Kris H.
Loyal Heights, WA
Experienced/compassionate/flexible
Pet care experience
**Please note: while fully committed to each pet's care, with my current schedule I'm better with pets whose timing is flexible and can be left alone in the middle of the day! Those who need a fixed time are less likely to be a good fit, because of my other jobs. Thank you for understanding!** I've lived with dogs and cats, and even rats since age 4, and dealt with all that entails my whole life. I genuinely love every dog I meet, and have experience with even the shy and aggressive. My own dog, Mister Darcy, passed away a few years ago after thirteen years with me, many of which required a lot of time and effort on my part to rehabilitate him after a sad first few years. I'm also familiar with small animals such as reptiles and rodents and happy to care for your urban farm as well! A few notes on my care: I definitely enjoy spending quality time with your pets, but as gig work is my only employment, I will need to be out of the house at times to pick up other work if I'm staying with your pet. I also want to be up front about the fact that while I have no immediate plans, at some point I may get a job that will require me to give up my long-standing clients, so I just want to be open about that future possibility. I'm doing this work in order to be flexible, and in kind you should never feel obligated to retain my services if it no longer serves you or your pets' needs. We're all out here trying to make this thing work, and I understand that circumstances change. In my other life, I'm an actor and educator working to increase our understanding of the world and each other. I've lived in Seattle for eighteen years and consider it my home. My home has no yard but good walking and a park close by. There is a friendly kitty so they need to be calm around cats. In your home, I take good care of your pets and your things. I will spend quality time with my charges, and leave things undisturbed.
Reviews
Kris was fantastic and patient with my rather difficult dog. My dog is reactive and fearful. Kris has great experience with reactive dogs and made me feel confident in her. I was able to have a great trip. Thank you so much Kris!
This was Oliver’s first time staying with Kris, and things went so well! Kris is super communicative, making sure she understands your dog and your home before booking. She was flexible in her timing, making sure she made time to come by and say hello before I left on my trip. I was gone for 11 days and understandably nervous to leave my Oliver, but she sent regular photos and kept me updated on whatever they were getting into that day. My house was spotless when I came home - she was super tidy and put everything in its place before she left. I would absolutely recommend Kris to others, although I don’t want to - I’d rather keep her schedule free so she can always watch Oliver. :)
Kris did a wonderful job watching my dogs. She gave me daily updates and pictures and was always quick to reply! Would 100% recommend.
Kris did a great job with out sweet dog child. He gives her four paws up! Our house was well taken care of and I'd recommend Kris for her responsibility, communications and everything else.
About Kris H.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Having dealt with many different kinds of behavioral issues and pet preferences, I'm keenly observant of individual animals' needs. I take owners' observations very seriously, and will work with your pet to make them feel as comfortable and safe with me as possible.
Information Kris H. would like to know about your pet
Let me know if your pet has any special preferences or things they don't like. I'm very flexible! I also have experience with various behavioral issues so I can be very patient.
A typical day
I know every dog has their own preferences. I enjoy discovering what they enjoy and letting them explore their world. If they like to play, I'm happy to play. If they'd rather smell and watch, we'll do that!
Services
Kris can watch in your home
Availability
I'm flexible, but my pets need to be too. I sometimes get work last minute, and need to be able to fit all my jobs together! So your pet will get quality time, but it might need to change depending on my schedule.
About Kris H.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Having dealt with many different kinds of behavioral issues and pet preferences, I'm keenly observant of individual animals' needs. I take owners' observations very seriously, and will work with your pet to make them feel as comfortable and safe with me as possible.
Information Kris H. would like to know about your pet
Let me know if your pet has any special preferences or things they don't like. I'm very flexible! I also have experience with various behavioral issues so I can be very patient.
A typical day
I know every dog has their own preferences. I enjoy discovering what they enjoy and letting them explore their world. If they like to play, I'm happy to play. If they'd rather smell and watch, we'll do that!
Location
Seattle, WA
Pets
Kris H.
Loyal Heights, WA