I cannot say enough positive things about our experience with Chrystel taking care of our 21 yr old cat, Remi, while we were on a 3-week vacation. Because of Remi's advanced age, her vet did not recommend boarding her. Since Remi receives sub-Q fluids twice a week and daily medication, we didn't know what we were going to do. Our vet recommended Chrystel and gave us her business card. From the moment I text her, Chrystel was professional and courteous and asked all the right questions I would expect from a professional. When she came over for the meet & greet and to go over everything we & Remi needed, we knew immediately we were leaving our fragile kitty in the right hands. We received a professional contract clearly listing what services Chrystel would be providing and subsequent cost. With each visit we received a text with the time window of when she would be arriving at our house. She would then text pictures and a status update of how Remi was doing. Chrystel's veterinary medical background & experience makes her an invaluable asset to anyone who needs help with their pets. read more

Fat Cat N Lazy Dog - Receiving fluids - Pet Sitting Near Me

See all

There is nothing like having a veterinary technician take care of your animals and assist with other duties that arise, such as administering fluids, or helping with SNAP tests, etc...She is totally organized, professional, efficient and quick when needed, and "gets" what it's like to love and own a pet. Highly recommended. Totally. read more

Having had less than stellar experiences with pet sitters in the past, we were anxious about hiring another pet sitter during our upcoming trip to visit family. After several referrals we were led to Chrystel at Fat Cat N Lazy Dog. During her "meet and greet" visit with us we were impressed by her professionalism, her cheerful demeanor and her ability to interact with our cats. She presented a contract and was very clear regarding the services that she would provide. During our trip she stayed in contact with us and provided pictures of our cats. She always arrived on schedule and provided entertainment for the cats with a variety of toys. Her diligence provided great peace of mind while we were away. Upon our return it was evident that the cats had received excellent care. We would not hesitate to use her services again, and would recommend her to other potential clients without reservation. read more

Chrystel came to our home at least once a week over the last two years to administer sub q fluids to my precious cat, Romeo. We would often need help giving him pills as well. We could not have found a better person to help with Romeo. Chrystel is kind and very patient. Also she understands the roller coaster of emotions we go through when our pets are in their final years of life. If it were not for Chrystel's expertise and commitment to our cat, Romeo would not have made it to 19 1/2 years. Not only do we miss Romeo but we miss seeing Chrystel weekly. Needless to say, we highly recommend Chrystel for any pet sitting or hospice care needs for your pet. read more

Fat Cat N Lazy Dog - Romeo at 19 1/2 - Pet Sitting Near Me

This was the first time using a non-relative sitter for our fur babies. Chrystal was wonderful! She texted us every day to let us know how are "kids" seemed to be doing despite most of them hiding under our bed. She even noted that the stray cat we have been feeding was injured and tried to check on his injury. Like most strays, he wouldn't let her, so she took a picture to show us. In fact, she took pictures of all our cats each day, even the ones hiding under the bed. We know that our fur babies were well taken care of during our absence, and we will definitely use her services in the future. We highly recommend Christal's Fat Cat N Lazy Dog to take care of all your four-legged kids. read more

So happy we found Chrystel! We were able to leave our pets home in her care with absolutely no worries! They accepted her the moment she walked through the door which is very unusual. We will definitely be using her as our #1 pet sitter. Thanks again Chrystel!!! read more

Soooo we found ourselves needing a trustworthy, professional, reliable and cat loving pet sitter after our very good friends who cared for our fur babies moved away ! We were so fortunate to have found and to meet Chrystel and she is a vet tech BONUS !!!!! She is everything we were looking for and more ! She delivered on her commitment to contact us every day and we even got pictures. What a treat ! These days, trusting your home and your beloved pets with someone new is anxiety provoking to say the least however we absolutely have NO regrets ! Also, one of our cats requires a med which she administered and this gave us piece of mind. We have complete trust in her and her business and will definitely be using her services in the future :))) Aja and Kika thank you too, Chrystel ! read more

Chrystel is one of the most professional and caring people I have ever known. Because of her expertise, our beloved cat Lizzy had two years added to her life. Chrystel came to the house 3 times weekly and administered sub q fluids. Lizzy loved Chrystel and each visit went smoothly. Chrystel was kind ,caring and very gentle with our precious Kitty. Not only did she give medical care she also clipped our other two kitties nails monthly . We are Blessed to have had such a wonderful person helping with the care of our kitties. Chrystel is one in a million vet tech. You can trust her with your pets. She is a true animal lover with an abundance of expertise in her field. Thank you Chrystel. You're the Best. read more

Used Fat Cat N Lazy Dog for the first time to watch my three cats, two who excel at hiding, and two who need meds on varying schedules. Fat Cat had no issues with any of my cats' weird behaviors or giving meds to them. In fact, a few words I would use to describe them include tenacious, responsible, thorough, communicative and friendly. I loved getting the pictures and daily updates, and I am still wondering how one of my cats who is an excellent hider was actually found, but she was, so I never had to worry about any of them. I will definitely use them again. read more

Chrystel has been an angel from heaven since we met! Both of my cats require medications and one has some special needs and she handles them with professional and caring attention! In fact, she came to our home to show me the proper technique for administering the medications. After her in-home tutorial I was able to master the task within a couple of weeks with very little trouble She sends pictures and updates while I'm gone which gives me the opportunity to know both Sheldon and Stuart are in very experienced, competent and empathetic hands! I can enjoy my time away without too much guilt! Chrystel even tolerates my idiosyncrasies based entirely in spoiling Sheldon & Stuart to the extent of requiring 2 visits per day for the human contact! She reads the 2 page Cheat Sheet I pen to her with all my instructions and requests! She indeed is an angel! I trust her implicitly and so do Sheldon and Stuart! read more

Very glad to find Chrystel! My long time petsitter retired, and I have an elderly cat that requires multiple medications. Chrystel handled medications like the professional she is. Daily photos and updates are a reassuring plus. I've already reserved for my next trip. read more

If it weren't for Chrystel I would have had a terrible time on my recent vacation. Just days before leaving my kitty became seriously ill. I had to wait for the test results and, in fact, the veterinarian ended up calling me while I was in Milan with the diagnosis. Chrystel took over everything. She communicated with the vet, made sure he obtained all medications, kept me updated 2x daily, sent pictures & even videos so I would know he was okay. Without her, a trip to Italy, planned six months earlier, would have been ruined. Instead we enjoyed ourselves. Thanks again Chrystel! All my kitties love you almost as much as I do read more

Fat Cat N Lazy Dog - Bandit saying "Hi" sent by Chrystel @ FatCat & LazyDog. - Pet Sitting Near Me

Contracted Chrys to watch my two kitties while I was in Hawaii for 10 days (summer 2015). Chrys is extremely professional and that was very assuring. She took time to visit before sitting job and go over the details and expectations( and meet us). From the get go she seemed very trustworthy and experienced. While I was away she sent me daily update via text with photos. In the middle of my vacation, she notified me that our Litter- Robot stopped working... She improvised a great solution. I was very relaxed and confident of her services, which relieved any stress and worry about my babies back home. Chrys was my first non-family member sitter, so I was very apprehensive - she did a great job. I highly recommend her services - you won't be dissatisfied. I know Chrys will be my regular go to sitting service provider. Feel free to contact me via Yelp if you want more details. read more

Fat Cat N Lazy Dog - Rupert says "Thanks Chrys!! - Pet Sitting Near Me

See all

I was referred to Chrystel by a coworker who only had good things to say. My cat is pretty independent and can be left for days at a time but I decided I wanted someone to come check in on her while I was gone for one week. I text Chrystel a few weeks before I left and we set an appt to meet before hand. She came over to meet me and my cat and get all the information she needed. Each time she stopped by when I was gone, Chrystel would send me a text and a picture or video letting me know how my cat was doing which was much appreciated! Came home today to a happy taken care of kitty and a couple treats left by Chrystel. It was worth every penny and I will continue using Chrystel and recommend her to friends! read more

I highly recommend Chrystel to assist you with your pet's care needs whenever necessary. She was very caring and thorough, taking notes and following up with text messages and emails daily, leaving me with peace of mind to enjoy my vacation. She became now my permanent pet sitter. Thank you very much Chrystel, I really appreciate your kindness, professionalism and help. See you soon Fatima & Minnie read more

We were nervous. In the past we had 24-hour house sitters when we left our purposely spoiled kitty. No more anxiety. Chrystel sent us photos twice a day including a video of Lea (the spoiled Kitty) purring while being brushed. We were able to enjoy our family reunion in Hawaii without a care in the world. Christel is not only caring and efficient, she is knowledgeable and skilled. I confidently left a bottle of prednisone tablets just in case our kitty's tummy problems acted up. Keni C. read more

We just returned from a week away from our two 8-week old kittens. Crystel did an amazing job pet sitting. She texted me twice a day with photos and general notes. It was so comforting for us to have her taking care of our kittens. I would definitely use her again. She is very through and a very caring person. I completely recommend. read more

Christel is an angel. She blends professionalism and genuine attention and care to provide a first rate service that allowed me to relax when away from my beloved corgi. I've never kenneled my dog, and I'm convinced her care is superior to any boarding facility. Hank was spared the upset of a strange setting and also made a new friend. She kindly played fetch with him on her visits. And I could tell he warmed to that routine, because the moment I unlocked the door, he greeted me with the ball I left for them. Her communication is reliable and really made for a comforting update. So glad I found her and look forward to working with her again. read more

Chrystel is wonderful. She takes great care of my kitties and sends me Text updates,photos and videos each time she visits so I can rest assured that All is well at home. My fur babies enjoy her visits and she plays with them, feeds them and cleans after them. I feel very comfortable leaving her to be at my house while we're away. It takes the worry out of leaving home. Just GREAT! read more

I was traveling over the holiday weekend and had Chrystel come twice a day to take care of my 2 cats. At her 1st visit, she noticed that 1 kitty was in hiding and wouldn't even come out for treats. She called and consulted me and we decided to give it time. The next day, that kitty was feeling hot to the touch and totally lethargic. Chrystel took her temperature (the beauty of having a vet tech cat sit vs. a neighbor), it was 106°. She found an ice pack in my freezer and laid the kitty on it to bring her temp down. She called me for ok to bring the kitty to 24 hour emergency animal hospital. It was crazy there being a Sunday night of a holiday weekend, but Chrystel waited with her until a doctor could see them. She conferenced me in from the exam room so we could get the assessment done. Not sure how long she was away from her family that night, but I'll always be in debt to her for quick and professional action which kept my kitty from getting sicker (or worse). read more

Best Pet Sitter I have ever had! Chrystal is incredibly professional, intelligent, conscientious and an expert animal caretaker (she also works at a veterinarian office). My whole family (especially my cats who were cuddly upon my return...they are never cuddly when I return from vacation) were delighted with Chrystal's care. We will definitely be calling on Fat Cat N Lazy Dog next time we leave town! read more

Pet and house sitting at its finest! It was so comforting knowing a trained professional who is reliable, thorough and very loving was watching over my fur babies while we were gone! The daily update texts and pictures that Chrystel sent helped put my mind at ease to know that everything was going okay at home. We will use her every time from now when we have to be on the road...she is awesome!!! read more

We recently needed a pet sitter & learned of Chrystel's offered services when asking our regular vet's office for suggestions. It was our first time using an outside service for pet sitting, and to be honest, I was very nervous. After reviewing the Fat Cat N Lazy dog website, the positive reviews, and the fact that the company is licensed, bonded & insured, we asked Chrystel for help. In our initial meeting, Chrystel covered all my concerns and instructions to ensure that our 3 kitties (whom are family to us) would be able to be cared for in their normal routines. Since one of our kitties had severe stomatitis, she had to have all her teeth previously removed, thus she is on a diet of wet food only & requires to be served it twice a day (and is used to certain feeding times). We discussed each of their feeding, bathroom, & play needs, and also covered a professional pet-sitter agreement & was offered pet profiles to complete for each kitty. While we were gone, we received a text message at each visit made, that included a list of every item attended to, any concerns that arose, and also a picture of each kitty. This helped us to feel at ease while we were away & not to worry about our fur-babies. We highly recommend Chrystel, and plan to utilize her and her services again when the need may arise for us. read more

Chrystel was awesome. She came to meet my kitty, Hunter and when I left for vacation she took care of him. She played with him, sent me daily pictures of their adventures. I was going to ask my niece to stay with Hunter but I'm glad to found Crystel...peace of mind for me and she's fluent in MEOW read more

Chrystel is fantastic! Our sweet Dallas was on subcutaneous fluids for several years, so when we traveled Dallas would stay with my mom and Chrys would come every couple days to do her fluids. We have also had her come to our house to feed and water our other kitties. Chrys is so nice, professional, experienced, reliable and flexible. She's a registered veterinary technician, so it is especially comforting to know that someone with actual veterinary experience is keeping an eye on our pets while we're gone, especially if they are older or have special needs like our Dallas. She has the veterinary training and skills that definitely set her apart from others. I highly recommend Chrystel for your pet sitting needs! read more

Excellent service by a super qualified professional! I recently had Chrystel take care of my 4 cats while I was on vacation for 2 weeks. Some are on medication, some need special care. She took great care of them & let me know how they were doing every day. She doesn't just come in, feed them, clean their boxes & leave. She spends time with them, gives them affection, plays with them. I felt my kitties were safe & in good hands while I was gone, so I could enjoy my vacation without worry. THANK YOU! I will definitely be using her services again. read more

Chrystel is a guardian angel for pet sitting! I rarely travel and boarding three cats was always stressful for me as well as my kitties. I decided to look for a home pet sitter and found Chrystel. She was exactly what I was looking for. Very devoted, genuinely interested in providing the best care possible and highly trained and licensed. One of my cats needed subcutaneous fluids and she was able to handle with ease and no stress to my cat. The daily texts and pictures provided such peace and assurance that all was well at home! I now feel comfortable to travel more often knowing I have complete confidence that my cats will be cared for as if I had never left home! read more

When I needed a pet sitter for a recent vacation, Chrystel was recommended by my vet, whose office she works for. I was very pleased with leaving my cats and my house in her care while I was gone! She sent daily updates to me (which she had asked my approval for before leaving), so I never needed to worry about what was happening back home. She was professional, caring, and I trusted her completely. My cats are rather neurotic, and Chrystel handled their eccentricities very well. I will continue to use her for future pet sitting needs, and recommend her services wholeheartedly. read more

I just wanted to give a shout out to Chrystel Chere of FatCat N LazyDog. If you need a pet sitter, look no further! I have been using Chrystel for my 18 year old diabetic cat for several years now and I can't say enough good things about her and her service. Chrystel recently cared for my kitty for 10 days while we were away. He requires an insulin shot every 12 hours, plus two additional medications, which means not only is she timely with her visits, but she is also successful in getting him to eat prior to taking his medication. I always feel confident in leaving my baby in her care. She updates me with texts and pictures on each visit and makes me feel better about being away. I highly recommend Chrystel and her team if you are ever in need of someone to take care of your fur baby while you are away. read more

Chrystel watched our cat Mena in September for 3 weeks while we were on vacation out of the country. We had recently moved into the area and needed a pet sitter and found her and the reviews on Yelp. It was difficult being away from Mena that long but Chrystel kept in daily contact with us via text/photos so we were reassured that everything at home was going fine. She was very professional and met all of our expectations. We will definitely use her again on all our future trips away from home. Thanks! read more

I recently took a trip and was very concerned about boarding my dogs, given some unfavorable issues that arose in the past. This time around, I thought I would try out Fat Cat N Lazy Dog Pet Care and leave them at home to minimize the stress on them and me. I couldn't have been happier that I did!! Chrystel (and staff) were so professional, devoted and qualified that there is no doubt I will be using them again in the future! One of my pets needed daily medication, which was not an issue for her and I am extremely confident in her and her business. I received daily updates and a 'report card' on the last day, summarizing the stay. It was more than I expected and I would recommend her (and already have) to other friends with pets. She cared for my pets, house and me! read more

Chrystel watched my 2 cats while I was on vacation for 6 days. It was my first time using a pet sitter & I will definitely use her again! While she clearly is an animal lover, she was also very professional. She scheduled an advance visit to get info from me and to meet the cats & showed up right on time. She has contingency plans & is prepared in case the animals should need medical care. I always worry about my cats when I'm away, but her texts and pictures from each visit put my mind at ease & allowed me to enjoy my vacation worry free! She also offered to pick up my mail & water any house plants. You can definitely feel confident in hiring Chrystel to take care of your furry family members!!! read more

I had several trips plan within 3 months. I have 3 cats, ages 16, 2, 8 months. The 16 year old was just placed on saline hydration treatment. At the time my current cat sitter did not do this treatment as part of her service. I was referred to Crystel (Fat Cat n lazy dog pet sitting services). Crystel was available to take on these three trips, administer meds & saline. Crystel was beyond fabulous particularly when it came to my last trip. My 16 year old was clearly unhappy from the younger cats bugging her. Crystel jumped in and was able to give her a bedroom all her own. This required finding a second catbox, moving food. Emma the 16 yr old was immediately relieved & content. I was States away, Crystel's attention made my vacation just that more enjoyable. I write this with sincerity because I'd recommend her services in a heart beat. My cats were happy, plants watered, mail picked up. Try her, you'll not be disappointed. read more