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Kelly S.

Valparaiso, IN

5.0 out of 5 stars
47 reviews
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Rocky's Retreat

Pet care experience

We are a dual military family (Army National Guard) with a three-year-old daughter, a new baby due in August, a 10-year-old German Shepard mix, Rocky, and a relaxed cat. Rocky is very friendly and energetic and loves to play with dogs of all sizes in our fenced-in back yard and in our tri-level home. I am a teacher that works close enough to home to check on the pups during my lunch break every day. Our senior cat is declawed and doesn't mind dogs at all! 20% of all earnings at Rocky's Retreat goes to K9s for Warriors. This amazing organization provides homeless dogs the training to become service dogs, and provide them forever homes free of charge to Veteran's with PTSD and TBI. We strongly believe in supporting Veteran's in need, as well as helping pups who need a purpose and a forever home.

Reviews

Guiv V.
Dog Boarding • Oct 29, 2023
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Our dog Luna always has a lot of fun at Kelly's home. She is very caring and does a great job making sure our dog is comfortable and welcomed there. Highly recommend her and Rocky.

Guiv V.
Dog Boarding • Jul 05, 2023
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Kelly is a superb dog sitter and treats our dog just like she was one of her own. Safe home and my dog loves it there.

Rosalind R.
Drop-In Visits • Jun 26, 2022
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Kelly was attentive and thorough with the visit, and very easy to communicate with beforehand. Oscar looked very happy in the pictures she sent so I think he had a good time! Seems like everything went perfect. Thanks Kelly! I’ll definitely be rebooking in the future.

Shannon C.
Dog Boarding • Jan 13, 2022
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We love Kelly. But more importantly, Midus loves Kelly!! Sometimes we think he gets depressed when he comes home! 😜

About Kelly S.

Communication

20 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in within a few hours
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

9 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced in backyard, dogs are allowed on most furniture, and my kitchen has a pocket door if your pup needs some space for a cage or is potty training.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, has cats
Children 0-5 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 8+ hours

Information Kelly S. would like to know about your pet

I would love to know your dogs feeding schedule, if they are allowed on furniture, any behavior quirks or special instructions to care for your pup.

A typical day

I enjoy running any distance with dogs that are up for it. I also like to take dogs to hike at the Dunes, to Ogden Gardens, and to Rogers Lakewood to explore.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$25per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$15per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$15per walk

Kelly can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs
No females in heat

Kelly can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I work full-time as a teacher about two miles from my house. I am gone during the day from around 7-4, but can leave later and return a little earlier if your pup cannot go quite that long without being let out. I can also sometimes leave work to let a pup out mid-day.

Available
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Calendar last updated 8 months ago
Kelly can host up to 2 pets per night
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Kelly S.

Communication

20 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in within a few hours
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

9 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced in backyard, dogs are allowed on most furniture, and my kitchen has a pocket door if your pup needs some space for a cage or is potty training.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, has cats
Children 0-5 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 8+ hours

Information Kelly S. would like to know about your pet

I would love to know your dogs feeding schedule, if they are allowed on furniture, any behavior quirks or special instructions to care for your pup.

A typical day

I enjoy running any distance with dogs that are up for it. I also like to take dogs to hike at the Dunes, to Ogden Gardens, and to Rogers Lakewood to explore.

Location

Valparaiso, IN

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Kelly S.

Valparaiso, IN

5.0 out of 5 stars
47 reviews