A bit about me:

Hi, I’m Christina :) I am from the US, and I have lived in NZ for the past 6 years. I am a dog parent to a 5-year-old spoodle named Dahlia and I've raised her since she was an 8-week-old puppy.

I love and prefer the company of animals especially dogs and cats that behave like dogs. Growing up, I had many pets such as dogs, cats, hamsters, birds, fish, etc. What's more, I have experience looking after other people’s pets as I have provided pet care services including home visits for cats and dogs as well as dog walking in NZ and the US.

I truly understand pets are more than companions - they are our family members. My dog, Dahlia, is my best friend and my family. She is incredibly precious to me and I strive to give her the best life possible. And when I look after your pet(s), I will provide them with the best care possible because doing so gives me immense joy and happiness.

For home visits:

-Replace water

-Give food and treats

-Administer non-injectable medicine

-Clean the cat litter box

-Let the dog out for toileting

-Offer lots of wanted attention, pets, and cuddles

-Play fetch or tug, or play with feather wands or string teasers

-Clean up pet accidents

Additional services for home visits: If you need help with tasks such as bringing in mail or packages, taking out and \ or bringing in rubbish, recycling, or compost bins, or watering plants, I can help with that. Just let me know :)

2x home visit option: Please tell me if you would prefer the two 30-minute home visits to be combined into an hour-long visit instead of two separate 30-minute visits

For dog walks:

-Please provide the collar, leash, and \ or harness as well as poo bags

-It is helpful to know where the dog likes to go for walks and if there are any triggers I need to be aware of (e.g., big dogs, skateboarders, kids)

-I like to have the dog lead the walk

-I try not to rush the dog when they are smelling things and checking their pee-mail

-I like to practice loose-leash walking

-If it is okay to have the dog off-lead outside in a safe area and the dog has good recall with me, then I will let the dog run around freely

-If there are specific things you want me to focus on during the walk, please let me know

1-hour dog walks: Please tell me if you would like a 1-hour dog walk instead of a 30-minute walk

What I can offer:

The services I offer are home visits and dog walks (~30-40 minutes or 1 hour), and I will send text, photo, and \ or video updates. I am centrally located in the CBD and work part-time in education, so if you need help caring for your fur baby while you are at work or away, please message me. I am happy to meet you and your pet(s) beforehand to make sure we are a good fit. The meet 'n greets are free, btw :) Thanks for visiting!