Pet Boarding in Harrisburg

About: My first job was at a vet clinic, where I worked for 3 years, feeding and watering the dogs and cats and taking them outside and on walks. My apartment has a dog park with lots of fun activities for the pups. I have a 3 year old energetic 16 lb aussie poo and a soon to be 12 year old 11 lb shihtzu/couch potato so I'm used to the active and the lazy lifestyle. Each week is different for work so I will update my schedule as I figure that out. Def message me if you have questions on a certain time frame. I sometimes crate my aussiepoo, so I do have one crate and am okay if you want to bring one over for your pet as well. If your pet is here often and is used to a crate, I'd likely invest in another crate for my home. Since I'm in an apartment, I leash the dogs to go outside and to the dog park- please let me know if you'd rather me not take your dog to the park. It's typically only 1-2 other dogs if any, when we go.

“Georgie has stayed many times with MiKayla since she was a little pup. She is always excited to see MiKayla and come home happy and tired from playing😁”

Teresa E.

“I booked Justin last minute and couldn’t be happier with the experience! From the moment we connected, he was super responsive, professional, and genuinely caring. My dog immediately felt comfortable, and I got regular updates (with the cutest photos!) that gave me total peace of mind. It’s clear Justin truly loves animals and takes his work seriously. When we got home, my pup was happy, relaxed, and clearly well cared for. I feel beyond lucky to have found such a fantastic sitter on short notice. Highly, highly recommend – will definitely book again!”

Parween T.

“Arlo really like spending the weekend with Parker! She made us feel very comfortable with this being our first the using the app and leaving our puppy!”

Lydia T.

“Archie had a great time with Liz! From the very start she was super accommodating and responsive when it came to scheduling a meet and greet, drop off and pick up! She kept in touch throughout the stay with updates and photos that I can only describe as glamour shots of Archie. Will definitely be reaching out to book with her again!”

Alyssa K.

“Lana took great Care of Zoey. She was great about sending pictures and communicating. Gave her meds as directed and clearly enjoyed her time taking care of her. We will be returning in the future.”

Kelly K.

“Ashley and her family took great care of our dogs. One of our dogs is 13 years old and they knew how to help him feel comfortable. They kept our younger dog busy with walks, and sprinkler fun. We loved getting the pictures and the notes. We would definitely have our dogs stay with Ashley and her family again.”

Shelly L.

“I so appreciate how great Michelle and her family was with our fur babies. The pictures she shared and the reassuring texts were so comforting. The « kids » had a wonderful time with her.”

Mary L.

About: There have been at least dogs in my home my entire life. Even before I could talk, there was a family dog and my dad's hunting dogs around me from the time I was born. I received my first dog when I was seven and when I left for college, I got my first dog on my own and made sure that all of his healthcare was up-to-date and preventative instead of reactive. Ever since I was nine, I also lived on a farm in northern SD, so I also have experience with horses, cows, outdoor cats, bunnies, sheep, and hunting dogs. Since my graduation in 2007, I have owned dogs and ferrets but my friends tend to ask me to take care of their animals, so I also have experience with birds, indoor cats, sugar gliders, and bearded dragons. With dogs, I have the most experience with the following breeds due to owning them at some point in my life: poodles, dachshunds, corgis, and shiba inus. My family and friends have allowed me to also get experience with great danes, bloodhounds, golden retrievers, german short-hairs, brittany spaniels, rotties, pitties, bernadoodles, aussiedoodles, beagles, shitzus, and mixed breeds. I have a professional-grade washing station in my downstairs bathroom (my husband and I own the house we live in) and I brush my dogs' teeth every other day. I have administered subcutaneous injections to pets (dogs, cats, and horses) and everyday I ply our particularly picky shibas with vitamins and/or medication. If your pet has any special needs, do not hesitate to ask me as I there is a good chance I am already familiar with it. If not, care details from you will be strictly followed. In December 2021, I had a stroke that compromised my vision (double when I am not focusing on something and blurred on the sides), my balance (I am allowed to walk places but cannot run/jog yet but maybe someday), and my energy (I cannot be go-go-go 6-8 hours during the day but have more than enough energy to devote to pets in bursts). Although I graduated with my law degree in 2017, my "day job" is substitute teaching in the Sioux Falls school district and I work with kids aged 6-18 and am most often assisting special needs children. If you are interested in dog daycare, then he or she will be just included in part of the shiba pack that I have. Someone will be home with them at all times unless there is an emergency, as my husband works from home and I only have to run errands a couple times a week. If you are interested in overnight, I try to stay close to whatever routine has been established both in my home or yours. My pups sleep in our bed with us, but larger dogs likely won't fit. We have large dog beds to offer, but they sometimes like their own crate because it feels safe to them. If you are more interested in me coming to your home to take care of your dog, I will visit the home at 8:00 am, 2:00 pm, and 8:00 pm unless you have preferences. Other pets have schedules and needs that are vastly different, so it would be a negotiating thing. My friends call me the crazy pet lady because I love pets of all shapes and sizes, even if I am limited in what I can have myself. My husband consistently reminds me that Sioux Falls has a legal limit to how many animals you own, or I would probably have all the animals. I also like to keep owners up-to-date on their animals and take pictures/videos of their babies every visit. My pack of shibas are spoiled, so I'm not sure if my care is normal or "extra", but any dog that enters my space would have the same care. I know that my knowledge is limited for other pets and so care/spoiling is only within the parameters set by the owners. The pack is let outside to a completely fenced in yard around 8:00 am, again at noon, and then whenever they would like until their last outing around bedtime at 10:00 pm. Treats that are either homemade or meat-based (predominantly because my middle shiba is picky) are offered with most outings, as my youngest has come to expect it. Every other day, they get their teeth brushed but they actually look forward to it ever since I switched to a toothpaste they seem to love. Then they get cosequin every night for their joints. The two older shibas are fed once in the morning and once in the evening, while the youngest is freefed.

About: I have taken care of pets most of my life. I have either had dogs of my own or cared for friends and family pets. I have 2 teenage daughters who also love animals. They each have a caged pet in their room. My older daughter has a mouse and my younger daughter has a hamster. I do work full time but am available after 5pm during the week and all day most weekends. I do not have any dogs of my own so yours would have my full attention when I have them. I do live in an apartment building but there is a pet area that we could play at and plenty of walking areas around the complex. I have space to put a crate if needed for your pet.

“Tatiana is great! She kept me informed and sent pics of my little guy. She’s friendly and loves what she does. Thank you again.”

Karrin W.

About: I’ve lived my entire life with pets of some kind. Dogs and cats. I have had my own dogs for over 10 years and have never let one I don’t love! I work from home all but one day a week so I am home with my dogs all day and am able to let them out, feed them, snuggle them whenever they need! I have a fenced yard and 2 smaller dogs that love making friends. I am home all day but one a week so am able to make sure they are attended to with all their needs!

“Amy & Trevor were awesome. Sylvie enjoyed her time with them. Highly recommend.”

Randy S.

“Simon came home happy and tired. We got pictures and updates and he looked like a happy pup. Thanks for taking care of our guy… especially on such short notice!”

Denise T.

“Jessie had the best time!! Amber sent updated photos on a routine basis, let me know how Jesse was doing, and was great at responding. She and her husband are super great! 10/10 will be using again. :)”

Aana J.

“They were super kind and approachable. We knew within a couple of minutes of meeting them that our kitties were in good hands. They kept us updated with how things were going and sent many pictures. We could see along the way that they didn't just do the basics for care, but also interacted with them as if they were there own pets. It was a great experience and we had no worries whatsoever.”

ina f.

“They took wonderful care of our beloved Boxer. Great service and communication. Will definitely be using again!”

Alisha D.

“April was a wonderful doggy sitter. She was very sweet and I could tell she enjoyed her time with our dog just as much as our dog enjoyed her time with April and her family. We loved getting the updates and felt confident that Kyra was in good hands so we could enjoy our time away. We already have plans to book with April again this fall. ❤️”

Abby A.

“Heather and her family took amazing care of our sweet Melah. I received Video & pics of Melah throughout the stay. I know she was being well cared for. Big back yard to run in as well. We will definitely book with Heather again!”

Samantha H.

“My gentle giant seemed to have a great experience with Elizabeth and enjoyed her fenced yard. Elizabeth was easy to work with, responsive, and flexible.”

Tiffany P.