Carlene F.
Newcastle, CA
A Place Like Home, Small Dogs Only
Pet care experience
I have loved animals my entire life. When I was a teenager, I walked home from school at lunch time to feed my Irish Setter puppy, later showing and field trialing him. The past 3 years, I've fostered a variety of dogs from Front Street Shelter. Many were special needs dogs, with injuries and skin disorders. My job was to potty train, treat, care for and socialize them, so that they would be ready for their forever home. I was able to place all of my fosters with loving families. I live on 5 acres fully fenced and cross fenced and the immediate yard around my home has a wrought iron fence, so your pet is confined to a yard with a doggie door into the house. My home is beautiful and completely pet friendly. You can rest assured that little darling will have all the comforts of home, they'll be happy, loved and cared for. I'm working from home and my schedule is flexible. I have several chores I do in my barn area and your pet can accompany me to a play area where they can safely watch what's happening, it's pretty exciting for them. I have a fully fenced yard, although my property consists of 5 acres and a doggie door into the house. Your pet will be able to come and go into the yard whenever they want. I have crates if needed. I am accepting only 25lbs and under.
Reviews
Carlene was great with my dog Moscow! She sent a lot of picture updates and it seems like Moscow was happy there with her while he stayed for 2 days
I picked up my puppy today and the first thing I noticed were two strange red markings on his neck area. I had a couple people look and state it looks like he might have been restrained or a shock collar placed on him. Then tonight (on Christmas morning at 3 am), I am on the phone with the Emergency Vet because he has been throwing up for almost 2 hours. Large chunks of stuff (not his dog) food and now blood. I am so upset and worried. Never again.
Carlene was great with our dog over the weekend. Great response time in communication, easy dropoff and flexible with our adjusted pickup time. Thank you for taking care of our fur-baby!
Great pet sitter! Super easy to book and Communicate with:) As a pet sitter myself it’s very difficult to find someone for my pet baby. Carlene was amazing with Louis and we are booking her for our next adventure!!!
About Carlene F.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Your little buddy is treated like one of my own. They are allowed on the furniture and bed but often crated at night with a cover, they usually really like the crate, but they are never forced.
Home
Information Carlene F. would like to know about your pet
Please make sure your dog is fully vaccinated. Kennel cough is not always included as it needs to be given annually and most vaccinations are good for 3 years. There has been a rise in Kennel Cough cases since covid, with more and more visitors to dog park, this very contagious virus is everywhere.
A typical day
They have free access to the back yard and free run of the house. They usually hang out where ever I am and go for daily walks down to the stables.
Services
Carlene can host
Availability
I'm usually home with the dogs most of the day and night. If I go down to the barn, I take them with me but usually keep them on a leash line when around the horses.
About Carlene F.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Your little buddy is treated like one of my own. They are allowed on the furniture and bed but often crated at night with a cover, they usually really like the crate, but they are never forced.
Home
Information Carlene F. would like to know about your pet
Please make sure your dog is fully vaccinated. Kennel cough is not always included as it needs to be given annually and most vaccinations are good for 3 years. There has been a rise in Kennel Cough cases since covid, with more and more visitors to dog park, this very contagious virus is everywhere.
A typical day
They have free access to the back yard and free run of the house. They usually hang out where ever I am and go for daily walks down to the stables.
Location
Newcastle, CA
Pets
Carlene F.
Newcastle, CA