Pet Boarding Cottage Grove

“Margaret was beyond sweet and accommodating, she took excellent care of my senior pup and gave her plenty of attention, care, and exceptional feedback. We’re new to the area and will only book with her, she's earned a trusted client. Highly recommend Margaret for any pet sitting needs!”

Hayley J.

About: I wanted a dog all my life, and I wish that I could say that I grew up with a dog, but my dad was allergic. Whenever I had the opportunity to care for neighbors' pets, I did and knew that I would adopt a dog as soon as I was a real adult (and financially stable). As soon as I moved from California and landed a permanent job, I adopted an Akita puppy. She (Clipsy) was my only family in the Midwest for 14 years, and I couldn't have loved her more. Our second dog, Zuki, is a rescue from Texas. Because she's a rescue, she has some anxiety whenever we leave, so I understand what it's like to want the best care for your pet (not in a kennel). Zuki loves friend dogs, so one reason we're dogsitting is because we want her to enjoy the company of another dog. Her bestie passed away from old age last year, and she would welcome company. Both my husband and I are animal lovers, of course. Zuki is mixed breed (cattle dog, lab, pyrenees, etc.), medium-sized dog who regularly plays at dog parks and is well socialized. I think that she would get along with any other non-aggressive adult dog as long as they go on a short walk together first. She might be uncertain about puppies. It's always best to meet in neutral territory, and we would prefer a quick preliminary meeting with our dogs before the actual dogsitting date. We also have 9 chickens, and Zuki is trained to guard them from hawks or other predators. We realize that most dogs will chase chickens, so your dog would be on a leash or the chickens will be cooped if your dog wants to explore the relatively large backyard. If your dog finds chicken poop tasty, they will be closely supervised because...you know. My husband works remotely, and I teach but am relatively free in the summer. Thus, we have time to make sure that you dog is comfortable in our house and gets attention & frequent potty breaks. The Winnequah Dream Park is one block away, and we normally go for 1-2 walks every day. We have three dog beds scattered throughout the house, so you don't have to lug along your dog bed if it's inconvenient. We also have spare dog bowls, leashes, a ton of dog toys to share, and a tie-out rope. I'm happy to text photos/videos of your dog daily if you'd like. If you're not a fan of texts, I'll give you more space. Rest assured, we will do whatever we can to make your dog comfortable. What we'd require: -Please make sure that your dog is fully vaccinated & has flea & tick protection. Chickens eat ticks, but I'll still do regular tick checks on your dog if it's tick season. -Contact number for emergencies, and name and contact information of your vet. -Your dog's normal food and possibly meds. (Our dog is not food possessive, but we'd feed them separately.) -Any special information regarding diet or personality that would make your dog feel content while you are away. Thank you for your consideration, Tanya & Hutch P.S. We intend to only board one dog at a time to ensure that your pet gets plenty of attention. If you happen to have two dogs, then we would make an exception and board both dogs because it would be cruel to separate them, right? I teach, but in the summer I have lots of time to pamper your fur baby! My husband works remotely, so the two of us are at home most of the time. It's a relatively quiet, calm household since we don't have children to send off to school, etc. Zuki and I spend a lot of the time outside. She lounges in the fenced-in yard while I garden. She's a pretty mellow dog although she's always excited to meet a new friend. She gets along with almost all dogs although I would want to walk our dogs together on neutral territory rather than "surprising" Zuki at home with a dog she doesn't know. My husband and I normally go for 1-2 walks a day anyway since he needs to "reset" after staring at a computer all day. The Winnequah Dream Park is conveniently located a block away, so we usually walk there. If you have a senior or slower dog, we could take it easy. If you have a dog that requires more exercise, we're happy to accommodate. I, too, could use more exercise. ;)

“Alicia does a spectacular job caring for our beloved dog, Modi, when we are out of town. He has stayed with her numerous times and always seems to be at ease during & after his stays. I think we speak for Modi to describe Alicia as a, “kindred & gentle soul.” We highly recommend Alicia services as she is dependable, mature, and consistent. It is also clear how much she loves animals. Thank you, Alicia, for another great stay! We are already looking at booking additional dates!!”

Lori H.

“She was very flexible about taking our dog last-minute, and our dog seemed very happy when we picked her up! We will definitely bring our dog back again in the future.”

Kacy K.

“Mary took our dog for our wedding weekend and she was great! Pugsy had a great time with her dog, going on a walk, and going to the dog park! She sent pictures and we did not worry about Pugsy at all! We will definitely book with Mary in the future!”

Jenna K.

“Jenny and her family did an excellent job watching Teddy and giving him the best experience during the holidays. It was even his birthday and they went above and beyond to throw a birthday party for him! We are so appreciative of how well Teddy was treated and all the photo updates were reassuring. Teddy is looking forward to his next stay! Highly recommend! 🤍”

Maggie Y.

“Suellen was so great to Ari! She kept me updated with photos and videos and was very lenient with pick up/drop off times!! I would 100% recommend Suellen!!!”

Hayley H.

“Katie and Samuel were great to Jarvis and sent us several updates throughout his stay. They also have a gated backyard to help with energetic dogs. I would highly reccomend!”

Justin L.

“Whitney was excellent! Super sweet with my dog Ollie. Her dog Odin is a sweet guy too! She was great at communicating throughout the stay. Highly recommend!”

Angi K.

“We had a great experience with Erik. We felt very comfortable leaving our first time foster dog with Erik's family. They met with us before to see if it was a good fit. He was very gracious in dealing with our situation. We would recommend Erik and would book with him again.”

Julie t.

“Lorelei was a great sitter for our dog Georgie! She sent so many updates and pictures and was flexible with times. We will definitely come back!”

Monica P.

“My dog practically darted inside his house before I could say goodbye, always a good sign. Happy that he has other dogs of his own. At least my sweet boy has other friends around. Brad sent me a couple pics & kept me up to date about his behavior.”

Heidi H.

“Emily was great with our big, young and very energetic dog! She has a great fenced in yard and our dog had a blast! He was very tired when he got home! We would definitely use her again!”

Eric & Christine A.

“Kara is one of a kind! My dog Tashi spent nine days with Kara at her home with her animals and was cared for as one of her own. We got an update every single day about how she was doing and pictures which reassured us since we were nervous about being so far away from her for such an extended time. Tashi got to hang out with her dogs in her backyard, got her daily walks, got lots of couch and bed time, and was super well looked after and cared for. We are so grateful to have found Kara and know that we can leave and Tashi will be happy and in a home where she feels so comfortable and is in such good hands. Kara even allowed us to pickup at 10:45 pm after a late night flight home! Thanks a million!”

Terah S.

“We had a wonderful experience! This family took excellent care of our mini goldendoodle while we were on vacation—so kind, attentive, and thoughtful. They sent plenty of pictures and updates, which gave us total peace of mind and showed he was happy and having fun. Highly recommend!”

Nabeel Q.

“Shelly was wonderful with Wolfy and was incredibly convenient to work with! She was very responsive and provided updates on his boarding before I even needed to ask. Wolfy came home happy and exhausted- he had clearly been getting plenty of play and exercise, even during the frigid winter weather. Absolutely recommend, and I’ll definitely be booking with her again when my guy needs a place to stay!”

Jeff K.

“We felt Teddy was very well taken care of. He got lots of love, plenty of tennis ball throws, and sweet cuddles from Heather and her daughter. It felt great knowing Teddy was in such good hands while we were away.”

Kiersten B.

“Mellie told me herself that Lauren is one of her favorite sitters! She always has so much fun, goes on lots of walks, and gets so many cuddles!”

Kaycee S.

“Paula was great! Our pup is sweet, but a lot to handle at times, and Paula took it in stride. Paula is great with communication and even sends some pictures while you’re away. Would definitely use her again!”

Michelle M.

“Ruby is awesome! Our first time booking with her, and definitely not the last. Leaving your pups for a week isn’t the easiest, but we were at ease with all the great Snapchat video/picture updates that we got daily and good communication from her. Ruby really took good care of our Nala and Riley and I know they had a great time with all the other guests. Can’t wait for them to come back!”

Mechico K.