Doggy Day Care in Avalon Park

“Great with our two dogs! Extremely patient and kind with our very vocal husky mix, and skittish collie. There is plenty of room for dogs to feel safe in their own areas. Will be using again for sitting needs.”

Shanna M.

“Brooke took wonderful care of Foster. We need a place for a few hours while we had a dog free activity. He came back sassy and happy. We will see her again when we are in the area.”

Tina R.

About: I have been taking care of animals as long as i can remember. I am a dog lover who will keep your four-legged friend happy and healthy until you return. I have experience working at a animal shelter and an expertise in tiring your pup out! I am working from home so I have a very open schedule throughout the week and weekends and can keep your friend extended times as well. I have a child that will want to be best friends with your fur baby. I can crate if necessary. We take lots of walks and have a park near by your fur baby will be like part of the family!

“Bree did a great job with my two needy dogs. We were in the midst of moving and with doors open, movers in and out, and Hoodini living again in the form of a dog, it was best they be some place more peaceful and secure. The second day there were excited to be out the door and off to the car to see Bree! They sat quietly most of the day watching doggy TV, which is what they needed. The dogs obviously liked her, even our shy reluctant one. I definitely taking them to her again! She knew they needed peace and quiet and gave them that.”

Cindy M.

“Payten was Awesome!! Travi was very happy to go to her house every day and play with the other dogs. He came home and was exhausted. Thank you, Payten. You are AMAZING!!”

Melissa K.

“Olivia was super friendly and helped me out with a last minute booking! My dog came home super tired and happy. I would definitely recommend Olivia to anybody needing someone to watch their pups!”

Veronica A.

About: I’ve actually been pet sitting for years and have volunteer experience with the ASPCA. I’ve cared for senior and special needs dogs. We love all pets though I’ve even pet sat lizards snakes and cats. My schedule is pretty flexible I work remotely as a contractor for a big company Monday through Friday. Although I’d prefer daytime bookings let me know what you’re needing My dogs eat chicken free food cause our pug is allergic. Mushu’s special care is we wipe his wrinkles & ears daily with a weekly bath. Buddy is a tank who can eat anything but he needs his paws trimmed once a month. Buddy deals with anxiety from being a sheepdog with no sheep so he has lots of toys and an occasional cbd treat.

“Miss Heather was so awesome! She got my nervous Brandy to eat and played ball with her, which made Brandy feel right at home. I loved the pics she sent when I asked how Brandy was doing, and she got back to me right away. I will definitely ask for her again when I come through town!”

Tana C.

“We were on vacation in Missouri and needed somewhere for our toy poodle to go while we went to the amusement park for the day. With just 12 hours notice, Taylor agreed and accepted our request through Rover. She was very responsive and kind. I felt good about leaving our pooch in her care for the day. We would definitely use her again if we're in the area!”

Kristin O.

About: Welcome Welcome! I am also the business owner of 360 Care & Handling LLC! 🥳 For the the first part of August, I am offering introductory pricing for NEW clients! Pricing will go back to the normal rate on 8/15. I specialize in cats, but also care for dogs! I recently had a peer-reviewed article published in the IAABC Foundation Journal, so be sure to check that out! A few quick notes: my drop-in and house-sitting radius are two different numbers, however Rover will only allow providers to set one number for all services. I will ask for your general location to confirm that I can safely provide the service you are requesting, Rover does not share your address until both parties have confirmed a booking. I have been engaging in animal care and husbandry in varying capacities and roles for years. I have experience caring for sick animals and specialize in comfort during care, animal quarantine protocols, and Fear Free/Low-Stress handling. I prefer to take a comprehensive approach to care, and make sure that anything I bring to your booking for your pets is preapproved by you! I carry my own insurance policy, separate from the Rover guarantee, and can provide proof of policy upon request. I currently work a full-time job in tech and work from 9am-5pm. I am unable to take client calls during that time unless there is an emergency. I will respond to texts as quickly as possible. For my house-sitting clients, I do require that there be internet in your home and access be granted to me so that I can spend most of the day with your pets, and not need to relocate during business hours. House-sitting clients should also expect that I will need to leave at least once a day to go take care of my own cats and any drop-ins that I have scheduled. Typically the average I have in a day is 3, but during the holiday season that number is higher. Thankfully, my schedule is fairly flexible with enough notice! I can typically pencil in drop-in appointments wherever needed, and for house sitting I am able to accommodate most requests. I am unable to offer constant care at this time due to my own pets' medical needs, and this is non-negotiable. I’m safety conscious, especially when it comes to medical needs! My shoes are sprayed with Lysol between client homes, and I carry hibiclense, a surgical soap, to use in between homes as well! If I suspect an animal is ill or injured, their owner will be notified ASAP, and I will change clothes prior to my next appointment! I take kennel cough, FIV/FELV, and parvo very seriously. If you would like for me to wear a mask while in your home, you just have to ask! I am vaccinated for the flu, covid, and have an up-to-date tetanus shot. All drop-in clients receive Rover cards with photos and written updates regarding their pet's care. Housesitting clients will typically receive one AM and one PM text every day, detailing how their pets are doing. Client privacy is also at the forefront of my mind-- I only post photos of pets with permission, I blur out ID tags, and scan the backgrounds of photos to ensure that there are no identifying features. Photos are geo-tagged with the county/state, but nothing closer than that, and permission to post can be revoked at any time for any reason. I do not disclose where I am sitting or for whom. If someone asks about it, I typically state that I am a friend of the family helping them out. My Instagram username is 360careandhandling.

About: We have taken care of dogs most of our life. We’ve also became experts with senior dog care since ours has reached that stage. One is a diabetic so we understand the importance of medicine and a schedule. If your dog requires extra care, just let us know and we’ll make sure their given everything they need. Currently, we can offer service whenever you need it. We’ll be home all day to make sure your doggie gets all the attention they need to make their time away from you less stressful. We have a fenced in backyard to keep your fur baby safe, along with three other dogs to keep them company. If needed, we do have a crate that your dog can utilize while here.

“Jackie was amazing. The moment we met her, we knew Sadie would be in good hands. If I lived in the area I wouldn’t hesitate to use her again. Highly recommend.”

Michele C.

“So glad I found a sitter I can trust! Wally loves visiting with Piper and making new friends. He seems to be very content here. I’m grateful for the pics, videos, updates, etc and making sure he gets some rest during the boundless energy he has.”

Maggie D.

“Amanda was great. Mason had a great time and was very happy and playful when we picked up. We needed her on VERY short notice due to a family member being in hospital, and she was very accommodating!!! Will definitely us again if needed!!!!”

Kristal C.

“I can't possibly say enough what a miracle it was for us to find Debbie and Chelsey. We haven't had anyone to care for our baby Rosey when we need to go on errands or want to go on a date in about two years. After her first back injury, no one wanted to help with her. Then, last November, when she became paralyzed and required emergency surgery, I had a sinking feeling I would never find anyone who would want to watch her for the rest of her life. We just moved back to Springfield, and I decided to give Rover a try to see if there was anyone in the area who was willing and qualified and who I could really trust. Debbie and Chelsey's day care came up right away. Not only did I see they had received numerous rave reviews, but I also saw on her profile that she was willing to help with disabled and/or senior dogs. I almost wouldn't even let myself hope she might be interested in taking care of Rosey. I gave her a call, and she was super informative and well-versed as a former vet tech in Rosey's needs and the care she would require. I immediately got a very good feeling she was going to be the right fit for my little poodle-angel. :) Through correspondence, she answered all of my questions and proved to be kinder and kinder, willing to work out arrangements even if we book her overnight, even though Rosey has to be secured in order not to try to jump out of a bed at night. I was so astounded she would want to watch her, since she can't jump up on things and is very needy. Even falling down a few stairs or jumping off a couch could be devastating to her health, so I knew I didn't just need a five-star sitter. I needed a ten-star sitter!!!! And I found her dream day care providers in Debbie and Chelsey. Debbie sent me pictures throughout the day, and I was so utterly impressed with how kind she was about Rosey's special needs, including the fact she wears diapers. I can't express how touched I am that she would care about disabled dogs and love them. Chelsey was the same way. One of their daughters came home from school and loved on Rosey, too!!!!! When I picked her up, I could tell how happy she was right away. She was so content and had really enjoyed herself. I am super paranoid about taking a dog anywhere I can't supervise, since they can't talk and tell you what has happened. But I could see from the family dynamic, the numerous instances of them interacting with dogs, and especially their adoration for Rosey, that they would never hurt her, and would keep her safe and protected from jumping or falling. I literally gave up ever thinking anyone would be willing to watch Rosey, and I found someone who not only watched her, but did so with sincere compassion and excitement!!! Usually, people look at Rosey and see a dog who has a lot of problems. They think she's cute, but they don't want to become involved enough with her to help us out. Debbie & Chelsey clearly saw Rosey the way my husband and I do: as a fiery little sprite with tons of potential, spunk, and love to give to the world!!! I extend the most heartfelt thanks to Debbie & Chelsey for watching her, and I am rebooking in the future for her and her sister as well. There is almost nobody out there willing to help out with disabled pets, and to find a former vet tech who is watching dogs from her wonderful home is the best possible scenario!!! I cannot BELIEVE how blessed we were to find her!!!! No wonder she has so many rebooks and stays busy all the time; she is awesome!!!! If your dog isn't disabled, you can still read this and have the reassurance and peace of mind of how this day care treats even its most vulnerable and weak customers. The heart of this couple to take care of precious special-needs dogs speaks volumes about their inner spirit of kindness. Ben and I can't speak highly enough of this experience, and we are so, so, SO thankful we found someone who can babysit for us when we need a break or to run errands or to take a vacation!!!!!!!! --Teej & Ben League”

Teej K.

“We are so grateful to Kaitlin! We were on a long weekend trip to the area and were going to be in Springfield for the day and I didn’t want to leave our dogs at the Airbnb all day. It’s always a little nerve wracking to leave the pups with someone you haven’t met before but Kaitlin and her husband were wonderful. She was very communicative and very flexible with our schedule since we weren’t positive what our day was going to look like pick up and drop off wise. We would absolutely use her again!”

Alexa L.

About: Hello! I’m Mariah, and I have a dog (Salem) and three cats, Wren, Luke and Dorian. I have a strong love/passion for animals. My animals are like my children! We go out on walks, go for car rides, play with toys, play in the backyard and snuggle! They love to play with other dogs and cats. They are very gentle. Wren, likes to hide, and come out for food and cuddles in the evenings. He gets along with other animals, it just takes him some time to warm up. Luke and Dorian are both very social and love to play! I’ve taken care of all kinds of animals. I grew up on a small farm. We had horses, goats, pigs, and chickens. We also had many dogs and cats that I cared for. I am a former Animal Control Officer and have worked for another pet-sitting company. I have been trained to recognize different behaviors in dogs, administer medications to both dogs and cats, and will be pet first aid certified. I promise to treat your pets like their royalty and treat them as if they were my own. I look forward to having your fur baby stay with us! I currently work a full-time job however, I am only 13 minutes between work and home. I come home for an hour to let my babies out during the week. I am home on the weekends. If I am away, it is just for a few hours at a time. We like to play in the backyard and go on walks around the block. I can work around whatever schedule you and your babies needs! Additionally, I live on the same block as the Emergency Vet Clinic, which is about a 1 minute's drive. I am in the process of becoming Pet CPR and First Aid certified. For Drop in visits, dog walking I only service Springfield. I care for my babies throughout the day. In the mornings when we get up, they go outside and eat, and throughout the day around every 2 to 4 hours, I let them outside to go get some exercise. for about 30 minutes, they eat again around 5 PM. If I am away, it is just for a few hours at a time. We like to play in the backyard and go on walks around the block. If you message me before 7:30am and after 8pm I will respond when I am able to. I can work around whatever schedule you and your babies needs! Additionally, I live on the same block as the Emergency Vet Clinic, which is about a 1 minute's drive. I am Pet CPR and First Aid certified.

About: I've been a dog sitter for several friends and family. As my son got further into the travel baseball tournaments I needed a dog sitter for our three dogs and three cats. I used Rover and loved the sitters. I've cared for all breeds, mixes shapes and sizes of dogs and cats . When I lived in Texas for three years, during that time I also volunteered with the local shelter where I made many furry friends. Pets and pet care have been a part of my life since birth. My first word was "jack" our family dog. Now that my son is in college I have more time and would love to use it to assist you and your family with pet care so you can travel knowing your pet family is safe in my hands. I have had baby puppies all the way to a senior Great Pyrenees. I am in sales and am an empty nester so I have a very flexible schedule. I am able to make myself available to your pets whenever needed. I have a privacy fenced yard, I walk my rescue bird dog Ranger four miles a day. My house is very pet friendly and we keep a schedule for our dogs feeding and it works very well so I am sure I can accommodate any food needs or allergies.

“We had an exceptional experience leaving our pup with Mallory for daycare. She’s calm and communicative and he loved her immediately. He came home happy and tired. We’re booking again, for sure!”

Emily O.

About: im flexible, reliable, and can do quick notice. i just wanna give our dogs the back yard that they deserve. let me love on yours too. i also offer car rides, for fur babies that love air in their face, while they hang their head out the window! i live for my dogs. they are deservedly spoiled and they actually eat better than i do.my MIL(84) loves to give snuggles and love also i have a fenced backyard and 2 friendly fur babies (a shitzhu and poodle mix) both are 20 pounds and they love to have playdates