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Diane H.

Mills River, NC

5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
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Services

Diane can host

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

Availability

I am a retired teacher and can adapt my schedule to meet the needs of your fur baby. That is the beauty of retirement… no schedule!

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About Diane H.

Communication

6 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
50% bookings with photo updates

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I have a large fenced in backyard that can accommodate ball play and daily fun outside play. I have a nice sun porch and decks that dogs love! I take only one dog at a time unless they are from the same family.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Diane H. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your dog has any special needed meds or quirks. Many dogs get emotional a day or so after their human leaves and I try to be super aware that they are sensitive and miss their humans .

A typical day

I have a ball thrower, a chunk it type balls and a frisbee, so that we can play fetch in my large enclosed backyard. Also a few leash walks are good too!

Location

Mills River, NC

Diane H.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Nice/safe fenced in yard.

Pet care experience

I’m a retired teacher and I am able to keep a flexible schedule. I welcome the opportunity to take care of your dog as I’m healthy & active! I do require a meet and greet in my home before accept a booking. I have owned many dogs in the past, and I now have a chocolate lab. June is really sweet. She gets along well with other dogs, and children. I live in a nice/safe neighborhood and have reliable transportation. I have a large fenced in area off the back of my house (deck and grass). I have stairs going from my upper deck to the lawn, so your dog will need to be able to safely navigate the steps. I only take one dog at a time unless they are from the same family.

Reviews

Sara J.
Boarding • mar. 21, 2026
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We are so grateful for Diane and her thoughtful care for our young, energetic dog. She was great with communication and sent lots of updates throughout the week. Hope she can watch our dog again in the future and we highly recommend her services!

Kathryn R.
Boarding • mar. 08, 2026
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Diane is absolutely wonderful! She took the best care of our big boy Cane. She communicates regularly with updates and puts your worrying mind at ease. She made Cane feel so comfortable as it was his first trip away from “Mom & Dad.” Her dog, June is sweet and played beautifully with Cane in the big fenced-in yard. I will definitely schedule Diane in the future for our pet-sitting needs and highly recommend her for yours.

Lisa S.
Boarding • ene. 22, 2026
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Diane was amazing! I’ll definitely be using her again for future needs.

Sheilagh B.
Boarding • ago. 18, 2025
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My 9 year old baby loves his first stay with Diane while I had to leave for the weekend!! She kept me updated with texts and pics. And he was so well cared for. Can’t wait to bring him back.

About Diane H.

Communication

6 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
50% bookings with photo updates

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I have a large fenced in backyard that can accommodate ball play and daily fun outside play. I have a nice sun porch and decks that dogs love! I take only one dog at a time unless they are from the same family.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Diane H. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your dog has any special needed meds or quirks. Many dogs get emotional a day or so after their human leaves and I try to be super aware that they are sensitive and miss their humans .

A typical day

I have a ball thrower, a chunk it type balls and a frisbee, so that we can play fetch in my large enclosed backyard. Also a few leash walks are good too!

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Diane H.

Mills River, NC

5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews