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Kim & John H.

Mount Vernon, WA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•34 reviews
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Work @ home, fenced yard, love dogs

Pet care experience

I'm a freelance writer, and I work from home. I actually am lucky enough to write about dogs often! My husband and three kids love dogs too. We have one cairn terrier mix named Daisy. She loves meeting new canine friends. She has the run of the house and spend most of her time snoozing on the couch and chasing squirrels in our fenced yard. We also like to take her hiking, walking in the neighborhood, and ovee to the dog park. I've owned dogs for as long as I can remember... Labs and shelter mutts mostly. After losing our "babies" a couple years ago (ages 15 and 13), we adopted Daisy from the shelter. We will probably rescue another dog someday but for now we hope babysitting other great dogs will be fun. Dogs at our house get lots of attention! Our kids are 9, 7, and 4, and they adore dogs. They've been jumped up on, licked in the face, and pulled over by rowdy dogs, and they don't mind at all. They are all good about asking before petting and respecting dogs' boundaries. We obviously couldn't care for a dog who can't stand kids but if a dog is older or prefers not to play, the kids would respect that. Over the past 15 years, we have traveled often and had to leave our dogs at boarding kennels or the vet. We always felt bad. When we lived in Olympia, we discovered DogVacay and from then on our dogs would be comfortable and loved at someone's house. The person who watched them shared photos and updates of them having a blast, and it was so great to know the dogs were happy. It made us much happier! I plan to keep pet parents updated with photos and notes as desired. Can't wait to meet some wonderful new dogs!

Reviews

Leah E.
Dog Boarding • jul. 31, 2020
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They took such great care of our benny! They were awesome and sent pictures throughout his stay and kept in contact. I trust and know they care for my dog as their own. Will definitely be booking agian!

Kee H.
Dog Boarding • feb. 20, 2020
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Wonderful as always!

Jenny D.
Dog Boarding • feb. 02, 2020
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Great visit and really appreciated the regular updates and photos while I was away. Very responsive and flexible, thank you!

Ted H.
Dog Boarding • dic. 04, 2019
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Rusty, our energetic and loving Labradoodle, stayed with John and Kim for the first time. He stayed with them for 4 days, and by the pictures John and Kim sent, together with the almost daily emails, it appeared Rusty had a great time. He ate well which he often doesn't do at a new house. We would use them again in a heart beat!

About Kim & John H.

Communication

12 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
Children 0-5 years old
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information Kim & John H. would like to know about your pet

We love all dogs! No breed preferences. Just need to know that a dog is friendly.

A typical day

We will play in the yard, walk in the neighorhood, and hike in the woods! We wold love to play fetch as well (our own dog refuses).

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
AWAY
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY

Kim & John can host

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

Kim & John can watch in your home

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

About Kim & John H.

Communication

12 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
Children 0-5 years old
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information Kim & John H. would like to know about your pet

We love all dogs! No breed preferences. Just need to know that a dog is friendly.

A typical day

We will play in the yard, walk in the neighorhood, and hike in the woods! We wold love to play fetch as well (our own dog refuses).

Location

Mount Vernon, WA

Kim & John H.'s Neighborhood

Pets

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Kim & John H.

Mount Vernon, WA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•34 reviews