Dog Boarding in Fort Myers

We are a dog-loving family-Mom, Dad & 15 year old daughter. Mom & Dad grew up with dogs & have many years of experience. We have cared for over 300 different dogs so far of all different sizes, ages, breeds & temperaments.

We live in the Gateway area of Fort Myers in a gated community. Our house is a 2,500 square foot single family home on 1 level (non smoking) with screened in lanai, pool & alarm on 1/2 acre-plenty of room for running around. Dogs that can swim are welcome to swim with us in our pool! We have a Cat named Leroy, a little Finch named Timmy & a freshwater fish tank. The dogs like to sit & watch them!

We work from home, so your dog will have lots of attention & love while he or she is here-they become a member of our family! Please know that your dog will supervised by responsible adults.

Please note our rates based on a dog's size:

Small & Medium up to 39 lbs. $ 47/night (promotional rate subject to change)

Large & Giant-40 + lbs. $ 52/night (promotional rate subject to change)

One overnight is for 24 hours. Any time after that will call for an additional daycare fee. Daycare rates are $ 29/day

**Puppies under 1 year old have a daily surcharge. Pickup/drop off rate is for up to 10 miles each way. The rate is $ 31 for 11-16 miles.

We cannot accept intact males or un-spayed females over 1 year old, (PLEASE spay & neuter your pets), females in heat, excessive barkers or dogs who are not friendly with other dogs.

**Please have your dog on flea & heart worm prevention & up to date on vaccinations. We will need a copy of your dog's immunizations record. Optional bathing is for dogs under 40 lbs. We will happily accommodate you if you have more than 1 dog, a dog with special needs, additional pets, etc.-please inquire about a custom quote. Let's discuss in advance any medications we need to administer. We have plenty of experience with pills, topical medications, eye & ear drops & injections if needed. Many senior guests stay here & we are happy to work with their issues-loss of sight, hearing, mobility, incontinence. We have also had a guest dog with Mega esophagus who uses a Bailey chair for feeding. ***We care for Cats in your home.

****A note about the calendar: Even though we may show as "booked" on our calendar for the dates you need, please inquire anyway. It might just be that dogs are leaving that day & we may be able to still accommodate you-please check with us.

Whether you live here full time, are a seasonal resident, or are visiting our area, we can't wait to meet you & your dog!

** Pick up time for all dogs is 12 pm Noon If you pick up after it will be 1 full day rate**

Please make sure to discuss with me openly what time you will be dropping off and picking up. There are no free days. Thank you for understanding.

And been involved with dogs cats all my life , my father is vet in my native country cuba so i work with him in the clinic i learned many things for example clean the ears , TPR take blood pressure anal glands, cut the nails . And also i work here in us as vet assistant i have 2 dogs 1 cat one my dogs weight 130 pounds i am used to work with dogs of any size .

If you are looking for a home where your dog will be the unique guest, always under supervision and never be alone, we have this place ready to serve you!

We can ensure a risk free environment to your dog/dogs in our non-smoking house with a swimming pool that we share with our four legged guests (if they have their parental permission) and a fenced yard.

By our experience we know that the ideal environment for a dog or a family of dogs, to adequately cope with the temporary absence of the owners, is to become the center of attention and care. That is why our general policy is to accept only one dog or a family of dogs at the same time. In case of an emergency booking request from one of our clients during your dog or family of dogs stay, we will ask before for your consent to share the stay

We both have licenses of the city of Cape Coral and the Lee County of Florida.

If you are looking for a specific date for a Meet-n-Greet and see in our Calendar that it is unavailable, please choose any day available and ask for a Meet –n-Greet. Rover will provide you our address and telephone number and then we could make the arrangements for the best date for you to come.

When make a booking, please, let us know at what time are you going to drop off and pick it up your pet/pets.

I am a retired Architect from Cuba and my husband was a college professor in Cuba and worked as a Spanish Teacher in New York City, until his retirement in 2008, when we moved to Cape Coral, Florida.

During 16 years, Linda, a sweet and beautiful Cocker Spaniel, accompanied us on our life. We brought Linda from Cuba in 1994. She rests forever in the Pet Meadow Memorial Park, in Hamilton, New Jersey.

The passing of Linda was so painful for us that we could not withstand a new loss and therefore decided not to parent a new doggy. However, we love the idea of temporary care of dogs that in the absence of their owners have a special need for love and care, like we gave to our unforgettable Linda.

if you are looking for a home where your pet will be the center of attention always under supervision and never be alone i have this place ready to serve you. guest dogs will enjoy a warm loving and safe home where theyre free to roam around. cage free. but do have crate incase they want to relax in. they can curl up on the couches or in the bedsi if thats what there used to. older or timid dogs have plenty of room to roam around on pavers or in my backyard oasis. with plenty of shade trees along with a secured fence . when making a booking please let me know at what time are you going to drop off your pet/pets cant wait to meet you and your pet/pets. Im insured snd bonded thru petsitter associate insurance. My policy # is current. And up to date .

I have a 12-year-old Yellow lab who would love to hang out with your dog. Sierra, my dog, is very easy going. She loves having new dogs to play with. She is even protective of smaller dogs. If your dog likes to play, she will play. If your dog likes to sleep, she sleeps!

I have a fenced in yard with lots of room to run, play and jump. Me and my husband love all pets and will do our best to make sure your dog feels at home. Your dog won't have to wait to go potty, the back door to the fenced yard is steps away and I am in the backyard often. Dogs are never left unattended outside.

We have stuffed animals and other toys to chew on and play with. I also offer treats! Please feel free to bring your own toys or whatever makes your pet feel at home. We let our dog on the couches and your dog is free to also. Feel free to see and meet our dog and cats before you make up your mind.

Why I love dog sitting

We have always had a dog! When I was young, we had miniature schnauzers. Now that I am married, we have had Labs. We baby our pets and couldn't live without them.

Meet my pets

I have 2 cats and 1 dog. I also have caged birds! We truly love our pets.

About my yard

We have a nice big fenced in backyard. Plenty of room to run and play. Your dog will be safe in our yard!

My experience in administering medication

I have administered dog medication in the form of a treat or in a pill pocket. I have not administered shots.

This is a Little about me...

My typical daily routine would be to take the doggies out for a walk first thing in the morning, mid day and evenings. In between the day have the dogs put in the yard for some play time and exercise with ball fetching.

I am flexible with my hours as I have a home based job.

This is a 3 bedroom home with a fenced yard with plenty of room for running and playing.

I have 2 teenage kids and my husband who are available to help with the care of your dogs/puppies.

This is a loving and caring environment where your dog will feel safe and welcomed. You dog will be treated as if he was our own.

Owners you’ve found your sitter! I'm a breed savvy pack leader who can handle walking those extra large and stubborn pups. Of course, with that being said I do LOVE the little ones too!

During your booking I will happily send you photos & updates of how your pet(s) is doing and adhere to any specific instructions or needs that your little, or not so little ones may require. I am a full time pet sitter so I am always home and available for potty breaks whenever needed! Your dog will have All Day supervised access inside our home as well as our large, fully fenced back yard!

For safety reasons I do kennel most of our clients over night when I am unable to supervise. (Some exceptions can be made). For this reason, your dog/puppy must be comfortable sleeping in a large crate or one of our very large 5 x 5 Kennels with a doggie bed, toys and access to water (unless water needs to be limited for puppies or dogs with medical issues). Please let me know if this may be an issue for your dog so necessary arrangements can be made.

Pick up is by 12pm: (Boarding clients)

Any owners needing to schedule a late pick up (after 12pm) will be charged a Day Care fee for that day in addition to Boarding fees.

NO HOLIDAY OR SUNDAY PICK UPS/DROP OFFS:

If your preferred pick up/drop off day falls on a Sunday or major holiday please reschedule for the day before or the day after. This is my full time job but we love to spend time with our family.

(This applies to Major Holidays)

Have a flight to catch or a funky work schedule?

I offer round trip transportation for your pup (for an additional fee) whether you are home or not!

While I do not require Meet & Greets I am available to schedule one with you any Mon-Fri at 10am :)

“What should I pack my pup?” (BOARDING)

Do Pack:

• your dog’s food

• your dog’s leash

• your dog’s favorite treats (optional!)

• your dog’s bed (optional)

Please Don’t Pack:

• Toys (we have plenty!)

• rawhide (rawhide free home!)

• bowls

• crate/cage

While we are always stocked up on yummy USA Made dog treats feel free to pack your pup’s favorite from home!

DROP IN Availability:

• Monday-Friday: 7am-10pm

• Saturday & Sunday: 8am-10pm

*** I will be taking Maternity leave September 1,2020-November 2, 2020 *** Thank you for understanding!!!!

Owners:

•Please keep in mind that if a dog is not fully house trained you will be charged the Puppy Rate regardless of the dog’s age. This INCLUDES male dogs who need to wear a belly band/mark their territory.

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More about Me:

I'm a lover of all breeds.

I have a special place in my heart for all animals, I grew up owning dogs, cats, exotics, birds, reptiles, rodents, you name it.

I'm responsible, reliable and a bleeding heart when it comes to any and all animals.

I absolutely love animals and dogs are very close to my heart. I have always had dogs and they are a special part of the family. I do allow dogs their freedom in my home as I don't like crating them but if you need them crated, I can do that too. Whatever your preferences are and requirements may be, I will make sure I take good care of your "kids" (because they truly are just like little kids). I will taking loving care of your dog/puppy so you can be worry free while you are on vacation or out of town. I will send text updates and pictures to reassure you they are just fine and having a great time while you are away.

This site did not give me the option to choose if I have children over the age of 12, but I do. I have a 13 and 14 year old who also adore animals. My daughter has done pet sitting as well. I will be happy to meet with anyone who is considering me to ensure you are comfortable and that your dog/puppy likes me and my home too!

I’ve enjoyed the company of dogs throughout my life, but none so much as our yellow lab, Harley. I was thrilled when he joined our family when he was a pup.

We learned an enormous amount about dogs after attending dog training classes with Harley. I felt that to truly enjoy our dog, I needed to know how they think and apply what I was learning.

Good ol' Har. He was almost 14 years old when he passed. He had a good life. He was our companion, our best friend.

Since Harley passed, our nest is empty. We would like to fill it again. Please consider us. We will do our best caring for your best friend. Please continue reading about their stay with us...

It is my priority to make each pet feel as comfortable and as happy as possible when they are in my care. I believe animals have feelings and emotions just as much as people do. My heart melts when it comes to animals, especially dogs. For example, I recently was at a stop light where a man was standing with his dog and he was holding out a can hoping for money. The dog looked very sad and hungry and so I just had to give $5. Maybe it went towards food for the dog, or maybe it didn't. I have to just hope that it did. I have rescued many animals over the past few years (well they found me) and worked hard to find them good homes. I would adopt 10 dogs if I could afford to... but since I cant, I just make sure that while they are in my care that they are treated as best as can be. I am very in touch with each dogs feelings and likes/dislikes. My one Chihuahua only will eat off a paper towel and only drink out of a small red cup. This means I have to constantly fill up this little red cup with water but I do it because it comforts her. Each night I refold the blankets on their dog beds to make sure they are comfortable. I wake up a few times a night to make sure my little one is covered over with a blanket because she loves to sleep under the covers. It's little things like this that I do for ALL pets each and every day. I have a big yard that is fenced in the front and back and the dogs love the freedom to roam as they please. I have great references and I am very reliable. I have experience with both large and small dogs. I have had Great Danes of my own and now have Chihuahuas. I don't believe there is any such thing as "just a dog." I send lots of pictures throughout the stay and I look forward to meeting you and your pets!