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Kelley S.

The Plaza, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•20 reviews
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COZY "COOL AUNT" HOME FOR CANINES!

Pet care experience

Like a "cool aunt" I'll make your dog's stay fun and safe and as comfortable and homey as possible: if they are puppies needing extra attention they'll receive it, if they are water-crazed or ball-crazed teens they’ll get plenty of what makes them happy, if they are adults needing to rest from the others I’ll make sure they get it and if they are seniors aching from age or arthritis I'll help ease their pain with limited movement and a ramp so they won’t have to navigate my stairs (only 3). As any good auntie, they’ll receive endless love, hugs, scratches and belly rubs and treats if approved but I’ll adhere to your requests about dietary restrictions at all times. I’ve had dogs since the age of four, have volunteered for rescue organizations, fostered, and have written a column about dogs. In other words, your dog is taken seriously and is not just a part time gig for me.

Reviews

Claudia M.
Dog Boarding • Aug 27, 2018
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Kelley took great care of our four month puppy. She is amazing with dogs and knows how to understand their behavior. She let Bubba play in her spacious backyard and had so many toys to keep him entertained. Kelley is very responsive and very professional. I would definitely bring Bubba back and highly reccommend her! Thank you so much Kelley!

Lori B.
Dog Boarding • Jun 12, 2018
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We had to board our 4 dogs (including our newly adopted German Shepherd rescue) to tent our house. Kelley had our fury family for 3 days. I cannot sing her praises enough. She was thorough, professional and extremely kind! We have a pug (8 years), 2 German Shepherds (5 years and 8 months) and a blind 14 year old Boston Terrier. She was extremely kind and thoughtful of all the dogs! She arranged furniture so our Boston wouldn't run into walls, bought balls for the shepherd's to play in the yard and slept with our pug and Boston on her couch so they would feel comfortable! I can't say enough about Kelley! If you are thinking of boarding your fury family or looking for play-dates for your dogs- Talk to Kelley!!

Jasmine M.
Dog Boarding • May 29, 2018
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Let me start with if I could give Kelley 10 stars I would. She is absolutely AMAZING!!! My Dice is very energetic and does not get along with all dogs but Kelley was able to calm him down and he had a blast for two days. She made sure he took all his vitamins and allergy medications. She took lots of photos and videos through out the stay and kept a very detailed log of everything that happened during the day. She gives tons of love and attention to all the dogs that stay with her. Her home is very clean and dog friendly. She was able to observe his behavior and give me feedback as to how to correct it and the meaning of it. She also gave me very valuable info about his food. Overall, we were very happy with Kelley and will ask her to take care of Dice again. Thank you Rover for connecting use with Kelley!

Ashley V.
Doggy Day Care • May 15, 2018
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Amazing is the only way to describe her! She went so far above and beyond for my dog while she was sitting with her because she was sick, and made sure to take pictures of all of her stools so I could track her progress and getting better she even helped me out by teaching me a new change to her diet that helped speed the process! She knows dogs is very knowledgeable, and safety and health of your animals her number one concern

About Kelley S.

Communication

7 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

8 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

My backyard is walled and fenced in and safe and secure. Dogs have indoor and outdoor access at all times during good weather conditions. If extremely hot or rainy, they will be mostly indoors as conditions allow. I have air and heat.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Kelley S. would like to know about your pet

Prefer dogs less than 50 pounds. In my experience, behavior and good training often trumps breed though I do pay attention to common breed-specific traits such as working, sporting or herding dog instincts and drives. I need owners to be candid about their dog's temperament and idiosyncrasies from fear and shyness to aggressiveness and guarding issues with food, toys or humans. I do not take aggressive dogs or dogs who guard food or toys. No acceptions. No intact male dogs. Meet and greets are a must before finalizing bookings. I need to see copies of medical records for current vaccines and flea medication. I require updated vet and emergency contacts info and although I know things happen that can cause delays in dropping off or picking up, I ask for owners to be respectful of my time and to keep communication open.

A typical day

Walks around my neighborhood ONLY if your dog is leashed-trained. I do not walk dogs who zig-zag, pull or are unruly as it's important they can walk with my dog so both can get the exercise they need. I'll play catch, fetch, chase or tug-of-war in my backyard. Play indoor is limited and is mostly reserved for rest and relaxation. Dogs are allowed on furniture unless you don't allow it at home. On warm days, I offer shade, misting showers, baby pools and special cooling treats and on cool or rainy days I offer warmth and cozy beds indoors.

Services

Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$28per day

Kelley can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only

Availability

I work from home, so I'm available to observe and interract with dogs all day. I do not leave any dog home alone for any reason. If an emergency arises, your dog will be covered.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Doggy Day Care Cancellation Policy:

About Kelley S.

Communication

7 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

8 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

My backyard is walled and fenced in and safe and secure. Dogs have indoor and outdoor access at all times during good weather conditions. If extremely hot or rainy, they will be mostly indoors as conditions allow. I have air and heat.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Kelley S. would like to know about your pet

Prefer dogs less than 50 pounds. In my experience, behavior and good training often trumps breed though I do pay attention to common breed-specific traits such as working, sporting or herding dog instincts and drives. I need owners to be candid about their dog's temperament and idiosyncrasies from fear and shyness to aggressiveness and guarding issues with food, toys or humans. I do not take aggressive dogs or dogs who guard food or toys. No acceptions. No intact male dogs. Meet and greets are a must before finalizing bookings. I need to see copies of medical records for current vaccines and flea medication. I require updated vet and emergency contacts info and although I know things happen that can cause delays in dropping off or picking up, I ask for owners to be respectful of my time and to keep communication open.

A typical day

Walks around my neighborhood ONLY if your dog is leashed-trained. I do not walk dogs who zig-zag, pull or are unruly as it's important they can walk with my dog so both can get the exercise they need. I'll play catch, fetch, chase or tug-of-war in my backyard. Play indoor is limited and is mostly reserved for rest and relaxation. Dogs are allowed on furniture unless you don't allow it at home. On warm days, I offer shade, misting showers, baby pools and special cooling treats and on cool or rainy days I offer warmth and cozy beds indoors.

Location

Longbeach, CA

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Kelley S.

The Plaza, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•20 reviews