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Care for: Seniors, Special Needs, Puppies, Kittens, Small Pets (fish, reptiles, rabbits, rats, etc) I accept all breeds, sizes, and ages! Love is love is love. I board altered dogs (spayed/neutered if over 6 months old) and require current vaccine status to keep everyone as healthy as possible. I can administer oral, topical, aural (ear), and subcutaneous medications. I've been a pet owner for over 25 years and have worked and volunteered in the veterinary and animal care field for 25 years (9 years at a local Emergency & Specialty Animal Hospital; 2 years at a local Vet Hospital; 2 years at a boarding facility; 5 years at pet supply stores). Being able to read animal body language and pick up on cues/signals of anxiety, fear, and aggression is crucial when introducing and housing dogs together. I am confident in my experience and ability to do this calmly in order to keep all beings in my care safe (I have 3 children, 1 dog, 3 cats, a rabbit, and 2 rats. Yes, it's a controlled chaos here!). I also use Thunder Ease calming plug-in pheromone dispensers in my home to help alleviate stress or anxiety your dog may have while boarding (during 4th of July or other highly stimulating holidays, I also use Rescue Remedy in food or water as needed, use white noise with a sound machine and fans, TV, or music). Meet my pets: ~ 3 cats (Tira, Cosmo, Cora) ~ 1 dog (Zeus, a 5 year old Rottweiler who was a previous client!) ~ 1 rabbit (Coco) ~ 2 rats (Oreo, Button) ___________________________________________________________ SERVICES: ***MEET & GREETS*** ~ 30 minutes or less ~ No charge ~ Appointment only ~ Generally occur on weekends, and are dependent on any current dogs I have in my home. This is a time for us to meet (you, your dog, and myself), see my home (for boarding/daycare), or for me to see your home (drop-in visits/walks), share information, and have any questions answered. I am happy to answer any questions before meeting, via message or phone call. ***Current boarding/daycare dogs will NOT be introduced to your dog during a Meet & Greet. My dogs may or may not be introduced either; each situation is different and will be assessed at the time. These visits can be overstimulating for some animals (new smells, new environment, new people). I want your dog to feel safe and comfortable when they leave a Meet at my house. (Meet & Greets are not covered by the 'Rover Guarantee' since Meet & Greets are free). _________________________________________________________ ***DAYCARE*** Drop off: 8-10am; Pick up: 4-6pm -- Let your social pup romp, play, and nap at my house! Dogs over 6 months will need to be spayed or neutered. All dogs need to have current vaccinations and collar with tags and/or updated microchip. ***BOARDING*** Pick up: Before 10am on last day; after 10am will incur a Daycare fee -- Your doggo will enjoy "camp" at my house while you're away. Dogs over 6 months will need to be spayed or neutered. All dogs need to have current vaccinations and collar with tags and/or updated microchip. Outside: ~ 7-8 foot fence ~ Side Play Yard: Accessible through French double doors in living room, opens onto uncovered deck with view of street. (May be unavailable depending on weather/yard conditions (rain, mud) ~ Side Potty Yard: Accessible through sliding glass door in dining room, opens onto covered porch and gravel potty area. YOU BRING: ~ Leash and Collar/Harness (with tags) ~ Food (medications or supplements, if applicable). Please bring a little extra food, as they are usually more active while staying here. ~ Anything that you think will make their stay more enjoyable, like specific treats or a blanket from home (keep in mind, anything you send with your pup - bed, blanket, toys - have the potential of becoming shared or damaged, because... dogs). Personal bowls/bedding are typically washed before getting sent home (or during the stay, as needed). I PROVIDE: ~ Bowls (including Slo-Feeders) - cleaned after each use ~ Water bowls inside and outside (washed daily) ~ Bedding (beds, blankets, couches) - washed as needed ~ Toys (Kongs, Nylabones, ropes, balls) ~ Treats ~ Emergency/First Aid Supplies EXTRAS! ~ DAILY: Plug-in pheromone diffusers (Thunder Ease/Adaptil) ~ AS NEEDED: Rescue Remedy and calming treats ~ DAILY: Dental chew treat ~ DAILY: Powdered probiotic at breakfast ~ DAILY: Furbo cameras inside ~ DAILY: Ring cameras on the side play yard & front door _________________________________________________________ ***WALKS*** 35 minutes - Your pup will get energy out and sniff stimulation in! We will use the Wooftrax/Walk For A Dog app to track our route/mileage/time. Recommended up-to-date vaccinations and microchip with current info. YOU PROVIDE: ~ Leash and properly sized Collar/Harness (with tags) ~ Bowls/water fountains ~ Cleaning supplies (paper towels, cleaning spray/wipes, vacuum/broom, garbage bags) I BRING: ~ Poop bags ~ Treats ~ Emergency/First Aid Supplies EXTRAS! ~ DAILY: Pheromone spray for dogs & cats (Thunder Ease/Adaptil/Feliway) ~ AS NEEDED: Rescue Remedy and calming treats ~ DAILY: Dental chew treat ~ DAILY: Powdered probiotic mixed with any meal ______________________________________________________________ ***DROP-IN VISITS*** 35 minutes - Let me check in on your pets! I will check food and water, give playtime/snuggles/brushing. Will happily water plants, check mail, bring in packages, garbage cans, adjust lights and blinds/curtains. Recommended up-to-date vaccinations and collar with tags and/or microchip. YOU PROVIDE: ~ Food (medications or supplements, if applicable) ~ Bowls/water fountains ~ Carrier for cats/small pets in the event of emergency ~ Cleaning supplies (paper towels, cleaning spray/wipes, vacuum/broom, garbage bags, cat/small animal litter/bedding) I BRING: ~ Poop bags ~ Treats ~ Emergency/First Aid Supplies EXTRAS! ~ DAILY: Pheromone spray for dogs & cats (Thunder Ease/Adaptil/Feliway) ~ AS NEEDED: Rescue Remedy and calming treats ~ DAILY: Dental chew treat ~ DAILY: Powdered probiotic mixed with any meal