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Brenda M.

Forest, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•61 reviews
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Home away from home!

Pet care experience

Being raised on a farm, I have been around animals all my life! Volunteering at local SPCA shelters, fostering dogs in my home for adoption. So, when I heard about Rover.com, I realized what a wonderful way this is for dogs to be cared for while pet owners are traveling. I have now been providing families with peace of mind as they vacation or travel for about 5 years. I provide a loving and safe home environment for your family pet to visit, play and socialize. A large shaded fenced yard with plenty of room to run, play and explore. It is a doggie camp vacation! I do require all dogs be current on vaccinations, flea,tick and heart worm protection. I keep my Rover calander up to date and am usually available 7 days a week. I also provide availability for extended stays. I am the alpha in my home and they always are sweet and loving towards me. All dogs are out several times during each day and evening playing with their new friends! It is a wonderful environment for your dog to socialize by meeting different dogs and people. I am an active person and enjoy taking walks, so for me it is a pleasure. I have a beautiful neighborhood to walk in with grass and shade along the way, also I am close to the Forest Library where there is a nice walking trail. Your pet will be part of my family and enjoy their time while here. The neighborhood I live in is pet friendly, several dogs out for daily walks. I.... administer oral medications and shots. adhere to the feeding instructions of the pet owner. Any pet issues ( food/behavior)I am happy to assist where I can. I prefer dogs o be crated when I run errands for safety reasons. About this sitter: I come from a family that owns and loves animals, and I have passed the love on to my children. Not only have we own/owned dogs,cats and horses, I have several years of volunteer service for our local humane societies,including fostering small dogs. I am attentive to the needs of your pet, and they will be treated just like family. Why I love dog sitting Grew up on a farm, and we always had a dog. They love us so much! We treat them as part of our family. I have owned anything from a small breed to a large breed. I have always trained my pets to behave in the house. Dogs should have positive playtime to learn social skills, and experience a poitive mental experience with a pack! It is there nature to be pack animals. Meet my pets Toby- Bichon Frisse In the past I have fostered small dogs from the local Bedford, and Campbell County Humane's Societies. Have also kept over 92 dogs!! About my yard My front yard is fenced in with plenty of trees for shade, my backyard is mostly woods, and not fenced in. I have a deck nice deck with a gate where they love to hang out.

Reviews

Tracy S.
Dog Boarding • May 31, 2019
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Brenda is the 2nd mama.

Tracy S.
Dog Boarding • May 31, 2019
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If I can’t get Brenda, I don’t go. Lol She’s just that great!!

Tracy S.
Dog Boarding • May 31, 2019
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Brenda is such a great pet sitter. My 2 dogs are as at home at her house as they are at their own house. We all love her.

Tracy S.
Doggy Day Care • May 31, 2019
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Brenda is top notch. Every time!!!

About Brenda M.

Communication

30 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Brenda M. would like to know about your pet

PLEASE BE SURE YOUR PET HAS PROPER NAME TAG, PHONE NUMBER INFO, MICROCHIP, ETC IN CASE THE PET WERE TO GET SEPARATED. Basic info..Size of dog (I limit size to 15lbs.) age, breed, house trained, is the dog crated when unattended and at night,temperament, feeding habits, any special requirements, on any medication. I will require the dog to be current on all shots, including boardetella. Please supply me with a copy and contact vet info.

A typical day

Here's where we'll take our walks After work traffic my neighborhood is quiet. It is about a 25 minute walk, when I get off my street, I walk on a road that is a dead end, where it is a quiet and enjoyable walk. I could decide to drive to the local trails and or take them to my farm to run and play. Your dog's sleeping arrangement Kennel crate is preferable. But if not we can see about making accommodations. Time I'll spend with your dog Just as much time as I spend with my own dog...play time, walk, sit with me if I watch a movie.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$27per night

Brenda can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Brenda M.

Communication

30 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Brenda M. would like to know about your pet

PLEASE BE SURE YOUR PET HAS PROPER NAME TAG, PHONE NUMBER INFO, MICROCHIP, ETC IN CASE THE PET WERE TO GET SEPARATED. Basic info..Size of dog (I limit size to 15lbs.) age, breed, house trained, is the dog crated when unattended and at night,temperament, feeding habits, any special requirements, on any medication. I will require the dog to be current on all shots, including boardetella. Please supply me with a copy and contact vet info.

A typical day

Here's where we'll take our walks After work traffic my neighborhood is quiet. It is about a 25 minute walk, when I get off my street, I walk on a road that is a dead end, where it is a quiet and enjoyable walk. I could decide to drive to the local trails and or take them to my farm to run and play. Your dog's sleeping arrangement Kennel crate is preferable. But if not we can see about making accommodations. Time I'll spend with your dog Just as much time as I spend with my own dog...play time, walk, sit with me if I watch a movie.

Location

Forest, VA

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Brenda M.

Forest, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•61 reviews