Jim W.
Jim W.
Highlights
Pet care experience
WatchDogs Retreat, LLC
My wife and I love animals and have had dogs, cats and horses all of our lives. My wife volunteered at our country vet's office for a while but, most importantly, we took in stray/unwanted dogs and cats, puppies and kittens for the small town in Missouri where we lived. We gave all of the animals vet care as needed, spayed or neutered, vaccinated, gave dogs basic training and re-homed all the animals with a 100% success rate. We're back home in Colorado now so we no longer fill the Missouri town's stray animal needs but currently keep family and friends' dogs when asked and have cared for many others during our 11+ year partnership with Rover. We have a well-mannered, sweet-natured Golden Retriever and 2 cats. All of our critters have current vaccinations and all are happy to share their home with others. All guest dogs must be house trained and spayed or neutered. All dogs must have current vaccines - Rabies, Bordetella (kennel cough) and DHLP (Distemper, Parvo and Influenza). We do not accept guard or fighting breeds. As most of our guest dogs are large, we can't accept small dogs (such as Chihuahuas, Yorkies, Dachshunds...), thus assuring little dog bodies are safe from big dog feet. MEET AND GREETS PRIOR TO STAY IS A MUST.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Jana and Jim are THE BEST! I love knowing that our dog Popcorn is in the best hands whenever she stays with them! They are caring, attentive, and treat each dog like their own! Plus their dog Sophie is a great host!
Jim and Janna were wonderful with Lily. She came home rested, well fed and happily tired from all the playtime! We really appreciate the text updates and photos sent during her stay as well. The fenced yard and socializing are an added bonus.
Charlie had the best vacation at Jana and Jim’s. They took the best care of him and sent updates often! He can’t wait to return to play with his pals.
Very attentive care for our pup from Jana and Jim! Their communication, from the time of the initial booking to the daily photos and updates. Was first rate. I would definitely recommend them !
I left my pup, Hercules, with Jim for 6 nights which was our longest boarding yet. Communication was easy, frequent, and creative. I really appreciate the depth of care and knowledge. Thank you so much!
Our dog really enjoyed his stay with them, they were very communicative and sent a lot of joyful pictures of our dog.
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Schedule
Rover is my daily routine. I base any planned personal activities on my Rover schedule and am home to supervise and play with the pups.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
Dogs have the run of our home’s main level and the backyard. When we have guest dogs, we’re home 99% of their stay. If the pet parent desires, their pups can be kenneled but normally everyone is free range.
Pets
A typical day
Guest pups have the opportunity to meet others, both 2 and 4-legged, to make new friends and have new experiences. They have free-run throughout the house (but not the basement) and a dog door to give full daytime access to a large backyard however, the self-serve door closes at sundown but opens again at first light. There are lots of doggie toys to share and everyone enjoys a good game of chase, tug or fetch. Squirrel watching is a daily highlight as are mid-morning power naps.