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April S.

Portage, WI

5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
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Services

April can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
No females in heat

April can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I’m a dedicated fur momma and a small business owner running my home-based venture, while balancing a full-time 8-5 office job. My amazing husband also works with me to care for the fur babies, handling a full-time shift from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Together, we create a structured routine that includes a dedicated 4-hour nap window for our boarding puppies, ensuring they rest comfortably between activities. On a personal note, I share my life with two beloved companions: Draco (Australian Cattle Dog) and Tank (a 13-year-old Shei Pei mix) who recently crossed the rainbow bridge. Their health and well-being, along with keeping them active and engaged, are our top priorities. We’re committed to providing compassionate, attentive care for every pet in our care, drawing from real-world experience, family values, and a deep love for animals. We can’t wait to meet you and your fur baby and welcome them into our caring home.

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Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About April S.

Communication

1 repeat pet parent
40% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

12 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We care for your pets with warmth, consistency, and clear communication. When we visit your home, we start with a friendly meet-and-greet to learn your routines, preferences, and emergency contacts, review medical history and medications, and set up a simple, detailed plan. Each visit includes feeding and fresh water exactly as you’d like, gentle supervision, and age and energy appropriate play and enrichment. We’ll keep your home safe and tidy, lock up securely, and always respect your rules. You’ll receive friendly updates every day with photos and a quick note about how your pet is doing. If you choose boarding or daycare at our home, we maintain a cozy, structured routine with dedicated nap times, quiet spaces, and a clear schedule for meals, walks, play, and rest. We supervise interactions to keep everyone safe and happy, and we tailor activities to each pet’s needs. If medications are required, we handle them with care and accuracy. For mobile or at client visits, we plan ahead, confirm access, and check in with timely updates feeding, potty breaks, hydration, and any medications, plus a little extra enrichment to keep things calm and comforting between visits. Across all services, we’re committed to emergency readiness, transparent pricing and policies, and thorough, easy to understand documentation of visits, medications, and behavior notes. We’d love to meet you and your fur baby tell us your preferred service names and any key policies you’d like highlighted, and we’ll tailor everything to fit your family’s needs.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a 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 April S. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your dog has any special needs or behaviors that I can account and adapt for. If you have a schedule you would like me to keep to please bring a printed out copy.

A typical day

I love to stimulate your dogs physically and mentally. We'll play a bunch of games, check out all the new smells in my neighborhood, and explore a big park near my house. We then will come take a nap and grab a snack or sweet treat

Location

Portage, WI

April S.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Experienced Dog Lover/Fur Mom

Pet care experience

Here's a polished, uplifting, and professional version: I’m highly experienced in caring for all kinds of animals. I’ve had the privilege of working at the largest Pet Resort and Day Care in the Madison area. As a devoted fur mom myself, I understand how tough it is to leave your pet when you’re off on vacation or heading to work. I discovered this passion years ago, and I can’t wait to meet you and your fur baby and provide them with top-notch care.

Reviews

Joy H.
Doggy Day Care • Jul 04, 2023
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April was so helpful in providing day care for our collie, Cassie, while we were in town for vacation. She was flexible and willing to work around our schedule. We were able to take our kids to a water park, and Cassie had a fun play date and trip to the dog park. All of us came home exhausted and happy, ready for the next leg of our journey. Thanks April!

Paula D.
House Sitting • Oct 23, 2022
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Great pet sitter! Sent pics and communicated well. Took great care of my pup and I would use her again. She will make you feel at ease that your pet is well taken care of while you are away,

Sue E.
Boarding • Oct 05, 2022
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April and her Husband took such good care of our Lucy while we went on vacation. She sent pics of Lucy each day so we could see she settled in with them nicely. If we need a Pup sitter again we will definitely hire April.

Alberto R.
Boarding • Sep 17, 2022
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Will be using April's services every time we are visiting the Dells! Thank you guys again for your help!

About April S.

Communication

1 repeat pet parent
40% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

12 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We care for your pets with warmth, consistency, and clear communication. When we visit your home, we start with a friendly meet-and-greet to learn your routines, preferences, and emergency contacts, review medical history and medications, and set up a simple, detailed plan. Each visit includes feeding and fresh water exactly as you’d like, gentle supervision, and age and energy appropriate play and enrichment. We’ll keep your home safe and tidy, lock up securely, and always respect your rules. You’ll receive friendly updates every day with photos and a quick note about how your pet is doing. If you choose boarding or daycare at our home, we maintain a cozy, structured routine with dedicated nap times, quiet spaces, and a clear schedule for meals, walks, play, and rest. We supervise interactions to keep everyone safe and happy, and we tailor activities to each pet’s needs. If medications are required, we handle them with care and accuracy. For mobile or at client visits, we plan ahead, confirm access, and check in with timely updates feeding, potty breaks, hydration, and any medications, plus a little extra enrichment to keep things calm and comforting between visits. Across all services, we’re committed to emergency readiness, transparent pricing and policies, and thorough, easy to understand documentation of visits, medications, and behavior notes. We’d love to meet you and your fur baby tell us your preferred service names and any key policies you’d like highlighted, and we’ll tailor everything to fit your family’s needs.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a 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 April S. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your dog has any special needs or behaviors that I can account and adapt for. If you have a schedule you would like me to keep to please bring a printed out copy.

A typical day

I love to stimulate your dogs physically and mentally. We'll play a bunch of games, check out all the new smells in my neighborhood, and explore a big park near my house. We then will come take a nap and grab a snack or sweet treat

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April S.

Portage, WI

5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews