Kathleen and daughter Ellie partner to care for pets in this dog-friendly home on Bainbridge Island along with three dog-experienced children ages 12, 15, & 16 years old who understand the importance of allowing dogs to acclimate and get comfortable with our environment when they board with our family. Whole-family participation here. Many years of experience raising cats and dogs - puppies, rescues, seniors. Consistent, safe, predictable pack leader; exercise, praise, and attention are given. Meet and Greet preferred prior to boarding. Walks, hikes, naps on sofa allowed, light grooming, socialization, agility training for more active dogs, and again, lots of attention. Photos or videos sent to owners throughout the day. References and reviews available from current dog owners whose dogs stay with us when their owners are out of town for extended vacations or out for an evening. No need to worry about your dog- they will be safe here and treated like one of our own. Also, a dog-friendly neighborhood with many respectful and compassionate dog owners as neighbors. Fully fenced acre that is always supervised. If more than one dog is boarding with us, mealtimes are closely supervised and feeding locations are separated. We also provide check-ins to owner's homes for pets that prefer to stay in their own environment (dog walks, cat care, litter box scooping, and play, and even chicken care). Dogs are part of the typical daily routine in our family - exercise, yard/play time, nap time, and dogs are always supervised, never left unattended. If they are outside, we are outside. When they are inside they are right with us. Pets are central in our household at all times.