Hello! I am a mature, non-smoking pet lover in my early 60s. While I am new to the Pawshake platform, I have over 50 years of hands-on pet care experience. Pets have been the joy of my life, and my personal pets have almost exclusively been rescues. Currently, I am a proud owner of two indoor rescue cats and a senior Morkie.

Years ago, my son brought home a tiny, severely injured rescued kitten. The vet warned us she likely wouldn’t survive the night. I wrapped her in a baby blanket, sat in my rocking chair, and held her close all night. To our surprise, Not only did she survive, but she was a cherished part of our family for 15 beautiful years.

I live in Hamilton but work full-time in Burlington. If you need someone to drop in to check on your cat(s) I am available usually after 5pm and various times on weekends. Flexibility on starting time for the drop in visits is appreciated.

Currently I am only offering drop in services in your home for Cats only that are indoor cats.

My rates are up to two cats.

What I Offer During Drop-In Visits
I understand that your cats are your babies, and I will treat them with the exact same patience and respect I give my own.
During my standard 30-minute drop-in visits, I provide:
* Fresh food and water top-ups
* Meticulous litter box scooping
* Dedicated playtime and affectionate socialization
* Shy Cat Accommodation:
If your cat is fearful or anxious, I never force interaction. I speak in a calm, soothing voice, respect their space, and let them approach me on their own terms.

My Safety Policies:
* Indoor Only: To guarantee your peace of mind and your pet's ultimate safety, I only care for indoor-only cats.
* Flea-Free: To ensure the safety of my own pets at home, I kindly require that all client cats are completely free of fleas and contagious parasites.

Parking & Access Requirements:
* Vehicle Access: I travel by car to ensure I arrive promptly for your kitty’s visits.
* Complimentary Parking: I kindly request that free parking is avalable such as your driveway, or available visitor parking. I am unable to accept bookings that require paid street meters or paid parking garages or non guaranteed free street paring in front of your home.

Meet n Greet: I request a complimentary meet n greet for all new clients in your home to meet you and your pets.

Some of my reviews from another platform:

"Christina was great! Reliable, super communicative, and our two cats very quickly warmed up to her. We have already booked her for our next trip and would highly recommend Christina."

"Christina is lovely. Very thorough with taking notes & asking questions. Quick and easy communication. She’s a very caring sitter who clearly loves all animals."

"Christina was reliable, communicative, and always on time for her daily visits. She took the time to understand all of our cats’ routines and care instructions, which gave us great peace of mind while we were away. During each visit, she engaged with the cats, played with them, and made sure they were well cared for. We appreciated the updates and clear communication throughout. I would definitely book her again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a dependable cat sitter."

"Christina is a warm, caring, gentle, loving, woman. She would never let any harm come to your pet. She has pets of her own, and she treats her pets with the greatest respect and care you would expect a pet owner to have regarding their own pets. I would definitely let Christina look after my cat if I was going away. I trust her wholeheartedly. She has a beautiful soul and it is transferred to the animals because they always warm up to her. I hope you can trust her with your pet because I think your pet would be so comfortable to be in the company of Christina."

"Christina has been our trusted cat sitter and house minder for some time now. She's got a delightful personality, loves all pets and is trustworthy and reliable. Our cats simply adore her and we know we can go on a holiday with a peaceful mind and Christina will take good care of our fur babies and look after the house. She even waters the plants!"

"I would most definitely recommend Christina as she is brilliant with animals , very caring When needed I myself will call upon her as I know my animals would have the utmost attention and care"

"Christina is a very loving and trustworthy pet caregiver. She is very experienced as she has had multiple pets all of her life. My nervous dog who is afraid of many people just loves her. She has rescued cats and knows how to interact with nervous cats as well. If you want someone who will pamper your pet and treat them like her own, Christina is the person who I would call. I highly recommend her as a reliable drop in pet sitter."

Thank you for reading my profile. I look forward to meeting your furry family members and learning all about their unique personalities! Please message me with any questions or to discuss your specific cat care needs. Have a wonderful day!