ABOUT ME: Welcome! My name is Kathryn. I am a wife and mother with 12 years experience caring for all types of animals. Previously a Veterinary Assistant and Equine Facilities Manager, my life took a unique turn in July of 2021 when I lost my youngest son to a heart condition caused by a rare genetic disease. I have since refocused my energy into academia and the field of human health. Currently, I am a senior-level Public Health major at Old Dominion University. I plan to pursue a MS in Genetic Counseling come Spring of 2023. With that in mind, I have always been passionate about caring for animals. Crazy dog lady—Crazy horse lady? Call me what you will. Animals hold such a special place in my heart. Rover is a wonderful platform which allows me to balance my love for animals with my new endeavors. I am happy to serve my clients and their pets. PLEASE NOTE: My operating hours are from 9am to 7pm daily. If you have contacted me outside of these hours, I will reply to your request the following business day. OUR HOME: Located in the Kempsville area of Virginia Beach, our home is centralized 20 minutes from the VB Oceanfront, Norfolk, and Chesapeake. We live in a large home within a well-established neighborhood. The yard is fenced. WHAT TO EXPECT: In our home clients and pets are treated as family. We are glad to accommodate in any way we can to ensure a comforting stay. Drop-off and Pick-up times are flexible and may be adjusted as needed to make travel stress-free for our clients. Updates and photos will be sent daily upon request. SERVICES: Boarding- [$45/Nightly] [+$28 Additional Dog Fee] In-Home boarding is our specialty. Care is directed by the client. All pets require Rabies and Bordatella vaccinations along with a negative fecal within 6 months of their stay to ensure a healthy environment. Pets are allowed on furniture and free to roam the house as they please. Potty breaks every two hours or as needed. Dogs must be house trained and friendly with children/other dogs. DOGGY DAY-CARE-[$45/day] Same as in home boarding Drop-in Visits-[$25/per 30 min][$35/per 1hr] Drop in care is performed in the client’s home. Care is directed by the client. Choose the length of stay and visits per day. All pets require Rabies vaccination. This is a great alternative for dogs who are anxious, or who are too aggressive to be blended into a play environment. Walks-[Price dependent on location and time requirement] HOLIDAY PRICING IS INCREASED FOR ALL SERVICES ABOVE. Bathing Services-[$30] Includes nail trim, nail filing, ear cleaning, teeth cleaning, anal gland expression, cologne and a fun bandana. Offered in the client’s home or as an Add-on to Boarding/Drop-in care. Bathing services performed as an add-on will be completed same day as pick up to ensure your dog is looks,smells, and feels fabulous when you pick up. Complimentary baths will be given to dogs who have longer stays or who have gotten muddy during the winter months. RULES/REQUESTS: -No Size/Breed limitations. -Vaccinations Required -Dogs who are not spayed/neutered will only be accepted on a case-by-case basis. -NO dogs in heat will be accepted -A cleaning fee will be charged to any client who's pet excessively urinates in the home. The fee starts at $75 and may be adjusted at my discresion. -Fees will be incurred to cover any damages to items or furniture in the home due to chewing. These fees will cover the item cost and delivery fees. -While I do have experience with dogs of all energy and aggression levels we will decide during a meet and greet whether or not I may offer my services to aggressive dogs. Have no fear, If a dog is too aggressive to be mixed in with other boarders, we may arrange for me to come to your home! -I ask that owners provide me with any special instructions for feeding and medications 24 hours in advance. Feel free to scroll through our reviews page to get an idea what life is like for our client's pets while they are away. :)