Pet Boarding New Canaan

About: I have taken care of all sorts of dogs—young, old, big, small, pullers, you name it. I will take care of your pets as I do my own. I work from home, so I’m available around the clock for taking care of your pets. I live in the Fairfield County area, so I’m available to help you out with your pets! I live in a house with roommates, but I have a floor to myself. I have a cat at home, so I can provide a feline companion during boardings.

“Excellent. Will hire Ariel again. Pleasant and capable, she followed all care instructions to a tee for my 17 yr old dog. Responsive to all communications and kept me up to date on his well being, which I'm skitzo about because of his age.”

Teddy O.

“Laura was Fantastic! She provided many updates on our pup Vader and took him on a lot of walks. She was communicative and easy to access. Laura will be the first person we reach out to going forward.”

Noah M.

“Yury was wonderful—she shared adorable photos of Mika every day, communicated promptly, and made us feel completely at ease from the very first meet-and-greet. We’d happily book with her again!”

Andy N.

About: I’ve grown up around dogs and cats my whole life and have always been a huge animal lover. I had a three-legged cat for 14 years who was truly my best friend, so I understand how much pets become part of the family. I’m comfortable with animals of all sizes, personalities, and energy levels and love giving them plenty of attention, playtime, walks, cuddles, or space to relax. I’ll always treat your pet with the same love and care I’d want for my own. I work a typical 9–5 schedule during the week, but I have plenty of availability before and after work, as well as on weekends. Pet care fits naturally into my routine because I genuinely love being around animals and enjoy spending my free time caring for them. I’m happy to work around each pet’s normal routine and make sure they get plenty of attention and care. I treat every pet like they’re my own and always make their safety and comfort my priority. I follow their normal routines, feeding schedules, walking instructions, and any specific needs you share with me. I know being away from their owner can be an adjustment, so I make sure they get plenty of attention, affection, and time to feel comfortable with me.

“Marilyn was super responsive over text and sent lots of great updates on our pup! The daily pictures and videos she shared were great as this was our first time boarding our dog. We would definitely book with Marilyn again!”

Margeaux H.

“So, as a nervous dog dad, I was so relieved by how thoughtful and patient she was with Boo. She kept me updated the whole time, sent photos, and really put my mind at ease. I’d recommend her to anyone”

Joseph L.

“Rachel was very accommodating and took great care of our dog. She sent us picture updates and took her on multiple walks during her stay. Thank you, Rachel!”

Camille D.

“Catherine was wonderful with Josie, she attended to every one of her needs and treated her like the true diva that she is! She gave her her drops, her eye drops three times a day on schedule, sent me pictures and videos. I was hoping Josie would a still wanna come home with me and not stay with Catherine.!!!Sue w.”

Sue W.

“Stephanie was such a fabulous pet sitter for our 2 black labs. We felt so at ease while we were away knowing our dogs were in very capable and caring hands. We will definitely be using Stephanie again:)”

Olivia J.

“Kyle was fantastic! He was very thorough and made a point to make sure our dog was gentle enough to be with other doggies together in a home. We got updates and pics of our chocolate brown lab pup a few times while we were away. He always made positive remarks on how he was doing. We would absolutely use Kyle again! I highly recommend!”

Stephanie M.

“Jessica is wonderful! Took great care of our dog and kept us updated with photos and correspondence. Will gladly use her services again in the future.!!”

Jobo

“Emma was great. Very communicative and accommodating to Cassidy. He made friends with her other cats and had a great holiday!”

Scott H.

“Kevin and his family were very sweet with my pup. She was nervous and anxious being away from us but they made her feel less nervous and made her stay as comfortable as possible. Highly recommended!”

Tomoko U.

About: Pets been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. I am a real dog mom and my family and I have been first priority for friends and family when a dog, rabbit or another pet were in need of a home away from home. We love animals. I am pretty flexible with my schedule and can usually move things around. (And if I can’t go my daughter at 16 will be happy to be there for you and your pet.) Our own garden is fenced all around and is a great playground for all dogs. I love to bring your dog here doing the day or I’ll just stay in your home with your pet.

“Jay was very considerat of Bruno needs and provided regular photo updates on his daily activities. I would have no hesitation in recommending Jay to look after your dog or Bruno again!”

Chris T.

“Joy responded quickly when I inquired about her availability and kept in touch with me during my pet Luna’s stay. She sent pictures and I could see Luna seemed happy and comfortable. It was Luna’s first time with Joy and hoping it won’t be her last. I highly recommend Joy.”

Irene R.

“Lindsay was such an amazing sitter! We were so happy we found her. Our dog had the best night. Lindsay kept us up to date by sending us multiple pictures and videos. Our dog had so much fun bonding with Lindsay’s adorable puppies. I highly recommend Lindsay - can’t say enough great things about her!”

Allyson T.

About: I’ve been welcoming other people’s dogs into my home for more than 20 years. It started because I knew firsthand how hard it was to leave my own dog when I traveled. I wanted there to be another option for people like me—people who couldn’t imagine leaving their dog in a kennel but also weren’t comfortable having someone stay in their home. What began as something I offered to friends became something I genuinely love doing. There’s something very special about watching a dog arrive in an unfamiliar place, helping them settle in and trust me, and eventually seeing them stretched out on the couch or curled up beside me as though they’ve always lived here. I still miss them when they go home. I board dogs from only one family at a time because I want their stay to feel less like boarding and more like their own vacation. While they’re here, they live with me as part of my household. I work from home and structure my days around them, so they have plenty of companionship and frequent access to my fully fenced yard. I’ve cared for dogs of all sizes, from very small dogs to dogs over 100 lbs, as well as puppies and seniors. They’re welcome on my furniture and, if they sleep with their people at home, they’re welcome to sleep with me. I don’t routinely crate dogs, but I’ll maintain a dog’s crate routine if that’s what they’re accustomed to at home. I require a Meet & Greet before accepting a new dog because I want your dog to be comfortable with me, my home and my dog—and I want you to feel completely comfortable leaving them with me. After more than 20 years, the reason I do this hasn’t changed. I want you to be able to enjoy your time away knowing your dog is enjoying theirs, too—living in a home, getting affection and companionship, and being cared for by someone who understands just how much they mean to you. While your dog is in my care, I structure my days around them. I work from home, have my groceries delivered and generally don’t schedule activities that require me to leave them alone. There’s no rigid boarding schedule here—their normal routine becomes part of mine. Whether they want to follow me around the house, nap beside me while I work, play, cuddle or head into the fenced yard, they have companionship throughout the day. While your dog is with me, I treat them as one of my own, with the same love, attention and care I give my own dog. Before a dog stays with me for the first time, I require a Meet & Greet with my dog so we can make sure they’re comfortable together before you leave your dog in my care. I board dogs from only one family at a time, so there aren’t unfamiliar boarding dogs constantly coming and going. My yard is fully fenced, and while your dog is here, I follow your instructions for feeding, medications and normal routines. I don’t crate dogs unless their family specifically requires it as part of their normal routine.

“Laurie and her son were the most wonderful of hosts. My pooch came back happy and tired. I received so many photos over the three days he stayed with Laurie. Thank you! Will see you again!”

Andi K.