My background

Dogs have always been a part of my life — from my family’s Labs to the cattle-herding dogs on my grandparents’ farm. Even while working in tech in San Francisco, caring for other people’s dogs was the highlight of my day.

When I was able to work remotely in 2020, I moved to the Coachella Valley, and within a year I bought a home in Palm Desert — one with a large, fenced-in yard where dogs could run and play — just in case my dreams of starting an in-home dog sitting business ever became a reality. 

It wasn't long before that goal came true. I officially left the corporate world in 2023, and in 2024, Palmdog Playcare was born. A year later, after over a decade of fostering dogs, Palmdog Forever took its first steps towards being the nonprofit rescue branch of the Palmdog family. 

Every dog who comes into my home becomes part of my daily life and my heart. I’m grateful every day that this is the work I get to do.

xo – Christi

Resident F5  & F6 Savannah cats

Resident Pomchipoo, French Bulldog,  German Shepherd, and foster Chihuahua mix