Christoph Wolf didn’t want to be a  typical pet sitter.

“When you think of a  pet sitter, you get the image  of a neighborhood kid walking  your dog,” he said.”I want  to offer a more comprehensive  service.”

That’s why Wolf started  Trustworthy Pet and Residence  Service, a business  that does a little more than  just pet sitting.

“It’s a new generation of  sophisticated pet service,”  he said.

For a fee, starting at $12 for  a single cat, Wolf can offer  services that range from simply  cleaning a litter box or  walking a dog three times a  day all the way to administering  a weight reduction and  exercise program for pets.

“I will take your dog out for hikes  up to three hours at nearby parks,” he  said.”We offer lots of different  services.”

Wolf is licensed, bonded  and insured through  the National Association  of Professional Pet Sitters.  He said clients can  rest assured that their pet  will be in good hands.

“I love animals,” he  said.”They are the real  customers. I want to  make them happy,  and that’s how I  will get people  to use the service  again and  again.”

If a business  meeting  is running late and you can’t get home  to let Fido outside, customers with keys  on file can call Wolf and he  will be at their home within  30 minutes, he said.

Before the business  became his full-time job in  November,Wolf was a claims  adjuster at Allied Insurance.  He said his background gives  him another perk to offer  customers.

“If you’re out of town and  something happens to your  home, I can file claims, take  photos and provide access to  police or claims adjusters,” he  said. “You won’t have to rush  home and lose vacation time  or leave a business meeting.”

Wolf also offers overnight  stays for pets with special  needs.

“You don’t have to impose  on anyone to take care of your pet, and  your pet doesn’t suffer from being in a  kennel,” he said.”You can have peace of  mind and your pet will remain comfortable  in its own home.”

Wolf said using a pet sitter, especially  one that is licensed, reduces  exposure to illness or injuries  caused by other animals in a boarding  facility or kennel environment.

“I just love animals, and I  knew I wanted to do  something with animals,”  he said.”I’m  41 years old, and  I know this is  what I want to  be doing for  the rest of my  life.”