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Kim M.

San Rafael, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
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These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Services

Kim can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Non-neutered males accepted, spayed females only
No females in heat

Availability

I am home throughout the week, an early riser, and I am readily available to care for your dog with walks, play time, and fetch.

Available
Not available
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Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Kim M.

Communication

1 repeat pet parent
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
10% bookings with photo updates

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

Our mid-century modern home is perched over the Bay and has a special dog room that is also my office. So I am with your dog the whole time. The dog room has access to the outdoors if your dog is smaller and can be kept in with fencing, or closed off for larger dogs if necessary.

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 0-2 hours

Information Kim M. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your dog has any special needs and what level of exercise you want them to have. Also be sure to bring your dog's food and let us know what a normal feeding schedule looks like.

A typical day

I will go on frequent walks, including more vigorous walks if appropropriate in the adjacent 1,500 acre China Camp State Park that is steps from our home.

Location

San Rafael, CA

Kim M.'s Neighborhood

Dog Paradise Above Loch Lomond

Pet care experience

We specialize in providing a consistent family experience for your dog to come back to time and again. Our home sits on the China Camp State Park trailhead, a favorite location for dogs to take every kind of walk from short walks to vigorous hikes all the way up to the top. Being retired, we look after dogs for the love of dogs and nothing more. We do best with well-trained dogs who thrive on long, off-leash hikes. Generally we like to build long-term relationships where we can get to know your lovely family member and be the country home your pup comes back to again and again. (We only take males that have been neutered.)

Reviews

Aiste B.
Boarding • Jun 15, 2026
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Kim and Estee were amazing! They took care of our boy Lincoln like he was their own and gave him all the love, patience and off leash time. We’re very lucky to have found them and will definitely work with them again!

Sue E.
Boarding • Apr 30, 2026
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Great. Very flexible host easy to work with. Dog centric.

Caitlin C.
Boarding • Apr 06, 2026
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We are very particular with who we leave our dog with since he needs lots of exercise and attention to be his best self. Kim and Estee took great care of him - from long hikes from the house to playing with other dogs in their beautiful backyard, he got plenty of exercise. They have a great setup for hosting dogs and were very communicative - sending pictures during his stay and taking time before hand to learn his routines and preferences. We were very happy to find a wonderful place for Moxie to get such great care when we are away - thank you!

Jordan & Kyle R.
Boarding • Mar 14, 2026
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Took great care of our pup. Very communicative. Sent photos regularly. Would definitely have our pup board with Kim again. Thanks!

About Kim M.

Communication

1 repeat pet parent
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
10% bookings with photo updates

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

Our mid-century modern home is perched over the Bay and has a special dog room that is also my office. So I am with your dog the whole time. The dog room has access to the outdoors if your dog is smaller and can be kept in with fencing, or closed off for larger dogs if necessary.

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 0-2 hours

Information Kim M. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your dog has any special needs and what level of exercise you want them to have. Also be sure to bring your dog's food and let us know what a normal feeding schedule looks like.

A typical day

I will go on frequent walks, including more vigorous walks if appropropriate in the adjacent 1,500 acre China Camp State Park that is steps from our home.

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Kim M.

San Rafael, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews