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Donna & Gary S.

Key West, FL

5.0 out of 5 stars
44 reviews
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Services

Donna & Gary can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Donna & Gary can care for

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

Availability

We are both retired, so we have flexible schedules for playtime, walks, etc. Morning and evening exercise with the dog will be standard, unless you tell us otherwise.

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Not available
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Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Donna & Gary S.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

12 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Our yard is fenced and we are diligent about never leaving dogs in the yard if we are gone from the house. If we're not there, they are in the house.

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 Donna & Gary S. would like to know about your pet

Medical needs, walking routine, how social are they with people (we only take dogs now from 1 owner at a time), sleeping habits and feeding schedule

A typical day

Based on what your dog is accustomed to, we can keep the schedule, ie. swimming at dog beach, Higgs Beach dog park. If not, we will take them out for walks on leash. There are too many unknowns to take a dog off leash.

Location

Key West, FL

Donna & Gary S.'s Neighborhood

Dogs make the world go round!

Pet care experience

We have been living in Mexico for the past few years so that's why you don't see any recent reviews. We are returning to our Key West home in May 2026. Our 2026 Key West availability is mid-May through October. We have a fenced yard and I work at home so around most of the time. Our 3 labs have all passed over the rainbow bridge so this is how we get our doggie love these days. I volunteer with the Key West animal shelter and have also volunteered while in Mexico (those are dogs with a rough life). Both Gary and I are experienced dog owners, and our midtown Key West location is convenient. We are friendly but firm with the dogs and welcome your well-behaved, adorable pooch. We are flexible with drop-off and pick-up hours within reason. We are also super cautious with security and do not leave dogs outside in the yard while we are gone. Get in touch, we would love to hear from you. We have a fenced yard so there's some outside play space. I do not leave dogs unattended outside just to be on the safe side.

Reviews

Lily G.
Boarding • May 23, 2026
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Wonderful couple! Zola was right at home. Will book again.

CYPHER T.
Boarding • May 19, 2026
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Donna and Gary will definitely be getting a rebook from me and my furbaby! My dog is usually very whiney and anxious when I leave him but he was GREAT with them which meant a lot. They updated me with pictures the entire time and even helped with his allergies. I picked him up and he was a very happy him!!! I am very grateful to have found them and would recommend to anyone in area looking for a loving dog sitter ! Thank you guys SO much!!

Peter N.
Boarding • Oct 30, 2022
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Donna was caring and attentive to Rosie’s needs during her stay, and sent me daily updates that made me feel at ease. I will definitely be looking to have a Rosie stay with Donna again next time I require boarding!

Ann B.
Doggy Day Care • Sep 14, 2022
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Fabulous. Great with our pups. Even took our very energetic puppy for 3 walks. Really lovely people highly recommend!!

About Donna & Gary S.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

12 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Our yard is fenced and we are diligent about never leaving dogs in the yard if we are gone from the house. If we're not there, they are in the house.

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 Donna & Gary S. would like to know about your pet

Medical needs, walking routine, how social are they with people (we only take dogs now from 1 owner at a time), sleeping habits and feeding schedule

A typical day

Based on what your dog is accustomed to, we can keep the schedule, ie. swimming at dog beach, Higgs Beach dog park. If not, we will take them out for walks on leash. There are too many unknowns to take a dog off leash.

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Donna & Gary S.

Key West, FL

5.0 out of 5 stars
44 reviews