Kim S.
San Marcos, CA
Home Full Time- 2 walks per day!
Pet care experience
I love and care for your dogs like they are my own!!! Dogs are God's gift to us!!! Mans best friend! Please read my entire bio before sending requests for boarding. (When booking drop in visits, please only add one pet into Rover, or the system will charge individual drop in rates for each pet.) I only charge a flat rate for multiple animals for half hour drop ins. I only board (DOGS UNDER 30 LBS ) My space is 1100 sq ft. Please no larger dogs. I typically only keep 4 dogs at one time so that your dog gets plenty of attention. (Please no incontinent dogs!) I can provide drop in visits within 5 miles of my home for dogs of any weight, to feed them and let them out back . (For walks, I can only walk dogs up to 30lbs, due to disc issues with my back) I provide drop in visits for cats and other small pets as well. My hours for drop ins are 7:00am -10pm ((I accept puppies over 6 months old who are crate trained. I do require a crate for boarding puppies.)) Earliest drop off or pick up is 7:30 am, latest drop off or pick up is 6pm for boarding. A bit about me and my background as a dog owner: I've been a dog owner since I was ten years old. My first fur baby was Suzie, a miniature poodle who was my world when I was a child! Suzie, our Miniature Poodle, saved my families life when we were on a trip in our motor home to Fl. Our heater unexpectedly failed, leaking carbon monoxide while we were all asleep!!! It was smoking as well, so the whole motor home was filled with smoke! She woke us by whining and pawing at my mother repeatedly until she got up! This is why I believe dogs are called, "man's best friend"! I believe that dogs are truly our gift from God, our special friends who give us unconditional love, protect us and alert us when things are not right. In turn, its our job to care for them with the same love they give us. Currently, I have one Schnoodle named Molly, she is a sweet, playful, funny girl! I am a mom of two college aged kids. I have no children in my home. I have cared for friends pets and decided to turn my love of animals into a full time pet care business five years ago. (Caring for pets is my full time job!) I don't allow the dogs in the bedroom at night. They sleep in the living room. I do allow the dogs on the couch. If your dog does not chew furniture, does not have excessive separation anxiety, can sleep away from you at night and does not bark excessively, my place should be a good fit. I play relaxing music for the dogs at night or lullaby music. I take them out about 10-10:30 pm before bed and get them out by 6:30-7am. I walk them twice per day, half hour walks each time, once in morning and again after dinner. They get frequent potty breaks in between walks as well. I have a small fenced yard where the dogs can enjoy being outside while I'm gardening or sitting by my fountain. I have a small dog park in my neighborhood I can take them to. I am not far from Discovery Lake and and I frequently walk the dogs there. I also walk them on Batiquitos Lagoon Trail from time to time. My rates are 24 hour rates. If pick up time is past the time you dropped off, an additional late pick up fee applies. Under 4 hours would be charged half day dog daycare fee, over 4 hours would be full day dog daycare charge. Please contact me and we will set up a time that's convenient for us to meet. I do a 15-20 minute meet and greet at my home prior to your dogs stay. Your dog can meet my Molly and you can tell me about your dogs feeding schedule, personality and any other important details you need me to know. Thank you for your consideration and trust in me caring for your precious pets! I look forward to speaking with you and meeting you and your pet/pets! Please no aggressive dogs for boarding in my home. John 3:16- For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
Reviews
Awesome experience. Communication is exceptional. Kim took great care of my 16 year old Pug. Will definitely use her again.
Thank you for always taking such great care of Vigo! He is always so happy when we pick him up. He loves staying with you!
Kim was great. She send photos everyday and was very responsible and communicative regarding any issues that rose during our 16 day trip.
Kim did a drop-in for us and fed the dogs dinner, let them outside, and tossed the frisbee! She was very communicative and it was helpful to have someone I could trust, do this drop-in.
About Kim S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I play with them, take them on walks and to the local dog park nearby. I take them in my car and on trails as well. We walk to Lake San Marcos or around Discovery Lake.
Home
Information Kim S. would like to know about your pet
No aggressive dogs please. Flea preventative required for dog boarding in my home. Please bring any medications or special treats your dog needs. Is your dog leash aggressive?
A typical day
I will treat your dog like he or she is my own! I live close by a dog park and can take your dog there with your prior approval. I walk my dog around my neighborhood, there are sidewalks and lots of park like landscaped green spaces for them to explore! I like to hike and can take your dog hiking with me if your dog is active. Let me know what commands you use for your dog and any behaviors you are working on that you would like me to be supportive of. I enjoy the Batiquitos trail and will take the dogs on it with your permission. Discovery Lake is a new favorite walk!
Services
Kim can host
Kim can watch in your home
Availability
This is my full time business, the dogs are my first priority and I am never gone more than two hours to go to church, small group or dinner with a friend, food shopping , when I am boarding dogs in my home.
About Kim S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I play with them, take them on walks and to the local dog park nearby. I take them in my car and on trails as well. We walk to Lake San Marcos or around Discovery Lake.
Home
Information Kim S. would like to know about your pet
No aggressive dogs please. Flea preventative required for dog boarding in my home. Please bring any medications or special treats your dog needs. Is your dog leash aggressive?
A typical day
I will treat your dog like he or she is my own! I live close by a dog park and can take your dog there with your prior approval. I walk my dog around my neighborhood, there are sidewalks and lots of park like landscaped green spaces for them to explore! I like to hike and can take your dog hiking with me if your dog is active. Let me know what commands you use for your dog and any behaviors you are working on that you would like me to be supportive of. I enjoy the Batiquitos trail and will take the dogs on it with your permission. Discovery Lake is a new favorite walk!
Location
San Marcos, CA
Pets
Kim S.
San Marcos, CA