Heather B.
Heather B.
Prices include all fees.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Furbabe Lovin Mama
I have always been an extreme animal lover! I care for pets of all sizes, shapes, and origins - whether it's your kitty, pup, bird or reptile, I love them all! I have 2 kids, who adore animals and have been raised to defend, love, be gentle and respectful, and caring. My husband is the pet whisperer. They all love him, even the ones we hear who "dislike men" wind up loving Mike! We have our own large dogs that we rescued who are super sweet lover girls and enjoy meeting new friends. They're used to having other pups and cats over. We have a cat, bearded dragons, and turtles as well....and I'm proud of every single one 🥰 We do have a very large and spoiled sulcata tortoise (95 lbs) and, yes, your kids can come feed him ha. And, no, he does not eat meat - all vegetarian. Your pups are totally safe! He's also got his own gated yard and happily stays within it.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Thank you Heather! Cassie always enjoys her time with you and your family. And we enjoy the peace of mind knowing that she is loved and well cared for. Thank you for the constant updates on how she’s doing!!
Amazing family, Macy was so well taken care of, very happy to have found them to take care of her when needed!
Heather has been such a blessing and a savior as our original dog sitter fell through the morning we were supposed to leave for our vacation. We received video and pictures constantly while we were away from Nala and we could tell she was in the best hands possible. Nala had so much fun and was cared for as if she were her own puppy. Thank you again Heather.
Audrey and Sky love staying with Heather and her family! They always come home happy and sleepy. Heather gives great updates and takes the best care of our senior dog with medical issues and our almost 2 year old very active dog! Heather has cared for our dogs 3x now and we couldn’t be happier!
Heather was wonderful with our pup on her stay. She frequently sent photos and videos, and kept us updated the whole time we were away. Our girl always looked happy, loved, and cared for during the whole stay! Thanks for taking such good care of Rumi for us!
Heather and her family was absolutely wonderful! Pappy had so much fun over there! I don’t know who had more fun us or him on vacation! Heather kept me updated on him daily and sent pictures and videos! He was one happy boy!
Calendar and availability
| S | M | T | W | T | F | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
27 | 28 | 29 | 30 |
| S | M | T | W | T | F | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
27 | 28 | 29 | 30 |
| S | M | T | W | T | F | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 2 | 3 | ||||
4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
Schedule
I am a stay at home mom. I am available pretty much anytime any day. I'm happy to walk, bathe, play with, feed, and care for all of your pets. I offer daycare and boarding but, during the summer I usually only offer boarding because I fully book up. Daycare can get a little crazy mixed with boarding. If you need daycare though, please reach out anyway. I have it turned off but may be able to accommodate.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
We have a pet home and a HUUUUGE backyard (hardcore fenced, 8-9', Fort Knox-like). Our pets are our family and we adopt yours into ours when they are staying with us. You could say we spoil them but they deserve it. We live across the street from Yorba Regional Park so lots of fun and adventurous walks around us. Daycare (during the school year) - DOGS LOOOVE DAYCARE HERE!!! We have a huge yard for them too burn out in. I flip on the sprinklers for those who love water when it's hot outside and, for those who do not, there are so many comfy places to chill inside and out. I have a pup pool as well. I'm typically outside with the pups watching and playing with them. When it's too hot or raining, they do come inside for the ac or warmth. I can do walks if you'd like (there is a dog walking fee of $10 add'l for daycare) and you are welcome to bring meals or snacks. Your pets will be EXHAUSTED when they get home and happily ready for bed. And, yes, I do usually have other pups here for them to play with - always on watch though and confirmed vaccinations in hand. I do not allow fights or rough play. If someone is getting aggressive, I will seperate them and switch out during the day so everyone is happy and gets their play on equally. Depending on how aggressive a pup gets may determine whether they can return here or not. I am liable for the care and good health of your pets while they are in my home. I take that SUPER seriously! NOTE - I do try to keep daycare hours from 7a-5:30p, during the week, but if you need an earlier drop off or later pick up, please reach out and we can discuss. ALSO - please do not bathe your pup before daycare!!! They'll get dirty!!! They're pups and we play, alllll day. They roll around. They explore. They have fun! Bathe them afterwards or I can do this for you before they leave ($25/dog).
Pets
A typical day
I want to make your furbabies stay with my family as comfortable, and least stressful, as possible. We try to give our pups and pup guests enrichment activities, such as the local dog park, walks around Yorba Regional and our local neighborhoods, backyard water sprinklers, fetch games, treat scavenger hunts, rope tugowar, and most love our pup pool when it's hot out. Please let me know your preferences and what your pup(s) would enjoy and dislike. **IMPORTANT!!!! MAKE SURE YOUR PETS HAVE FLEA MEDICINE ON** While our yard is treated for ticks and fleas, that does not mean they aren't there. I cannot control where fleas are and if they get onto your pets. I need all owners to make sure your pets are flea/tick treated prior to arrival. I wish I could control bugs (my least fav living beings are bugs), but that's on nature - not me. We play outside a lot and we go on lots of walks. Fleas are all over! Hot Days: We do keep our backyard open for potty breaks and exploration, freely. However, when it's too hot outside, I keep all pets inside in the a/c - out only for potty breaks. I am very cognizant of hot pavement and their lil paws. We have a grassy backyard which is easier on them vs. walking them around the neighborhood and burning their paws. When it cools down in the evening, I'm happy to walk them then for their safety. We also take them, on their last day of boarding, for a pupcup treat field trip which they all love and, on repeat visits, await longingly. MEET & GREETS - I don't require meet & greets. I do require vaccinations (rabies specifically) and care instructions. I do meet & greets in the form of a half day daycare (8:30a-12p typically but, we can discuss times). Daycare half days are $12.50 for 4 hours and includes pics and videos so you can get a feel for what goes on. A DAYCARE DAY - Typically, we're outside most of the morning burning that energy, playing and exploring. Sometimes we'll have water play or treat/toy scavenger hunts, etc. When it starts to heat up, I bring them inside for a snack and an ac cool nap if they're staying for a full day. After it cools down, I bring them back outside to burn off that after sleep energy and get them ready for pick up. For daycare, I do sometimes have more than one family here, as the pups usually come to play and have fun with others. All pups are checked for rabies and temperament. Daycare is an excellent way to socialize your pups and I work on their interaction with others.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsNo females in heatHeather can host up to 10 pets per night
- RABIES CERTIFICATE - I do require rabies certificate from all customers, new and current. This can be a screenshot through the feed or you can provide me with your county pup registration tag. I know that if your pup is registered with their county (in CA), they are vaccinated. Out of state customers, I need an actual certificate. I keep that information confidential, unless ever asked to provide it to authorities first whatever reason but, I've never had to do that to date thank goodness. I am more than happy to provide you with our pup certificates, upon booking. Our dogs are registered as well with the county and our vet is the ever so fabulous Dr. Greek in Yorba Linda. KENNELS - We used to rescue. So I do have 48" kennels and a luxury 52" kennel (so fancy ha). And they are disinfected after each use, not rusted, and I have set ups of super comfy beds, and stainless steel water/food bowls for them. So if you'd like your pup to be kenneled at night, please let us know. FOOD - how much, when, what type, etc? Do Not worry about bringing bowls unless they are special slow feed ones. Ours are sanitized stainless steel and we have all sizes. ANXIETY & STRESS - If so, no worries. I have plenty of experience with anxious animals, just want to be prepped. Anxiousness happens to us all. It is ok and we are happy to be patient and work with them. If your pup is a stress biter, please inform me ahead of time. There are times that this can happen due to anxiousness and the sress of being in an unknown and new environment. If you inform me of this, I'll know what to look for to diffuse a situation. TREATS & BONES - We do not use rawhide but we do have chews, buscuits, bones and such. I do roast homemade bones too. Let me know if they cannot have them. 6. Any allergies? Bring whatever meds are needed! I also have meds onsite, OTC, if anything arises while you're away. Again, I will always ask first. TOYS - We have PLENTY of toys, a clothes basket full and throughout the yard, buried and visible. Of course, if you want, bring your pups favs but, be warned, they do get heavily played with, dirty, destroyed, and sometimes lost or buried - dogs will be dogs and I let them be dogs. I cannot promise that toys will return the same way you dropped them off or at all. And don't worry or feel if they destroy our toys! again, dogs will be dogs. It's what they do and it's part of this gig. COMMANDS - everyone's commands and rules are different just as they are for their families. If you speak to you're pup in German, they are going to look at me funny when I say vs. sitz. Please send me your commands through the feed. I love learning new pup languages. So far, I've got German, Brazilian, hand signals, and like 20 English ways of saying bedtime ha! RESTRICTIONS? If you have breeds that require rest after eating, water restrictions, or activity restrictions to prevent bloating or stomach twist - I NEED TO KNOW THAT INFORMATION so that I can take the appropriate precautions for your pet. We do take precautions anyway, however, if you have a specific routine for this - please put that in the care instructions. Bloat/stomach twisting is a big deal, expensive, and very easy for a dog to get. If you have one of the breeds that are prone to this, please make sure to take caution in their care. Drop Off Procedure for Boarding- When your pup stays with me, I do 2 things right off the bat, whether you're new with me or a return customer: 1. Inventory-Whatever belongings you bring over, I write those items down and will post them on the Rover feed, with a photo. This serves two purposes....first, when I get them ready to leave, I make sure they leave with everything they came with. 2. If you've forgotten anything, you can make sure it gets to me somehow if it's medication or something of importance. Owners sometimes forget in the rush of getting ready for travel. I've even had owners forget food, ha! All good, we'll figure it out. Health-For the safety of our pets, yours and others, I cannot unfortunately take any pups with contagious ailments (i.e. diarrhea, ringworm, throwing up from virus, coughing/kennel cough, mites, etc). While I can create separate quarters, contagious ailments are better left with a vet until they are ok. After they are good, they are welcome to come on over and have a blast with us though! Also, PLEASE let me know if you have a newly adopted pet that was neglected. I am cognizant of new pups getting their weight and health back up. That's fine and understandable and not a problem. I may ask for adoption paperwork if your pup looks malnourished or neglected. Remember that while they are in my care, I am responsible and 100% liable for not only their care but, their health and from drop off to departure. Lastly, I have a complete first aid kit, equipped with ear and eye cleaner, wound care, skin care, bandages, anti-diarrheal, anti-nausea, and more. I will NEVER give your pup anything without your permission first through the feed, however, they do play hard and alot here, especially outside. If anything arises, I will reach out with photos and suggestions. If vet care is needed, I'm on it. Though we've never had an injury here before, I know what to do in case of an emergency. And, to note, we have 3 emergency vets within a mile of us. Pet and kid safety is always my priority!
Prices include all fees.