Susan is a lovely women. I need to be honest with what I saw as pet care is my priority. I noticed 2 other dogs in her care when I arrived and when I left. They both had their leashes on in the home. They were not just arriving or just leaving. Leaving their leash on in the home is a restrictive mannerism I feel. Susan seems to struggle with mobility issues herself. I also noticed the water bowl was on her kitchen table as if their water was being restricted. So I quickly filled it and put it on the floor. Her home was extremely cluttered which made it challenging for me to put down my dogs 2 beds. My dog is 8 lbs. Lastly but perhaps most importantly is my dog was waiting at the door when I arrived and could not get out of there fast enough. Generally she just sleeps as she is very relaxed 14 year old dog that has been pet sat by various sitters thru her days. She is the most zen dog and requires very little care. That all being said she complained with her voice, breath and tremors all the way home and for hours to follow. Her poops where also strained, twisted and twirled up for 2 days afterwards telling me her nervous system was greatly affected. I would not return. I know Susan is a lovely person and cares for pets but it’s not a fit for our needs.

Roxie stayed with Susan again, and this time it was for several days. I was very worried about leaving my special needs dog for such long period of time, but Susan took great care of her and followed the care instructions, so I returned back to pick up a relaxed and happy doggie who seemed completely unbothered with my absence 😊 Will definitely return to Susan again if we need dog care away from home!!