Kelly S.
Valparaiso, IN
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
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.
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.
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.
We love Kelly. But more importantly, Midus loves Kelly!! Sometimes we think he gets depressed when he comes home! 😜
About Kelly S.
Communication
Skills
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
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
Kelly can host
Kelly can watch in your home
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.
About Kelly S.
Communication
Skills
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
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
Pets
Kelly S.
Valparaiso, IN