Pet Boarding Merrickville-Wolford

About: I’ve had tons of different animals growing up. Recently had to euthanize my 15 year old family boarder collie. Also an English bull dog who passed away at two due to breathing issues. I miss having a dog around, however am not ready to adopt my own just yet. Would love to have them over here and there. I Absolutely adore dogs! I currently work from home so I am always here to take care and love your animal! Will walk, feed, cuddle them and if permitted, take them where me and my family go, weather it’s a walk to the park or beach! We will love and care for your pet as our own. We have a backyard for them to pee/poo as well as a pool if they can swim. Will go on walks! I have two children who adore animals who are very gentle so we will all be spending lots of time together. Dog must be kid friendly though.

“April is a wonderful dog sitter! Our dog was on medication at the time and April took great care of her while we were on vacation. She sent us updates with photos which was great.”

Julie R.

“I can’t recommend Lei enough! We started with a meet and greet near her place at the park. She was calm and super friendly. She asked all the right questions regarding my pup - what he likes, doesn’t like, his schedules, routines etc - all questions that indicate that she has his best interest at heart. Throughout my pup’s stay, she sent an abundance of updates with pictures. Ollie seemed super comfortable and well taken care of. So much so that I can tell he misses her now that he’s home with us! I will be picking Lei every single time from this point forward.”

N D.

“Hui was absolutely amazing with our little dog Gupie! She was very attentive to his needs as he has arthritis and can be a shy dog. She constantly gave us updates on his daily activities and sent us many videos and pictures of him living life! We felt so comfortable leaving Gupie with her and will definitely be contacting Hui again! We 100% recommend Hui.”

Charu G.

“Shannon took great care of our dog. She kept us informed throughout the weekend and sent lots of great pictures. Riley came home happy and tired out. We would love to use Shannon's services again.”

Brian V.

About: I've had dogs for the last 20 years, usually with four in the house at a time. We've had a Shih-tzu, three Jack-Shih-tzus, a Great Pyrenees, and now a solo Maltie-Poo named Dozer. Every dog I meet is a new friend, and I have to admit that I knew the names of all the dogs in my last neighborhood, and like maybe three of the owners names. Happy to walk active dogs that need long walks. For doggy day care and boarding we have to restrict it to small dogs because our own small dog is picky about which larger dogs he likes. Other animals: I've also taken care of farm animals. Dairy cows and calves, and feeding chickens and putting them in for the night. I've kept both freshwater and marine tanks and can check up on your fish or your reef while you're away. No worrying about your niece or nephew dumping a whole container of bug bites into the tank while you're gone and causing an ammonia spike. I've also kept constrictors and colubrids (but not currently), crested geckos, and dart frogs, and am familiar with the husbandry of each. I have a flexible schedule and am in between writing contracts at the moment so have lots of time available for scheduling check-ins and walks for local puppers. I can check-on and feed pets as needed, dispense necessary meds, walk them from your home, or load them in the car and take them to the Cataraqui Trail for longer walks / more active dogs.

“Kavya took care of Bailey while we were away. Bailey made herself at home and was treated like family! I received news and photos every few days, it was perfect! Thanks!”

Gabrielle A.

“Left our big guy with Madeleine for a weekend. Was worry free that he was in great hands, received picture that he was nice and settled and just made us feel at easy. Will definitely be using Madeleine for our next trip. Highly recommend!”

Brigitte V.

“Bear had a wonderful stay with Beverly. Beverly was kind, responsive and the perfect match for Bear. She was extremely helpful and prepared for our dog's stay. Beverly's home is well appointed for dogs, with proper fencing and many walking trails nearby. We will definitely be booking with Beverly again.”

Emily S.

“Mirian took such good care of Hannah while we were away on a short trip. She provided daily updates which gave us some peace of mind that Hannah was having a good time. I highly recommend her to anyone that needs a pet sitter.”

Fernanda V.

About: Your pet will enjoy 3 walks a day and open access to our 10 acre hobby farm just on the outskirts of kemptville (just a few minutes from the 416 for easy drop off and pick up ). Most Saturdays guests will Also enjoy a walk on the historic town of merreckville. Everyone in our household loves spending time with dogs, so rest assured while you are away your pet will receive our full attention . Both my husband and I are retired and are able to spend quality time with your pet every day. Starting with a morning walk on the property(dogs leashed at all times). We have several trail systems in our area to also provide afternoon walks We gave 40 years of experience with our own dogs and also taking care of family dogs when required. When we walk our dogs are always leashed . Visiting dogs are free to lounge on the back deck or lawns and will always be tethered

About: I have several years of professional and independent pet care experience, including dog daycare, pet retail, dog walking, drop-ins, house sitting, overnight care and extended stays. I currently work from home, which gives me flexibility for pets who benefit from having someone around throughout the day, and I’m especially interested in building relationships with regular clients. I previously worked in dog daycare where I cared for groups of up to 75 dogs of all ages, sizes and temperaments. My experience includes feeding, walking, bathing, brushing, crating, administering medications, puppy care, senior care and working with special-needs dogs who require additional attention or accommodations. I’m also trained in canine first aid and comfortable caring for pets with more involved routines. Through my previous work at Village Pets Boutique, I gained extensive knowledge of pet nutrition, supplements and natural health products. Before that, I worked in the Pet Care department at PetSmart, giving me an even broader background in animal care and handling. I’m equally comfortable with cats and have plenty of experience caring for them through my work at PetSmart as well as independent drop-ins, house sitting and overnight stays. I’m very comfortable staying in a client’s home for extended periods and frequently provide this type of care while clients are travelling. Animals have also always been a huge part of my life outside of work. I grew up in a home with both dogs and cats and currently have two black Labs back home, Louie and Lenny. I bring a calm, capable and compassionate approach to pet care and genuinely enjoy getting to know each animal’s individual personality and routine. I currently work from home, which gives me a lot of flexibility for pet care throughout the day. I’m available for walks, drop-ins, daytime care, overnight sitting and extended stays, and I’m especially interested in finding regular clients who need consistent weekly care. My schedule can vary week to week, so feel free to message me about what you’re looking for! For house sitting, I’m very comfortable staying overnight or for longer periods and can often continue my normal workday from your home while keeping your pet company. I try to keep each pet’s routine as close to normal as possible, especially when caring for them in their own home. I’ll follow your usual feeding, walking, medication, crate, sleep and exercise routines and take the time to learn your pet’s individual habits, boundaries and personality. My professional daycare experience has made me very comfortable reading animal body language, recognizing stress or changes in behaviour and safely managing pets with very different temperaments. I’m also comfortable administering medications and caring for pets with more specific routines or needs. When house sitting or staying overnight, I’m very respectful of my client’s home and make sure everything is cared for while they’re away, not just their pet!

“I had a wonderful experience with Jean taking care of my puppy, Bean! She was incredibly attentive and caring, making sure Bean was comfortable, happy, and well-engaged. It was reassuring to receive updates and photos throughout the day, which showed just how much fun Bean was having. Her professionalism and love for dogs truly shone through. I will definitely be booking her again and highly recommend her services to any pet owner!”

Barbara D.

“Isabelle is such a sweet person, our dog had a great time with Isabelle. We highly recommend Isabelle and would certainly leave our dog at her place when needed in the future! Appreciated so much Isabelle's acceptance of my very last minute request❤”

Zhe Y.

“Sabrina provided lots of pictures and feedback. All seemed to go well. Would use her services again. Thank you.”

Colleen H.

“Rodrigo was a fantastic dog sitter. He gave me a tour of his home and kept Bella on her usual routine. He sent daily photos with captions, which gave me peace of mind. He's home from University for the summer and is also volunteering, it's clear that he's responsible and kind. His parents were lovely and also cared for Bella. I'd absolutely book with Rodrigo again.”

Cory D.

“Copper was very well taken care of with Nancy. I also loved the personal touch of daily updates to keep us in the loop of how he was doing. Definitely would recommend and hope to use her services in the future!”

Tina L.

“Our dog Penny had her second, longer stay with Michelle and Yu. We got lots of photos and updates throughout and they were very responsive to any questions. She seemed to have lots of fun playing with their dog. It was really nice to know she was in great hands. I also appreciate their flexibility when we (again!) had to change timing of pick-up and drop off. Thanks again!”

Marie-Claire B.

“We couldn’t be happier with Kirat and her husband. From the first time we met them, I felt completely comfortable leaving George with them, and when we picked him up, it was pretty obvious he’d had a great weekend. They genuinely seemed to enjoy having George around, and that means a lot to us. Kirat sent photos and updates while we were away, so we always knew he was happy and doing well. She was also very accommodating since we made the booking on fairly short notice. The biggest compliment I can give is that I will definitely leave George with them again without thinking twice. He was happy, well cared for, and clearly felt right at home. We’re really glad we found Kirat and would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for someone they can trust with their dog.”

Chad T.

“When I park outside of Ali's home, my Jaxon can't wait to get out the car and pulls me all the way to the door! That's always a great sign that our poochie's are happy and well-taken care of! I would recommend Ali to everyone!”

Kyla C.