Personalized care for your dog or cat - Sedgwick

“It was such a pleasure (and relief) to find Niki and Zack as sitters for our two dogs! We were traveling through the area from California in our RV and were spending the long weekend with friends who couldn’t accommodate the dogs. Niki and Zack took care of medications, special diet restrictions in addition to sending pictures and daily updates. Perfect communication, perfectly happy dogs and we would absolutely use them again when in the area!”

Marla H.

“Our dog had a great time staying with Christina while we went to a show in Bayfield. She was very accommodating and welcomed our dog into her home which worked out very well for us and our dog. Would definitely use Christina again!”

Peggy C.

“We have recently moved to the Tri-Valley area and were looking for a home to board our 14 years old Labradoodle when we travel. So glad that we found Kareesa, who has now looked after our pet twice during the past month. Kareesa kept us updated through text and photographs throughout the stay and we will definitely reach out to her again in the future.”

Adil D.

“Melissa was great! She has watched our dog twice now, and was reliable and helped us work out our dog’s anxiety. She sent us text updates at least twice per day.”

Katie L.

About: I’ve had cats since I was old enough to pay my own bills. I’ve watched neighbor’s cats and volunteered at cat rescues. I understand that they can get overstimulated and need time to approach you. I try to make sure they get that time and the attention they need.

“Niki and Zach watched my dog Phoebe for a long afternoon. We went a little early to do a meet and greet with their dog and another dog they were boarding at the time. All the dogs got along well and Niki and Zach were genuinely happy to have Phoebe for the day.”

Jennifer M.

About: NOW OFFERING TRAINING WALKS $100/60min walk/session with you and your dog to learn some key basics and essentials to leash training. **Welcome to Heart Home and Pet Care services (operated and offered through Rover) **Please understand I charge a one time fee of $50 for up to an hour ‘Meet and Greet.’ This covers my time and expenses, thank you. Please have solidified your plans before reaching out, scheduling a preliminary call, or scheduling a Meet and Greet. This helps us both make the best use of our time and effort. Thank you. ** $50 cancellation fee on any/all CONFIRMED bookings (with the exception of emergency circumstances which will be determined on a case by cases basis). **SERIOUS INQUIRIES only please and thank you. Also please fill out your profiles completely or as much as you can, before sending me a request. I use these profiles to tailor my services and help us both find the right match for you. PLEASE CONFIRM YOU'VE READ THROUGH THE FEES, POLICIES, AND PROFILE on your initial request so that I may get back to you in a timely manner. Thank you. Complimentary 15-20min Discovery phone call/initial consultation available throughout the week by appointment. FaceTime ‘Meet and Greet’s’ and/or further consultation also available @ $25 for 45-1hour by appointment. All repeat clients please contact me personally for a special quoted rate! To all potential clients, I read through each and every one of your requests personally before I respond to you accordingly. Please let me know ASAP if your plans have changed or you are in the process of finding a sitter for your dates, as these dates and scheduling are only available as I’m in contact with a revolving list of requests, and prioritize those requests accordingly. (Also if these dates are not booked with you they do not show up at the top of the search for other potential clients looking for those same dates). If you are speaking with and meeting other potential sitters, that’s totally ok! You should! Your animals are important and it’s important to me that you find the right sitter for you. But please be courteous and let me know if that is the case so I can continue meeting and responding to my other requests. Also if your dates change, that’s also ok! But please take the time and let me know that this is a possibility in your INITIAL request. I respond to every request however I may take up to one full day to get back to you (24 hours). *Thank you all. I hope to be able to continue to provide quality services for this community. I am a professional wildlife biologist and animal behaviorist. I have been a part of many dog-friendly families for over a decade. Often called Auntie Kareesa, I am used to having many dog friends I consider and treat as if they were my own family. I love to take out my fury friends hiking with me and am good at being in tune with their needs. I am also good with all sorts of different breeds as I have studied many of them. As a wildlife biologist I am familiar with animal behavior in general, and most often I am able to help dog owners further understand their animals behavior and needs. I love learning from animals and the many things they can teach us as well as help educate myself and others about them. I am an entrepreneur and I work mostly from home with the exception of a few days a week where the most I will be gone at one time will be 4-6 hours. I only host one pet at a time and I provide quality care and a peaceful environment. My community offers long, safe, and private walking paths and hiking trails. I am a long time trusted house sitter and my service includes not only caring for your pet and/or pets but also watering plants, bringing in the mail, rolling out trash bins (if applicable) on trash days, and overall caring for your home and a high standard of upkeep in your home, as well as keeping your entire home and pet(s) friendly and loving company. Your pet is given quality care and attention. Each pet and breed has very specific needs and preferences. I tailor everything I do aside from your feeding schedule, potty breaks, and walks, for each individual based on their specific needs.

“My dog Riley was very well taken care of by Christina and her family. Loved her schedule flexibility. It was especially nice that Riley was introduced to her other critters. An opportunity she never gets often.”

Cyndi P.

About: I’ve owned dogs most of my life and raised two wonderful lab puppies. I’ve cared for friend’s and family’s animals and have a calm patient approach to animal care. I’ve even had hamsters and chickens. I’m currently establishing a homestead with my two cats and ten chickens and working part time. I’m looking forward to growing my animal flock further in the next few years. Safety is my first priority so I make sure that I understand your animal’s needs and tendencies before coming in or out. Once I’m sure we are safe then it’s time to have fun in whatever way your pet likes. Some want a comfy snuggle and some need to work off some energy. I’m there for them.

“It was such a pleasure (and relief) to find Niki and Zack as sitters for our two dogs! We were traveling through the area from California in our RV and were spending the long weekend with friends who couldn’t accommodate the dogs. Niki and Zack took care of medications, special diet restrictions in addition to sending pictures and daily updates. Perfect communication, perfectly happy dogs and we would absolutely use them again when in the area!”

Marla H.

“Our dog had a great time staying with Christina while we went to a show in Bayfield. She was very accommodating and welcomed our dog into her home which worked out very well for us and our dog. Would definitely use Christina again!”

Peggy C.

“We have recently moved to the Tri-Valley area and were looking for a home to board our 14 years old Labradoodle when we travel. So glad that we found Kareesa, who has now looked after our pet twice during the past month. Kareesa kept us updated through text and photographs throughout the stay and we will definitely reach out to her again in the future.”

Adil D.

“Melissa was great! She has watched our dog twice now, and was reliable and helped us work out our dog’s anxiety. She sent us text updates at least twice per day.”

Katie L.