Pet Boarding Springfield

“Gina and her kids took such good care of our buddy boy! We’ve never left him for a week with anyone else but family, so it was hard for us to leave him; however, we quickly realized that he truly was in excellent hands with Gina! She provided us with daily pics and reassurance that he was doing well. The pics were proof that he was being loved, so much so that we didn’t think he’d want to leave! Highly recommend Gina and her crew. 💛🐶”

April M.

About: I’ve had dogs in the past; loved them and walked them every day. I’ve trained puppies before on how to walk on a lease and more. I’ll be able to give them lots of attention in the morning and afternoons/evenings. I work a flex schedule, but the flexibility allows me to make my own schedule. On the weekends I’ll be with your pet full time. I have a fenced front and back yard. I will walk them and feed them on their schedule. I’ll probably love them too much to and take too many pictures.

About: I've owned, loved, and been around animals my whole life - dogs, cats, and miscellaneous farm animals. Growing up in the country and having animal based chores from a young age helped me develop a love for animals, tolerance and patience, and the capability to care for a variety of animals in a variety of settings and environments. Closely raised alongside a veterinarian uncle taught me the value and importance of animals in our lives (and occasionally even provide assistance to a him in action). I'm also quite flexible with many things. While in my care, I can walk/exercise (or be absolutely lazy with your animal). Depending on what you request, as long as it's within reason, I am open to catering to your wishes and will do what you ask of me to keep you and your pet happy! :) ie. although I marked "allowed on beds/furniture", I understand this is not for everyone. I personally love having animals near me but also understand the importance of not allowing in my home, what is not allowed in your home. Also, I have access to my family's property out in the country where I can take your dog on hikes away from the public, run freely in large fields that are fenced in at the property line, and explore the great outdoors with them for an even more special experience while you're away! Experience (in general): listed 28 years as I've closely helped family members since ~at least~ 8 yrs of age. My sitting history mostly includes requests to house/dog sit for friends and family members over the years (both in their home or in mine). The "official" dog sitting experience is less, as this is my first time creating a professional sitting profile and I am excited to start work with people outside of my circle! :) I only marked the days I am off work completely as my available dates. These are the days in which I can provide the best/full attention care. I can provide care on work days, as long as you are okay with me working around my work schedule (ie. early mornings/evenings or nights). Otherwise... Consistently, I'm off every Fri, Sat, and Sunday. Weekdays: never hurts to check! I have many weekdays off, but they vary and depend on my office's hours. I know my days off in advance and can plan accordingly. My office closes for 7-19 days at a time 4x/year (Feb, May/June, Sept, Dec). Plus, any major holidays, we are closed and I may be available. I will take necessary precautions to keep your animal safe and cared for. I have a yard with no fence and would keep them on a leash while taking them out or on walks. If while in the country on family property, as long as we both feel comfortable with it and your dog's behavior, leash wearing is whatever you prefer. I will of course put them back on if I feel the need to. Although I'm easy going, I'm also a reliable and responsible person with common sense and enough experience with my own animals to properly care for your pet. I will always do what's needed in any situation to protect your pet and keep them safe. After knowing an animal longer and understanding their behavior/tendencies, sure, I can ease up some - but will always take more precautions at first while I am still getting to know them. And again, in any case, it's whatever you are comfortable with and would like. Details can be discussed and figured out along the way. For example, if your animal gets uncomfortable in unknown places - I am more than happy to come to you and care for them in your home! If they need this medicine at this time, you've got it! If they do better when you take them for a 45 min walk and then snuggle them for an hour, sure! If you need them to eat these specific things, at these specific times, and anything else you may need - just chat it out. I'm sure we can work the details out - and if not, I'll just say no and ask that you find another sitter who may suit you and your needs better. We'll figure it out.

“Thank you so much Morgan! You were amazing, from being so accommodating and also so kind about everything! I can tell that you truly love animals! Zoey really seemed to enjoy being with you and I will most definitely be reaching out again in the future!”

Melissa K.

“Boarding Carly with Ginger and her family was a wonderful experience!! Our dog was well cared for and loved. Ginger and her family took Carly on walks and provided many pictures for us to see how she was doing! We appreciated their care of our precious family member!”

Karie S.

About: I have been taking care of animals since I was a kid and I have a dog and cat of my own that I care deeply for. I have looked after pets that range from puppies to seniors. I am attentive to the needs of pets and I look forward to providing care for your fuzzy friends! I am a college student with a light schedule so I have lots of availability to spend taking care of your animals! Mornings and afternoons are generally pretty free. When caring for pets in their own home, I make sure to respect your space and follow your instructions exactly. I maintain their regular routine for feeding, walking, and any medications, and I send regular updates with photos so you always know how they’re doing. I aim to keep your pet relaxed and stress free while you're away!

“Barbara did a wonderful job taking care of Tomas. Her total thought process was to make sure he was happy and healthy . Barbara sent me texts and photos all week . 5 STARS !!”

Barry M.

About: I've had a pet in my home since the day I was born, ranging from small breeds that need less stimulation to 75-pound huskies that need intentional activity throughout the day. I've worked as both a dog walker and a doggy daycare team member. At Dogs Life on Damen, I led multiple groups both indoors and outdoors with up to 10 or 15 dogs at a time. Some had special needs stemming from behavioral differences, and it was my job to keep those pets and everyone else safe in an exciting and playful environment. In addition to my experience, I simply love dogs. They are the closest we'll ever get to heaven on earth, and it is my privilege to care for all of our furry friends. Thanks so much, and I hope I can be the right fit for you and your dog. I'm currently working part-time, and have the opportunity to be home for a good amount of the day or go to you. I will have ample time to care for your pet, and there's a lot of work I can do from my computer that will not interfere with any duties while sitting. I will either be home to care for them or provide the living room area where they can hang out if I need to leave the house at all. That being said, when I do need to run out for an errand, I always come back to walk them or take them outside every 2 to 4 hours so no accidents occur. I welcome any crate-trained dogs as well. If I pet sit at a clients house I will follow a similair protocol

About: I love exercise, and I'm comfortable with long walks with dogs of all ages and sizes. My apartment is spacious enough to comfortably accommodate 1 pet. I am very flexible and can work with your schedule, whatever that might look like! I’m currently taking online classes, so my schedule is “open” 7 days a week. As a pet owner myself, I understand the importance of vigilance when caring for someone else’s pet. I always treat a client's dog as if it were my own and pay attention to each dog’s personalities and needs.

“Dobby had a perfect stay with Lisa and Matthew! They did an excellent job managing Dobby's comfort getting around as a tripod, and giving him support and care throughout his stay. We loved all of the photo updates and Dobby was obviously very comfortable and happy when we picked him up. We'd definitely have Dobby stay with Lisa and Matthew again, anytime!”

Sarah W.

“Jourdan took care of our puppy Wilson for our extended vacation. The updates were amazing, the care of our puppy was amazing. Wilson had a great time with Jourdan. Can't thank them enough, we were able to enjoy our vacation on not worry about Wilson. Thank You Jourdan”

Vince M.

About: I have been a responsible dog owner for 19 years with primarily large dogs. I am experienced with walking dogs, taking care of dogs in there own environments, and comforting animals. I have had to put dogs on dietary restrictions because of illness or reacting to their food. I can recognize when a dog is sick or not feeling well due to food or external forces. I know a great deal of trails, well maintained parks and sidewalks in town to walk dogs around where they will be safe and not threatened by speedy drivers. I love dogs and currently have two large Bernese Mountain Dogs and understand the responsibility of pets. I like dogs to be heavily socialized and given lots of pets and attention. I’m currently working from home and on summer vacation and have plenty of time for your animals! They will receive consistent care and get activity outside peak heat hours. I have a fenced yard both front and back, no dangerous plants or animals and my neighborhood is safe and a very low traffic area.

“Lily and her partner were communicative, friendly, and made the whole drop off and pick up process super easy. My pup came back happy and tired. 😁”

Shaylea S.

About: Ive taken care of all my own dogs since I was 15, we can bathe, give pills, walks, runs, park trips, rides in the car, hikes. I have a Scottish terrier who has a lot of skin and allergy issues so I know how to deal with all that. I work from home right now as does my fiancé, so someone is always here to watch your pups, and play with them, walk them etc. We have a fenced yard here, a large crate if needed, we have one 10 yr old fixed male Scottish terrier who is good with most all dogs just not aggressive ones, he sleeps mostly all day but he will play when the mood arises.