Darby H.
Darby H.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Tailored, professional pet care!
I have over 20 years of experience in ER/ICU vet med, diverse knowledge in caring for various animals, including dogs, cats, livestock, reptiles, and pocket pets. I also run a dog rescue and have experience with different personalities, can recognize trauma responses, and have working knowledge of various training techniques to ensure your pet is supported and comfortable. I can manage medications, provide nursing services as needed, and ensure your pets current treatment plan is upheld while you are away. For vacation care in my home, I offer a safe, secure and spacious environment of 5 fully fenced and cross fenced acres, a gated property, security cameras, and commitment to never leaving your pet unattended while outside. For safety, each dog will be fitted with a martingale collar with my contact information on it as well as being kept on a long line/drag line for adventures around the property until I get to know them better. Your pet will be treated as one of my own and will get nothing but the top notch treatment they deserve!
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Darby is a reliable daycare provider who does an excellent job taking care of finn
Darby was fantastic with our girls! We left them with her for the weekend and got plenty of updates while we were away. The girls were calm, happy, and very well cared for when we got home. Dropoff and pickup were both completely painless, and communication with Darby was easy throughout. We’d love to have her watch our girls again!
Darcy is always so easy and accommodating to work with, and Spencer always looks forward to staying with her! 😄
Darby was so amazing with my dogs! I have two big boys, a sheepdog and a wolfhound, and they need a lot of space to be silly gooses, then snuggle on a couch. Darby's property is perfect, and she gave them so much love and attention. We had to leave them for over two weeks, and she provided pictures and updates every few days. Will definitely book with her again!
Darby takes excellent care of Finn and sends great photos and updates. We are so happy he gets the care he needs
Darby is the best with my dogs! She is the only person we leave our dogs with!
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Schedule
Pets' are my life! Each day is filled with caring for pets from morning to night based on their individual needs. I am home all day, every day so anything they need will be attended to promptly. My schedule is flexible and I am able to modify any day to met your pets needs.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I base all of my interactions on honesty, trust and respect. When I am in your home, I will ensure all rules are followed, and requests met. Safety of your pet and home are my priority so making sure collars and leashes are secure, doors and gates are closes and locked as needed, and being aware of my surroundings when on a walk are key. For care in my home, I will try to mirror what your pet is used to and maintain their routine. If your dog likes other dogs, they can join my similar sized dogs. If not, or you prefer no contact, that works too! I have rooms where your dog/s could stay crated or not while my dogs are out and vice versa. I have crates/ex-pens if needed and am happy to provide bedding or can use yours if preferred. Food and water bowls are washed daily, and run through the dishwasher twice weekly. Bedding is changed and crates cleaned weekly at minimum, or as needed. For added peace of mind, each dog will be fitted with a martingale collar with my contact information on it as well as being kept on a long line/drag line for adventures around the property until I get to know them better and can evaluate reliable recall is present. For the safety and privacy of my family and all animals in my care, meet and greets are scheduled away from my home and home tours are not permitted. Prior to accepting a booking, exact drop off and pick up times must be scheduled and agreed upon.
Pets
A typical day
I modify my day based on your pets' needs. We can keep it low key at home with lots of cuddles, explore the property, play fetch, romp with my dogs (if allowed), take a dip in the doggie pool (weather permitting), or go for a walk. I also have dog puzzles and brain games if your dog likes those and needs mental stimulation as well as physical.
- 0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsCrate-trained dogs onlyDarby can host up to 4 pets per night
- I'd like to have a basic overview of their typical schedule, any health concerns or medications required. Being aware of their unique personality traits, if they are reactive, and if there are any things that they don't like such as thunder, fireworks, being picked up, or having their feet touched. I aim to have their care as stress-free as possible so want to know anything about them you feel is important!