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Christine D.

Astoria-Long Island City, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
•165 reviews
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FULL TIME CANINE MOM (See Pictures)

Pet care experience

*MESSAGE DIRECTLY, ROVER CALENDAR ALWAYS MARKS AWAY* My family is involved with sittings and there is always someone in the apartment. We are experienced with many breeds and understand each dog has their own unique care plan that ensures a high quality of life. We follow your instructions thoroughly and on a timely manner. We provide 1-3 picture/video updates per day during your dog’s stay. Like you, we love to be there for every joyous moment with your dog and love capturing it for you! On some occasions, your dog will even have day trips to dog-friendly places such as restaurants, pet stores, and dog runs! Kacey is the baby of our family. She is a passive Pomeranian who gets along with all dogs/cats. She is all bark and no bite. If she feels that she cannot size up to your dog, Kacey will lay down and camp in the corner, hoping to be mistaken for a ball of fur. PLEASE NOTE: WE HAVE 2 CATS! From past stays, owners have told me that their dogs/cats never met a cat and extremely surprised with the interaction. Jiggly Puff the Sphynx (hairless) and Aesa the Oriental Shorthair are dog/cat friendly! They enjoy following dog guests and not afraid to give them eskimo kisses. With cats, they needs some time to show their cuddly side. We never had an issue with them attacking, biting, or scratching. They will only PAT/HISS if an animal is too forward with her. Otherwise, they stays in my room majority of the time and in hiding. No cat food or litter will be left in the open. They are raw eaters (: Any questions or concerns, please message me. Don't shy away from the minor details from my profile! Boarding Supply Checklist (for owner) -Leash/Harness -ID Collar -Emergency Contact & Vet info -Food -Bowls (optional) -Treats (optional) -Wee wee pads (if trained) -Toys (optional, keep in mind other dogs may want to share) -Bed (optional) -Wipes/ear solution/brush/toothpaste/supplements (optional) -Clothing (optional) Dog Amenities ✔ 24/7 Supervision ✔ Animal Reiki (per request) ✔ Air Conditioning ✔ Access to All Rooms (with Supervision) ✔ Additional Sitting for Small Animals (Reptiles, Birds, etc.) ✔ Clean Linens ✔ Clean Water Bowls in Multiple Rooms ✔ Flexible Drop off/Pick up ✔ Grass Lawns ✔ Groom (per request) ✔ Guaranteed 1 mile per walk ✔ Pet-Friendly Restaurants ✔ Puppy & Senior Friendly ✔ Multiple Dog Beds ✔ Multiple Parks (Rainey, Socrates, Astoria, Lawrence Point) ✔ Smoke-Free Environment ✔ Training (Wee Wee Pad & Simple Commands) ✔ Transportation via MTA/Uber (as per request, fee depends on animal's weight) ✔ Variety of Toys Not Allowed without Owner's Request ✗ Human Food/Scraps ✗ Food/Treats Other Than Your Dog's Supplies ✗ Off-Leash During Walks/Fenced Areas About Me: I grew up with a heavy Buddhist background, I was a vegetarian since being the womb! At a young age, I wanted to make a career working with animals. I'm here at Rover to gain more experience with animals. I am planning to take my VCATS soon to pursue my dreams in veterinary services.

Reviews

Lindsey H.
Dog Walking • Jan 01, 2019
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Christine walks my 80lb pit mix Cheeks & she is excellent with him. She keeps him under total control but she is also exceptionally caring & compassionate with him. I actually couldn’t ask for a better person to take care of him when I’m not around. Cheeks also adores Christine & they are a great match.

Javier V.
Drop-In Visits • Nov 25, 2018
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Christine was able to sit for our cat in a short notice after our plans changed suddenly. This didn't seem to be an issue for Christine as she was able to accommodate time to visit our cat twice a day without being late once. She made sure to always inform us when she was in for a visit and was extra communicative on the status of our cat. She would even track down our extremely shy cat even when she hid under our bed just to make sure to send us a picture with every visit. After a couple of days our cat even warmed up to her and came out to share some time with Christine. I would definitely go back to Christine whenever I need someone to sit as we felt our cat was safe and taken cared of throughout our absence.

Lauren R.
Dog Boarding • Oct 29, 2018
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Pistachio always comes home so happy after his stay with you!

Rachel N.
Dog Walking • Oct 15, 2018
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Christine is always so reliable and willing to help me out in a last minute pinch. Brocky just loves her and she always sends plenty of pictures and updates. She really pays attention and takes care with him! Thanks so much Christine!

About Christine D.

Communication

58 repeat pet parents
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 2 cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Christine D. would like to know about your pet

Is your dog socialized with other dogs/cats? Is it wee wee pad trained? How is your dog on leash? Is there any particular/unique behavior that I need to know about? Has your dog visited the vet recently for a medical condition? Is your dog up to date with shots?

A typical day

I keep dogs on a short leash for full control. Depending on your dog's energy, we can walk as short as a mile or jog as long as 4 miles. I have little to no interactions with other dogs unless I am familiar with them. There are a lot of squirrels, cats, and bikers in my neighborhood. They may distract from your dog's walk from a good exercise! If your dog needs stimulating activities, we can go to a nearby park, make sand paw prints by the mini beach, play fetch/chase/indoor hide & seek, solve toy puzzles, window shop, attend dog-friendly events/venues, or visit another part of town. Or we can relax in front of the T.V.. I will get to know your pet's favorite activities (:

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

Christine can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs

Christine can watch in your home

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

About Christine D.

Communication

58 repeat pet parents
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 2 cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Christine D. would like to know about your pet

Is your dog socialized with other dogs/cats? Is it wee wee pad trained? How is your dog on leash? Is there any particular/unique behavior that I need to know about? Has your dog visited the vet recently for a medical condition? Is your dog up to date with shots?

A typical day

I keep dogs on a short leash for full control. Depending on your dog's energy, we can walk as short as a mile or jog as long as 4 miles. I have little to no interactions with other dogs unless I am familiar with them. There are a lot of squirrels, cats, and bikers in my neighborhood. They may distract from your dog's walk from a good exercise! If your dog needs stimulating activities, we can go to a nearby park, make sand paw prints by the mini beach, play fetch/chase/indoor hide & seek, solve toy puzzles, window shop, attend dog-friendly events/venues, or visit another part of town. Or we can relax in front of the T.V.. I will get to know your pet's favorite activities (:

Location

Astoria, NY

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Christine D.

Astoria-Long Island City, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
•165 reviews