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Darlene B.

Menifee, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
54 reviews
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I'll care for your dog like family

Pet care experience

I have been caring for dogs for most my life. Years ago, when I lived in Long Beach, CA I worked with Tidy Dogs to foster dogs until a home was found. I also spent time to volunteer and help dogs wherever I could. One of those places was Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, Utah. Doing this part time allowed me to be with dogs, help and that brings me happiness. It wasn't until years later when I boarded my dogs in Las Vegas is when I decided to start dog boarding. I had a bad experience so that made me want to board dogs as a means of helping and combing my volunteer work as a bonus to get paid to do something I love. My home is clean, Dog friendly, and I have 4 crates to house Dogs but dogs are free at my place and I even have a dog park. I use a lot of patio sunbrella cushions for dogs because they are easy to clean, does not collect fur and the dogs love the comfy seating. I also cook for my dogs. I buy a bulk of brown rice, celery, carrots, chicken and sweet potato. I make a delicious bulk meal and portion it once a week for my dogs and I can provide that for dogs that I board with permission. I have a Mastiff and a Jack Russel. They help me train the dogs when I board them. I have attached photos of my adventures with dogs. When your on vacation I want your dogs to feel like they are too so we go on our own adventures like bike rides, walks, fetch, swim and movie nights. Browse through my pictures and see the adventures i've had with all the amazing dogs that has blessed my life. Please contact me with any questions you may have.

Reviews

heather a.
Doggy Day Care • Mar 25, 2024
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Scarlet’s always so happy and tired coming home after a day of playing. We’re so thankful we have a safe place for Scarlet to stay while we’re out of town. Don’t know what we’d do with you!

Jasmin F.
Dog Boarding • Mar 15, 2024
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Darlene and JoJo are absolutely amazing! I got lots of photos and videos of my babies while on a trip and I’ll never choose anyone else to watch my pets again. My dogs came back home happier and better behaved! Wonderful service.

Mary C.
Dog Boarding • Mar 11, 2024
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I am so glad I found Darlene and JoJo! They are true animal lovers and will give your fur baby lots of love and attention. Freya had a blast playing endless fetch which is her favorite activity. JoJo sent regular photos and videos so we were always at ease. This is Freya's new 'home away from home' and I will definitely use them again!

Michelle H.
Dog Boarding • Feb 09, 2024
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We always feel comfortable leaving our dog with Darlene and we never have to worry about anything! She genuinely cares about the pups that are in her care and you can feel it as soon as you meet her. 10 out of 5 stars!

About Darlene B.

Communication

24 repeat pet parents
90% response rate
Usually responds in within a few hours
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced yard and can crate if needed. I'd rather they be free but if crate train is a request I can do that. Brushes, walks and playtime. Clean house and waters routinely changed. New dishes every time dog is fed.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information Darlene B. would like to know about your pet

Allergies, feeding requirements, temperament, physical problems and special request. The more info the better care. I reccomend written and laminated so every time your dog is boarded that info is always there.

A typical day

Walks, bike rides, brushes, swimming, belly rubs, playtime, fetch and movie nights. The dogs love our carriage bike rides on my bikes. Often people stop us to take a picture or pet the dogs.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$41per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$28per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$38per day
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$25per walk

Darlene can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs
No females in heat

Darlene can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I'm a early riser so walks in the morning and my spouse does evening walks. My retired mom lives with me and we are a 3 person team. We all care for the dogs.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Darlene B.

Communication

24 repeat pet parents
90% response rate
Usually responds in within a few hours
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced yard and can crate if needed. I'd rather they be free but if crate train is a request I can do that. Brushes, walks and playtime. Clean house and waters routinely changed. New dishes every time dog is fed.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information Darlene B. would like to know about your pet

Allergies, feeding requirements, temperament, physical problems and special request. The more info the better care. I reccomend written and laminated so every time your dog is boarded that info is always there.

A typical day

Walks, bike rides, brushes, swimming, belly rubs, playtime, fetch and movie nights. The dogs love our carriage bike rides on my bikes. Often people stop us to take a picture or pet the dogs.

Location

Menifee, CA

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Darlene B.

Menifee, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
54 reviews