Kristina C.
SF, CA
New to the Sunset, 👀 For New Pups!
Pet care experience
I love dogs, and I miss my family pup Ruby, more than anything. We adopted Ruby from a rescue as a puppy, and she became my everything. Since leaving home for college, I’ve missed her so much. I’m very comfortable with large dogs, and love to walk and go on adventures with a built in best friend. I lived with dogs on and off throughout college, of all shapes and sizes, and know how to balance busy schedules with walks and playtime. I was on Rover and serving the Santa Barbara area for the last year, and made some amazing connections with some great pups and even more wonderful clients. I have a wide range of experience, including dogs with behavioral issues, high-anxiety pups, and those with special needs, as well as medication delivery.
Reviews
Just finished our first walk with Kristina and it went great. She seems to really know dogs and did well with our large and energetic hunting breed. Will hire her again!
Kristina is the best pet caregiver we've ever had. We have two dogs, one elderly large dog with health challenges (Cooper), and a 3-year-old small breed with lots of puppy energy and social anxiety (Zoe), and not just any sitter will do. Our preference is for our dog-sitters to stay in our home to preserve comfortability for our dogs, and we were so thrilled to find Kristina, who is reliable and trustworthy, not only with our dogs with special needs, but with our home as well. Kristina was very attentive from the get-go, with a genuine interest in understanding our dogs' needs completely and forming relationships with them, which is critical to us as pet owners. She made a point to understand their temperament, their comfortability with dogs and strangers, their feeding and medication schedules, and their walk and exercise needs, and employed those learnings immediately and ongoing when caring for our pets. Every time we have been away, Kristina has proactively messaged us consistently with pictures and updates for peace of mind. She has a calming energy with dogs that I know will be applicable across a wide breadth of situations. She is also a dream house-sitter; she leaves our home in impeccable condition every time. If you're looking for someone you can trust with your home and who will nurture your pets as you do, Kristina is the one to call.
Ralph loved his time with Kristina. I would highly recommend her for any pet/house sitting needs and can't wait to book her again when I travel.
Kristina was great with Ollie. She was super friendly and very helpful since I just had surgery and can’t walk. Ollie came back very tired from his walk with Kristina. Definitely will be having Kristina doing all of Ollie’s walks ?
About Kristina C.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I am committed to being as respectful, responsible, and trustworthy as possible if I am being invited into your home or taking care of your pet. I am clean, quiet, and love to just relax unless we’re away on an adventure. I know firsthand how difficult it is to be away from our pets, and I can promise that your pup will be safe and comfortable (and having tons of fun) with me. I’ve stayed in numerous clients homes, and have had multiple repeat clients. I always leave your place cleaner than when I found it, and I am happy to build a lasting relationship with your pet.
Information Kristina C. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know how your dog is in regards to other animals. My priority is safety and I know not all pups are okay with greetings on walks. I’ve dealt with reactivity in my own dog and dogs I’ve taken care of before. Please also tell me if your dog has any separation anxieties or allergies/other medical concerns.
A typical day
I love walking along the beach, but exploring new neighborhoods is always nice too. I’m an avid hiker, so would love to take your pup with me if they need the extra stimulation or exercise. I have a great arm for fetch too!
Services
Kristina can watch in your home
Availability
My partner and I just moved to the city to be closer to his family and for new work. We lived in Santa Barbara for the past five years and loved having Rover and the dogs as part of our lives. I’m currently only working part time, serving at a restaurant, so I’m very flexible with walks and drop in visits. We also are both available for house/dog sitting in your home. Our house currently doesn’t allow dogs, but we would love to welcome your cat!
About Kristina C.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I am committed to being as respectful, responsible, and trustworthy as possible if I am being invited into your home or taking care of your pet. I am clean, quiet, and love to just relax unless we’re away on an adventure. I know firsthand how difficult it is to be away from our pets, and I can promise that your pup will be safe and comfortable (and having tons of fun) with me. I’ve stayed in numerous clients homes, and have had multiple repeat clients. I always leave your place cleaner than when I found it, and I am happy to build a lasting relationship with your pet.
Information Kristina C. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know how your dog is in regards to other animals. My priority is safety and I know not all pups are okay with greetings on walks. I’ve dealt with reactivity in my own dog and dogs I’ve taken care of before. Please also tell me if your dog has any separation anxieties or allergies/other medical concerns.
A typical day
I love walking along the beach, but exploring new neighborhoods is always nice too. I’m an avid hiker, so would love to take your pup with me if they need the extra stimulation or exercise. I have a great arm for fetch too!
Location
SF, CA
Kristina C.
SF, CA