Karen D.
Downers Grove, IL
Tummy Rubs and Cuddles=Loving Care
Pet care experience
Loving family that would love to pamper your dog and care for them as you would in your own home. Our family truly enjoys dogs and it's wonderful getting to know their personalities and different breeds! We live across from a park with a walking trail around it and enjoy walking the dogs for early morning or evening strolls. Many times we'll take dogs to even larger parks with trails for longer walks for some more energetic exercise! Our family will enjoy caring for your "Furry Family Member" and spoiling them while you are away... either for the day , over night, or for a vacation. You can be assured that we will send pictures or videos daily and text you to let you know how their day is going! They will be sure to get many tummy rubs, cuddles, and lots of love!
Reviews
Karen and her family took wonderful care of our dog, Nala, while we were away. Communication was excellent and we received plenty of photos and videos of her time in their care. We had no doubt that our pup was loving her time with them as they made her a part of their family for the extended week.
Karen and her family were wonderful with Freddy. It was great getting updates and photos of him while we were gone. When I came to pick him up we chatted for a bit and I could tell how much Freddy liked Karen because of how he would keep going back and forth between us for attention.
Karen and her family were a perfect fit for our golden retriever. The whole family spoiled Grace with exercise and attention while we were delighted by great communication and updates several times a day. We’ll definitely look to book again.
We couldn’t have had a better experience with Karen and her wonderful family. We were very anxious to leave our dog Tallinn for our two week honeymoon - we’d never left him anywhere more than a few days at a time. We met Karen and her family for a meet and greet and immediately knew we were in great hands. The family is warm, loving, and really takes your dog in as one of their own. We received daily text updates with photos and could see how happy and cared for Tallinn was. Karen and Mark, and their two sweet girls Abby and Aimee all shared in the responsibility- it’s a whole family effort which was great for keeping our high energy pup active. Their house and yard are a great space, with a nice neighborhood and park right across the street as well. Karen was so well prepared with a print out list of items she needed from us & their own information. Lastly I want to mention that Tallinn was having some stomach upset during his stay and Karen really went above and beyond in caring for him, cooking chicken and rice with pumpkin, making a vet appointment (thankfully the issue passed and he didn’t end up having to go!), and keeping me updated to make sure I was comfortable with everything happening. We truly couldn’t have asked for a better experience to be able to enjoy our trip worry free knowing Tallinn was in such great hands. We are excited to have established this relationship and will use their family again and again for future travel knowing our pup will be so excited to return!
About Karen D.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
My family offers three types of care for your pets. They would include doggie daycare, overnight stays, or extended stays. As a family that has been taking care of dogs for many years, our clients should expect that we would care and provide a loving environment for your pet. We pride ourselves with the attention, care and love that is given while your pet stays in our home. Simply put, they become part of our family while you are away. As a loving family we provide daily texts, videos, or pictures to always keep you informed of how your dog is doing.
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Information Karen D. would like to know about your pet
Since my husband and I have two daughters, we'd prefer if the dogs we care for have previous experience being around children. We always require a greet and meet before accepting a new dog into our home. Dogs should show no signs of aggressiveness, anger, growling in anger, baring of teeth, and nipping. We prefer to have dogs that are trustworthy, easy going and friendly! Plus Potty trained :) We'd love to sit for most breeds; especially labs, retrievers, spaniels of any sort, mixed breeds, grey hounds, etc. . However we would decline: Pit Bulls, Rottweiler's, Dobermans, and German Shepards.
A typical day
We have a park across the street with a walking path. Many larger parks/forest preserves in the area with longer trails as well as larger areas for running that are fenced in. Playing fetch inside/outside, enjoying dog toys that are either soft/rubber, using "Kong" like toys to put treats in, or just relaxing with a dog massage/brushing would be just some of the types of activities that we would do.
Services
Karen can host
Availability
I'm currently a stay at home mom so I have plenty of time to give your family pets the attention, care and love that they deserve.
About Karen D.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
My family offers three types of care for your pets. They would include doggie daycare, overnight stays, or extended stays. As a family that has been taking care of dogs for many years, our clients should expect that we would care and provide a loving environment for your pet. We pride ourselves with the attention, care and love that is given while your pet stays in our home. Simply put, they become part of our family while you are away. As a loving family we provide daily texts, videos, or pictures to always keep you informed of how your dog is doing.
Home
Information Karen D. would like to know about your pet
Since my husband and I have two daughters, we'd prefer if the dogs we care for have previous experience being around children. We always require a greet and meet before accepting a new dog into our home. Dogs should show no signs of aggressiveness, anger, growling in anger, baring of teeth, and nipping. We prefer to have dogs that are trustworthy, easy going and friendly! Plus Potty trained :) We'd love to sit for most breeds; especially labs, retrievers, spaniels of any sort, mixed breeds, grey hounds, etc. . However we would decline: Pit Bulls, Rottweiler's, Dobermans, and German Shepards.
A typical day
We have a park across the street with a walking path. Many larger parks/forest preserves in the area with longer trails as well as larger areas for running that are fenced in. Playing fetch inside/outside, enjoying dog toys that are either soft/rubber, using "Kong" like toys to put treats in, or just relaxing with a dog massage/brushing would be just some of the types of activities that we would do.
Location
Downers Grove, IL
Karen D.
Downers Grove, IL