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Kenneth & Dawn V.

MELBOURNE, FL

5.0 out of 5 stars
61 reviews
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Will Pamper Pets! *Fenced Yard*

Pet care experience

My wife and I are dog lovers and avid campers and hikers. Up until recent years, we have never NOT had dogs over the past 35 years while raising our 2 children. When camping, our dogs always socialized with other dogs and their owners at the campground and dog parks. The kids have moved on and our labs have passed over that rainbow bridge. Because we are traveling more often we don't feel it would be fair to have our own fur babies at this time. We so miss the warmth and joy of dogs and would love to have the opportunity to give your animals the pampering and care that you would! We never have preferred to kennel our dogs if we could not have them with us. We have traded off sitting services with our friends and family. We are both retired but active so we can give your dog(s) plenty of exercise if they need it! Your dog(s) will be treated like part of the family. We are former business owners, professional, and non-smokers. We do have a nice fenced yard for dogs to run and play. We also keep the A/C on in the house to keep them cool and out of the heat. We would love to be your family members sitter or to walk and play with them as you need. Please contact us! In general, requests are answered 8am - 10pm. We WILL host multiple dogs if they are from the same household. If your dog needs any special care or medication, please let us know. We do not have any problems with providing your dog of ANY age the care that they deserve. I am sure once you meet us you will feel very comfortable knowing your loved one is being cared for!

Reviews

Gary L.
Dog Boarding • Mar 30, 2024
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Chief had a great stay! As a rescue and loyal dog, we worried he might feel abandoned but Ken & Dawn treated him like he was their dog. It was wonderful and reassuring to get pictures & videos of him during his stay. I highly recommend!

mona s.
Dog Boarding • Mar 18, 2024
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Dawn was very accommodating with my crazy schedule. She took great care of my fur babies and I would definitely book with them again.

Josephine R.
Dog Boarding • Mar 05, 2024
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Dawn and Kenneth took such good care of my blind dog and gave her so much love and attention the week they had her that I always felt sure she was in great hands! Thank you both for everything you do.

Roseanne M.
Doggy Day Care • Feb 04, 2024
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After one meeting with Dawn and Bud, I felt very comfortable leaving Gizmo with them for daycare. They took excellent care of Gizmo-played with him, gave him lots of attention, and kept him on his daily schedule. They were flexible and sent lots of pictures of Gizmo enjoying their home, fenced yard and front porch too.

About Kenneth & Dawn V.

Communication

30 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

Our home is an open space with wood and tile floors. In addition, we have a screened in front porch to get fresh air as well; especially in inclement weather. We have room for crate or cage and any bedding to make your dog feel at home. We welcome you to bring whatever will make him/her feel most comfortable and can give them as much play time inside or out as you are comfortable with.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Kenneth & Dawn V. would like to know about your pet

When caring for your dog, we would need to know your dogs normal habits and if there are any specific triggers that could make them uncomfortable or comfortable? Is there are fear of lightening, loud noises, etc.? Is there a specific genre of music your dog may or may not like? Does your dog like to be groomed / brushed? We had a dog that did not like to have his feet touched. Just let us know! We do NOT have any breed preferences and welcome caring for all breeds. All dogs must be house trained or crated trained. Please note that : Dog Boarding is per night, up to 24 hours. If your pick-up time is later than that, then you may be charged more to cover the cost of extended care. Doggy Day Care is per day, dropping off around 7-9am and picking up around 4-6pm. If your pick-up time is later than 9 hours, then you may be charged more to cover the cost of extended care which may be up to an additional day.

A typical day

When staying in our home, we have a fenced in back yard for running off-leash. We live in neighborhood where we can walk on leash for miles/minutes/hours depending on what your dog is accustomed to. We enjoy throwing toys, playing catch and have hosted swimming in small play pools. For dogs that are more low key, cuddling on the floor works too! If dogs are from the SAME household, we will keep more than one dog in our home. With very few exceptions, we will not mix non-familiar dogs when doing day care or overnight visits. Please let us know if your dog can NOT interact with dogs they are unfamiliar with!

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$45per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$40per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$40per day

Kenneth & Dawn can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Kenneth & Dawn can watch in your home

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

Availability

We are retired and can adjust our schedule to the needs of your pet. We have a quiet neighborhood that allows walking or just playing in our fenced yard.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Kenneth & Dawn V.

Communication

30 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

Our home is an open space with wood and tile floors. In addition, we have a screened in front porch to get fresh air as well; especially in inclement weather. We have room for crate or cage and any bedding to make your dog feel at home. We welcome you to bring whatever will make him/her feel most comfortable and can give them as much play time inside or out as you are comfortable with.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Kenneth & Dawn V. would like to know about your pet

When caring for your dog, we would need to know your dogs normal habits and if there are any specific triggers that could make them uncomfortable or comfortable? Is there are fear of lightening, loud noises, etc.? Is there a specific genre of music your dog may or may not like? Does your dog like to be groomed / brushed? We had a dog that did not like to have his feet touched. Just let us know! We do NOT have any breed preferences and welcome caring for all breeds. All dogs must be house trained or crated trained. Please note that : Dog Boarding is per night, up to 24 hours. If your pick-up time is later than that, then you may be charged more to cover the cost of extended care. Doggy Day Care is per day, dropping off around 7-9am and picking up around 4-6pm. If your pick-up time is later than 9 hours, then you may be charged more to cover the cost of extended care which may be up to an additional day.

A typical day

When staying in our home, we have a fenced in back yard for running off-leash. We live in neighborhood where we can walk on leash for miles/minutes/hours depending on what your dog is accustomed to. We enjoy throwing toys, playing catch and have hosted swimming in small play pools. For dogs that are more low key, cuddling on the floor works too! If dogs are from the SAME household, we will keep more than one dog in our home. With very few exceptions, we will not mix non-familiar dogs when doing day care or overnight visits. Please let us know if your dog can NOT interact with dogs they are unfamiliar with!

Location

MELBOURNE, FL

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Kenneth & Dawn V.

MELBOURNE, FL

5.0 out of 5 stars
61 reviews