Kristieann B.
Kristieann B.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Experienced, Loving Care for All
I've been surrounded by animals my whole life by dogs, cats, birds, fish, turtles, and at 40+ years in, my love for them has only grown. I've pet sat for many households and have a natural ability to handle all kinds of personalities, energy levels, and needs. I'm a verified member of Trusted House Sitters (in which the primary is pet sitting), and I take that seriously. I'm experienced with medically complex pets. I've administered subcutaneous fluids, insulin injections, and oral medications. I also have cared for special needs animals including a three-legged seizure-prone Chihuahua, a teacup Chihuahua with broken elbows, and a German Shepherd with cow-hocks disease. If your pet has extra needs, they're in capable hands. My approach is calm, grounded, and playful and animals feel it. I'm a certified hypnotherapist and life coach, and the same energy awareness and patience I bring to people, I bring to pets. Anxious, shy, and difficult animals tend to soften around me naturally. My sister didn't call me the Cat and Dog Whisperer for nothing. :D I have a soft spot for the ones others overlook. I've rescued an abandoned Chihuahua-Terrier, adopted a shelter pup, and my two boys Bruce and Charlie came to me as feral kittens nobody else wanted. Every animal deserves patience, consistency, and genuine love and that's exactly what I bring to every walk and drop-in.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
Your pet's safety and your peace of mind are my top priorities always. I follow your established routines closely and take detailed instructions seriously. Every home, every pet, and every owner is different, and I respect that. When I'm in your home I treat it with care. I leave things as clean or cleaner than I found them. Your space and your pet's environment will be respected. I'm extremely mindful of doors and escape artists. I know how quickly a curious pet can bolt, and I create my own blockades when needed to make sure no one slips out unexpectedly. I'm comfortable walking multiple dogs simultaneously including large, high-energy breeds. I've walked a Rottweiler and German Shepherd together, both with strong pulling tendencies, and handled them with confidence. You'll never wonder how your pet is doing. I send photos and updates daily including sometimes multiple times a day because I know how much you miss them and how much it means to see a happy face pop up on your phone. I also have hands-on experience with pet first aid, including applying Quik Stop for bleeding so minor mishaps are handled calmly and quickly without panic. Your home, your routines, your pet I've got all of it handled.
Ratings and reviews
Kristieann has been one of my favorite pet sitters of all time. She is basically an animal whisperer. She’s very responsible and cares for all animals equally. She cat sat for me at least seven times and she would always spend extra time playing with him and just spending time with him. My cat is very needy and loves attention so I thought that was very sweet. I would highly recommend her for any animal sitting/walking as she is very good with all types of pets.
Kristieann is one of the biggest animal lovers I know. She has helped care for my dogs, who can sometimes require extra patience and attention, and she has always been calm, attentive, and responsible with them. She follows instructions carefully, keeps pets safe, and understands that every animal has unique needs, routines, and personalities. She has experience administering medications, including injections and IV treatments, and is comfortable caring for pets with special medical needs. She communicates well, is dependable, and genuinely enjoys spending time with animals. I’ve also seen the wonderful care she gives to her own cats, treating them like family. I would trust her completely with my pets and wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a compassionate, trustworthy, and reliable pet sitter.
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Schedule
I'm a San Diego local with regular availability in LA County as well, so wherever you are, I've got you covered. My schedule is flexible and I'm available most weekdays and select weekends, morning through evening. I don't operate on a rigid 9-to-5, which means I can work around your pet's needs rather than the other way around. Outside of pet care, I'm an active, outdoorsy person and love hiking, kayaking, and paddleboarding. That energy carries directly into every walk and drop-in. Your dog won't just get a stroll around the block, they'll get someone who genuinely loves being outside and moving.