Linda K.
Linda K.
Contact for Boarding
from $30 per night
Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Dogs love coming to Auntie Linda's
(Formerly Kamp Kelley) I have been fostering small dogs for a rescue group in No. VA. for the last 9 years (my aching back doesn’t allow me to work with dogs larger than 20 lbs)--prior to that I fostered cats and kittens. I has experience with many types of small dogs—especially Shih Tzu’s and Llasa Apso’s, but also Yorkshire Terriers, Basset Hounds, Pom's, Toy Poodles, etc. My expertise is in rescuing and caring for senior and special need dogs. Since I have a dog-friendly house and a large-fenced yard (1/4 acre) for them to run and play in, I decided to become a dog-sitter 5 years ago. I believe in loving and treating your fur-baby like my own! We keep her home and yard dog proof so your little angel will be in a safe, relaxed, dog-friendly, and loving environment! Because I am retired, my schedule is very flexible.
Cat care experience
Linda also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Linda has been dog sitting me for quite awhile. I have had nothing but good experiences with her. She treats our dogs like they are her own. They get lots of attention and tummy rubs and are allowed on the furniture and in the bed at night, just like home. We have used Rover for a long time and of all the dog sitter we have had over the years Linda is our favorite!!
There isn't a rating system Sufficient enough to express how amazing Linda is. Our dog is super anxious and barks a lot and we left him with her for two weeks and she took care of him and found things to love about him. He probably drove her crazy but she never made us feel guilty and she always assured us that he was safe, loved and taken care of. By the end of the two weeks you could tell he was super comfortable with her. Do yourself a favor and book with Linda if you get the chance, you won't regret it!
Linda was very sweet and kind to our pups. This was our first visit together. We will be using her again in the near future. Her home is safe and welcoming!
Miss Linda is a wonderful sitter. She is reliable and caring. She kept us updated with photos and messages about our pooch.
Linda was absolutely wonderful with George! My dachshund requires 10 eye drops disbursed throughout the day and Linda was very accommodating of his medical needs and he had the best time with her! She will go above and beyond for your pet!
Taking on a totally unknown dog from a cross-country road trip, IS a risk. We knew our senior dog Ginger would likely be stressed: 1st from the trip, and 2nd to be left with a stranger, in an unfamiliar environment. Linda really seems to love the dogs, she had 1-2 fosters there when we arrived (not sure, as I think I only saw 1). While I'm sure it was hard on both of them, we do sincerely appreciate her taking on our dog for a few hours, so that we could attend the wedding of an old family friend. If you read this Linda, I am interested in that food you had there for your fosters. Please shoot me a message, I may look at ordering it to try next time. Thanks again!
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Schedule
I'm retired and except for occasional trips to the store, bi-weekly Bridge games. monthly book group and a occasional meeting, I'm home ALL THE TIME. At this point, I am accepting only ONE dog at a time EXCEPT if there are 2 dogs from the same household. Same for cats.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I have a large, fenced yard that can be separated off. I have lots of dog equipment. For example large crates if your dog is used to being crated, bowls, beds and cushions, a big bed for them to share with me, jackets, leashes, kongs and lots of love and affection. Same for cats--EXCEPT, I let them out only on the back deck (enclosed).
A typical day
I treat the dogs that I dog-sit for much like my foster dogs. I want them to feel loved, safe and protected as well as stimulated and exercised. As examples of enrichment, I hide green beans under and between two pieces of card board with a couple of holes in them, (you'd be surprised how many dogs love green beans) play ball with them inside and out and give them Kong's (usually filled with a little dry food, peanut butter and green beans). If your dog is used to sleeping with you, they sleep with me. If not--not. If they need medication, I give them their medicine (within reason--if multiple problems, a small extra fee is charged). I let the cat determine how much attention/affection/play he or she wants.
- 0 to 15 lbsDogs over 1 year oldSpayed and neutered dogs onlyNo females in heatTakes only 1 client at a timeLinda can host up to 2 pets per night
- Please let me know if your dog has any special needs or unusual so that I can be prepared for that. Tell me a little bit about their personalities. I think it's important for the dog, in particular, to do a Meet & Greet to introduce him (her) to the smells of the house and to introduce everybody me. I like to know the temperament and habits of cats.
- These prices are for 1 dog.
Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.
Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.