Minimally Aversive) techniques. 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
All information we deem necessary to ensure we are able to properly care for your pet(s) in addition to establishing plans of action in the event a booking does not go as planned will be required prior to accepting a new pet into our care. 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 may require the addition of a small fee. Even though direct care may not be planned, often times we find that care is required even if indirectly (e.g., monitoring interactions with other pets, periodically checking their status and health, filling or fixing automatic cat feeders that malfunction, etc.). 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 aim to provide care that simulates a pet's typical day as to keep consistency in their lives to the best of our ability. This may help reduce stress and anxiety in your pets. Though we may be new people coming into your pets' lives adding a bit of uncertainty and unfamiliarity, we do have the option to instill a sense of normality into their daily routine. We rely heavily on the guidance of each pet owner to share all the details necessary to give your pet a safe, joyful, and enriching experience.
Location
Topsham, ME
Pets
Craig & Chelsea B.
Topsham, ME