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The PSI Member Spotlight introduces you to the proud, pet-care professionals that comprise the ranks of our membership. This is a fun and friendly peek into the personalities of our featured members.

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This week's pet sitter is ...

Christina M. Dakis
K D Pet Services, LLC
Painesville, OH
Years as a Professional Pet Sitter: Two
PSI Member Since 2006

Likes: My Persian Cats- I love the “foo foos”, all of my “happy to see you Kris” pet customers. Good manners, well-spoken intelligent people and challenges.
Dislikes: People who treat their pets as commodities, rather than the precious lives we have the privilege of sharing. People who define their animals level of health care based on what something will cost.
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Food: It’s Spaghetti and meatballs and CHOCOLATE! Not together though
Favorite Movie: Adaptation with Nicholas Cage and Meryl Streep
Favorite Song: Whitesnake “Here I go again”y mood
“Tricks of the Trade:” :" Always do and give more of yourself than what people expect…E.G.I always bring a new toy or treats with me for the pet. I leave care sheets and a full summary report while they are away. Go above and beyond the call of duty to set yourself apart from the mediocre.
Favorite Dog Name:“Yliko” pronounced Leko; it is Greek meaning sweet-
Favorite Cat Name Mot” one of my Persian girls, named after the Warner Bros. cartoon characters “Mot” the alien baby who was accidentally sent to earth. Mot is Bubby’s mom, she is a lovely blue and white CFA grand champion Persian spay. She just celebrated her 9^th B-DAY.
Favorite “Alternative” Pet: Guinea Pigs, I have a Silky Satin and a Silky Peruvian. I also like lizards and frogs. I guess I could say I like every animal except snakes.
Favorite “Downtime” Activity: reading and relaxing with the cats; craft projects
Best Pet-sitting Experience: One of my customers has a beautiful large home with 2 Maine Coon cats and a domestic shorthair, I also had the privilege of feeding all of the wildlife that shows up for food, beautiful Rose Breasted Grosbeak’s Baltimore Oriole’s baby raccoons and deer…it was just so beautiful and peaceful.
Best Pet-Sitting Experience: One of my customers has a beautiful large home with 2 Maine Coon cats and a domestic shorthair, I also had the privilege of feeding all of the wildlife that shows up for food, beautiful Rose Breasted Grosbeak’s Baltimore Oriole’s baby raccoons and deer…it was just so beautiful and peaceful
What accomplishment are you most proud of? Completing my Bachelor of Science degree while working full-time and graduating with honors.!
What kind of car would you drive if money were not an object? BMW convertible
What is your “Dream Vacation?” Tropical white sandy beaches and plenty of shopping!
What does your PSI Membership mean to you? I am proud to be a member of a well recognized organization that exceeds the standards for the pet sitting industry
Finish this sentence: “If I hadn’t become a pet sitter, I never would have… Stopped to smell the roses and find out what really makes me happiest.

 
Favorite quote:
“Lord, today, please wrap one arm around my shoulder… and one hand over my mouth!
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