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Kristina C.

Harwinton, CT

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Pet care experience

My name is Leigh. I recently turned 40 years old ( in human years) I have spent the majority of these years sharing my life with dogs. I have experience working as a groomer, working at a pet store, and I also have Emergency 24hr Veterinary Hospital Clinic experience. I took classes at Northwestern CT Community College in the vet tech program. I have loved 3 amazing senior sweet rescue pitbulls throughout my adult life, and countless four-pawed friends in between. I am not a stranger to exotic reptiles, amphibians, and small rodents of all varieties. This includes my lifetime passion for fresh and salt water fish care. I am very calm, gentle, and patient when it comes to caring for senior dogs and nervous pups. I have basic first aid pet knowledge, but most importantly I have common sense. The most important thing to me personally, is to completely put your mind at ease. Your pets are in great hands. I know and understand as a pet parent the worry that often comes with being away from your pet. That being said, I can guarentee that proper care, respect, and instructions will be shown and followed with your animal and within your home. But I am certain that you will feel at ease by how your pet behaves in my presence. I love animals, and they know it. Trust and respect are incredibly important for me when I am choosing who cares for my pet, my dog is my little chubby dumpling princess. The absolute best is what I ask and expect and that is what I give to your own little buddies. I have my own transportation, and can accommodate new changes in schedule in a reasonable amount of time. My schedule is flexible, and so is my character. I am more than willing to help create a solution when one feels impossible. All you need do is ask. Things happen; life happens, and hopefully you will feel that choosing me as your pet's Auntie makes things much easier for you. I take the safety of your furry family member very seriously I have training experience walking bouncy puppies, "pully" pooches, and slow older doggos. I am patient, calm, and know my surroundings at all times during the walks. I can help teach your dog proper leash etiquette if it is wanted I absolutely love spending time around dogs and animals. This is my passion, and if I could do this for free everyday, I would.

Reviews

Kimberly H.
Nov 07, 2021

Kristina has been my sitter for several years now. I trust her completely with my two energetic Whippets. I’ve never met anyone who loves animals as much as Kristina. She always goes above and beyond not just stopping in to let them out and feed them, she plays with and gives them plenty of snuggle time. Kristina comes by on her own time just to say hello to Riley and Beau. If my two boys can’t have me, I’m always so glad that they have Auntie Kristina.

About Kristina C.

Communication

Usually responds in under 12 hours

Skills

35 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I understand that while caring for animals, extreme care must be taken. I have been called over protective when it comes to my own pets. But it is for their own protection. Unfortunately, they lack the legal rights that humans have. I am very careful when other animals are around (especially leash-less wildcards coming in hot towards myself and the dog I'm walking ) therefore, it is my choice to not allow strangers to pet any animal I am caring for. Similar to working dogs. There are too many negative examples of pets becoming unfairly removed from their homes because of some untrue accusation. An example is this: You've definitely seen dogs " smiling" to their owners. Some dogs just learn that behavior, and it is far from aggressive behaviour in their minds. Now say someone asks to pet your dog on a walk. The dog smiles, and it is misinterpreted as aggression, person is scared, maybe they act in a way that is embarrassing once they realize they arent in danger. Maybe they create a scenario in their minds where they were bit and then They want the " violent" dog put away. and then that is where the mess begins. Safety first!

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Kristina C. would like to know about your pet

I love all breeds. I have a lot of experience with rescue pitbull pooches. I also have training experience, so I have no problem wrangling larger breeds as well.

A typical day

I like to tell stories, and talk to the dogs I am walking. I feel as though they are a lot smarter than most people think, and honestly; who doesn't like a good conversation? :) of course, I like to make up short little silly songs to sing to them, as we stroll along

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
AWAY
House Sitting
in your home
AWAY
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Kristina can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time

Kristina can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I have plenty of time to put towards the care of animals. I have a detailed schedule that I follow, and everything is organized and on track.

About Kristina C.

Communication

Usually responds in under 12 hours

Skills

35 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I understand that while caring for animals, extreme care must be taken. I have been called over protective when it comes to my own pets. But it is for their own protection. Unfortunately, they lack the legal rights that humans have. I am very careful when other animals are around (especially leash-less wildcards coming in hot towards myself and the dog I'm walking ) therefore, it is my choice to not allow strangers to pet any animal I am caring for. Similar to working dogs. There are too many negative examples of pets becoming unfairly removed from their homes because of some untrue accusation. An example is this: You've definitely seen dogs " smiling" to their owners. Some dogs just learn that behavior, and it is far from aggressive behaviour in their minds. Now say someone asks to pet your dog on a walk. The dog smiles, and it is misinterpreted as aggression, person is scared, maybe they act in a way that is embarrassing once they realize they arent in danger. Maybe they create a scenario in their minds where they were bit and then They want the " violent" dog put away. and then that is where the mess begins. Safety first!

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Kristina C. would like to know about your pet

I love all breeds. I have a lot of experience with rescue pitbull pooches. I also have training experience, so I have no problem wrangling larger breeds as well.

A typical day

I like to tell stories, and talk to the dogs I am walking. I feel as though they are a lot smarter than most people think, and honestly; who doesn't like a good conversation? :) of course, I like to make up short little silly songs to sing to them, as we stroll along

Location

Harwinton, CT

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Kristina C.

Harwinton, CT

1 review