Kimberly H.
Kimberly H.
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Highlights
Pet care experience
Your pets' "home away from home" :)
Hello! My name is Kim and I have been an owner and lover of dogs as far back as my memory takes me 😊 As a dog owner myself, I understand that if you find yourself searching for a sitter on Rover, that you are contemplating leaving a beloved member of your family with a stranger. My dog means the world to me so, I know how hard this decision can be. That being said, it is my priority to earn your trust upfront with transparent communication during the booking process and to provide reassurance and comfort with frequent picture/text updates during your dog’s stay with me. For me, it is not just about keeping your dog alive until you return, it is also about earning your dog’s trust through affection and attention. I will treat them no differently than I treat my own dog. I pride myself on making my home your dog’s ‘home away from home’. This is NOT a kennel. Your dog will have full access to my entire dog-friendly home. I live right in town Traverse City on a quiet street (which turns out to be quite convenient for most of my clients who are visiting from out of town). I have a completely fenced-in backyard for your pup to wander about, as well as an overflowing toy bin and their pick of any couch, chair or bed that they want to claim during their stay! If you are a Traverse City resident, I also offer dog walking or drop-ins at your home if your dog does not do well in a social setting or just simply prefers the comfort of his or her own home. Please reach out for further details or if you are interested in this service, I am happy to provide a list of references. If you have any questions or would like to learn more about me, please do not hesitate to reach out. I am also happy to host "meet and greets" prior to booking so, if you live in the Grand Traverse area and would like to meet ahead of time, let me know and we can definitely work something out!
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Can’t say enough good things. Quick meetup to make sure our 17 year old Riley, who has never had a non-family member watch her. Kimberly is so kind. Care and pics during walk were amazing. Never used River. This gave us confidence to maybe try them out when we’re back home.
Kimberly always treat my dogs as her own!! Returning customer over and over again! We love her and her family and her home.
Kim and her family were wonderful to my doggie and made me feel a lot of peace of mind! I'll definitely book her again when back in town.
Great daycare day. My dogs were well looked after. They must have had a great day because they slept the rest of the day. Thanks Kimberly!
Always the best! We refer all of our friends and trust Kimberly every time with our fur baby. Don’t look any further!!!
Kim is Great!!! She is a good communicator, reliable, very personable, & loves dogs. Gabby looked forward to going to daycare everyday and came back tired. As repeat customers, we have absolutely no worries leaving Gabby with Kim & Daryl every time we visit Traverse City!
Calendar and availability
Schedule
It is important to me that your dog feels instant comfort after being dropped off. I will make sure that I ask the appropriate questions during the booking process so that I know how to best care for your fur baby and follow his or her routine.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
My backyard is completely fenced in and I have a friendly senior beagle named Millie who hasn't met a dog she doesn't like :) I have often been told by previous clients that I have the "perfect set up" as I'm conveniently located right in town with a sizeable backyard. Thank you for stopping by! :)
Pets
A typical day
I absolutely love to keep your dogs active and engaged while in my care. We will spend time exploring the new smells in my neighborhood and visiting some hiking trails in the area. If you live in and are familiar with Traverse City, one of our favorite trails to hike is at the Pelizzari Natural Area at the base of Old Mission Peninsula.