Kristina S.
Kristina S.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $45 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Your pet, my priority!
I provide tailored care based on behavioral science and biology! - Former bear biologist with experience in veterinary, conservation, animal welfare, shelter, and wildlife rehabilitation sectors - Proficient with multiple species, breeds, and temperaments, including elderly pets with unique care protocols, working dogs, fearful and/or reactive dogs, stray dogs and cats, feral cats, reptiles, amphibians, marine, and avian species in: Washington, DC, Maryland, Vermont, Kosovo, Glacier National Park, Guam, and the Philippines - Certifications in wildlife rehabilitation, zoonoses, pain management, oil spill deployment (International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council), animal behavior/welfare (University of Edinburgh), and animals in disasters (FEMA) Relevant Work: - Business Owner, Queen City Cat Lounge - Guest Lecturer, Applied Animal Behavior & Wildlife Conservation & Health Courses - Board of Directors, Humane Society of Chittenden County - Board Vice President for Wild in VT, Inc - Advisory Council to the Bear Care Group
Cat care experience
Kristina also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
I am conservative and conscientious of any risks or perils related to walking and caring for pets. I will not let your pet off leash, take them to a dog park, or put them in any questionable situations. Safety is very important to me.
Ratings and reviews
Kristina was great! It was clear that she put a lot of thought and care into making our cats comfortable with her and administering meds.
Great as always!!! House left in great condition, cat happy, everyone happy!!
This was the third time Kristina took care of our pets and we are still very happy with her communication and care of our animals and our home!
Kristina went above and beyond- she is thorough, knowledgeable, reliable and fun. Misha was a happy boy! Kristina communicated daily and sent great photos. The house was spotless upon our return, and Misha was in great shape.
Kristina took great care of our HettieCat and left the house in wonderful condition. We appreciated the updates and photos. So happy to have a trusted petsitter for our baby. Thank you.
Kristina provided an exceptional housesitting service for us and our 9-year-old border collie. We entrusted her with both our beloved pet and our home for a week, and she exceeded our expectations in every way. Kristina engaged our dog with a variety of activities including games, walks, and play dates, ensuring that our dog was not only physically active but mentally stimulated as well. Throughout her stay, Kristina kept us updated with daily photos, which gave us peace of mind knowing our dog was happy and well cared for. She demonstrated a deep understanding of animal behavior, which was evident in how she interacted with our dog and addressed any needs that arose. Returning home, we found our dog in high spirits and our house in impeccable condition. Kristina was easy to communicate and work with, making the entire experience stress-free. Her commitment to maintaining both our dog's well-being and our home's security was evident throughout her stay. Overall, we had a wonderful experience with Kristina as our housesitter. We would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a responsible and knowledgeable caretaker for their pets and home.
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Schedule
I feed, medicate (if applicable), and exercise and/or enrich animals according to their established routine(s) for optimum seamlessness while you're away from them. We will establish this during our meet & greet (virtually or in person).
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsKristina can host up to 1 drop-in per day
- I appreciate knowing all there is to know about your pet. No detail is too small. Details make our time together more enriching. Is your pet allergic to anything? Does your pet take medication? What is your pet's mealtime routine? Any precautions I should take (is your dog an escape artist, a garbage investigator, a toilet diver, or a counter surfer)? Is your pet head-shy, have stranger danger, or separation anxiety? I have no problem modifying what I bring, what we do, and how I interact with your pet based on these factors to make sure that both you and they are comfortable.