Imagine you're going away but you can't take your beloved pooch with you. Problem solved! You have the peace of mind knowing your dog will be well taken care of at historic Monticello area. Conveniently located near Monte Vista, Medical Center, downtown or suburbs. Your small - medium size dog(s) (up to 30 pounds) will enjoy my single family home with a large fenced-in back yard. No children to ensure your pooch's stay is fun yet calm and relaxing. I have 1 sweet, calm Multipoo, Trixie, who loves other sweet dogs. Our aim is to make your life easier and your pet's life even more enjoyable while you two are apart. Why choose 5-Star Away From Home? I've loved and taken care of dogs all my life. One of my first memories was playing with our Cocker Spaniel. I fell in love with dogs at an early age! A few years ago my beloved 14 year old Westie died from kidney failure. Then I rescued Trixie, sweet Multipoo during pandemic. She loves other dogs visiting and is quite the southern hostess. She and I are able to love & take care of your dog when you can't. I work out of my house with a secure enclosed back yard for lots of sniffing, chasing balls and squirrels and exploring all around. Inside there's plenty of space for your dog(s) to lounge, play with toys, be well fed, petted, pampered and feel right at home. I am responsible, caring, and will treat your pet like my own. Your housebroken, well-behaved pooch who gets along with other dogs will have plenty of space to sleep, play, eat and just hang out ... and of course watch TV and snuggle with me too! And your pet can even sleep in the bedroom if they are use to that. My goal is for your pooch to feel at home while you're away. It's like having a trusted friend or family member taking care of your dog when you can't. The first step is to email me about your dog(s) and the dates of your reservation. I'm known for responding quickly. We can set up a Meet and Greet to determine if we're a good match. After the Meet and Greet, we'll confirm your reservation if all goes well. It's a very easy process from initial contact/reservation to dropping off your pooch and picking him/her back up with a calm and happy attitude. My nightly fee is for small and small/medium-size dogs up to 30 pounds. The nightly fee is higher for puppies less than 12 months old and holidays. All dogs I accept must get along with other dogs and people since I often host more than one dog at a time. And every dog must be neutered or spayed. Need other dog related services? Ask me about other dog-related services you might need. Why I love dog sitting I've had dogs all my life. My family had dogs even before I was born. Claudia, my first dog, had puppies when I was about 3 year old. I've been a dog lover ever since then. For the past 25 years I've had Westies. My last Westie, died at 14 yrs old of renal failure. Since I wasn't ready to get another forever dog, I decided to take care of visiting dogs. Now I have a sweet rescue who loves visiting dogs. I'm all set up to have dogs with a secure fenced in back yard and a house perfect for well behaved dogs. I work out of my house so I'm home a lot and let my visiting dogs lounge in my office while I work and they sleep. So far I've been unable to teach any of the dogs to file or answer the phone! Meet my pet Trixie is a rescue from Houston. She’s a Multipoo, about 8 yrs old, very sweet and calm and loves other dogs. There are no children to disrupt your pooch while he/she is staying with me. About my yard I have a large back yard that is totally fenced in and secure. The yard is large enough to play catch or for dogs to run around and explore. There are lots of trees for dogs to watch squirrels and birds. My experience administering medication I administer pills for my visiting pets who require medication.