Doggy Day Care in Shafer

“We were barely out of her neighborhood and I received a picture and an update. While our pup was happy to see his daddy, we can tell he had fun and was well taken care of. He was ready for bed the moment we got home.”

About: My husband and I have grown up with dogs, our children love dogs, and we have helped our family, friends, neighbors with their pets. We know how important it is to trust your pet is well cared for when you’re gone! My Husband and I work from home so we are able to provide the care a pet needs, bathroom breaks, etc. we have the flexibility needed to assist in pet care. We have a large fenced in backyard and our own dog who loves playing with other dogs to keep your dog company! We have room for crates if needed, and open floor space for comfortability in the home.

“I have taking my 2 dogs, overnight at Lisa’s place. She is awesome and took great care of them . I would recommend her. Thanks Jim”

“We met Heidi when she was caring for a rescue we ended up adopting. She invited us into her dog friendly home to meet him and we fell in love. She had some of her own dogs and another rescue and my son wanted to stay with her and her dogs by the time we were ready to go. She guided us through the process and readily answered our questions both related to our new dog and food/toys etc as this was our first time bringing a dog home. She continued to check in to ensure we were doing ok for the first couple weeks. Her kindness and attention to detail was super helpful in the process. Unfortunately our new dog had great fear of men and struggled with our impulsive 6 year old son. He was a very sweet dog, who we all grew very attached to but we needed to protect my son too. We worked through it the best we could however in the end it became obvious this dog belonged with adults only and probably would thrive with other dogs too. I contacted Heidi with my concerns and we worked with the shelter and her to get this sweet dog into a better fitting home for his needs, personality and he likely abuse history. Heidi took him back in a heart beat and was also very kind to us in the process. Our family was pretty crushed but it was best for everyone. Heidi assured us she would care for him and ensure that his next home would fit his needs.... she is great at communicating, kindhearted and obviously loves being a dog mom and is so obviously good with the different dog personalities. I would recommend her in a heartbeat to care for your dog. She has great experience with her own dogs and working with the rescue we went through.... our experience was a hard one and she was so helpful through it all.”

“Melissa would take care of your dogs like they were her own. She will always make sure that they get what they need and provide you with updates when your dogs are in her care.”

“Jackie was wonderful again! I know my dog is in good hands and takes away any worry while we’re away.”

“My dog had a great time and loved posing with Amanda and zac’s pups! Reliable, responsive, and so sweet!”

About: Since I was 6 years old my family had dogs and cats as pets. All the dogs we had we got as puppies so I handled the potty training, taught tricks and the main obedience training like sit and stay. I've watched family and friends dogs which also included days/nights at a time like when they were out of town working. I have watched and been with tiny dogs to giant dogs. I'm a stay at home mom at the moment so I have plenty of time to care for your pet pretty much at anytime day or night. I have a fenced yard so easy to let in and out as needed, big area take out or let out to play. My house is pretty open with area for them to roam or find good spot to just relax. I have never crated any of my animals but if needed or wanted obviously I could do that. If you have a special diet for your dog I would follow that for you also. My kids and I also love to go on walks and would love your dog to join. I do have three very young kids so your dog must get along with children. My kids love animals, they were very sad after losing our last dog so they'd be very excited to play with others. I currently have a cat, she'll most likely hide and if needed can be in a seperate area in the house.

“Nicole was so sweet and good with Juneau. My request was pretty last minute and she accommodated that, no problem. I received updates and pictures throughout the day, which I really appreciated. Hopefully we can use Nicole again!”

“My pup had so much fun staying with Kayla and playing with Kaia! I received updates and photos and my dog came home happy and tired from her fun day. I would not hesitate to leave Lula with Kayla in the future!”

“Stephanie was so awesome and caring. Our dogs loved being over to her place and she took care of all the needs of our senior dogs. Thanks a lot!”

“Shelly was awesome. She was flexible when I had to change my dates. There was plenty of open space and other animals for Bear to play with. Shelly also was helping with our potty training since Bear is only three months old. I will use her again.”

“Holly’s first time in someone else’s care went well. Thanks to Danielle in noticing Holly’s specific needs. Holly loves her little gifts she got especially the squeak toy. The texts and photo were great to know she was doing okay while we were away.”

“Sam is a wonderful human being who took amazing care of our chocolate lab pup! With two sweet (and patient) dogs of her own, we honestly just feel so lucky to have found her!! 10/10 recommend!”

“Alicia loves dogs and would treat any dog with the same care, playfulness and affection that the pet's owner would give too. I highly recommend Alicia for your dog!”

“Elsie and Nova got along very well. Would not hesitate to use Janessa again.”

“Chelsea is a fantastic pet sitter!! She is trustworthy, reliable, kind, and a great communicator. Felt 100% comfortable having her watch my dog while I was away. Loved the photo text updates during her visits. She is everything you want in a pet sitter & I highly recommend!”

About: I've had dogs and cats all my life. I am the type to keep my dogs active whether it be playing fetch in the yard or throwing the stick in the lake for them to fetch. I believe in lots of play toys and chewys so they never get bored. I also understand the dog who might be more calm, maybe a little shy and likes time alone, and that is very understandable. I am a retired nurse and know pretty well the signs and symptoms of pain or discomfort. I understand the importance of proper nutrition and availability of fresh water. I lost my 14 yr. old lab to old age 2 years ago, and just recently got a new yellow lab puppy here in March. I really missed having a travel companion! I'm a unique pet/house sitter in that I travel in my beautiful Canadian Roadtrek Campervan and can house "watch" while taking care of your pets. I do not need to stay in your home. Any additional duties other than "watch" your house can be negotiated- like water a few houseplants, etc. I do ask that you provide a household electric (120V) outside plug in. My small RV uses approx. $2-$3 per day of electricity. I love animals. I have a yellow Labrador myself! I travel often in my RV and we make great travel partners often stopping at dog parks 2-3 times a day on our adventures. Beau would love to have playmates! I can only provide mobile pet/house sitting. I am unable to pet sit in the home I live in. I am a recently retired nurse. I am trained not only in human CPR, but I also have dog and cat CPR training. I have given pets medication, induced vomiting -per instructions while on the phone with a vet tech (after dog ate 1 1/2 lbs of bing cherries - pits and all. Happy ending! :). When I go into a home I find myself scanning countertops and floors for potential hazards for pets - things like medications, foods, hot boiling water on stovetop with handles pointing out, etc... I am constantly monitoring for potential dangers. Sometimes things happen though, unfortunately, that can't be avoided and that's when first aid, CPR, poison control line, and Vet info should all be available and handy. I ask that all instructions be written down and text/emailed to me 24 hours prior. That way if I have any questions, they can be answered before you leave on your relaxing worry-free vacation!

“Mike has always had pets and is great with them. He is responsible and I would highly recommend him. He is very trustworthy and reliable.”

“Anna was absolutely wonderful! She was open to a meet and greet before we left. We could not have had a better experience! She sent updates with pictures of our pup and it was great knowing that our dog was in good hands while we were away! I could just feel that Rosie fit right in at her place and loved her like she was theirs. I highly recommend using Anna for your dog sitting needs!”