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Annchen K.

Durham, NC

5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
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Services

Annchen can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
Takes only 1 client at a time

Annchen can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old

Availability

I can work from home and set my own schedule, so I have all the flexibility needed to care for your pup according to their needs!

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Annchen K.

Communication

1 repeat pet parent
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
80% bookings with photo updates

Dog skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

I live in a house in a neighborhood with plenty of sidewalks for your pup to explore on leashed walks! We do have a small fenced backyard, but I would probably not be a good fit for a dog that needs lots of time playing long games of fetch everyday. I have a very friendly golden retriever who would love a friend, and I’ll accept at most one guest dog at time.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Annchen K. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your dog has any special needs or quirks I should know about. I have the most experience with labs and golden retrievers but am happy to accommodate any breed of dog!

A typical day

I enjoy walking, playing games, and engaging in training with dogs according to their needs. Depending on the dog, I usually do at least two longer walks each day to smell the smells around the neighborhood.

Location

Durham, NC

Annchen K.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Friendly dog-lover with experience!

Pet care experience

Note: I am currently only accepting new boarding requests for shorter (2-3 night) stays over the weekends until my husband’s work schedule eases up (more flexible with house sitting). I love animals and have done all kinds of pet sitting since I was a kid! Most recently I have been an active volunteer and board member for local service dog organizations (including Eyes Ears Nose and Paws in Chapel Hill), where I have done everything from advanced service dog training to whelping and caring for a litter of puppies in my home for their first weeks of life. I also teach canine care and safety courses to new volunteers and serve as a contact for advice and support for dealing with any sort of issues (health, behavior, etc) that volunteers have when caring for their service-dogs-in-training. As such I have quite a bit of experience caring for dogs. But most importantly, I love every dog I meet and would love the opportunity to get to know your pup! I live with my husband and golden retriever Zelda and have a flexible job that allows me to work from home or bring pups to work (my colleagues are absolutely obsessed with Zelda!). I love walking and playing with pups as breaks from working at my computer. I also love taking Zelda (and other pups who are up for it!) on hikes or other adventures on the weekends.

Reviews

Wesley T.
House Sitting • Sep 04, 2025
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Professional, attentive and awesome!

Joanna S.
Boarding • Jul 27, 2025
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Thank you, Annchen, for taking such good care of Bodhi and for sending me photos of him during the stay! Please thank Zelda for sharing her toys and her space with him :)

Kate S.
House Sitting • Apr 24, 2025
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Annchen did a great job with our cats and dog! She was very communicative, sent updates and responded to extra requests we had, and went above and beyond to stop back in when our flight home was delayed. We felt really comfortable with her in our home and our pets look forward to seeing her again soon!

Keith G.
Boarding • Apr 19, 2025
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Annchen was perfect for our shy little guy. He seemed comfy and good hands the whole time. She sent updates and pics and Juno seemed happy as a clam when came back. Her dog Zelda is also as peaceful as could be. Thanks Annchen!

About Annchen K.

Communication

1 repeat pet parent
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
80% bookings with photo updates

Dog skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

I live in a house in a neighborhood with plenty of sidewalks for your pup to explore on leashed walks! We do have a small fenced backyard, but I would probably not be a good fit for a dog that needs lots of time playing long games of fetch everyday. I have a very friendly golden retriever who would love a friend, and I’ll accept at most one guest dog at time.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Annchen K. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your dog has any special needs or quirks I should know about. I have the most experience with labs and golden retrievers but am happy to accommodate any breed of dog!

A typical day

I enjoy walking, playing games, and engaging in training with dogs according to their needs. Depending on the dog, I usually do at least two longer walks each day to smell the smells around the neighborhood.

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Annchen K.

Durham, NC

5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews