Kristy R.
Austin, TX
100% reliable, experienced sitter
Pet care experience
I've volunteered in numerous cat and dog shelters, and have completed many dog training and handling workshops. I am totally trustworthy and will follow your instructions completely. I know we all have unique homes and rules, and I will respect yours when working with you. These are my expectations of a sitter for my own dogs: I know what's best for them with regard to their personalities, behavior issues and living situations, so I want my "rules" followed - even if they seem silly to someone else. There's a method to the madness in every home and I know it's important to keep routines - sometimes for peace and sometimes for safety. I know there are people who feel that if the dog's alive when they get back, no harm done, and that is NOT how I see things :) . I want my animals loved, and taken care of with my expectations in mind when I pay someone for that service. That is what you can expect when you hire me. You will receive photos and updates and I promise your babies will be loved and treated well! I live in the East Cesar Chavez neighborhood (close to IH-35) and I work from home. My schedule is flexible so it's pretty easy for me to take a break to take a walk or provide a bathroom break in the day. I have had minimally 3 dogs and cats in my own home for my entire adult life (as well as always having pets as a kid). I can handle the big, unruly ones as well as the small or timid and shy ones! I look forward to meeting you and your babies!! Kristy
Reviews
Kristy does an amazing job with our senior cat Ruby! Ruby is usually standoffish with people but he has come to love Kristy in her many visits!
Duke is so happy when kristy comes! She’s reliable and a great communicator! She takes Awesome pictures!! We don’t know what we’d do without her!
There are not enough stars to accurately relay how AMAZING Kristy is and the care she gave to my two cats while I was out of the country during the holidays. The constant updates, double digit pictures from every visit and lastly and most importantly it was so easy to see how much love and care she gives to the animals she cares for and even one of my cats who is usually the most skittish, warmed up to her nearly instantly. Kristy went out of her way to accommodate the drop-off and pick-up of key fobs and stuck to all the visit windows discussed even with Christmas Eve and Christmas...it really showed that your pets are just as important and considered family to her while you're away. You do not even need to have a sliver of travel anxiety about leaving your furry family members behind with Kristy and I will absolutely re-book again for my next travel plans.
Thanks for always being the most reliable and incredible sitter to my babies! They feel so safe and comfortable with you:
About Kristy R.
Communication
Skills
Information Kristy R. would like to know about your pet
Pitties encouraged!! Please be sure to let me know about your dog's reactivity with other dogs, any allergies or quirks special to him or her, favorite toys and games to play. I'll do all I can to make your babies feel special and loved when I care for them. I will sing and talk with them the whole time I'm with them!! I'm also more than happy to bring in mail, trash cans, water plants, rotate lighting, etc,and just help with stuff around your house. I want things to be as normal as possible for you when you're gone so you can be at peace about your home.
A typical day
I'll take your dog on walks in your neighborhood and if there are great or favorite spots you guys love, please let me know and we'll be sure to hit those!
Services
Kristy can watch in your home
About Kristy R.
Communication
Skills
Information Kristy R. would like to know about your pet
Pitties encouraged!! Please be sure to let me know about your dog's reactivity with other dogs, any allergies or quirks special to him or her, favorite toys and games to play. I'll do all I can to make your babies feel special and loved when I care for them. I will sing and talk with them the whole time I'm with them!! I'm also more than happy to bring in mail, trash cans, water plants, rotate lighting, etc,and just help with stuff around your house. I want things to be as normal as possible for you when you're gone so you can be at peace about your home.
A typical day
I'll take your dog on walks in your neighborhood and if there are great or favorite spots you guys love, please let me know and we'll be sure to hit those!
Location
Austin, TX
Pets
Kristy R.
Austin, TX