Cooper really liked Ms. Tammy! At first, I wasn’t sure how he’d do with another dog staying there, but he actually got along well, which was a relief. I could tell Ms. Tammy truly cares about the dogs she watches and does everything she can to make sure they’re taken care of. Before the stay, I did let her know that Cooper hasn’t been around small children since my kids are older teens. Looking back, it may have been best for him not to be in that kind of environment since he’s not used to it and can get a little stressed when he’s away from home. For him, a quieter setting with no small children or other dogs would probably work best. The only challenge was that her feedback during the stay felt a bit inconsistent — at one point it seemed everything was fine, then I was told she might not be able to keep him, and then later that it was okay again. I know she was trying her best, but that made it a little unsettling being away and unsure of how things were going. When Cooper came home, I also noticed a small scar on his head and reached out to Ms. Tammy to check on how it happened. Overall, Ms. Tammy was kind, attentive, flexible to my needs and clearly loves animals. With a few adjustments to the environment, I think future stays could go a lot smoother for Cooper.

Tammy was great about sending updates throughout the day and took excellent care of cooper!