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Zara M.

Terryville, CT

4.7 out of 5 stars
88 reviews
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Services

Zara can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only

Zara can care for

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Zara M.

Communication

36 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
50% bookings with photo updates

Skills

28 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 dogs
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Zara M. would like to know about your pet

We do require that all owners bring their dog for a tryout and come and see our layout.We do not take Pit Bulls or Pit Bull Mixes.Dog owners must fill out a vet medical release form,have a rabies tag on their pets collar and provide a copy of their latest vet records to book a stay at our home.Shots include Rabies,Bordatella and all other yearly shots.

A typical day

Here's where we'll take our walks Occasionally we will take your dog around our neighborhood for a walk if playing with other dogs at our house is not sufficient exercise.We live in a beautiful neighborhood with wide roads away from busy traffic or any main roads. Your dog's sleeping arrangement Your dog will sleep any place he or she wants to in our kitchen on dog beds.If your dog stays with us frequently,they may get the run of the house.We also provide crates if requested by the owner otherwise two crates are always open if a dog wants to get away from the pack for some downtime. Time I'll spend with your dog Several hours on and off.I let the dogs intermingle,get to know each other and play.Once they are used to the place,they usually ignore me and just want to play.I usually go out and play ball and spend time with them in the dog yard.My husband also enjoys walking the dogs.

Location

Terryville, CT

Zara M.'s Neighborhood

Pets

DOGGIE HEAVEN

Pet care experience

I do an in home pet sitting service.I have been in business with my husband for over 20 years.We pet sit dogs in our home for any length of time needed be it one day,one week or one month.All dogs are kept in our kitchen with dog beds and toys.We have a covered deck in summer which goes down into a large dog yard.We like people to come and see our setup. I am also an owner of Rescue Dog Village.Our dogs are rescued from Louisiana,Mississippi,Alabama,Georgia,Tennesee and locally if possible.All dogs we pet sit will have to come with updated vet records and a rabies tag on the collar.Unfortunately we do not pet sit uneutered males.About this sitter: We own 5 dogs of our own.Our dogs are our children. Why I love dog sitting I have been taking care of dogs for over 20 years.Dogs are my life and what fulfills me.I am part owner of Rescue Dog Village in Ct.I have fostered and adopted out over 200 dogs.My husband and I own 5 dogs of our own .All are rescue dogs.I can't imagine not having a house full of crazy dogs all shapes and sizes.Some watch the squirrels and chipmunks that frequent our deck,some vege out and some spar and play together.I love to watch dogs interact and enjoy themselves as they become comfortable in our home. Meet my pets Our five babies are our children.They go where we go and have adjusted well to all the four legged company we get.We enjoy pet sitting because we are such animal lovers.It is always interesting to watch dogs interact and play.They are real characters and always want and show affection.I can't imagine doing anything else. About my yard Our kitchen goes out onto a covered fenced deck which goes right out into a large fenced in dog yard.Our dog yard is approximately 7500 square feet.My husband does his best to seed and groom the dog yard which I think looks beautiful for a good portion of the year. My experience administering medication I administer medication to dogs all the time.I have given several medications to one pet.There may be an additional fee if I administer more than one medication to one pet.

Reviews

Boarding • Aug 11, 2025

Zara M. cancelled a booking 3 days before it was scheduled to begin.

Nadia B.
Boarding • Mar 25, 2025
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Zara did a wonderful job. Thank you so much!

Gloria K.
Boarding • Jan 03, 2025
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For a long stay, we chose because of the low rate… but our dog came back with still half the food she should have eaten, scabs on multiple parts of her body (what happened there???) and she was a bit traumatized. We could hear yelling at the dogs through the door.

Bhavik P.
Boarding • Aug 26, 2024
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You might find her cheapest but she house too many dogs at the same time. It seemed like my 10 month got nervous breakdown at the place. She did not ate anything not sure if she slept or not. Moreover we saw her keep spraying a vinegar and water spray on dogs continuously on dog eyes to keep them calm, never seen this anywhere else. I would not recommend.

About Zara M.

Communication

36 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
50% bookings with photo updates

Skills

28 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 dogs
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Zara M. would like to know about your pet

We do require that all owners bring their dog for a tryout and come and see our layout.We do not take Pit Bulls or Pit Bull Mixes.Dog owners must fill out a vet medical release form,have a rabies tag on their pets collar and provide a copy of their latest vet records to book a stay at our home.Shots include Rabies,Bordatella and all other yearly shots.

A typical day

Here's where we'll take our walks Occasionally we will take your dog around our neighborhood for a walk if playing with other dogs at our house is not sufficient exercise.We live in a beautiful neighborhood with wide roads away from busy traffic or any main roads. Your dog's sleeping arrangement Your dog will sleep any place he or she wants to in our kitchen on dog beds.If your dog stays with us frequently,they may get the run of the house.We also provide crates if requested by the owner otherwise two crates are always open if a dog wants to get away from the pack for some downtime. Time I'll spend with your dog Several hours on and off.I let the dogs intermingle,get to know each other and play.Once they are used to the place,they usually ignore me and just want to play.I usually go out and play ball and spend time with them in the dog yard.My husband also enjoys walking the dogs.

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Zara M.

Terryville, CT

4.7 out of 5 stars
88 reviews