Elaine V.
Dilworth, NC
🏝️ Seniors Wanted For Spoiling 🏝
Pet care experience
Hello, and thank you for visiting my page! Please read the following, in its entirety, before requesting boarding services. I have a low-energy senior dog. My home is not the ideal environment for puppies and/or high-energy dogs. Thank you! ☺️ Are you looking for: -A quiet, stress-free environment for your dog to stay? -A caretaker who has experience with seniors and/or needier dogs? I’ve got you covered!! 🙂 My dog Timber is a chill senior, and he is my LIFE! Timber is a lounger/snoozer. He gets excited for treats, to go outside, to hunt for lizards, and for the occasional visitor (mostly just Door Dash). He squeaks his toy from time to time, and sometimes he (we) will sing along. But nine out of 10 times, he’s content on the couch, keeping me company, binging on Netflix. We keep it pretty chill around here. I have the best company. ❤️ I’ve had Timber since he was nine months old and I love him more and more each day. He has a fun personality and will engage with your dog for a bit, but then tends to do his own thing. He doesn’t play rough due to his old-man hips. He tends to get along better with dogs who are less dominant. So, if you have senior, or if your dog is just an old soul who would prefer a calmer setting, s/he should come hang with us. I will pamper your dog with treats, belly rubs, kisses, and butt scratches - that is a PROMISE! ——————————— I have worked at the following facilities in the past: -A doggy daycare in Danbury, CT, called Wags -A doggy daycare here in Charlotte (formerly known as Club K9) -Hambright Animal Hospital in Huntersville, where I used to work on the boarding and daycare side of things. I also stood in as a vet tech every once in a while! (PS - HAH is awesome, so if you are looking for a vet, I highly recommend checking them out!) I am also an approved foster for both Animal Control and the Humane Society. I have fostered two dogs in the last year. I do love all dogs, but it’s the seniors that really tug at my heartstrings. If you have a senior like I do, I want to be there for your dog. I’ll go to the gym and run errands here and there, but other than that, I don’t stray too far from home. You can expect that I will be home after work and on the weekends because I genuinely WANT to be!
Reviews
It was Corey's first stay with Elaine and were not able to do a meet and greet before as we lived 4 hours away. As a senior only dog, we wanted to make sure everything was okay and Elaine did a great job making Corey comfortable. She also took extra time to help Corey find a comfortable spot to keep an eye on things and also kept us informed all weekend. We were able to focus on our weekend schedule, so appreciate Elaine being a great host. Felt like she went above and beyond and made sure we had everything that we dropped off when Corey arrived. Completely stressfree which is a big deal. Thank you!
Elaine and Timber are both so wonderful! I’ve used them a couple times now and each time my pup is so well taken care off and comes back so happy! 😀
Great communication! Clear that Elaine really cared for my dog!
Elaine kept great care of our dog Opal. Sent photos and communicated during her stay. Will definitely ask Elaine to keep our dog again!
About Elaine V.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Dogs are welcome on the couch, on the bed, and everywhere I go. I have three dog beds in my room and Timber sometimes chooses my bed. I welcome cuddly dogs! Outside, I have a front and back patio that are both closed in. My condo is on the first floor and has three steps to get to the door. I have to carry Timber up the steps sometimes due to his hips (and/or entitlement). At the top of the steps, the front patio area is gated in. You can see the gate in some of the pictures that I posted. *Please note I live in a condo on the first floor. No elevators, only a few steps to the door :) ——————————— I can offer your dog a relaxing staycation here at my home. I’m the right sitter for you if your dog does well in calmer settings, and if you want your dog to be spoiled while you’re away. 😁
Home
Information Elaine V. would like to know about your pet
I’d like to know everything you want to tell me, ESPECIALLY regarding the health of your dog. I’m used to taking care of seniors and my current dog is also a senior. I’d like to know if your dog would be a good companion for my dog. I do require a meet-and-greet before booking so you can see if my condo is up to your standards, and to see if our dogs get along. My old man Timber spends most of his time Netflix and chillin, giving puppy dog eyes for treats, requesting hugs and kisses, taking naps, and looking for lizards outside!
A typical day
Timber highly recommends people-watching out the window and going for walks around my neighborhood. He can show your dog his favorite pee spots and introduce your dog to all of his neighbor-dog friends.
Services
Elaine can host
Availability
****PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:**** As a teacher, my work day begins at 8:30AM and I get home around 4:30 in the afternoon. I have a friend/family member come walk my dog Timber around lunch time, so your dog would also have a potty break! Timber is fine being left alone the rest of the day and just snoozes or looks out the window. He would love a buddy to pass the time with!
About Elaine V.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Dogs are welcome on the couch, on the bed, and everywhere I go. I have three dog beds in my room and Timber sometimes chooses my bed. I welcome cuddly dogs! Outside, I have a front and back patio that are both closed in. My condo is on the first floor and has three steps to get to the door. I have to carry Timber up the steps sometimes due to his hips (and/or entitlement). At the top of the steps, the front patio area is gated in. You can see the gate in some of the pictures that I posted. *Please note I live in a condo on the first floor. No elevators, only a few steps to the door :) ——————————— I can offer your dog a relaxing staycation here at my home. I’m the right sitter for you if your dog does well in calmer settings, and if you want your dog to be spoiled while you’re away. 😁
Home
Information Elaine V. would like to know about your pet
I’d like to know everything you want to tell me, ESPECIALLY regarding the health of your dog. I’m used to taking care of seniors and my current dog is also a senior. I’d like to know if your dog would be a good companion for my dog. I do require a meet-and-greet before booking so you can see if my condo is up to your standards, and to see if our dogs get along. My old man Timber spends most of his time Netflix and chillin, giving puppy dog eyes for treats, requesting hugs and kisses, taking naps, and looking for lizards outside!
A typical day
Timber highly recommends people-watching out the window and going for walks around my neighborhood. He can show your dog his favorite pee spots and introduce your dog to all of his neighbor-dog friends.
Location
Charlotte, NC
Pets
Elaine V.
Dilworth, NC