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Donna L.

Houston, TX

5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
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Let me Pamper your Pooch!!❤❤❤🐩🐶

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I'm super loving and a VERY playful person. And very lazy....🛌📺 So playing and cuddling are really all that will be on the schedule for us while you're not there. 🐶 I do have a kind of high rate but it's because I really spoil these kids. I buy the best treats, and lots of them. Most animals don't really want to eat the first day away from mummy and daddy but they will always eat treats. I have kept a few that didn't really eat much the entire stay. Once it's past the first day if they still don't want to eat I will absolutely give treats for food just to make sure they're not hungry. They get so nervous away from you. I really give them ALL of my attention while I have them and by the time they leave I have become very good friends with these little dogs. (And the occasional kitty🤗) I have also babysat and raised my share of birds and fowl and the occasional turtles and once a gecko. So I'm pretty open. Honestly, I sort of prefer animals over people, because of their unconditional love and loyalty, but I do love everyone in my own way. I have a very large home with plenty of room for running and playing. The way my house is built animals can run in these huge like maybe 100 feet circles- --- AND THEY LOVE IT🐕!!! Cats and dogs speed around the house countless times!! It's so fun to watch. I wake up very early everyday for those early rise potty trips outside. And since I'm a disabled person I'm available all day long to take them out as much as they want to. My home isn't full of expensive vases or other things that I would have to worry about being broken. I do have nice furniture but that's what it's for is getting on and getting comfy!! I have lots of room inside and outside to play and love and cuddle with your pets. I have a nice fenced in yard. It's got great grass with lots of things to explore. I have ABC Pest Pool and Lawn come in every 4 months for like 15 years so there is no worry for fleas and ticks. I have an enormous shower where your babies can get as many baths as they need or you would like them to have. I have a great, quiet neighborhood that will be perfect for walks. I own another property in the neighborhood for a little extra play space and exploration. It's about a quarter of a mile away or maybe a little less, right here in my sweet little neighborhood. It's a PERFECT dog walk away!!!👍🐶 I always have LOTS of toys and treats on hand for the babies. If yours like something particular just let me know when we're booking and I'll have some here. I absolutely do let them get on my furniture if they want up. If it's not what they're used to at home please just mention it and I'll make sure not to give them the habit. And yes, I would let them sleep with me!! I LOVE IT!!! And so far every single one has. I have a gigantic bed. I can make sure they eat only what you want them to. Prepare special meals, or feed them separately, anything you want. I Hope you don't mind if they get treats!!! (Let me know, but don't worry, I'll ask) I can give them medications. You tell me what you like and don't like-- YOU'RE the boss. Most of all-- there will be tons of loving and attention and playing. 💜😇 It would be my honor to take care of your sweet pet. I will want something showing that they're up to date on shots and worms and flea meds just to protect myself, my home and my other clients. We're located very conveniently to 45n and 59n (69) and 610n and beltway 8n and 99. If necessary and would help you out my husband and I could pick them up and/or drop them off if you need us to. WE DO PREFER TO HAVE ONE FAMILY'S PETS AT A TIME. IT'S LESS STRESS ON THE PETS AND LESS WORRY FOR US. We hope you understand. Now our house is large but it's no mansion! I'm very, very laid back. I don't spend every waking minute of my life cleaning. I do keep the house livable and comfy but it's no white glove place. I prefer to have them in my lap or on my bed watching tv and hanging out with me than scaring them to death with the vacuum cleaner. Your baby (babies) will get my undevided attention for the length of their stay-- and that comes with undevided affection. I'm extremely compassionate. I'm an animal lover that's for sure. I cry watching "the DoDo" videos. (If you don't know of it you should totally check it out. It's like animal rescue videos and stuff like that. I LOVE IT. It's a happy sad😭😉❤🐕) On that note, We look forward to hearing from you! And we hope you have a great getaway!! Love, Donna and Dinoo 🐶🐕🐩🏡🌻🌤❤🧡💛

Reviews

Joey Z.
Dog Boarding • May 11, 2020
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Donna is the sweetest and best dog sitter I have ever met!! I trust leaving my puppy with her more than I would with myself!! She’s that good!! Archie had the best time; he almost didn’t want to go home. She sent me plenty of pictures and updates everyday to put my mind in ease. I highly recommend her!! Her house has a big yard for my puppy to play around and she wasn’t uptight about him having a couple accidents in the house, she was understanding and sweet. I’m glad I got to meet Donna this weekend and I will be using her a lot more now that I know Archie will be safe and happy with her.

Alyssa L.
Dog Boarding • Mar 17, 2020
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Donna watched my three cats and dog while my husband and I were on our honeymoon out of the country. She is fantastic!!! I am always a little bit nervous leaving my animals for a long amount of time, especially when they aren’t staying at my home, but Donna went above and beyond to alleviate all of my concerns! She sent me many updates and pictures every day for the week we were gone. She also was sure to ask questions to make sure she was catering to each animal’s individual needs. She is truly an animal lover and has an amazing heart- all of my animals took to her very quickly (which is especially hard for my shy kitties! Lol) I would definitely recommend her to anyone who needs their fur babies to be taken care of. We will definitely be using her again. Thank you, Donna!! -Alyssa, Nick, Bentley, Baloo, Marli and Posie ????

Jeffrey S.
Dog Boarding • Dec 17, 2019
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Donna took great care of our dog and was very diligent in sending updates / photos of Buddy. She was even kind enough to wash him and give us some lemons off her lemon tree! Thanks Donna!

Beth A.
Doggy Day Care • Oct 10, 2019
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Donna was amazing!!! She’s such a sweetheart and took excellent care of my Marnie girl. I was in town for work and needed someone to pick up and drop off Marnie my last day in town. Donna was very quick to respond to all my messages (with great use of emojis I might add) and picked up and dropped off my girl at the exact times I need. Marnie had a great day with Donna and I got over a dozen photos and videos throughout the day. I’d recommend Ms. Donna to anyone ?

About Donna L.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Smoking household
Has cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Donna L. would like to know about your pet

How active is the dog (dogs)? How much and how often do you (I) feed them? What is their schedule like at home? (So I can try to keep things as normal for them as possible) Housebroken? Do they mind being picked up? Is there anywhere they don't like being touched? Do they bathe well? Do they enjoy car rides and do you allow them to? Any medications? Any allergies? Any special needs? Any special requests? Is there anything you think I should know that I haven't asked? ???

A typical day

I would rather sit back and play with the dogs than do anything else! They'll get tons of love and affection I assure you of that. They can go wherever i go and sit or lay with me wherever I'm laying. My house is pretty huge for running and playing. A GREAT back yard. I'll never let them out of my sight! Also, I truly am afraid to let them off the leash for fear something could happen and i couldn't bear to that so the big super, super active dogs that NEED to run and exercise a LOT may not be the best fit for us. (Normal activity is expected-- I'm talking about big active dogs that absolutely have got to get in a LOT of running outside or they won't behave well inside.) I do prefer house lap dogs. Arrangements can be made for other dogs, but my preference is spoiled babies that just want to hang out with you (me❤?❤). I have 17 chickens (not including my 4 baby chicks), and several squirrels that live outside that come to my kitchen window every single day to be fed! The squirrels are several generations that have lived in my front yard for years. The (pregnant)mommy squirrel started coming in my kitchen window about three years ago so we decided since she was pregnant we should make sure to have food there for her regularly and she has just kept coming back. After so many years the babies now think it's normal to come to us when they want something. They come right up to us. And the chickens eat from our hands. Even our cat is so used to the squirrel coming inside that she just watches and never messes with them. ??????

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$40per night

Donna can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time
Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 3 years ago
Donna can host up to 1 pets per night
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Donna L.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Smoking household
Has cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Donna L. would like to know about your pet

How active is the dog (dogs)? How much and how often do you (I) feed them? What is their schedule like at home? (So I can try to keep things as normal for them as possible) Housebroken? Do they mind being picked up? Is there anywhere they don't like being touched? Do they bathe well? Do they enjoy car rides and do you allow them to? Any medications? Any allergies? Any special needs? Any special requests? Is there anything you think I should know that I haven't asked? ???

A typical day

I would rather sit back and play with the dogs than do anything else! They'll get tons of love and affection I assure you of that. They can go wherever i go and sit or lay with me wherever I'm laying. My house is pretty huge for running and playing. A GREAT back yard. I'll never let them out of my sight! Also, I truly am afraid to let them off the leash for fear something could happen and i couldn't bear to that so the big super, super active dogs that NEED to run and exercise a LOT may not be the best fit for us. (Normal activity is expected-- I'm talking about big active dogs that absolutely have got to get in a LOT of running outside or they won't behave well inside.) I do prefer house lap dogs. Arrangements can be made for other dogs, but my preference is spoiled babies that just want to hang out with you (me❤?❤). I have 17 chickens (not including my 4 baby chicks), and several squirrels that live outside that come to my kitchen window every single day to be fed! The squirrels are several generations that have lived in my front yard for years. The (pregnant)mommy squirrel started coming in my kitchen window about three years ago so we decided since she was pregnant we should make sure to have food there for her regularly and she has just kept coming back. After so many years the babies now think it's normal to come to us when they want something. They come right up to us. And the chickens eat from our hands. Even our cat is so used to the squirrel coming inside that she just watches and never messes with them. ??????

Location

Houston, TX

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Donna L.

Houston, TX

5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews