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I’ve been a dog, cat, and parrot mom for most of my life, which is 40+ years, and a Rover sitter for 9 years across 3 states. We like little dogs, big dogs, all the cats, and most of the birds. Over the years, we’ve had Chihuahuas, Japanese Chins, Pit Bulls, and Aussies to German Shepherds. I’ve owned Amazons, Cockatoos, Cockatiels, and Conures. There’s always at least one cat about the place, and often a clowder. I’ve worked for vets, worked with the Humane Society, fostered mom cats and dogs and their babies, and taught classes about animal behavior for the Philadelphia Zoo. My son and I were the proud owners of a retired military K9 who was injured in the line of duty before he came to us to enjoy his retirement on the beach. As a professional writer and researcher who works from home, my flexible schedule allows me to be right there with your pets. My son is now 20, in college, and fully participates in the business, helping out with walks, care, and attention so that guests are almost never alone in our care. Our Home & Environment: We live in South Georgia on a farm with many acres, providing a peaceful, wide-open environment for visiting pets. There are never fireworks or sirens here. We have a baby pool if they want to splash, but they are never off-leash or out of our sight. Pet Management & Return Clients: As our many happy return customers show, we pride ourselves on providing a loving, reliable home-away-from-home. We only have one family’s pets in our home at a time to ensure personalized attention and safety. We use baby gates if we need to separate new friends, and we use positive reinforcement only. Dogs are always walked on leashes. They are only in crates if that is the owner’s preference. They are allowed on furniture with owner permission. We try hard to reinforce your training and rules. Health, Fleas, & Realities of the South: We keep our own pets on strict flea and tick preventative care. However, this is the South, and since our property includes wide-open acreage and the dogs go outside, outdoor exposure to elements like fleas can occasionally happen despite preventative efforts. We advise clients to use their own flea preventatives. Last year, fleas were a challenge. This year, we have not seen one. Addressing Out-of-Pocket Feedback: You may see an isolated negative review or two from individuals who made unrealistic demands or ungrounded complaints. We were closed to Rover clients between November 2025 and May 2026 as we relocated. We take pride in our high standards, transparent communication, and the wonderful experiences our many loyal clients enjoy. Please get in touch and let me know how we can help you go away with the complete peace of mind that your pets are receiving excellent care.