Dog Boarding in Stannard, VT

“Thank you Barbara and Darryll for being such great companions for Nyima while we were gone. It was so helpful to know she was loved and taken care of - and that she got to play outside with you every day!”

“Shannon was amazing with our pup! She clearly loves animals and made sure to ask about our dog’s needs and preferences. Even with a personal emergency, she communicated and made sure everything worked out. Would happily book her again!”

“Maria is an amazing sitter. I'm so glad she is close by. My dog Aidan is 14 and I didn't want to leave him at a traditional boarding kennel. Maria provided daily updates with pics which put me at ease while I was away, I could tell Aidan had a great time with her and Lalo. Plenty of play time and outdoor excursions.”

“Julia was an excellent match for our two dogs for overnights. Large running and playing area and she took them for lots of walks. They obviously felt comfortable with her right away. Julia is an experienced dog professional and exudes the confidence and technique theater goes along with that. We will definitely call upon her again for dog care.”

“Don is an amazing dog sitter! Amazing place For your dogs to stay and he’s super communicative! Nice guy who really enjoys having dogs at his house. Will use again for sure! Thank you!”

“Kim was great. Met up in advance for a meet and greet. Lots of photos and play time for the dog when she was with Kim. Would recommend her.”

“Piper took amazing care of our 1 year old husky, and she was very accommodating for a last second overnight visit we needed. We had a wonderful meet and greet that made us feel comfortable leaving Zinnia with someone we didn’t know for the first time. She was great about answering any questions or concerns we had. The meet and great went so well on the morning of drop off Zinnia was so excited to see Piper again! Piper was amazing at giving us updates on how Zinnia was doing, what they did that day, along with a bunch of photos she took during their adventures. Safe to say we would absolutely bring Zinnia to stay with Piper again!”

“Faye did an amazing job with our two anxious boys. She made them feel comfortable and made sure they got all the snuggles and outside time during our ski weekend. She sent adorable photos and was very communicative. We will be contacting Faye again when we visit next!”

“Kelly is tremendous. We are so thankful. This was our first time leaving Teddy with someone AND he has some special needs, and Kelly took care of everything. We felt so safe and secure. Thank you! Can’t wait to bring him back.”

“We were in from out of town for a wedding, and weren’t able to meet before dropping our dog off. But Meghan instantly made us feel comfortable! She asked questions about how to best take care of our pup, and provided updates during Knox’s stay. Would definitely recommend booking with Meghan!”

“Lisa and Daisy were the best friends to leave our dog, Hazel with. Lisa was very willing to deal with Hazel's daily medications as well as her quirky personality. Lisa sent lots of photos of their adventures (walks and playtime) as well as downtime snuggles. Hazel was sad to leave. We will definitely be using Lisa and Daisy for sleepovers in the future 😁.”

About: Having been a pet owner for all my life, I am familiar with all sizes and temperaments of dog and cat breeds. I also have experience caring for bunnies, birds and livestock. I’m recently retired so I’ll have plenty of time to spend with your pets. My house is available if you need boarding or I can come to you. When your dog is in my care they will not be off-leash while outdoors unless you have a safe space for them, such as a fenced-in yard. They will get pets and cuddles, treats and exercise. I will follow your written instructions for their care and require your cell number as well as access to your vet.

“I can't think of anyone better than Melissa to be a pet sitter. I am her mother so the advantage is that I know her well and I witness daily the care she gives her pets- mostly dogs - but her daughter now has a cat who is treated like a princess. Melissa walks her dogs daily. Always on a leash where required but also has some special places where dogs can be unleashed. Pets are well fed, get treats (when they behave😂), have toys, warm beds, warm jackets. She would be the person that not only feeds, walks, pets but also genuinely cares about them. I truly believe river.com couldn't find anyone better suited!!! Rachel Pinard”

“Whitney has helped me out a couple of times since I’ve moved to Vermont! She is extremely accommodating and easy to communicate with. My 2 yr old feisty pug stayed with her and her family for 3 nights while I was out of town. And it was very reassuring knowing she was in such good hands! I recommend Whitney 200%!”

“Alaysha was so great to work with. She setup a meet and greet so both humans and dogs could meet in person before hand. During our dogs stay she was super attentive to his needs and sent great updates and photos. Both she and Alexander took my pup on tons of walks and hikes, making sure he had ample exercise. It was nice knowing he had a friend to hang with - their dog Zinnia. I would highly recommend Alaysha and Alexander.”

“Brandon took great care of my dog, Theo. Theo is Brandon took Theo for long walks in the woods each day! He sent me several photos on Theo’s activities, stayed in touch, and responded quickly to my questions. Theo was well-loved and cared for. I wouldn’t hesitate to as Brandon to care for Theo in the future!”

About: I knew from an early age I wanted to work with animals. I started horseback riding lessons when I was ten and went on to working off my lessons by caring for the lesson horses. This led me to manage a boarding barn and earn my riding instructor license. When I moved to VT I worked at an animal shelter for dogs and cats. This inspired me to go back to college for a degree in Veterinary Technology. I worked as a Certified Vet Tech for 12 yrs. Now I would like to focus on working from home and helping pets be comfortable and safe when their people are away. I'm currently working part-time so I have plenty of time for walks and visits. I'm available on the weekends for boarding and a couple of days during the week. I have a fenced in yard and two dogs to keep your family member company. We have lots of land and trails to walk on. I have a large crate available if needed.

About: I've taken care of all sorts of animals my entire life. I'll treat your babies like they're my own whenever I watch them! I love animals. If you need to work out prices I'm willing to work with you! I currently work from home so I'm available to take care of your pets needs whenever! Whatever schedule you have them on, I can accommodate to! I live in an apartment that’s super safe! I have two cats currently! So if your animal doesn’t get along with cats please let me know!!!

“Nina was awesome! My dog Mattis had a great boarding experience. I felt 100% comfortable knowing that Nina was taking such good care of my boy. Not only would I recommend Nina to others but will be asking her to sit for Mattis again soon.”