We are an active retired couple who have had many dogs, and are available to care for your pet in our home. Our typical schedule with our 9 year old, part Golden Retriever, Rosie, includes an early morning walk in the Wissahickon Park which is a few hundred feet from our home. Midday we head back to the park or take a ride to Bluebell Hill or an enclosed dog park in Gladwyn, depending on weather, crowds, etc. Shorter walks are planned as needed. Swimming, play and fetching are always an adventure option. Fran has done volunteer work at a shelter, dealing with walking and caring for all sorts of dogs, large and small. Curtis grew up on a small farm with many animals. We will work with you and your preferences about your dog’s behavior and needs. Just let us know if your pup has thunder or separation anxiety, or other behavior issues. A certificate of health and vet info are a must to assure a happy and healthy stay Chez Read. We are most familiar with Golden Retrievers and crazy Old English Sheepdogs but love dogs in general. Our dog Rosie must be comfortable with your pup and of course you and your pet should feel the same about us! We will go through a questionnaire with you to better understand your dog’s history and routine. Photo updates will be gladly provided while your dog is on vacation. Our goal is to enjoy, understand and provide a happy vacation for your dog. Older pets are welcomed, but we do have stairs and cannot do heavy lifting. If your dog is high energy and pulls hard on the lead, the dog park is a must as we do not have an enclosed back yard. Our last Golden Retriever was a challenging rescue, very active until he passed at 11 and we miss him very much. He was our 4th Golden Retriever. Currently we have the time, energy and compassion for more dogs. One of us is usually at home to be with the dogs.