Sarah S.
Kingston, ON
Boarding/Daycare,Dropins,Sameday!🐾
Pet care experience
Do you need last minute care for the day/night? Wishing you had more time to exercise your dog, but just have to much on the go to fit it in? Drop them to me for a little vacation! Your fur babies will run and play in my large fenced in yard, hike, and swim if they want (in the summer). I happily accept same day bookings for daycare and boarding (if space permits). We are a blended family of 6, and each and every one of us are animal lovers. If your pup joins us in our home, they will be showered with attention and treated like one of our own :) As a busy mom, I know that things come up we can’t control and life can get stressful. Plans can change on a dime, and you might be scrambling for last minute care. With that in mind, I am willing to take same day bookings. I will do everything I can to accommodate last minute travel. I’m aware from personal experience that not everyone has the luxury of planning ahead, so I’m happy to be your dogs safe place when you need to make arrangements fast. I aim to be flexible so let’s chat :). You can relax knowing that your fur baby is on vacation here, while you vacation. If you need a place to drop your pup for the day and you’re feeling guilty about leaving them alone so long without exercise or potty breaks? Drop them off to me for the day while you work or shop, and I’ll send you home with one tired, happy dog! My partner Paul and I have owned dogs our entire lives. I spent 15 years of my life volunteering at the Humane Society, and helping with dogs of all types of temperaments and behaviours. Additionally, I have experience caring for dogs with special needs. Im familiar with all different sizes and breeds (I LOVE LOVE LOVE giant breeds - don’t be afraid to send the big guys to me haha) I can handle any dog big or small, high energy, timid, low energy, counter surfers etc ;) I have aog park down the road if that fits into your dogs lifestyle. I have cleaning supplies on hand so if you’d like I’m happy to bathe them and send them home in their pjs . I don’t like the word boarding because it doesn’t fit in this scenario. When I think of typical boarding facilities my mind goes right to lines of sterile kennels with little comfort. Does spending your days outside running and playing, getting tossed extra treats while mom and dad are away, and evenings on the couch watching hockey sound like “boarding” to you?
Reviews
Sarah S. cancelled a booking after the stay began.
My Samoyed was well taken care of and enjoyed making new friends at Sarah’s house. She was great about me being a bit later as I was moving. Would definitely book with Sarah again.
Sarah took excellent care of our three fur babies. She kept in contact all day to send updates and pictures and totally made at ease with a new situation Would not hesitate a second to recommend her to care for your pets! Thank you Sarah!
Took great care of our Phoebe
About Sarah S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
My yard is fenced, and I have a large finished basement. Ideally, I’d like your dog to have full run of the house and play with my silly and docile German Shepard. I want your dog to be part of the family when here and that means just like ours, beds and couches are fair game. If you are training a different way I’m happy to follow this of course. If your pup needs to be crated that can easily be done. We do have cats in our home who are rarely seen, but it’s something you should know. They are friendly with dogs and humans ;) If you have an athletic or active dog, we are the hosts for you!!! Trips to parks (on and off leash), running in the trails can happen every day. I know some great watering holes for swimming in the summer. If your dog is less active, we can bring our activity level to where your dog is most happy and comfortable. We can do NO walks, or brief neighborhood walks for senior or special needs dogs too in this house - lots of lazy couch cuddles can be arranged, someone is always on the couch here
Home
Information Sarah S. would like to know about your pet
I have no preference for breeds. They must not be knowingly aggressive towards other dogs or children. The children in this house are now pre teens and are well versed on how to approach new pets etc, that being said id appreciate full disclosure if your pup is territorial over certain things, sticks, toys etc so we can make this work :) oh. They must like watching Hockey night in Canada, and ideally, a Leafs fan. We will accept Habs fans, as long as you are ok with getting photo spammed with you fur baby in a leafs jersey:) Kidding. Maybe…. ? ?
A typical day
Plenty of walks in and around the trails in Collins Bay (shhh they are Kingston’s best kept secret), maybe a trip to lemoines point trails and the dog park? Perhaps a dip in my favorite swimming hole. Free time in my house amongst my family. Running in my fenced yard through the sprinkler, and lots of pictures and videos in your inbox ! I’ll even FaceTime or Skype with you if you’d like to see your dog on their “vacation “ Take a look at my photos to get an idea of the fun we get up to!
Services
Sarah can host
Sarah can watch in your home
Availability
I am home for the foreseeable future so my full time job would be caring for your pet! Your dog will never be alone in this house! We are a “more the merrier” household when it comes to animals, so between by partner and I, and four teens/pre teens - your dog won’t be lacking attention. If your dog needs socializing and training, this is the house for you. I also do consider myself a great dog trainer so don’t be surprised if your dog comes home with a new skill ;) Daycare drop off and pickup hours are between 7 am and 7 pm. Any time after 7 pm would need to be booked at “boarding” rate (again within reason- let’s work together). I offer extended stays as well and long term “boarding” as well. Travel or work anxiety free knowing your fur babies are well loved, exercised and safe :)
About Sarah S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
My yard is fenced, and I have a large finished basement. Ideally, I’d like your dog to have full run of the house and play with my silly and docile German Shepard. I want your dog to be part of the family when here and that means just like ours, beds and couches are fair game. If you are training a different way I’m happy to follow this of course. If your pup needs to be crated that can easily be done. We do have cats in our home who are rarely seen, but it’s something you should know. They are friendly with dogs and humans ;) If you have an athletic or active dog, we are the hosts for you!!! Trips to parks (on and off leash), running in the trails can happen every day. I know some great watering holes for swimming in the summer. If your dog is less active, we can bring our activity level to where your dog is most happy and comfortable. We can do NO walks, or brief neighborhood walks for senior or special needs dogs too in this house - lots of lazy couch cuddles can be arranged, someone is always on the couch here
Home
Information Sarah S. would like to know about your pet
I have no preference for breeds. They must not be knowingly aggressive towards other dogs or children. The children in this house are now pre teens and are well versed on how to approach new pets etc, that being said id appreciate full disclosure if your pup is territorial over certain things, sticks, toys etc so we can make this work :) oh. They must like watching Hockey night in Canada, and ideally, a Leafs fan. We will accept Habs fans, as long as you are ok with getting photo spammed with you fur baby in a leafs jersey:) Kidding. Maybe…. ? ?
A typical day
Plenty of walks in and around the trails in Collins Bay (shhh they are Kingston’s best kept secret), maybe a trip to lemoines point trails and the dog park? Perhaps a dip in my favorite swimming hole. Free time in my house amongst my family. Running in my fenced yard through the sprinkler, and lots of pictures and videos in your inbox ! I’ll even FaceTime or Skype with you if you’d like to see your dog on their “vacation “ Take a look at my photos to get an idea of the fun we get up to!
Location
Kingston, ON
Pets
Sarah S.
Kingston, ON