Dave S.
Dave S.
Contact for Boarding
from US$50 per night
Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Will love your pet as our own!
Hello! We are a pet-loving family in Northeast Minneapolis who miss having a dog around the house and would love to fill that void by helping you out in your time of need! We unfortunately had to say goodbye to our beloved golden retriever a few years and while we'd love to add a dog to the house again, with two preschoolers our home life can be a handful and it just isn't the right time for the full commitment of dog ownership. That's why we'd love to open our hearts and home to your pet! If you're visiting my profile for cat boarding, it is very much a cat-loving house - we have 2 cats in our home.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Dave and family were super awesome hosts to my old man for the weekend! He has trouble moving around with his arthritis, but they made sure to walk him with his little harness and get them outside in the grass where he could lounge around! His little girls also tucked him in - so sweet!! Highly recommend for anyone looking for hands-on attention for their loved ones while they are away! Will definitely be reaching out when Puckett needs another weekend away from dad - 20 out of 10!!
Luna had a great weekend with Dave and his family. We got lots of updates/pictures. We will book again!
Our very high energy papillon, Freddie, stayed with Dave and his family for nearly a month while we were traveling. Dave was proactive and responsive with his communication and we received regular updates with pictures. Freddie had a wonderful time and loved all of the attention! He was obviously well-cared for and was healthy and happy when we picked him up. Dave will be our go-to for our future pet-sitting needs!
Dave was a fantastic sitter, so much so that I decided to keep him as my permanent one after using Rover for 2 years! My cat is very needy and he spent so much time with her, along with getting his whole family involved in her care and consistent updates. Could not rate him more highly!
Dave kept in touch and sent pictures all week! Would go back to Dave in the future.
Dave took exceptional care of my dog, Frannie, while I was out of town for the holidays. I would definitely book him again if we are in need of sitter. I am confident she is in good hands!
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Schedule
I work a hybrid schedule, with flexibility and leniency to choose when I go into office. Daytime schedules are flexible for potty breaks, walks, and stimulation. Always available in the evenings to get some energy out before bedtime. As you can see in the photos, our daughters have inherited the pet-loving genes from their parents - your pet will never be without attention!
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
We have a decent-sized yard but not fenced in. Our neighborhood is very sidewalk friendly and bustling with other dog owners. Your dog will always be leashed when out of the house. We have two cats in our home who are very sweet and have had no issues with any of our guests. But, we have no problem in creating separate quarters if needed during your pet's stay! One cat tends to make herself scarce during our guests' visits, while the other watches curiously and without incident. As for cat boarding - the same as above applies, we can always create separate areas for litter/feeding for your cat and the resident cats if there are any issues.
Pets
A typical day
Your pet will be my buddy during the day while I work from home, a comfortable basement with lots of toys and couch and blankets to lay on. Our neighborhood is completely lined with sidewalks and always busy with other dogs - lots of smells to investigate! And for cats, we have plenty of cat toys, cat nip, scratching posts, etc. to keep your pet stimulated. Lots of birds in the trees and feeders outside the windows, too!
Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.
Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.