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I currently offer doggy daycare (in addition to overnight boarding)! We would be happy to keep your pup entertained while you are away for the day. We live in a modest 2-story, 3-bedroom, single family townhome, unfenced, yet decently sized back yard. It is a non-gated development of 25 homes on one street. All critters who come to stay or visit adhere to pack rules easily. They use the backyard without transgressing boundaries. We put on a tethered leash while outside and or walk with them in the yard. Unless you state otherwise, they are allowed on furniture here... microfiber was made for pet lovers. Your pet can sleep wherever he or she wants. If you don't want them on the furniture, please let us know. Feel free to bring their dog beds (&/or crates, if necessary) as well for their comfort, familiarity and security sake. All beds need to be washable as on occasion, we have a pup that likes to make things smell like his or her own. LOL July 4th of 2012, we lost the matriarch of the pack, our beloved 16 & 3/4-year-old terrier mix, Khodee. She has always been a blessing in our lives and now looks after us as our true Angel. Her Doxie sister, Nxyx, passed 6 months prior and also watches over things now from afar. We were babysitting an 11+-year-old, male American Eskimo named Skylar, one of my GodDogs. His parents were out of the country on an extended visit. Unfortunately, he passed mid-2014 due to bladder cancer. He is sorely missed. And we were also watching a 9+-year-old lab mix named Hayley, my other GodDog, whose parents moved into a place they could not have her. She stayed with us hoping her parents would find new digs. We lost her in April of 2015 due to bloat and an emergency vet that did not operate in time. :( Over her stay here she had become the new matriarch and supported me in keeping everyone in line. How I miss her being the first to greet new guests outside. She had become a great friend and I would even say, business partner. There were 2 female cats as well: Funny Face- (born 1997) We just lost her in April of 2018, just one month shy of her 21st birthday. WysPurr is our only girl kitty now- (born April 2008) And now one male cat: PepPurr- (born 5/31/2014) WysPurr thinks she is an aloof and agile dog, keeping everything on her terms. PepPurr is an absolute love and either thinks he is a dog or possibly a human. They can stay tucked away in the master bedroom for safety or are happy to roam freely with our guests. Each dog has their own specific food, so please bring your food (and food bowl) for your pet and let us know if there's a challenge with any treats as we do have a few from time to time. Everyone will eat separately so that we can ensure they are eating, not stealing or having food stolen and for safety to ensure that there is not any unexpected food aggression. No need to bring a water bowl specifically. We are flea and tick FREE and Only treat the yard with a mild insecticide every other month. It is imperative, that your furkids be free from these pests. We understand the fewer chemicals and poisons they are exposed to, the better and everyone gets to be kept safe and healthy. Up-to-date vaccinations and worming is also a must. Dogs prone to unruliness or slight aggressions could be welcome but ONLY upon a meet and greet to decide if this is the best option for all concerned. Poor behavior is not tolerated. This household generates a peaceful, loving, fun and copacetic environment. All creatures adapt and are treated fairly always. We context for all creatures and our home exudes a certain canine tranquility that makes everything go smoothly. About this sitter: Gotta love the fur kids. :) I have always had pets since I was a child. I love sitting because if I were to go out of town, I would want ME to watch my pets. No breed preferences. They are not walked as much as they are let out in the backyard and monitored. We run a tether so those that have a tendency to wander can stay in the vicinity. If medication is needed, let's talk. Oral is one thing, shots are another. We have a full toybox of ropes, balls, and other chew toys. We no longer buy stuffed toys for safety reasons. There really is no need to bring any toys unless your pet is just really attached and of course, Not aggressive about it. We work from home for the most part. And... that's not to say things do not get in the way of me being home from time to time. Meetings, appointments, and errands play a part of regular life as well. All of the fur kids are immensely loved and have excellent care regardless of my schedule. I do not like them going for longer than 4-5 hours without human attention. :) Kevin, my beau, has become a venerable Dr. Doolittle. So many of our stays have their own separate romances going on with him. We always have plenty of family and friends around and generally we almost always have other stays. There's plenty of fun to be had by all. Any further questions, please ask! Please if you make a request and then make other arrangements, Please... let me know as well. I do my best to support people on a first come, first serve basis... when you inquire, I hold a space if applicable. I am often scheduling meet and greets or staggering drop offs and pick ups. Please note the time of drop off and pick up when you book your stay and be timely or be in communication so that I can accommodate you accordingly. It's greatly appreciated and allows me to handle your furry loved one with dedicated focus and attention. PLEASE... Only knock as a last resort. Oh... we have 2 great groomers we love... TnT and Fur Crazy. They are in West Boca. I haven't found anyone in the Boynton area that I like yet. Happy to drop off and pick up if you want to make an appointment for the days we have them. Just add a $5 round trip charge to the visit and let us know in advance to ensure we are available for those times. :) Lastly... We only book through this service no matter where you find us in the known universe, in virtual or real life. We almost always share and upload photos and videos from every stay to your Rover thread for that particular stay. We also tag photos in a album and share with each family accordingly. You'll have the best of both worlds for accessing your pets fun photos and vids from each visit with us. ;-) Why I love dog sitting: I have always had pets since I was a child. I have fostered two sets of Mama dogs with their pups. 1 with 5 pups and, 1 with 9 puppies from the day after they opened their eyes. All were named and easily identified (much to everyone else's amazement) and adopted out. The first Mama dog lived out her days across the street from me. Growing up, there was rarely a time when we had less than 5 dogs. All were cared for into their golden years. I've watched dogs, cats, bird, bunny rabbits, ferrets, Guinea pigs, hamsters, fish, and gerbils to date. I'm open to any well-behaved creature. Meet my pets: There are 2 cats as mentioned above. About my yard: We have a small, unfenced, shared yard behind our town house. It backs up to a thick, tree lined divider between our backyard and the canal between us and the fire station. I have a small gated playpen for smaller dogs and a tether that we can put either one or two on at a time. There is little activity from the neighbors out back. We are always outside with them to be sure everyone is under watchful eye and all "deposits" are picked up. We often will walk a pet or two around in the back yard depending on how many we have or the individual pup's preferences or needs. My experience administering medication: Yes... and let's talk if it's necessary. Oral is one thing, shots are another. FEEDBACK: I believe that feedback is one of the best ways to improve and grow. I am always open to respectful, upfront feedback... the good and the bad and all in between. Please be sure to leave a review after each stay, and... should there Ever be any kind of concern whatsoever, please reach out to me via the site or in person. I am somewhat of an altruist by nature and I go out of my way for a pleasant experience for all. Still, we are ALL human. If something ever seems off, Please bring it to my attention. That will give me the opportunity to course correct, apologize &/or explain if needed. This two-way communication is essential. Certainly, I thank you for your understanding and your presupposed agreement to this from now onward. :) My commitment to you is to love and care for your pup as if he, she or they were very my own.