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Deb K.

Collinsville, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
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Services

Deb can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Availability

PLEASE READ THOROUGHLY BEFORE MAKING AN INQUIRY. THANK YOU. Retired and outside on my large property daily. Your pet will get loving care, and plenty of outdoor exercise at my home. Extremely knowledgeable of disease states and any special needs your pet may need, standard medical model and holistic. I will be home with your pet almost 24/7. Daily videos/updates will be texted or emailed to owners, should they prefer. Should an emergency arise with your pet after hours, there is an emergency vet clinic one mile from my home. The entire concept and the reason I do this, is so you as a pet owner have complete confidence your pet is being extremely well cared for and that your dog enjoys their time with me while you are away enjoying your time "off". I clearly remember the anxiety I felt when I traveled for business or pleasure. Finding a trusted, competent sitter was very difficult. I want to remove this anxiety for you. Be aware, I HAVE MULTIPLE CHEMICAL SENSITIVITIES, SPECIFICALLY TO SYNTHETIC FRAGRANCES. THE WORST ARE LAUNDRY PRODUCTS THAT AFFECT MY AIRWAYS AND ABILITY TO BREATH. IF YOU USE PRODUCTS SUCH AS GAIN, TIDE, ETC..THESE TOXIC INGREDIENTS AND SMELL PERMEATES ONTO BEDDING, COLLARS, LEASHES, PLASTIC FOOD BOWLS, ETC. POTENTIAL CLIENTS USING FRAGRANCE FREE PRODUCTS ARE WELCOME...THOSE THAT DON'T, PLEASE INQUIRE ABOUT ACCOMMODATIONS ELSEWHERE. THANK YOU.

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About Deb K.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

29 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

A meet and greet is required for all new potential clients that will stay overnight or for doggie day. Please keep this appointment as I receive many requests for services and preference is given to those on a first come, first served basis that comply with my "no fragrances policy." Meet and greet waived for a one day, one time board for out of town owners coming into the area for a visit as long as they are aware of my laundry detergent issues and comply. My two acre property is within ten miles of St. Louis City and somewhat secluded. Some areas partially fenced, some completely fenced. Property purchased over 24 years ago when I had a VERY active Aussie. Other pets I've owned, two border collie mixes, one dachshund mix, beagle basset hound mix. Illnesses my pets have had; Diabetes, Cushings, Dementia, ACL tears. One of my boarder collie mix rescues lived to 19.5 years!

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Deb K. would like to know about your pet

Any behavioral or medical issues. It's important for me to know everything about your pet (the good, the bad and the ugly) to make sure I can properly take care of them and there are no surprises. Thank you!

A typical day

Lots of walking and running on my property or the wooded, sparsely populated dead end street behind my property. We are outside most of the day, weather permitting. Your pet will enjoy balls, playing "tug" or observing wildlife from courtyard area. Lots of wildlife; raccoon, deer, squirrels, opossum...for olfactory, visual and physical stimulation. If your pet obeys commands and can be trusted to stay on my property they will get HOURS and HOURS of activity and be physically exhausted upon your return!

Location

Collinsville, IL

Deb K.'s Neighborhood

RETIRED PROFESSIONAL LOVES DOGS

Pet care experience

PLEASE READ THOROUGHLY BEFORE MAKING AN INQUIRY, AS I HAVE MULTIPLE CHEMICAL SENSITIVITIES, ESPECIALLY ALL FRAGRANCED LAUNDRY PRODUCTS. SHOULD YOU USE THESE PRODUCTS, NO NEED TO READ FURTHER....PLEASE SEEK PET CARE ELSEWHERE. THANK YOU Serene setting on two acres at the end of a dead end road. Property is part elevated on bluffs. The upper acre is fenced in some areas. Lower acre is forest that backs up to another sparsely populated dead end road. Courtyard is entirely fenced in with six foot wrought iron. I will be with your pet almost 24/7 and YOUR pet (s) will be the ONLY pet (s) on my property unless there are extenuating circumstances such as overlap on drop off and pickup. Your dog will gets lots of exercise if they are active, if not they will relax in a tranquil environment enjoying many wildlife sounds and scents. Your dog(s) will be cherished as if they are my own and will thoroughly enjoy their "break" while your on yours. Clients have commented no other pet sitter offers what I do; your dog (s) on a peaceful, chemical free large property with no other dogs or kids with a very knowledgeable and responsible person. I do this for enjoyment. My home is stress, chemical and fragrance free. Having said that, again, care is restricted to dogs with pet parents that do NOT USE SYNTHETIC FRAGRANCES. SPECIFICALLY, LAUNDRY DETERGENTS AND SOFTENERS CONTAINING FRAGRANCE; SUCH AS GAIN AND TIDE, etc. THIS ISSUE IS SERIOUS FOR ME. About me; Professional career in pharmaceuticals. This means I am highly knowledgeable of products on the market that will affect your dog negatively, including what you may deem safe from your veterinarian that was taken off the human market. I also owned a holistic pet food store. U.S. Air Force Veteran. Should an emergency arise, there is a veterinary emergency clinic one mile from my home.

Reviews

Steven Z.
Boarding • Sep 04, 2025
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Great care! Went above and beyond to care for recently injured heeler with mobility restrictions and prescriptions. Highly recommend

Rosalinda G.
Boarding • Aug 09, 2024
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I truly enjoyed having my pups at her place. I received updates and pictures, and her land was a treat for them! I love the communication Deb provides. I can't say enough great things about her and my dogs under her care. Highly recommend!!

Elle S.
Boarding • Jul 27, 2024
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Deb went above and beyond for Mowgli. He is a very active dog and her space was just perfect for him. I knew he was in great hands and he had the absolute best time. He had so much fun he didn’t want to leave which says everything. She spoiled him and he had so much fun on his little vacation. Thanks Deb!

Andrew T.
Boarding • Jun 23, 2024
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Deb is always a great resource for us! We're repeat customers and she genuinely cares for Charlie and he loves his time there! We can't recommend Deb enough for anyone looking for a sitter. You will not a find a better one!

About Deb K.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

29 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

A meet and greet is required for all new potential clients that will stay overnight or for doggie day. Please keep this appointment as I receive many requests for services and preference is given to those on a first come, first served basis that comply with my "no fragrances policy." Meet and greet waived for a one day, one time board for out of town owners coming into the area for a visit as long as they are aware of my laundry detergent issues and comply. My two acre property is within ten miles of St. Louis City and somewhat secluded. Some areas partially fenced, some completely fenced. Property purchased over 24 years ago when I had a VERY active Aussie. Other pets I've owned, two border collie mixes, one dachshund mix, beagle basset hound mix. Illnesses my pets have had; Diabetes, Cushings, Dementia, ACL tears. One of my boarder collie mix rescues lived to 19.5 years!

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Deb K. would like to know about your pet

Any behavioral or medical issues. It's important for me to know everything about your pet (the good, the bad and the ugly) to make sure I can properly take care of them and there are no surprises. Thank you!

A typical day

Lots of walking and running on my property or the wooded, sparsely populated dead end street behind my property. We are outside most of the day, weather permitting. Your pet will enjoy balls, playing "tug" or observing wildlife from courtyard area. Lots of wildlife; raccoon, deer, squirrels, opossum...for olfactory, visual and physical stimulation. If your pet obeys commands and can be trusted to stay on my property they will get HOURS and HOURS of activity and be physically exhausted upon your return!

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Deb K.

Collinsville, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews