Your fur-kid will stay in our home in the country and have a great time while you are away. Our home is very dog friendly and safe. Your fur kid can relax on our day bed (just for the guests) or couch or any of the many dog beds provided. They usually follow us around wherever we happen to be. They are cozy inside our home but can also relax on our screened in porch during nice weather or sun bathe on the deck. You fur kid has a good time while you are away. There is always someone home and we spoil your pooch while they are here as our guest. We do everything possible to make your pet feel right at home and comfortable. We have a fenced in front yard and a separate fenced in back yard with plenty of room to run and play. Have peace of mind and be able to really relax and enjoy yourself knowing that your pet is in experienced & caring hands in a real home; not in a kennel (or jail as they think of it). No extra fees for things like playtime, giving meds, taking walks or snuggling on our lap. We are in the country but easy to find and get to. We have repeat clients come from all over the Greater Cincinnati Tri-State area. (OH/KY/IN) We try to be as flexible as possible to accommodate your pick up and drop off times. We do have a Check Out Time of NOON on pickup day. Your pet may stay longer that day, but there will be an additional $20.00 fee added. About this sitter: Furbabies offers several options for pet parents who would prefer to let their fur-kids stay in their own home while they are away. We customize the service to fit each client's needs. We offer overnight stays in your home to care for your pets. This service is offered within a 40 mile range of our service area. Home "visits" are offered within a 20 mi. range. Fee is based on what kind of service you request. We will feed and water, clean litter boxes, give meds if needed (including insulin shots) at no extra charge, bring in newspapers and mail, give your pet(s) some loving attention and make sure all is well at your home. Experience, maturity and knowing what it takes to take great care of your pet(s) is what is important to pet parents. Having the knowledge and skills by working for a veterinarian and also an animal shelter, growing up with dogs, rescuing and fostering homeless dogs, starting my own non-profit rescue organization back in 2003, attending seminars and dog training sessions, reading as much on the subject as I can to help me to be a better pet care giver is what I take pride in to know that I can be more aware to an emergency situation or possibly a concern that another may not. I have reliable transportation if I would need to transport a pet(s) to a veterinarian. I have "back up" assistance in the event of an emergency where I might not be available (fortunately I have not had this happen as of yet, but it is always a good idea to have a plan in place just in case.) In short, I want my clients to be assured that they can relax and enjoy their vacation knowing that their pet(s) are in capable, loving hands. From my own personal experience, I know how important that is to a pet parent. Why I love dog sitting Since I got my first dog at 4 years old. I have grown up with dogs and always had a dog in my life. Once moving out to the country in Indiana, I found out just how many homeless dogs there really are, unfortunately. I began volunteering for the county humane society. In 2003, I co-founded a non-profit 501c3 animal rescue organization called Volunteers For Animal Welfare, Inc. I have fostered many wonderful homeless dogs over the years. VFAW has found new homes for hundreds of homeless dogs over the last 16 years. VFAW makes sure that the dog is first spayed or neutered and is up to date on vaccines and takes care of any medical needs before going to their forever home. I have volunteered my time at our local animal shelter and also worked at the county animal shelter, gaining even more experience with dogs. I worked for a veterinarian for years and that gave me extra knowledge and useful experience. Now my business is pet sitting because of my love for dogs and all animals. I am able to continue to volunteer my time and efforts with the homeless dogs and also make a business caring for others' pets. This is helpful to both the pets and the pet parents too. About my yard We have a fenced in front yard that is big enough for running and playing and a separate fenced in back yard (with a higher fence for keeping jumpers inside) and a bigger amount of yard to play in. There is a covered front porch in the front yard. There is a deck with lots of shade for our doggie guest to snooze in if they want. Lots of grass to run and play and roll on. We also have a nice enclosed porch that connects the front and back yards. My experience administering medication Yes, I have much experience with giving meds having owned and fostered several special needs dogs in the past. I can give pills, eye or ear drops, insulin shots and give fluids if needed, also administer any kind of medicines, topical or otherwise.