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Noel S.

4.9 out of 5 stars
229 repeat clients
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Noel S.

4.9 out of 5 stars
229 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $35 per night

Highlights

Noel has Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
48 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

Welcome to Stafford Dog Boarding

PLEASE read my profile before contacting me for a booking request! Most of your questions are answered below. I specialize in long term stays. Your dogs are well cared for and have a very large backyard to run and play in. ALL dogs are kept inside where the environment is temperature controlled and there are ceiling fans as well. PLEASE book early for the upcoming holidays because I have limited spaces and don't want you to be left out! I do not do meet and greets inside my home after it was broken into a few years ago and was linked to a previous in home meet and greet I had 3 weeks prior to the break in. People were arrested. I will be happy to meet you at the city park down the street. One last thing, PLEASE give me 15 or 20 minutes advance notice before arrival and come to the garage doors only. I DO NOT use my front door because of the dogs. Thanks! I cannot accept any extremely old, infirm or sickly dogs, or if your dog has diabetes because it can worsen rapidly. Old dogs are okay as long as they move around good and are eating good and going to poop and pee like they should. If your dog is very weak and can hardly stand, please do not ask me to board it for you. Also I cannot accept dogs that tend to run from strangers or are fearful of strangers. That can lead to a dog bite and liability for you. I am older now and can't deal with all that mess. I prefer well adjusted dogs that are playful and kind. PLEASE, NO aggressive dogs! I cannot board dogs that are bullies or don't play nice with other dogs. Be sure your dogs profile lets me know how your dog interacts with others. For the last 13 years, I have been boarding dogs since I retired. People can relax while on business trips or vacations and not have to worry if their dogs are well taken care of. I love my job now because I make new friends and the dogs find a relaxing environment so they can have fun. I am looking forward to meeting you and your pup!

Qualifications

229 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
48 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

4.9
stars
630 ratings
Martha W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 17, 2026

I changed my mind three or four times as to my return date from my trip and Noel was very accommodating and easy to work with.

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Ido P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 12, 2026

Thank you Noel 2nd time around unbelievable care taker

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Evangelina
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 11, 2026

This was our first time using Rover, and it definitely won't be our last! Rocky was loved and cared for by someone who truly has a passion for dogs. We especially appreciated the photo updates, which gave us peace of mind and allowed us to see how much fun he was having. ❤️ Mr. Noel was kind, attentive, and genuinely caring. We felt completely comfortable leaving Rocky in his care and would not hesitate to book with him again. Highly recommended ✨️🦴

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Ravi K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 09, 2026

Both dogs are very happy

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Lynn H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 03, 2026

Noel is always nice.

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Diane B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 31, 2026

Thanks for watching Kona while we were gone. Thanks for all the pictures every day.

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Schedule

I cannot accept any extremely old, infirm, or sickly dogs. Old dogs are okay as long as they are moving around well and are eating well and going potty like they should. If your dog is very weak and can hardly stand, please do not ask me to board it for you. If you put a drop-off time span of more than 2 hours or a pickup time span greater than 2 hours. I will have to decline because too many people put large time spans so they will not have to pay a little bit extra. Also, I can't release dogs past 9PM. If you will not be able to pick up your dog before then, it would be best to book another night and pick up your dog the next morning after 8 AM. In many cases there is no extra charge. Rover decides that. Also, I cannot accept dogs that tend to run from strangers because that makes it very difficult for me to get them to come inside when it is time to go. I will ask you to come through the side gate to get your dog. Some dogs just don't trust strangers, and that can lead to a dog bite.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

AGAIN...PLEASE, NO aggressive dogs! I cannot board dogs that are bullies or don't play nice with other dogs. Be sure your dog's profile lets me know how your dog interacts with other dogs. I also can't board dogs that are fearful of strangers. They can bite, and that can cause us both a lot of trouble. Your dog will be crated at night to keep it inside the house and to keep it from escaping or getting into trouble. I understand that your dog is your baby, but they do not act the same here as when they are at home. I am only trying to keep your dog and the other dogs safe.

Pets

A typical day

I have a dog door, and most dogs learn to use it within the first few minutes of being here. I do not walk your dog because they get plenty of exercise in the backyard and can freely come and go in and out of the house, and I don't want to risk a dog pulling out of its collar and running off.

16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Non-neutered males accepted, spayed females only
No females in heat
Noel can host up to 6 pets per night
You MUST fill out the profile for your dog and post a photo of it on the profile so I know what your dog looks like. PLEASE label your dog's bowls so I can make sure you get the right ones returned back to you. I have a lot to keep track of, and that helps a lot. All dogs MUST be on some type of flea and tick control. If your dog comes here and is infested with fleas, I will have to ask you to bring some prevention before the dog can stay. I prefer Advantus soft chews initially because they start killing fleas within 1 hour, and they are a long-acting soft chew that will last the duration of the stay. No toy breeds because they can easily slip out of the smallest hole in a fence and are also picked on by larger dogs. I can't be responsible for that.
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