Pet Boarding Litchfield

About: I've owned and cared for animals since high school. In addition to dogs and cats, I've owned horses since I was 16. I have been\am a foster parent for the Animal Rescue League of Boston since 2020. I'm a former puppy foster for service dogs and participated with early puppy training. I have carried those skills over to training other foster puppies and my personal dog. I have a medical background (EMT) and my daughter is a Vet Tech so I am very comfortable working with animals with medical needs and will follow any required medical plan. In addition to dogs and cats, I'd love to meet\care for your backyard farm animals; horses, pot-bellied pigs, chickens, goats, sheep, etc. I have experience with some of these animals through ownership and fostering opportunities. I'm open to meeting and learning about new friends. We currently have 4 dogs, 4 cats, and 2 horses in our home. All our animals are our babies and I'll care for yours as if they were my own. I'm currently working 6:30am-12pm, M-F. I'm available for drop-in visits any day of the week, after 1pm and on the weekends. I can house sit during the week as long as your pet doesn't mind an early morning! 🙂. Boarding in my home is restricted to cats or other small animals. Puppies (under 1 year) may be accomodated, no adult dogs. For cats; we have a dedicated "cat room" to keep your pet separated from our pets. The room has a screen door so they don't feel locked away and can be part of our household while remaining safe. I will follow your pet care plan while in your home. For Puppies; all dogs are fed separately to avoid food aggression situations. All puppies will be crated for meals and sleeping overnight. If your puppy is not crate trained, I will work with them to ensure they are comfortable and not afraid. I can support your potty training schedule to maintain consistency.

“Our long weekend away was the first time we've had to leave behind our 6-month-old mini doodle Sam. We were a bit nervous but Xiaofan set us at ease immediately. She provided the friendliest and safest home away from home we could ever wish for our pup. Xiaofan went above and beyond in every respect. Also, she is so very kind, and so generous with her time and energy, and she really got to know Sam! Our pup got lots of attention and exercise. And Xiaofan kept us updated with a steady stream of pictures and text messages. This was a perfect boarding experience and we'll definitely have Sam stay with Xiaofan and her lovely family again in the future. Recommended without reservation!”

David G.

“Alma, our 15-month-old black lab pup, loved hanging out with Will and Luna. Alma is super energetic and Will didn’t disappoint, taking her to her favorite spots in Franklin Park and playing her favorite “go wild” game. Will was communicative throughout and sent lots of photos while we were away for 5 days. The meet and greet was really reassuring, too, especially since this was our first time leaving Alma. Highly recommended. Alma is already asking when she can visit Will and Luna again.”

Nicholas B.

“Faith is warm and caring and so easy to work with. She’s thoughtful as to who will be a good fit for her and to mix with her other clients. Our dog got all the stimulation he needed and was well cared for. I loved seeing his cute face through pictures while I was away. I’m for sure going to be a repeat customer and highly recommend.”

Danielle B.

“This was first time using a dog sitter for my 12 yr old Roxie. Would highly recommend Melissa as she made me feel very comfortable from the initial greet and meet all the way thru the 6 days she had Roxie. Received daily text and pictures on how Roxie was doing!!! Will be using Melissa in the future!!!”

James J.

“My Samoyed had the most fabulous time at Kathryn's house for a two-night stay. Kathryn was very attentive and stayed in touch with me regarding his care needs. We look forward to future stays as we feel it's a safe, happy and fun environment for him.”

Andrea S.

“Susan was great with Newman! She had him for a whole week at her house with her two dogs and he adjusted well there. He was one sleepy puppy when I got him from all the exercise and fun! Thanks again!”

Brooke S.

“We left our almost 2 year old husky with Gabriel for the weekend and have no regrets. He was extremely prompt when contacted for booking. He was very welcoming when we stopped by for a visit prior to booking and our dog loved him right away. During our vacation he sent us videos and made sure Rocky’s needs were met. We will definitely book Gabriel again when needing boarding care.”

anabel p.

“Michelle was wonderful with my Mookie. I was so pleased when she sent me pictures of Mookie knowing that she was having a good time without me there. This was the first time I had ever left her with anyone and it made me feel very comfortable, knowing that she was being well taken care of. Thank you, Michelle. I I highly recommend Michelle.”

Susan L.

About: In addition to my own 2 dogs and all of the family and farm dogs I grew up with, I have fostered rescues at various times over the years. I have a fenced backyard and my boys (both neutered) are calm and friendly fellows. I'm a mindfulness coach that works from my home. Most days I can be found meditating, reading, or hanging with my two boys Farley (old man) and Fawkes (young man). Lots of snoring dogs here with the occasional community bark at around dinner time. I have a fenced in yard where they pups are free to roam, an enormous dog bed, and a free range policy within the house. I can, of course, follow any crating practices that you use at home during your friend's stay.

About: Ive been a dog trainer for about 4 years. I specialize in reactive dog handling and went through intense training myself in Maine for 6 months to be able to do what I do & would love to work with your dog/dogs. I have training in working with all type of breeds & temperaments. I currently work part-time as a dog trainer, so pet care fits naturally into my daily routine. I’m available for walks, drop-ins, and training sessions throughout the week, with the most flexibility in the afternoons and evenings. Your dog’s safety and comfort are my top priorities. I create a structured, low-stress environment by sticking to your dog’s routine as closely as possible while also reinforcing calm behavior and good habits. I have experience handling dogs of all temperaments, including reactive and high-energy dogs, and I’m always mindful of body language and triggers to prevent issues before they start.

“Lindsey was a life saver! We were in town for a wedding and our sitter fell through at the last minute. Lindsey took in our dog with no notice and was absolutely wonderful. Her family's care and attention allowed us to enjoy the wedding knowing our pet was safe and well-cared for.”

Leonard & Kathryn J.

“Roxi was fantastic with our two dogs. She provided frequent updates with pictures and even took them to the lake where they got to swim and ride on their boat. My dogs got along great with her two dogs and came home tired and happy. Would definitely recommend Roxi and her family and can’t wait to book with her again!”

Leigh I.

“My dog is my best friend. I had never left him for a full week and I was VERY nervous. My separation anxiety is probably worse than my dog's. That said, Sergio was calm and reassuring, extremely knowledgeable about dogs in general and seems to genuinely care about his furry friends. Sergio facilitated play time with dogs he knew he'd get along with so he got to have some fun new experiences. Communication was excellent and my dog came home calm and happy.”

Jocelyn M.

“Our pets recently stayed with Nicole, and they loved being with her. Nicole sent updates and photos while we traveled which showed how much they were relaxed and enjoying their time with her. We highly recommend her to anyone looking for a someone to care for their pets while traveling.”

Cory D.

“Yvonne was a wonderful pet sitter for our Labrador! She has taken care of our dog twice and each time she sent us lots of photos and updates on how our dog was doing. We could tell that our dog had plenty of love and attention from Yvonne and her family. She has become our regular pet sitter!”

Josephine Y.

About: I have been a pet sitter since September 2022! I have had dogs and cats my whole life! We currently have 7 dogs, 4 cats, tortoises, snakes, birds, turtles, fish, and lizards!! I have experience with "aggressive" pups and can also administer medicine via pills or injection!! This is my full time job so availability is usually pretty open!! Located in Derry, NH but working mostly in Nashua! I am available anytime! I walk dogs for a living so very open availability and would love to spend a lot of time with your lovely furbabies! I have 7 pups that have more energy then they know what to do with! I do have fenced in yard and I love to hike so long walks do not scare me!

“Dayna is very responsive and friendly. She took awesome care of my pup Moxie and sent daily updates. I’m pretty sure Moxie didn’t want to come home because she had so much fun getting all the cuddles, attention and playtime with the other dog. I highly recommend choosing Dayna for your sitting needs. I will definitely contact her again the next time I need a sitter”

Renee S.

About: I love animals of all kinds, but my favorite domesticated animal is a dog. I am known by a lot of my clients and people I know personally as “The Dog Whisperer” I have 2 fur babies of my own who I love more than anything on this green earth. When I am taking care of your fur baby or babies, you can be away peacefully, knowing that they are being loved, cared for, and treated as if they were my own. I say “hi” to dogs before I say “hi” to people. I work 35 minutes from home. I have every other weekend off. I do have to work most holidays but with planning it will work out. If I’m in your home, I will go by your house rules and go with your dog(s) routine the best I can when I am not working. When I am in my own home, I just ask that you bring whatever it is you would use in a day for your furry baby. Leash, harness, food etc. no need for a crate as I have a couple here if needed.

“Chikoo had a great time with Danielle and her family and was very well taken care of. She got along very well with their dog and enjoyed playing with everyone. Thanks Danielle!”

Bernard D.