Elaine B.
Elaine B.
Contact for Boarding
from $50 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Lainey: At Home Pet Care Specialist
Animals are my passion and caring for them is my kind of fun! The quality of care and love I provide is reflected in my pricing. I have cared for family, friends and my own pets since 2009 - feeding, watering, training and administering medication. I worked for The Animal Hospital of Monticello from December 2021-September 2023 where I cared for many different breeds of cats and dogs, at many different age and health levels. I am familiar with animal first aid and am regularly educating myself on medical concerns/treatments because health is my #1 priority. I also love to learn about animal behavior (of all sorts-I'm very nerdy), enrichment and training because I believe a mentally and physically happy animal is a healthy one. I also have experience caring for exotic animals including guinea pigs, chinchillas, rabbits, and lizards. I am happy to learn the needs of whatever baby I am caring for! I will not board any exotic animal or cats for their safety, but I'm more than happy to provide stop ins! ***If I do not believe I can care for your pet properly for whatever reason, I may have connections to those who do have the ability and I will be happy to help you find a new care giver.***
Cat care experience
Elaine also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Lainey loved my Leo like he was her own. My anxiety, as well as his, was alleviated by Lainey’s time she took, texts, pictures, and videos. I would recommend Lainey and will use her again next time we leave town. She’s a rockstar!! 🤩🤩🤩
Always getting the best photos and detailed updates on how our pup is doing. She is so responsive and we’re never in the dark.
Always reliable! We trust Lainey with our baby like she’s a member of the family.
Elaine is simply the best! She always gives updates/pics. Our pup always looks happy and well cared for. We never have to worry about our pup while we are gone.
Elaine was superb, going above and beyond the standard pet care. She ran the robot vacuum when the litter became extra messy; she covered my strawberry plants when the wind knocked the cover off; she took and sent photos every day of the cats, their food, their litter. I most loved getting photos and an update every day! The cats were very happy when we came home. It was obvious they were well cared for while we were away for a month.
As usual, we always count on Lainey for Fiona’s home away from home!
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Schedule
I am currently caring for two dogs from my home three times a week M,T, Th. They train, play, eat and snuggle with me all day. I also have a twelve year old, so If we humans have errands, vacations or an emergency-I let the pet parents know as far in advance as possible.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I have two very friendly Australian Shepherd type dogs, an 12 year old human child, a husband and a cat of my own. (Somehow we all get along!) Your fur baby will have the comfort of lots of friends nearby if they come to stay with us. I do require dogs to be up to date on all vaccinations, dog & cat friendly and kennel trained if boarding with me. (So during quiet times they have a familiar, safe and secure place for them to go if they're feeling overwhelmed, or if I need to separate anyone for any reason. I also believe it's simply safer for the dog in case of an emergency.) All animals are allowed on the furniture and often I will find myself snuggling on the couch with the babies. My family also has knowledge on animal care and handling so your fur baby will be under the best care no matter who is in the room. When stopping in I will spend 30 or 60 minutes with your pet baby (depending on your choice: there is a up charge for 60 minutes) feeding, watering, playing, pottying and walking. When choosing the 60 minutes I will also do basic obedience and manners training with your dog. I could try with cats but I can't guarantee my results. I also love pet photography so taking photos of your babies will be a free service offered along with their stay or stop ins. This will NOT be guaranteed every time.
Pets
A typical day
For Boarders: I have a fenced in, large back yard that all of my clients will enjoy running, exploring and playing out in. We will also work on basic obedience and manners training during their stay. We also have a beautiful neighborhood we love to take walks in. For Stop Ins: I will play with your baby (if that's what they like) and provide whatever love or care they need for 30 or 60 minutes!
- 0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsUnspayed females accepted, neutered males onlyCrate-trained dogs onlyTakes only 1 client at a timeElaine can host up to 1 pet per night
- Please inform me of where your vet is located in case of emergency, any special needs, medications or behaviors I should be aware of. I am happy to gain the trust of animals and take the time needed to learn what their requirements are so I can accommodate you and them appropriately.