Crista M.
Crista M.
Contact for Boarding
from $58 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Giving you peace of mind while away
I’ve lived with pets for 30+yrs, worked at kennels, and currently volunteer & foster dogs or cats with the Humane Society. These experiences have given me a very good understanding of animal behavior and responses so interact with your pet in a way that makes them feel comfortable with a new person. I’ve administered meds, sub-q fluids, to both cats and dogs, and had my fair share of emergencies to handle. Having worked in a corporate office environment all my career, I’m reliable, dependable, responsible, and an excellent communicator. Caring for animals is a way to release stress of my job and have some fun meeting new animals and humans alike.
Cat care experience
Crista also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Crista is absolutely amazing! Our dog Louie loved her and I was so at ease knowing Crista was looking after him. Cant recommend highly enough!
Crista continues to be an excellent Rover for our dogs She’s caring, fun-lovimg, a very good communicator and enjoys the girls. We’re always glad when she’s taking care of them.
Crista is amazing! She always sends updates and photos, which gives me so much peace of mind. I know my pets and home are in the best hands. Highly recommend!
Thanks again Crista for taking such great care of our doggies. Your efficiency and compassion are much appreciated.
I appreciate Christa on how she connects with my fur baby, Ghost. I love her updates and pics daily commentary and communication. This felt reassuring while I was away. Thank you for Christa!
Crista is reliable, kind and trustworthy. Glad to have her taking care of our doggies.
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Schedule
I work from home during the week with a flexible schedule and free on the weekends. I’m happy to discuss your furkid’s current routine and find the best way to accommodate them in your absence. I'm up at 7a to start morning chores and slow down for bedtime around 10p. I'll feed them at your preferred schedule. They'll get "dessert" in the evening with our dogs, which is a dental chew, if you allow. Your dog will either stay out on their own with one of our many plush doggie beds or in a kennel you provide.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
For drop-in visits, I’m respectful of your property and privacy. Upon meeting, let me know your preferences of where and how to enter your home, your furkid’s favorite hiding places, and what all I can do to keep your pet’s routine as normal as possible. I’m also happy to do small tasks in your home while away like water plants or change the lights on/off. For boarding or day sitting, I have a 3/4ac fenced in backyard with room to sniff, run and play. For the rainy season, we have a large barn and loft area that allows for running, playing and hide-and-seek games. Both my husband and I will look after your pet and do not have kids. We care for two dogs of our own and will only allow interaction after the first day of your pet’s stay (most are a little nervous the first night) and if they have a good meet & greet under our supervision. For short stays or our pets simply aren’t compatible, we have areas in the home where each pet can have their own space and feel safe. We have two cats as well, but if your doggie doesn't like cats or chases them, we blocked off sections of our house to keep them seperate and safe. I will communicate with you at least once per day while away because I understand how nerve wracking it can be to wonder how your family member is doing. I do not board pets from different households at one time. I do not take dogs to a dog park because your dog is still relatively new to me and interactions with other dogs are too uncontrolled.
Pets
A typical day
It’s all about what best stimulates you pet. We can play with your furkid’s favorite toy, take a walk, or work on commands. We can have fun indoors too! I’m an expert tugger, thrower and hider :) I also use mental enrichment activities like puzzles and lick mats to stimulate their minds.