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Susan & Mark B.

West Ridge, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
•16 reviews
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Two dog lovers + I work at home

Pet care experience

We have had many many cats and dogs, both solo and together. After we lost our last dogs last fall our friends started asking us to home sit their pets - they figured that two people with our animal experience, love of all things dog, a house, a yard and with me working from home - it was a perfect situation for their babies. And now we love it! We recently adopted a big puppy named Dino. He’s a super goofy, chill boy who is dying to play and meet other dogs. But we’re used to the mix so there is plenty of space and love for yours! As I said, I work from home and although I am in and out at times, I am home and available for our guests the majority of the time, and we are both home in the evenings. We usually take only one creature at a time (sometimes we will take two if they know each other, or are both good with other dogs - but of course both owners have to be comfortable with it before it's booked). We like to do meet and greets - that way when your pup come to stay it isn’t the first time he or she has been here or met us. We like to spoil our guests. They get several walks during the day and a lot of additional time outside in the yard. We’d love to meet you both! Thanks! Susan and Mark

Reviews

kim w.
Dog Boarding • Jan 28, 2020
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Susan and Mark took wonderful care of Peanut. They easily win the award of being our go-to people.

Emily M.
Dog Boarding • Dec 25, 2019
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Susan and Mark were wonderful! They took great care of our dog, Guinness and kept us posted the entire time. We will definitely be booking again!

Audrey N.
Dog Boarding • Nov 16, 2019
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Susan and Mark we’re responsible, kind and loving. Our dog had a great time with them! Will not hesitate to book them again.

Alison F.
Dog Boarding • Sep 24, 2019
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I recently moved to Chicago and my pup had a bad experience at a boarding facility the first time I had to leave him. He’s an older (ahem - more mature) dog and I knew I needed to find a better experience for him - one where he felt safe and loved and could maybe enjoy a little time relaxing outdoors. Susan and Mark provide all that and then some. They go above and beyond to make him comfortable, and I’m confident he’s treated like family when he’s there. He has stayed twice so far and has two more vacations lined up with Susan and Mark this year!

About Susan & Mark B.

Communication

8 repeat pet parents
90% bookings with photo updates

Skills

39 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information Susan & Mark B. would like to know about your pet

We have had mid and large size dogs - up to 138 pounder - so we have no real size limit. We can easily keep your dog away from other dogs in the neighborhood on walks if he/she is dog aggressive - but not interested in human aggressive dogs. If you cat scratches furniture we need to know. Please bring whatever they love to scratch with you if possible.

A typical day

Dogs: We will go on walks, they will roam free (supervised) in our nice sized city yard. If they fetch we will do that too. Cats: pretty much whatever they want. If they want to be left alone that's fine, if they want attention they will get it!

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$45per night

Susan & Mark can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 2 years ago
Susan & Mark can host up to 1 pets per night
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Susan & Mark B.

Communication

8 repeat pet parents
90% bookings with photo updates

Skills

39 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information Susan & Mark B. would like to know about your pet

We have had mid and large size dogs - up to 138 pounder - so we have no real size limit. We can easily keep your dog away from other dogs in the neighborhood on walks if he/she is dog aggressive - but not interested in human aggressive dogs. If you cat scratches furniture we need to know. Please bring whatever they love to scratch with you if possible.

A typical day

Dogs: We will go on walks, they will roam free (supervised) in our nice sized city yard. If they fetch we will do that too. Cats: pretty much whatever they want. If they want to be left alone that's fine, if they want attention they will get it!

Location

Chicago, IL

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Susan & Mark B.

West Ridge, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
•16 reviews