Doggy Day Care in Cortland

“Arya is responsive to all my requests and messages. He also is attentive with the dogs and works to understand each dog individually. I highly recommend him.”

“Brandon is savvy, chill, respectful, flexible and resourceful - an ideal combination. Huge yard.”

“Jeanne has been our pet sitter for the last 5 years while we go on vacation and she is wonderful! It’s so nice to be able to go on vacation without having to worry about your pets. She loves them like they are her own and they get to stay in their home rather than having to go to a kennel! She is reliable, responsible, and always available when I had questions. I highly recommend her services!”

“Stella had so much fun with Kaitlyn and her boys. I got so many updates and photos that had me cracking up all day. There were times she was guarding her youngest while he slept. Too funny. We were from out of town and Kaitlyn was so understanding about us coming early and picking up Stella later and she didn't want to leave. She was having too much fun. If we are ever in the area we would definitely book again. Thanks!!!”

About: We have been lucky enough to raise 11 dogs between the two of us. We have had and trained everything from 5 lb. Maltese with Napoleon Complex to a 115 lb Rott with a short fuse. We have rescued older dogs and raised many from pups. We recently cared for our Lab/Rott mix until he passed at 17. He was an adorably grumpy old man who would have seizures when excited, had heart issues and on occasion needed CPR. He was incontinent but full of spunk and would never give up or stop loving us. We currently have 2 pups that have just reached a year each and a gentle giant that is 13. Our 13 year old has allergies and needs extra care from time to time. As you may notice we are no strangers to special needs, administering meds, able to provide short term care until help arrives and love dogs...well...more than people. We love all dog breeds equally and will treat your dog like our own. We work from home and will provide the attention they need. We have more toys than a pet store thanks to our young pups. Although we don't have a fenced in yard we do have a 75 foot dog zip line as my niece likes to call it. We have 2 guest rooms that can be turned into private doggo apartments, dog gates for stair safety, multiple floors, mud room, sun room, and a full basement for bathing if/when needed. We are 3 minutes from a fenced in dog park which we frequent several times a week. If your pets need exercise we can provide. If they need relaxation, well, we have a Big Barker with their name on it because DOG LIVES MATTER! Pet care always comes first. We work full time from home and will provide any pet care needed for your young pup, to special needs, and even your oldest fur baby. We enjoy getting out of house for a walk with the dogs, taking them swimming, or relaxing while they play at the dog park after work. Our dogs are our children and thus are our routine and we will treat your dogs the same. We have crates of all sizes, beds for any size dog, dog gates for stairs, enough rooms to spread out and separate if needed, and live minutes away from a fenced in dog park. We live 3 minutes from 2 vet clinics and we use them for our own dogs. We have security cameras in the house with 2 way speakers if we need to step out for any reason.

“Carissa is a wonderful lady who has owned pets for the last 20 yrs ,,,,they have all been from rescue groups and she treats them like children , very loving !! She is currently fostering a little Boston Terrier for a rescue group ( " Speak for the Unspoken " ) out of Columbus, Ohio. He came from an Amish Puppy Mill and has thrived in her care. He is very loving and she has done a wonderful job w/taking care of him. He just loved her other dog, Gus , so they got along famously . He is getting adopted in a few weeks, the couple who met him fell in love with him instantly. This is the type of person Carissa is , helping those who need help and have no voice. If you would consider having her watch your furbabies, I can tell you without a doubt they will be thoroughly loved and cared for !!”

About: I have had two small dogs that were the light of my life! Currently, I have Tanna my rescue chihuahua. I watch my sister’s pit bull (Dawn), my brother’s large dog (Maggie) and my friend’s medium and small dog (Cooper with Tanna). I have worked with young children for 16 years as an elementary school counselor, I am great with positive reinforcement. It is my passion to help children and animals thrive and feels safe! I love to go on walks and play with dogs! I would be honored to provide care, cuddles and fun with your dog! If you book me for house sitting, I wanted to let you know that I am allergic to down/feathers. I can bring my own bed linens to accommodate this allergy. I am currently retired and volunteer at The Butler Institute of American Art one day a week for 3 hours. This leaves me open to provide your pet with all the love, time and attention they need. I would never let any harm come to an animal! I have a large back yard, live close to several parks, for walkies and I have tons of energy to give towards the happiness of your pet. I feel like pets are family.

“Quick, responsive, and very convenient. Send videos and let me know how she was doing the whole time.”

“There is no one I trust more than Christina to look after my pets. Her “pupper parties” are the coolest! It was fun for, not only the dogs, but the entire family as well! Highly recommend!!!!”

About: I have loved dogs all my life. Your dog will be treated like my own. We will walk daily and and given my full attention I am retired so I will devote my full attention to your dog. My husband or I will be home daily and times for drop off and pick up will be at your convenience. I live on a quiet street and have a large yard for playing. Your dog will be very safe. I also have a crate if the dog prefers sleeping in his crate.

About: Although I’ve had pets my whole life from dogs to snakes to fish, I received my first puppy that was solely my responsible when I was 14. One of the greatest gifts I could have ever received and I cherished every moment. I got her early so I had to start by bottle-feeding her and that’s where it all began. Before changing degree plans, I went to school for Pre-Vet and most of my volunteer work has been at animal shelters or foster care. At my last duty station, many of my friends trusted me to take in their pets while they were deployed and at one time I was caring for 4 dogs. Of course, I had a house with a fenced yard then. I currently have a very well trained pup who is 3 years. He leads by example when faced with other dogs. I trained him myself with the assistance of weekly online instruction. I’m currently working about 5 minutes from my house and am able to run home whenever needed. I have Wednesdays and Sundays off as well as every evening. I live in an apartment that offers plenty of yard for pets with a lead that stretches across the entire front yard. Many of my neighbors walk their dogs by and allow their dog to greet mine. I have a pup that likes to match the energy of others so if your pet loves to play he’s all for it but if your pet is a little older and just wants to nap, my guy also loves cuddles.

About: I’ve cared for and worked with all types of animals since my best friend mother owned a pet shelter. Which developed a great love of caring for animals. Those friends have now turned into vets and vet techs, so you can travel worry free knowing I have the greatest knowledge of how to care for your little/big/reptilian/fishy/cat/dog 🥰 My schedule is full time but I have a very lax work environment where I can clock in and clock out whenever it is that I need. So I will be able to accommodate whatever scheduling you need with a breeze. I do have a fenced in yard and plenty of space in my home for your pet to roam. I also live in the country so your pets will love their little slice of paradise here.

“Maile was so accommodating and really made us feel comfortable leaving our 1 year old puppy. Thank you for taking such good care of Luna. Would recommend!”

About: Hi everyone! Our names are Karen and Chad and we’ve always had a love for dogs since childhood. The thought of caring or rescuing a dog has always been top of our minds. When we got married, we adopted a greyhound racer. We had him for 7 years and lost him unfortunately due to cancer. Since we lost him, we’ve wanted to continue helping/caring for dogs and can’t think of a better way then helping others with their fur animals. We know the working world doesn’t always accommodate balancing out caring for our fur friends and work and would love to help with that! Please chose us to care for your fur friends whether it’s a walk or a overnight stay in our home! We will treat them with the utmost love and care! We are available for stays and walks in our home from Thursday until Sunday night. We work from home Thursday and Fridays so can walk them whenever needed! We have a nice back yard but do not currently have a fence (at this time). We can walk the dogs in our backyard with a leash and or take them to nearby parks. We do have a dog bed and dog water/food bowels with plenty of space in our 2200 sq.ft home.

“Sarah has sat with our fur-babies several times… She has a genuine love for all animals and a great ability to connect with them. Tails always go a waggin’ when our guys see her pull up! This is a win-win, not only do I know that they’re safe and happy, I know that she treats them and our home as her own and that’s very comforting. We love her, you will too!”

“Antonio is a very kind and responsible person. He is reliable and honest. I would highly recommend him to anyone who needs a friendly, reliable, caregiver for their four legged friends!”

About: I have been thing care of dogs since I was 10 and I love them so much from tiny dogs to huge dogs they are all welcomed here! Your dog with be safe and comfort with me! I am also very strong so no worries I can't walk your fur baby. 💪 I currently work at a hospital but I create my own schedule so I have all the time in the world for your fur babies!! I care for my dog like he is my child.. and for your dog I will do the same as long as you need me to!

“My dogs are my life and there is NO ONE who I completely trust their sweet lives to except for Chris. She cares for other's pets as she does her own and she is the BEST pet momma that I know! She has a huge heart for all animals and helps strays find homes. She is so careful with every aspect when I leave my dogs with her and I never worry about their care, they actually miss her when they do come home! My babies love to go see Aunt Chris and her fur family...she is the ABSOLUTE BEST!!! <3”

About: I grew up with animals and have helped out with many pets over the years. I am a cat mom and it’s never a dull moment with Maggie… she thinks she’s a dog! I work M-Th and have a fairly flexible schedule! My apartment is pet friendly so your pets would be welcome to stay with me or I can come to you! I have a nice walking area and have experience with crating animals. I have nice heating and air conditioning in my apartment so your pets will never be too hot or cold!

About: I only work 24 shifts at my full time job, leaving several days with nothing to do. Thinking about what I was passionate about, I knew that I would love to work with animals. I have always had dogs in my home growing up, large and small. I enjoy taking my dog (Koda) to the park, which is right across the street from my home. Koda is a very active husky mix I adopted from the Portage County APL about eight years ago. He loves other dogs and has never had a problem with any other dog, large or small, male or female, neutered or not. I’m available to host a doggy day care for you, have your dog spend the night, or go to your house and walk your dog.