Derek & Leslie F.
Derek & Leslie F.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Family of Six. All Dog Lovers.
I've had dogs all my life and consider them family. I've taken care of family and friends dogs for decades. We walk our dog daily, rain or shine. Your dog will get nonstop attention and love but most of all, they will be very safe and cared for. I have worked in conjunction with the Sac PD to house abused dogs while the cases go through the court system, which we know can be a long and slow process. This requires lots of patience and time because these dogs are not only physically abused but mentally abused as well. I do this free of charge and ask for nothing in return because, I quite simply, love dogs. BOARDING and DAYCARE: I work full time from home and my wife works part time. We have four kids and someone is home at any given time approximately 95% of the time. We rarely go on long vacations and don't need much notice to take care of your dog. We are a low volume boarder though so we do fill up, especially on weekends. Sacramento County laws max the limit at 4 dogs, although some on here board illegally. We follow all laws and carry extra Pet Insurance with PCI on top of the Rover guarantee that covers you. We are on a third of an acre (all fenced) in an exclusive part of Fair Oaks. Your dog will have plenty of space to run around. There is a swimming pool however your dog will never be left unattended outside. The neighborhood is very safe for walks day and night. The house is 4,000 sq/feet and your dog will be allowed in any part of the house downstairs. I have a large dog and he is the friendliest dog I've ever owned. No problems at all with other dogs or people. He is old and sleeps 23 hours per day. I have kids in the house between the ages of 10-24 and they all love playing with animals. Your dog will not be bored. Dogs of all sizes, breeds, and temperaments are welcome. We have cared for dogs from under 5 pounds to over 150 pounds. We will slowly be raising our rates and eventually will be on the higher scale in pricing as we offer much more than the average provider. Once you book with us you will be grandfathered at a discounted rate. DROP INS: We are very reliable. We have never missed an appointment or had any negative experiences. We are honest, middle aged adults, and can be trusted with your pets and home. We will follow directions exactly and give updates and pictures when we are at your residence. We have no issues if you have cameras and actually prefer that you do. ** For Dog Walking and Drop Ins please have key available at Meet and Greet or provide Box access or other means of getting/dropping off key. Otherwise Key Drop off/pickup fees will apply of $10 each way. Thank you for reading and I look forward to meeting you and your family pet. *** Please let us know if you are active military, police, fire, or EMT. We will discount your rate.** Please make sure your pet is current on core vaccines as well as flea medicine.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
I would highly recommend Derek and Leslie. Our normal dog-boarding fell through the night before our trip and they were able to take our dog Charlie last minute. He seemed to have a great time staying with them and we appreciated the pictures and updates. We'll definitely be using them again.

Derek and Leslie were wonderful to work with and took such great care of Phife. He can be a lot to handle so I always worry about leaving him. Derek sent regular pictures and it was clear my big boy was in caring hands. Will definitely be using them in the future!

Felt very comfortable leaving our dog with them. Lots of photos, great communication, will book again.

Derek and Leslie took wonderful care of my 16 year old senior dog. They were so patient with him, and I could tell he was well cared for from the many photos they sent throughout his stay. He was happy and relaxed when I picked him up, which gave me so much peace of mind. I wouldn't hesitate to book with them again. Thank you!

Leslie and Derek welcomed our 10-year old Aussie-Husky into their home and made her feel comfortable and happy. She enjoyed hanging out with their family and the other dogs. We got lots of pictures and updates. I wouldn’t hesitate to have them watch her again and really look forward to future dog-free and worry-free vacations now that we have found Leslie and Derek.
Derek and Leslie took care of Ozzy on the 4th of July. Ozzy is scared of fireworks and is also a big dog but they even let him pay on their bed for comfort and I really appreciate them for it!

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Schedule
I work from home. Someone will be home at all times to take care of your pet. This is not a kennel where there are lots and lots of dogs. Your dog will not be kenneled and lost in the pack.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
The yard is fully fenced in. They will have access to the whole house, including furniture. We are experienced with giving medicine. Please bring leash, bowls, food, and any toys or bed they may want.
A typical day
Big yard. Walks. Play. Lots of attention. Lots of family to play with your pet. We are within walking distance to the American River and within minutes of driving to Phoenix Dog Park. If this is something your pet would be interested in, please let me know and I will try to make it happen during their stay.
- 0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsSpayed and neutered dogs onlyNo females in heatDerek & Leslie can host up to 2 pets per night
- All breeds and sizes welcome!!! Fully house trained and current with shots and flea medicine. If they have any special needs please let us know.
