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***I must meet the dog-guest prior to agreeing to any booking for first timers. Due to the ability to confirm reservations at the earliest opportunity for all clients and set my personal schedule, I require the Meet & Greet to take place within 72 hours of the reservation request. For requests for multiple days with a new client, a 1 night trial may be requested to make certain that we are a fit. In preparation for any guest's stay I thoroughly clean the floors for possible stray items and cleaning again takes place upon departure. Please provide me with at least 3 days notice for the first intended stay. (Meet & Greet asap and reservation). * Repeat customers, please try to provide at least a 24 hour notice, although I will accommodate in less time, If I am able. I decided to offer my services to dogs that would otherwise not be able to handle either any type of group or kennel setting. As a prior pet guardian I know that my sensitive dog was unhappy in a group setting. After being away for three days, I picked him up to go home and he was limp like a noodle. I don't think he was able to obtain good rest the entire time I was gone. I offer my home and refuge to one sole fur-guest at a time. I've been around and cared for animals my entire life. I understand the importance of companionship, play, exercise and routine. I lost my 15.5 year old jack-mix (kidney disease) in 2018 and am mindful of what it takes to live in harmony with an energetic, intelligent and sometimes very willful fur baby. I enjoy a calm and relaxed home and would love to assist you in the care of your kids when you are unavailable. I will treat them as if they were my own. While I didn't select a late afternoon option, I am available for late afternoon check-ins for cats (other pets) and dogs. All dog walks will take place in daylight throughout the year. Pricing for multiple pets at one outside location is a variable where I am able to provide a discount. I am willing to board 2 animals from the same household. Please ask and we can discuss. Let me know how I can be of service to you and your family and we'll work on creating a mutually beneficial long-term 'care' relationship that serves your needs. Please note: 1. I do not board cats at my home. They neither travel well or adapt to new environments readily. (Special circumstances for young kittens with carriers may be accommodated). 2. I do not accept dogs that require pee pads or wear diapers, etc. 3. I do not accept unaltered or unlicensed dogs. I do not provide overnight boarding for cats, but instead offer drop-in services at your home. ***** 1. Overnight stays are 24 hours or less. 2. I guarantee 4 outings per day, which includes a 30 minute minimum walk in either the morning or the late afternoon /evening. 4. Additional services / costs available at additional fee (examples: around the clock care (separation anxiety), additional walks / outings, trips to store for food, medicine, supplies, destruction) 5. Medications are administered at no fee. Fully vaccinated for COVID-19, with booster. ****Given the tremendous rise in fireworks throughout the year I need to warn you that it may become too noisy for many dogs at my home. I am close to the hills which only makes the sound louder and the noise travel. If your dog is not affected by loud noises or is medicated, please let me know. I understand how frightened they may become and would not want that type of upset for the pet guest in a new and strange environment. Thank you for your understanding. I work part-time from my home. I am generally fully available after 2:00PM, although times and days sometimes vary. I generally do not leave a pet alone at all while in my home, if it isn't just to empty the garbage, pick up mail or do laundry. All dogs wear a harness and are leashed prior to leaving the home. Dogs also use a seatbelt while riding in the back seat when being transported for outings.