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Kellie T.

La Mesa, NM

5.0 out of 5 stars
•36 reviews
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A mountain retreat for your dogs

Pet care experience

I keep your pets indoors with our pets in our personal living space so your pets should be clean, house-broken, and tolerant of children. We have a very clean home with mostly red brick tile throughout (except for the bedrooms which have white carpet). We have a small doggie door which enters into a small fenced area (4'x12') for self-potty breaks while we are at work (if your dogs know how to use a doggie door). We can also close this door if your dog is an escape artist. Our home is located in the east mountains off the Zuzax exit (about 15 minutes from Tramway Blvd). We both work (I have summers off) in Albuquerque, Edgewood, & Los Lunas) so we come to Albuquerque every day via I-40 and would be happy to pick up your pet at a meeting location if the drive is a pain for you. We have a huge horse barn and several acres as our backyard. We have a mini-horse, three mini goats, three chickens, two small dogs, and a cat. Why is my rate so reasonable you ask? Because we don't do this to make a living. Getting to care for other peoples furry children brings much happiness & joy to our lives too. If it was a pain in the rear, we'd charge much much more. But it's not, it's a treat for us. I also automatically donate 5% of my pet sitting fee's to K9's for Warriors via Rover.com. K9's for Warriors provides service canines to warriors suffering from post-traumatic stress and/or traumatic brain injury as a result of military service. About this sitter: I'm a married mother of two children, and many animal children. I work full-time as a social worker. Caring for pets is a natural extension of my care of humans. Why I love dog sitting: I've been a dog lover since I was little. My families Norwegian Elkhound had puppies when I was 2 years old and I have pictures of my twin sister and I being so in love with them and carrying them everywhere we went. When I was 19, I bought a dog book and combed the pages looking for my best K-9 match. I ended up getting a Shih Tzu and a Brussels Griffon. 20 years later, we now have Budrow, my 14 year old Norfolk Terrier mix, Gracie, my 2 year old mini-Australian Sheppard/mini-Poodle mix, and a 4 year old sweet long hair female cat named Aphrodite. They are all best buddies and they enjoy having furry houseguests. Meet my pets: We have one mini-horse, three mini-goats, three chickens, 2 small dogs, and a cat. About my yard: We have a huge backyard (5 acres), some areas are fenced some are not. If your dogs are diggers, I'd worry that they might get into the chicken coop or the goat area. We do not want to host large outdoor dogs at this time, until we get proper sturdy fencing around the entire property. We are currently only hosting indoor lap dogs at this time. My experience administering medication: Yes, I will administer medication unless a dog bites or gets squirrely.

Reviews

Victoria P.
Dog Boarding • Jul 20, 2023
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Kellie was a GODSEND when I traveled out of town and needed a sitter for our little dog and cat. We had never used rover before, but feel like we totally hit the jackpot with her. Kellie is extremely communicative - she gave consistent updates the entire duration of our 9 day trip, was always fast to respond to questions/messages, and sent tons of pictures of our little angels looking happy as can be. Her house is a little oasis in the mountains, Kellie’s pets are also super sweet, and I really feel like our pets had a vacation while we were away too. We would 110% not only recommend Kellie to anyone needing help with their pets but also wouldn’t book with anyone else on rover (as long as Kellie was free)! Thank you so much!!!

Frank P.
Dog Boarding • Sep 14, 2019
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Kellie and her family was wonderful with taking care of Harry! Kellie made it really easy and was flexible with picking him up and dropping him off. I would definitely recommend her if you need someone to take care of your pup and you want peace of mind.

Frida C.
Dog Boarding • Jun 18, 2018
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My doggo loved staying here. We enjoyed the peace of mind.

Angela B.
Dog Boarding • Jun 16, 2018
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Another great time!

About Kellie T.

Communication

9 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
90% bookings with photo updates

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

We treat you pets like our own and they will be included in our regular life, living room time (sunning windows, movie nights on the couch, etc), grass time, playtime, sleep time, etc.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs, 1 cat
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Kellie T. would like to know about your pet

Are your dogs good with children between the age of 12-15? Many dogs seem good with kids, but living with them for a week can be a different story (it might be more stressful than a casual quick visit in their own domain). Is your dog okay with cats? Our cat can usually find a high spot to hide but if your dog incessantly barks at her or chases her this could be an issue.

A typical day

Here's where we'll take our walks: We can take the dogs on walks with us in the mornings or evenings, or both. Please let us know what activity level your dog prefers. We can comb your dog too if they like to be combed or need shedding layers thinned out. This is soothing and relaxing for most dogs. Your dog's sleeping arrangement: We want your dogs to be as comfortable as possible without you, so we want to make it just like their regular home routine. We only ask that you bring their beds or crates (if they sleep in one at night or when you're away from the house?). Some dogs who are perceived to be "fine" when owners leave the house, will actually tear up an unfamiliar house due to anxiety of being in a strange place. We'd love to keep our homes items unbroken. Time I'll spend with your dog: During the summers we are home all day/evening. I run errands on some days and take children to their obligations.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$35per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$13per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$15per day
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$12per walk

Kellie can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old

Kellie can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old

Availability

I’m currently home all summer with my children so lots of available play time with your pups. Pets will have multiple potty breaks as needed or walks.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated a month ago
Drop-In Visits Cancellation Policy:

About Kellie T.

Communication

9 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
90% bookings with photo updates

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

We treat you pets like our own and they will be included in our regular life, living room time (sunning windows, movie nights on the couch, etc), grass time, playtime, sleep time, etc.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs, 1 cat
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Kellie T. would like to know about your pet

Are your dogs good with children between the age of 12-15? Many dogs seem good with kids, but living with them for a week can be a different story (it might be more stressful than a casual quick visit in their own domain). Is your dog okay with cats? Our cat can usually find a high spot to hide but if your dog incessantly barks at her or chases her this could be an issue.

A typical day

Here's where we'll take our walks: We can take the dogs on walks with us in the mornings or evenings, or both. Please let us know what activity level your dog prefers. We can comb your dog too if they like to be combed or need shedding layers thinned out. This is soothing and relaxing for most dogs. Your dog's sleeping arrangement: We want your dogs to be as comfortable as possible without you, so we want to make it just like their regular home routine. We only ask that you bring their beds or crates (if they sleep in one at night or when you're away from the house?). Some dogs who are perceived to be "fine" when owners leave the house, will actually tear up an unfamiliar house due to anxiety of being in a strange place. We'd love to keep our homes items unbroken. Time I'll spend with your dog: During the summers we are home all day/evening. I run errands on some days and take children to their obligations.

Location

Albuquerque, NM

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Kellie T.

La Mesa, NM

5.0 out of 5 stars
•36 reviews