Caitlin F.
Caitlin F.
Contact for Boarding
from $75 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Experienced Foster & Dog Owner
📝 About me Hi! I’m Caitlin, a full-time educator, longtime dog owner, foster, and experienced pet sitter based in downtown Montclair. I’ve spent more than a decade caring for dogs of all ages, sizes, and personalities through dog ownership, fostering, rescue work, and pet sitting. I’ve been fortunate to build a wonderful group of repeat clients, and many of the dogs I care for return to stay with me regularly. I genuinely enjoy getting to know each dog’s personality and routine, and I want my home to feel like a comfortable second home for the dogs who stay here. 🏡 Personal, low-volume boarding I generally host one guest dog at a time, in addition to my own dog, Georgia. On occasion, I will host two guest dogs when I know both dogs well and feel confident that their personalities and routines are compatible. This model allows me to provide considerably more individual attention than a traditional boarding environment. Visiting dogs live as part of the household: they can relax on the couch or bed, follow their usual routines, join me for walks around Montclair, and have plenty of quiet space and downtime. Georgia is friendly, calm, and accustomed to sharing her home with visiting dogs. Because maintaining a peaceful environment is important to me, I prioritize dogs who are comfortable in a home (apartment) setting, have good household manners, and can coexist calmly with another dog. Because I keep boarding intentionally small and want every stay to be a good fit, I require a meet & greet before accepting a new boarding client. For longer or extended stays, I strongly prefer to schedule a daycare day beforehand if possible. This gives your dog a chance to get comfortable with me, Georgia, and my home before their stay, and gives all of us an opportunity to make sure it feels like the right fit. You’ll receive regular updates and plenty of photos throughout the stay. My goal is for you to be able to enjoy your time away knowing your dog is safe, comfortable, and getting lots of individual attention. 💊 Experience & special care My background in fostering has given me experience with a wide range of breeds and needs, from puppies and giant breeds to seniors and dogs requiring medications or additional support. I’m comfortable administering medications and following detailed feeding, allergy, mobility, and care routines. I also have ramps available for dogs with mobility restrictions and indoor cameras for added safety when I’m away from home for brief periods.
Cat care experience
Caitlin also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Caitlin is excellent. She takes pictures of your dog while she’s with him/her and is excellent with communicating!
Caitlin is the BEST! Her home has become our boy Orso's home away from home. He gets excited to go see her and Georgia and when we pick him up you can tell he's happy/excited to see us but torn to leave Caitlin. It is obvious he is well cared for and knowing that and receiving all the updates, including pics and videos, makes leaving him easier. We are so grateful that we met Caitlin and have her as such a reliable and consistent sitter.
Caitlin was absolutely wonderful! She was so loving and attentive with Xena and Doug and made us feel completely comfortable leaving them in her care. She sent frequent updates and photos, and it was clear how much love and attention she gave them throughout their stay. Our dogs clearly adored her and had the best time. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would absolutely trust Caitlin with them again!
Roman loves staying with Caitlin and we love when he stays there too! Caitlin always communicates and sends updates and we can tell she truly cares for and loves our dog. Roman always comes back happy and content after playing with the resident dog :) we will continue to book with Caitlin for future needs!
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Caitlin. She took such amazing care of our boy Orso ensuring he got plenty of exercise, attention., play, and ate well! She sent multiple updates throughout the day, including pictures and videos which made us feel so much better. She is responsive and communicates well. Orso had a great time with her and Georgia! I know he’ll look forward to returning!
Caitlin was so great!! She was super quick to respond and attentive to all of my cat’s needs. My cat is timid, but Caitlin was so patient and caring. Caitlin also made sure to send lots of photos and detailed reports. Would definitely recommend!
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Schedule
As a full-time educator, my schedule allows for especially flexible boarding throughout the summer and during school holidays and extended breaks. These are ideal times for longer stays, as I’m able to spend more of the day at home with my guests. During the school year, my regular availability is primarily weekends, but I do consider weekday boarding on an individual basis. Dogs who are comfortable relaxing at home and accustomed to being alone during the workday can be a great fit for my routine. I’m always happy to discuss your dog’s needs and determine whether my schedule will work well for them. Making sure each dog is a good fit for my home, routine, and resident dog is an important part of providing safe, individualized care.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
Safety is always my top priority. I provide a calm, structured environment and closely supervise all dogs in my care. I’m thoughtful about introductions, routines, and each dog’s individual needs. I have experience caring for senior dogs and dogs with medical needs, and I’ve completed a canine CPR course. I’m attentive to subtle changes in behavior or health and know when something may require prompt veterinary attention.
Pets
A typical day
There’s no one-size-fits-all “typical day.” I try to maintain the routine your dog already knows at home. For an active dog, that might mean longer walks, enrichment, playtime, and plenty of opportunities to explore. For a senior or laid-back dog, it might mean shorter outings and a lot more couch time. I adjust activity, feeding, rest, and attention to the individual dog rather than expecting every guest to adapt to the same boarding routine.