Krista S.
Alexandria, VA
Loving care, great fenced backyard!
Pet care experience
Hello, I'm Krista. I have two dogs (Sammy and Bella) and a cat (Pria). Dogs and cats have always been part of my family, and I have years of experience taking care of them, young and old, whether my own or for friends and family. I know the basics of animal medicine from past experience working in a veterinary clinic and I'm comfortable administering medicine. We love having guests as play pals and to lounge around with in our cozy home with a great fenced-in backyard. Our backyard is perfect for play time or potty breaks. Inside, we have toys to play with, a comfy couch and dog beds to rest on. Your dog will for sure have fun and be quite comfortable here! We look forward to meeting him/her! A little more about me... I work from home 2 days during the week (with a flexible schedule) and in the office the other 2 days. In addition to these telework days, I am home full-time on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. I will try to arrange my weekday work schedule around the days you need for your dogs' stay in order to be home with them. On those 2 days that I do need to go into the office, I will be away from the house for 6-8 hours. My dogs do well with this timeframe, so please let me know if your dog will too and is house/crate trained. I'm happy to work with you on the best days for everyone. Please feel free to ask!
Reviews
Krista was FABULOUS with our girl while we were out of town! She was thoughtful about sending notes and pics of Coco relaxing and enjoying herself and was great about following her dietary restrictions. I will be booking again with Krista the next time we need a sitter ❤
Beaux has a great stay with Krista! She was so loving and sweet with him and he loved her two pups. He’s still worn all from all the fun!
Krista was wonderful. So great that our pup is already back for a repeat stay. We booked closer to the stay than ideal but she was very flexible, including when pur flight was delayed and we got stuck for an extra half day. There is a good sized, fenced in yard which is perfect for our active pup. Our rules were respected and Heidi came back tored from playing with Krista’s dog Sammy, who is Heidi’s new best friend. Her house is clean and comfy for pups. She has excellent communication and sent us lots of photos and updates. We plan on using her services moving forward. Heidi was so excited to get to Krista’s for he second stay.
Krista watched both our dogs and was absolutely fantastic! She sent us a ton of updates and kept us up to date on their day to day activities. She is extremely attentive and caring. She noticed that of our dog’s ear’s were bothering him and went so far as to clean them out! I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a nice, responsible, and receptive sitter!
About Krista S.
Communication
Skills
Home
Information Krista S. would like to know about your pet
I truly want your dog to feel most at home while he/she is here! Please feel free to share any special needs, requests, or personality traits that they have. What are their eating/sleeping habits, how do they do on walks and with other dogs/cats, etc.? My two dogs and cat love having guests! Whether your dog wants to play, go for walks, or just sleep, eat, and be loved. I am happy to accommodate your dogs' needs! I'd be happy to schedule a meet and greet to ensure everyone will have a fun and enjoyable stay!
A typical day
We will have lots of yard time playing with a tennis ball, tug of war, and chase with my dog, Sammy. Or, roaming the yard and sunbathing with my dog Bella. When not outside together, we will be inside snuggling on the couch or playing with toys. I live near a park and enjoy taking the pups on walks in the park or around the neighborhood.
Services
Krista can host
About Krista S.
Communication
Skills
Home
Information Krista S. would like to know about your pet
I truly want your dog to feel most at home while he/she is here! Please feel free to share any special needs, requests, or personality traits that they have. What are their eating/sleeping habits, how do they do on walks and with other dogs/cats, etc.? My two dogs and cat love having guests! Whether your dog wants to play, go for walks, or just sleep, eat, and be loved. I am happy to accommodate your dogs' needs! I'd be happy to schedule a meet and greet to ensure everyone will have a fun and enjoyable stay!
A typical day
We will have lots of yard time playing with a tennis ball, tug of war, and chase with my dog, Sammy. Or, roaming the yard and sunbathing with my dog Bella. When not outside together, we will be inside snuggling on the couch or playing with toys. I live near a park and enjoy taking the pups on walks in the park or around the neighborhood.
Location
Alexandria, VA
Pets
Krista S.
Alexandria, VA