Pet Boarding Halfmoon

About: What sets me apart is the level of compassion, patience, and individualized care I provide to every dog I meet. As a licensed Mental Health Counselor, my profession is built on trust, attentiveness, and understanding each individual’s unique needs—and I bring that same approach to caring for pets. I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all experience. Whether your dog is energetic and loves long walks, prefers a slower pace, or simply enjoys extra cuddles and companionship, I’ll tailor my care to what makes them feel happiest and most comfortable. I treat every dog as if they were my own, keeping pet parents updated with photos and messages so you can relax knowing your furry family member is safe, loved, and receiving exceptional care every step of the way. Hi! I’m a licensed Mental Health Counselor with a genuine love for animals and a passion for providing compassionate, dependable care. My career has taught me the value of patience, trust, and creating a calm, supportive environment—qualities I bring to every pet I care for. I offer evening dog walks after 7:00 PM, making it easy for busy pet parents to ensure their dogs get the exercise, attention, and potty breaks they need. I also provide weekend boarding in my loving home, so you can enjoy a weekend away knowing your furry family member is safe, comfortable, and treated like one of my own. Whether we’re going for a walk, playing, cuddling, or simply relaxing, I’ll make sure your pup receives plenty of love, attention, and personalized care. I understand how important it is to leave your pet with someone you trust, and I’m committed to giving you peace of mind while you’re away. I live in a clean, pet-friendly apartment without a fenced yard, but that doesn’t mean your dog will miss out on exercise or outdoor time! My own dog enjoys multiple walks throughout the day, and I make it a priority to provide regular potty breaks, fresh air, and plenty of physical activity. We have a wonderful neighborhood that’s perfect for safe, enjoyable walks, and I’ll make sure your pup gets the same level of care, attention, and exercise as my own. Every dog has different needs, so I’ll tailor our walks and activity level to match your pet’s age, energy level, and personality, ensuring they stay happy, healthy, and comfortable during their stay.

“Peg and her family took care of my dog when I went away to Europe and I cannot say enough about how thrilled I was with the care she received. Peg has a beautiful, pet friendly home with a large, shady fenced in yard and two sweet pooches of her own who were great playmates for my dog. Peg sent me pictures and updates daily and it was so obvious that my dog was being well- cared for, loved, and treated as one of the family. Peg and family's Stay and Play was an absolutely fantastic experience and my dog and I! It's a doggie paradise!!! ”

Meg M.

“Libby does an amazing job. You can tell she is a dedicated animal lover and takes the time to learn about what your pet needs. Highly recommended!”

Brian D.

“Samantha and her partner Zachary took fabulous care of our two dogs for three days. They are both high energy young dogs, one 7 months and one 13 months old and we were worried that they were going to be a problem. They love each other, romping like crazy with each other indoors and out and Samantha and Zach had no problem dealing with them. When we went to pick them up, it was obvious that both dogs really liked their caregivers. What more can one hope for in someone taking care of their dogs? We will be using them again when we are back in the Albany area. Thank you, Samantha and Zachary! Clifford and Ann Wagner”

Clifford W.

“Gillian is amazing! This is the longest we had to board our furbaby- almost three weeks. I could see how excited Biscuit was at drop-off, which made it easy for us to travel. Biscuit loves being at Gillian’s because he is treated like family. She also prepared fresh food for him, sent updates to us regularly and made his stay a vacation! Best sitter ever!”

Jaya D.

About: I’m a certified dog trainer with 30 years of experience and have helped thousands of dogs—from puppies to seniors. Your dog will never go home with worse manners after staying with me! Every pup gets one-on-one attention, enrichment, and plenty of daily playtime. I’m home the majority of the week, which means your dog gets lots of company, cuddles, and care! I’m happy to board your sweet pup anytime you need me. I’ve got a fully fenced yard and a goofy young playmate who loves making new dog friends! Your pup will enjoy tons of zoomies, sniffing, and social fun. At night, everyone snoozes safely in their crates—but don’t worry, I’m always on “midnight potty duty” for puppies and seniors who need a quick outing!

“Kim is my go to! I love that she updates me daily when she’s caring for my two fur babies. She communicates effectively and is flexible with arrangements. Thank you Kim 💜”

Shama M.

“Kattia was amazing with my dog! She sent me updates every day and made me feel comfortable leaving my dog with her. It was my first time I leave my dog with a sitter, and she made the whole process easy! I will be using her service again!”

Alice T.

“Every time I leave Wolfie with Jen he comes home happy and tired. Jen’s attention to him and me-sending me pictures-are always a step above. Thank you! We’ll be back.”

Sonya C.

“Our cat loved it with Emma and made herself right at home. She was great with pictures, notes, and even sent a little video. I'm excited to have someone I trust with Charlotte. Thank you to Emma and her lovely roommate.”

Meghan A.

“Kathleen took excellent care of my chihuahua, Cody. Over the course of a month, I boarded him with her a few times each week, and I always felt confident he was in great hands. She was responsive, kind, and incredibly patient, not just with my (very energetic!) chihuahua 🙃, but with me as well. I’m so grateful for the care she provided and would highly recommend Kathleen to anyone looking for a trustworthy sitter.”

Mireille

“Kania was AMAZING with our dog, Dude. She sent daily pictures and videos and was very prompt at getting back to us to help put our minds at ease while we were away. In the past, we have boarded our little guy at the vet and it always took him awhile to seem like himself again when we got home. Not with Kania! Dude acted as though he had never been away! That to me is a sign of a great sitter! Highly recommend! :)”

Katie M.

“Mery and Brad were great! They sent photos of our dog while we were away on vacation. They were flexible and allowed us to add on days at the last minute to accommodate for travel time to and from our vacation even though it delayed their day trip plans.. Our dog came back happy and obviously well taken care of. Definitely will use them again!!”

Amory L.

“Our bernedooble bogey has a lot of separation anxiety is rarely away from us. Katie was so kind and welcoming from the moment we dropped him off. She sent a picture and an update. And he seemed so happy and calm when we picked him up. I will definitely be boarding with Katie again!”

Chelsea C.

“Tenzin was amazing! She took great care of my nigh energy puppy and was super communicative throughout the stay. I really appreciated her help. My puppy came home relax, tired, and happy. Thanks Tenzin!!”

Camille D.

“We could not be more pleased with our experience using Marisa as a dog sitter! She was friendly and professional and clearly loves taking care of dogs. Her response time is always quick and she sent us daily pictures during Bear Bear's 5 night stay. Simply by seeing the pics we could tell that Bear was in good hands! We will be using Marisa again and again since we travel a lot. We highly recommend Marisa V!”

Mark L.

“Jayla was sooo sweet with my boy! He has separation anxiety and I can tell Jayla was very attentive and gave the best care for him. Can't thank Jayla enough:)”

Amaris N.

“Natthinee did such an amazing job taking care of my dog. She communicated with us daily. She took care of my dog like she was her own. My dog gets anxious sometimes but I think pema had a great time in natthinee’s backyard.”

Tenzin W.

“Lincoln loved his stay at Anna’s! Anna was very communicative and flexible when our departure time changed a bit. Lincoln met new friends to play with and was a happy boy when we picked him up! We love the goody bag and doggy report card we received at the end of his stay! We will definitely be booking with Anna again!”

Justin & Stephanie W.

“Ginger treated my dog as her own and sent me pictures that made me know he was in good hands. I know that he was loved and taken care of during his stay.”

Courtney S.