Karissa W.
Kingston, WA
Aspiring Vet, Bio Major at FLC
Pet care experience
I am a recent graduate (May 2022) of Fort Lewis College, finishing with a bachelor's degree in Biology. My goal is to apply to/attend veterinary school a year or so after graduation. I grew up in Bellingham, Washington on 10 acres, where we had multiple dogs, cats, guinea pigs, hamsters and chickens all throughout my childhood. For the majority of that time, we had 2 chocolate labs, a yellow lab, and a cat. I helped raise puppies when my dog gave birth, as well as a kitten when we rescued her from the woods. Unfortunately my home in Durango does not allow me to have my own pet, but there are two cats and a golden retriever that live on the property. I have a passion for taking care of animals, so being able to help take care of yours is not a task for me, but an opportunity to pursue my passion! Quarantine-conscientious, I will bring sanitizing equipment along with me for the leashes, etc! Taking all necessary precautions.
Reviews
Karissa watched our pets and home while we were out of the country and did a fabulous job. She was always responsive to my messages and sent pictures of our fur babies every day. We came home and everything was perfect! I highly recommend Karissa for home and pet sitting.
We were nervous about leaving our two blue heelers with a new human, but Karissa quickly quelled any concerns we might have had. Daily photos of our happy pups romping around all of their favorite places put us at ease and allowed us to enjoy our family visit. The dogs were happy and relaxed when we got home. Karissa is amazing!!
You know it went well when you return home to happy and tired dogs. Karissa was wonderful to take our 10 year old dog and 1 year old puppy on daily walks/hikes. She sent us pictures of their activities. The house was left nice and clean as well. Karissa is easy to work with. I highly recommend her!
Karissa is wonderful! She is always very attentive to my dogs and I know they adore her. She always leaves the leash neatly rolled up which is a small thing but shows her great attention to detail and thoroughness!
About Karissa W.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
When house sitting I will communicate with you about what your pet is used to, and do my best to keep the pet in their normal schedule and routine. From meal times to walks, or from playtime to naps.
Information Karissa W. would like to know about your pet
It is important to know their typical schedule, from when they like to eat to when/how often they go on walks. It is also important to note any medications they take and when they take them. If they are a puppy it is important to let me know if they have had all of their shots, as I won't take them outside of the yard if they aren't fully vaccinated yet. I am also a big fan of meeting them before hand and letting the dog get to know me with the owners present, so they are comfortable if I stop by on my own at a later date.
A typical day
On a typical day I will take your dog on walks nearby the neighborhood, and if it is communicated with the owners I would be happy to take them on local hikes with me! Lots of playtime and just hanging out around them, even if I'm doing school work they are sure to get a lot of pets and cuddles!
Services
Karissa can watch in your home
Availability
With it being my last semester at the Fort, I have a fairly open schedule. Although I am taking classes, I have breaks in between. If your request for a service doesn't work with my schedule, I'll let you know right away!
About Karissa W.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
When house sitting I will communicate with you about what your pet is used to, and do my best to keep the pet in their normal schedule and routine. From meal times to walks, or from playtime to naps.
Information Karissa W. would like to know about your pet
It is important to know their typical schedule, from when they like to eat to when/how often they go on walks. It is also important to note any medications they take and when they take them. If they are a puppy it is important to let me know if they have had all of their shots, as I won't take them outside of the yard if they aren't fully vaccinated yet. I am also a big fan of meeting them before hand and letting the dog get to know me with the owners present, so they are comfortable if I stop by on my own at a later date.
A typical day
On a typical day I will take your dog on walks nearby the neighborhood, and if it is communicated with the owners I would be happy to take them on local hikes with me! Lots of playtime and just hanging out around them, even if I'm doing school work they are sure to get a lot of pets and cuddles!
Location
Kingston, WA
Pets
Karissa W.
Kingston, WA