Chelsea & Derek M.
Chelsea & Derek M.
Contact for Boarding
from $40 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
A lifetime of love for animals
We have raised high-energy border collies since they were puppies to be well-behaved "family members." We have watched dogs of all kinds (including great danes, pitbulls, huskies, and jack russell terriers) for many friends and relatives through the years. Our time on Rover has given us even more experience with dogs of all ages and sizes (puppies, seniors, and dogs from 2lbs to 200lbs). We love watching dogs and seeing them play and interact with each other. We also have experience with cats of all ages (from bottle-fed kittens to senior cats). We currently have 3 cats, and have experience with different feeding schedules and pill regimens.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Our pups were comfortable from the moment they entered their home. Wonderful big back yard for the children to play in. We can always tell when the pups had a good visit because they were so happy when we picked them up. Thank you for taking such good care of our children.
Appreciating the communication about the evolving needs of our maturing puppy.
Gibbs had a great time again! Thank you
Good communication, and they were able to help us out with a same day request. They had a beautiful fenced in (safe) backyard area for our boy to run to his heart’s content. I would definitely use again.
It makes my heart happy to see how genuinely happy Bandit gets when we pull in the driveway and realizes he’s going to Doggy Day Care with Chelsea and Derek!
I was driving from Chicago to Upstate New York for a hiking trip (Mammoth March) and was understandably nervous about leaving my dog behind. After reading Chelsea’s reviews, I felt much more at ease and decided to reach out to her—and I’m so glad I did. Chelsea was excellent from start to finish. She understood my concerns and made me feel comfortable leaving my dog in her care. My dog had a great time playing and hanging out with his new furry friends, and Chelsea kept me updated with photos throughout his stay, which really helped put my mind at ease. I highly recommend Chelsea and would absolutely trust her with my dog again!
Calendar and availability
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Schedule
We have the availability to care for your pets every day of the week. One of us works part time and the other is on full time pet care! We love taking the dogs on outings and playing with them on the weekend. For boarding, our pick up and drop off times are as follows: Monday: 7 AM - 10 PM Tuesday: 1 PM - 10 PM Wednesday: 7 AM - 10 PM Thursday: 7 AM - 5 PM Friday: 7 AM - 10 PM Saturday: 1 PM - 3 PM & 7 PM - 10 PM Sunday: 5 PM - 10 PM Since we’re a home-based business, we kindly ask that all drop-offs and pick-ups happen during these hours to help us maintain a calm environment for everyone (and give us a bit of family time too!). Please let us know in advance when you’ll be arriving so we can be ready to greet you and your pet.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
Owning border collies means you are always ready to be active. And all that activity means keeping them safe and healthy, while also having fun. We have a large fenced in yard for outdoor play. We also have runners and tie outs if necessary. We use gates to separate areas of the house and to make sure feeding time isn't stressful. We have our doorway penned off so no one goes outside without a leash on. We have a few crates to keep dogs separate and safe while sleeping at night.
Pets
A typical day
We have a big fenced in yard with lots of room to play fetch and other outside games. We have a large inside space for the dogs to play when it is cold or rainy. There are also several parks and hikes near our house that we love to go on with our dog and any dogs we are watching. We keep track of bathroom breaks, food and medication schedules to ensure the best communication, and to make sure your pet is getting the best care possible. We will send photos of your pet enjoying their time however often you prefer!
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsUnspayed females accepted, neutered males onlyNo females in heatChelsea & Derek can host up to 3 pets per night
- Let me know if there is anything specific to your dog that I need to be aware of. This could include special dietary or medication instructions, behaviors that are specific to your pet, and temperament towards other animals. Also, if there is something specific you are working on with your dog, we would love to know that too!