I work from home and have a startup. In the meantime, much of my work is online. I would be happy to help folks who need to travel and who need a place where their beloved can stay, well-fed and well-protected, with the company of a little friend named Smarty-Marty. I am new to this, but it seems like a fun way to share what is otherwise a spacious, well-kept home, a backyard, and off-the-road walks together. Part of the reason is that my dog (11) is lonely and full of energy despite losing sight in one eye. His loneliness is because his sisters died two years ago. I thought a cat would fill the gap. The cat does her very best, but....
I have owned purebred Chinese Crested champion dogs, chihuahuas, and northern husky varieties. I am also enormously in love with cats. Although they are very different, they are both loved and cherished.
You will feel your pet is in excellent care.
About my services: Summary:
One large dog OR two-three small ones; multiple cats is fine. NO Cages, please. I
If you board a medium or large dog with me, you must also select at least one walk per day. Again, NO CAGES, please. Cages are cruel. Sending two dogs for the price of one and a cage but no walks is unthinkable.
What is specifically included in my services: Your pooch will share my home. This includes a doggy bed or on the chaise lounge if s/he prefers. Blankets or other bedding can be brought with your dog to our home or use ours. Meals are generally upstairs. If your pooch is not happy about stairs, then meals are in the kitchen or easily outside if that's where your sweetheart is used to eating. There are potty breaks three times a day in the backyard. If you would like your pooch to be walked as well, then please let me know and we'll add that too. How many dogs will I board at the same time: I will only do one large pooch or two small ones.How long are your dog walks: Walks are as long as needed. 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour and with photos!How many dog walks do you offer per day? I typically offer a minimum of one, but I offer 1-2 walks per day, depending on the day of the week.How much time you can spend with pets:Please note: Pets cannot be left alone for longer than 3 hours during dog boarding, and no longer than 1 hour during daycare. I stay with your pet and your pet stays with me. I do not want any cages or crates in my house because they are cruel. But if I am on a conference call, your pet needs to be a good boy or girl; if necessary, there will be chewy bone treats to keep him/her busy. S/he can also come to my room at night or stay in the guest room. It is bare but has a pretty bed, tree branches, a table, and a rug. It is a place where we have balls and a ball-throw machine. It looks like a basic hotel guest room, but I have no guests. Only cats. How does pet care fit into my daily or weekly routine? I work from home.What is my availability like? I am available a lot of the week.Do you work from home or must you leave the house for work? NoCan you supervise guest pets 24/7? YesWhat is your home like?Who else lives in my home? Any family members, roommates or pets? I have a small family of cats (adult kittens born during the pandemic lockdown)Where are the guest pets allowed to sleep? With me, on the chaise in the living room, upstairs in the "chalet" roof bed or in the guest room. It's spacious. Yes, I have a backyard but it is just a large concrete play area with tables and chairs. It is fully fenced. There is a back door to the park and dog routes. Pets are not allowed to stay outside overnight because there are bats and hedgehogs, as well as foxes that run through. Out of respect for the wildlife, all pets must stay indoors during the night, but they are welcome to play or go pee, etc, three times a day during the day. Cats are not allowed to catch birds either. We do not put any poison in our environment for any rodents. We also do not use flea treatment, but your dog/cat must be flea- and tick-free and not have ringworm to stay with us. Make sure to tell me if your pet has just had a treatment before coming because pets need to absorb the medications. I am happy to give medicines with instructions.