Personalized care for your dog or cat - Mahncke Park
Highly-rated overnight sitters - Mahncke Park
Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“We love everytime Jackie and her husband can watch over Buttercup! She sends plenty of photos and gives us regular updates, we couldn’t ask for a better sitter!”
“Excellent sitters. They take many cute photos and provide twice a day updates. My dogs look like they’re having so much fun that I’m worried they never want to come back home.”
“Max is great sitter. I could tell my dog enjoyed his time with Max and his two pugs. Very responsive and easy to communicate with. Kept me updated with pictures of my dog's stay. Planning on booking with Max again! Highly recommend :)”
“New here to Texas and now our family has begun to start traveling within the first time of booking with rover I’ve met some great dog sitters so with Joshua he has proved that he can handle my fur baby! Denim loves him I can tell when I get picture mail or just a text saying that he stated to have anxiety 😂 MY DOG LOVES YOU ALREADY ! He feels comfortable with with him and we will continue to book with Joshua and his gentle giant fur baby . We feel safe and happy with you both.”
“My dog was in amazing hands with Ashley! I was really worried about finding the pet sitter for Doug since I am not from the area but her frequent updates eased my concerns. Doug came home happy, healthy, and very tired (from all the exercise he got)!”
“Wonderful experience with a seasoned sitter. Mollie was introduced to me by Rover and lives nearby. It was great to work with her and she had a great demeanor with my dog. They had fun and I looked forward to daily updates and photos. I felt my dog was in great hands and she seemed at ease with Mollie and staying in her home.”
“ANOTHER fabulous dog-cation! Vinter loves his time with Steve & Randi and Mika! He knows exactly where we are when we pull up to their driveway and he RUNS to their front door ready to play! We always receive LOTS of photos and Vinter is so happy and comfortable and cared for while we are away. Thank you so much!”
“Fantastic service provided. Winston looked like he had a blast on his overnight stay. I would absolutely book again when visiting San Antonio.”
“Felicia did a wonderful job of taking care of our Labradoodle. Our dog was a little shy upon arrival, but soon warmed up to Felicia and her kids. She enjoyed playing in the yard and the water given how hot it was. Excellent communication and would definitely book again!”
“Kelly is so sweet and caring, I have a shy dog And he thrived with Kelly and at first he didn’t want to go, He loved being with her and if you ask how stars I d give . Truly there aren’t enough stars to tell you how wonderful she was and how much my shy boy loved her, he doesn’t normally thrive and warm up ,but he did with her, e Kelly is amazing .I will never leave him again with any other boarders.I give her infinity stars”
“Anna treated Jax like he was her own furry family member! We had a tough time leaving him for a month but Anna took care of him for us. She was great with communication and sent us plenty of videos and photos to see what he was up to. We will definitely book with Anna again in the future!”
“I appreciated Lisa opening her house up to our dog on such short notice. She was also open to the idea that I wasn’t sure how our dog would react to her cats. Thank you Lisa, I hope Coconut didn’t cause you much angst and that she would be welcomed back!”
“This is our third time using Evgeniya and can’t imagine using anyone else. She loves our Winston and sends us pictures and keeps us up to date on when he eats and takes his medicine. We love her and so does Winston. She’s the very best!!!”
“Mike did a superb job taking care of our Niko‼️He sent us updates and videos and kept us informed on how Niko was doing. Our doggie loves to play with his and Mike always pays special attention to him. Thank you and you'll always be my top 1st choice ‼️”
“Skylar did an amazing job watching our dogs and I felt comfortable leaving them in her care. She sent daily updates with pictures and was quick to reply at all times, I would for sure be booking with her again in the future.”
“Diana was seriously amazing. As soon as I met her I knew she would take care of my babies. She always gave me detailed updates and tons of pictures. I can’t recommend her enough. I will be using her from now on!”
“Great couple to watch my baby! Sent me many videos of COCO's stay, he took her for walks and gave me tips since my little girl in spoiled BY ME. LOL Will definitely book with Dave and his wife again.”
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Cat caregivers near you - Mahncke Park
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“Sara is our go-to sitter when we are out of town. Our kitty Marlowe adores her (no easy feat) and we know he is in the best of hands. Sara communicates very clearly, sending lots of pictures and updates. I couldn’t recommend her enough!”
“Ericka took amazing care of our cats while we were away—playing with them, giving them lots of love, and making sure they were happy and comfortable. She kept us updated the whole time with great communication and the cutest photos, which really gave us peace of mind. It was clear our cats were in excellent hands”
“Highly recommend! Bailey took great care of my cat while I was away, feeding, litter box cleaning, and even fed my fish too. Communication was great throughout, and she was so friendly and easy to work with. Grateful for the peace of mind she gave me. Will definitely book her again!”
“Katie was quick to respond, super flexible, and so attentive to my fur babies! I loved getting pictures of her playing with them and reading notes about the visit. 5/5 experience!!”
“We couldn’t be happier with our experience! Jessica took such wonderful care of our cat during drop-in visits and truly went above and beyond what we expected. Her communication was exceptional she sent updates and photos that gave us complete peace of mind while we were away. You could tell she genuinely cares about the animals she looks after. We will absolutely be booking with her again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy, caring pet sitter.”
“Rufus is a legend! One week with him dropping in for an hour, and my Achilles is already listening better on walks, using the restroom with regularity outside, and listening better during indoor play as well. I always come back to my home just the way I left it, and have plenty of photos to beam and laugh at while at work. He seems to have an effortless relationship with dogs, with Achilles taking to him from day one, and his services really put my mind at ease! Will definitely be a repeat customer.”
“Anne was so attentive and gentle with our cat and was able to deliver her medication while we were out of town. I would 10/10 recommend Anne to anyone looking for a cat sitter!”
“Adriana was a great help and looked after my pup. On time and was willing to adjust and work with me considering my difficult schedule. I highly recommend and will be rebooking in the future!”
“Oh how my Shelby loved Anna, she made herself right at home. Anna was wonderful with my girl. She is communicative and flexible and everything you could want in a caregiver for your pet. I will definitely book with her again!”
“Kristin was great with Meeko! She stayed to play with him while we were gone and took great care of him! We came home to a very happy boy! Thank you Kristin!”
“Odalys and Mel took amazing care of our kitties! They were extremely attentive with our kitties and sent us many photos while we were away which provided us great comfort! We would highly recommend them and plan to use them again!”
“I was able to enjoy my vacation because Mel was conscientious and dependable. He took great care of my two cats and sent pictures every day. He even cleaned up their messes! I appreciate his care and will be ready to book another time.”
“I would highly recommend Allison to anyone looking for a reliable pet sitter! She took great care of our cat for an entire week. She stays in constant communication and is really thoughtful.”
“Adirah is awesome! So sweet on our meet up she definitely assured me my kitty would be in good hands. Throughout the visit she took plenty of update pictures of him eating and playing alot. I strongly recommend her to anyone! I will message her first next time we need go on a mini vacation.”
“Amazing! So communicative and went above and beyond for my fur baby. Would definitely recommend if when you’re on vacation, you want your pet to feel just as much love as you’d give them. I was never worried about him and was able to relax and enjoy my vacation and look through the amazing pictures she took of him too🥰”
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Perfect for high energy dogs - Mahncke Park
Prices are estimates per day. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Thank you so much for watching our baby! I was so happy that he received a walk, we got many videos and pictures of him having a blast, and he made new friends! We will certainly book again soon :).”
“Snowflake was well taken care of for the day while we got to explore the not so dog friendly parts of San Antonio. Breanna was very responsive, friendly, and flexible making it a great experience for us out of towners!”
“As a travel nurse it is important that I provide safety, socialization and love to my fur baby. Megan is absolutely incredible.Dog care is equally important as child care and not anyone can do it. Megan is extremely aware of behavior cues and runs a safe, loving and cohesive environment. I totally trust her for.”
“She cares just like family. She takes such good care of Quatro 💞. He loves going to her home. It’s clean and tidy which is very important to me. It brings me peace that I know that Quatro is being taken care of in such an excellent manner.”
“Katie, her wife, and their three four-legged assistants are such an amazing team! I can be a helicopter pawrent but I knew that my pup was in safe, knowledgeable, and loving hands off the bat. Katie sent photos throughout the service and my pup was having tons of fun all the way until pick-up. They have a large yard for the pups to sunbathe in and run around. We spoke at the end of the service and they gave me a run down of how everything went and I greatly appreciated that especially since it helps me get to know how my pup is while I’m away. Overall, my pup had a great time and I had a peace of mind while I was away from him. They are the sweetest humans and pups!”
“Debe was amazing!! You can tell she is incredibly attentive and really committed to helping new dogs adjust to her home. Lots of pictures and communication about how my little dude was doing. She understood his quirks and had no problem adjusting to help him. Cannot recommend her enough and I will be using her again for sure!”
“I can’t say enough wonderful things about leaving my dog Marley with Alisa & Abel. They cared for my dog with so much luv & attention, treating him like fam❤️. Throughout the stay, they text’d me updates & adorable pics showing how much fun my dog had. Besides amazing playtime, they even surprised me with a beautiful painting along with some homemade treats for Marley as a sweet takeaway gift. I could tell my dog was happy, loved, and so well cared for the entire time. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable pet sitter. Thank you again for everything!”
“Sarah was an amazing pet sitter for my bulldog, Canelo! She was quick to respond, very courteous, and incredibly responsible. I felt at ease knowing my pup was in such caring hands. I highly recommend Sarah to anyone looking for a trustworthy and dependable sitter!”
“Abbie and Patrick have been great! It was a last minute two full days due to the crazy schedule changes going on right now! So we were super grateful and what comes to mind the most is the phrase “a tired puppy is a happy puppy”! Coco knocked out as soon as she got home to her bed, which just reassures me she had a super fun day and was well taken care of the entire time. Great communication and lots of pretty pictures! We will definitely turn to Abbie again if she will have our little Coco back ?”
“Max continues to be one of my top go to doggy sitters! He is absolutely fantastic, always accommodating my whacky work hours and providing lots of updates and pictures. My dog is always so excited when we pull up to his place, and is so happy at pick up. You can tell Max takes fantastic care of the dogs, and I have zero worries whenever my little dude is in his care.”
“Mollie watched my dogs super last minute, which was so appreciated! They were only there for 4 hours but we received multiple pictures and updates and they seemed to settle in super quickly! She definitely took great care of them and is a true animal lover!”
“My dog had fun, he was tired when we got him home. Jennifer took lots of pictures of him playing. He had lots of other dogs to play with. I'll take him back before the end of our vacation. Thank you!”
“Thank you, Divya, for taking such excellent care of my baby boy. He clearly enjoyed his time with you! I truly appreciate your great communication and dedicated care. Highly recommend!”
“I was in town for a basketball tournament and we were so happy to find Felicia! She was friendly and responsive throughout. When I picked Kobe up, he was happy and I could tell he had been well taken care of! If you’re looking for peace of mind, Felicia will definitely put you at ease knowing your pup is in great hands. Thanks again!”
“Erika was amazing!!!! She kept me updated through out the day and accommodated my work hours. I will definitely be going to her from now! If you are thinking of booking with her do it! Your furry friend will receive great care!”
“Celeste was awesome. I dropped off my baby the same day and she came back with a smile on her face so I know she had fun. Will definitely be dropping off again in the future”
“We are full time RVers and wanted to board our dogs while we explored San Antonio for the day. Tambre provided a loving home environment and I was able to enjoy my day knowing my pups were in good care. I received pics on how they were doing. Recommend if you are out of towners looking for a home environment.”
About: For over 20 years, I’ve owned and cared for several types of animals. I provide a luxury service for your pets, often cleaning and going above & beyond for you and your furry family. With patience and love, I’m your go-to gal for your pet care needs! I currently am stepping away from corporate America to pursue higher education. Although school is full-time, its online and I have a ton of flexibility. I have 2 dogs and 2 cats, with a fenced back yard. My neighbors do not own dogs, so your pups and mine can roam out back safely and freely!
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Adventure-ready dog walkers - Mahncke Park
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“Brittney took excellent care of my dog. She was very conscientious about doing everything that I asked her to do. She left the house in good order and I will definitely be asking Brittney to help me with my dog in the future.”
“Sara was a lifesaver for our two dogs and cat while we had a long weekend trip. She walked them and played with them twice a day and sent several great pictures. Will definitely rebook with Sara again!”
“Rufus has been amazing with Toñita. She is so shy and afraid of people and is taking her a bit to adjust, but he has been super patient and understanding. I would recommend him to anyone :)”
“Best dog sitter out there. Expected her to walk Jake and leave. Melisa stayed with Jake until we returned. Would hesitate to leave Jake with her for 6 month. Amazing people with a beautiful soul. God has blessed you Melisa. Hope to see you soon”
“Ana was great. This was my second time booking her to walk my dogs while I was away and I have a lot of peace of mind knowing my pups are well taken care of. She sends lots of pictures 😎🐶👍🏽”
“Mel was amazing!! Taking care of my pup when I had very little time to do so. I got all the pictures and updates, he kept me well informed with everything Sunny did and did everything I asked to help keep my pup calm.”
About: I have been caring for dogs since I was young and have experience with feeding, playing, and making sure pets feel comfortable and cared for in their home environment. Growing up around dogs has helped me understand how important patience, consistency, and attention are when it comes to pet care. What sets me apart is that I take the time to learn each pet’s routine and personality so they feel safe and relaxed while you are away. I am very attentive and make sure to follow all care instructions closely, while also providing a calm and clean environment during every visit. I am reliable, gentle, and easy to communicate with. I always do my best to make sure both you and your pet feel comfortable, and I provide updates so you can have peace of mind knowing your pet is being well taken care of. As a college student, I have a flexible schedule that allows me to give pets the time and attention they need. I am available most weekdays and weekends and can adjust to your pet’s routine. I make sure to plan my day around each visit so your pet is cared for on time and never feels rushed. Your pet’s safety and comfort are always my top priority. I provide a calm, clean, and secure environment and make sure pets are always supervised during my visits. I follow all care instructions closely and pay attention to small details so your pet feels safe and at ease. I also communicate consistently and provide updates so you can feel confident while you are away.
“What an amazing addition to our family - She has been a great walker at two separate places we have lived in San Antonio. She is friendly, attentive, timely and a great communicator with us about our pup. I would highly recommend her service- she is my go to!”
About: I’ve been around dogs and Cats my whole life and have had so many different kinds of pets from Dogs, cats, ducks to even baby piglets. I Grew up in a Farm so animals have always been a part of me. I’ve worked in many shelters and grooming facilities and do animal volunteer works in various sanctuaries. Im currently on a part time job and only work mornings on the week days and on the weekends im off. Unfortunately i haven’t committed to getting another pet as of now but this gives me enough time to dedicate all my attention to your own fur baby. I have a very clean apartment, i just moved in downtown so there’s not that many furniture but plenty of play space. My apartment has a dog area to were the pets can play and go for potty training. I like to make both the owners and furry babies comfortable so im flexible to any rules or food diets that they might have.
“I absolutely love this app, and I especially love the service that Z provides. I've been using this young gentleman for the past couple of weeks while I'm at work, and he has been incredibly reliable. It's such a relief knowing my dogs are well taken care of, which gives me real peace of mind throughout the day. I highly recommend his services to anyone looking for someone dependable and caring. I will definitely continue booking with him as long as he's available!”
About: Hi! I’m Rodrigo. More than just a dog sitter/walker, I work professionally with dogs every day. As a dog parent of 10 years and a professional dog trainer who has worked with countless dogs of all sizes and personalities, I am not just a dog lover but someone you can feel at ease to trust with your four-legged family member. 🙂 Puppies, seniors, working dogs, reactive dogs, and so on. I’ve handled them all. Feel free to shoot a message with any questions or concerns and I look forward to meeting your dog! (: Currently have an open a flexible and open schedule as working with dogs is my full time focus. Please feel free to message me for scheduling questions (: I currently live in an apartment so I only accept about two or three boarding dogs at a time. Usually boarding dogs are crated within the home for safety. All training or fun will be had outside so the home if for resting and relaxing during the hotter times of the day.
About: I've spent several years caring for both dogs and cats through pet ownership and pet sitting, and I truly love getting to know each animal's unique personality. I've owned dogs of all sizes—from a corgi to a Saint Bernard—so I'm comfortable with pets of all breeds, sizes, and energy levels. I have an extensive history of pet sitting for a variety of clients while in high school and in college, and for the past several months, I've also been pet sitting for physicians in the San Antonio Medical Center, and I've really enjoyed helping give them peace of mind while they're away! I'm happy to help with just about any pet-sitting need, whether that's drop-in visits, daycare, overnight stays, or house sitting. I'm also open to caring for all kinds of animals, not just dogs and cats! My goal is always to make sure your pets feel safe, loved, and comfortable while you're away, and to keep you updated so you know they're in good hands. I can't wait to meet you and your pets and give them the same love and attention I'd give my own! I am currently a medical student, but have a pretty light course load this semester! I am typically in class some days of the week from 8am-12pm but am pretty available otherwise! I have no problem stopping by before and after my classes if needed on the days that I am in class (typically 3/7 days of the week). I am very flexible with whatever the rules/ preferences for each pet may be within their house! I understand that each family has different routines with their pets and have no problem doing my best to accommodate them! I also prefer to keep in frequent contact with the owners I have sat for in the past with texts and photos to send updates!
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Adam has been absolutely wonderful with Battle! I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better dog walker. He is dependable, patient, and incredibly understanding of exactly what I was looking for when it came to Battle’s care. One of the things I appreciate most is that Adam never complains about the time, the Texas heat, or anything else—he just shows up ready to take care of Battle. That means so much to me, especially because I wanted someone I could genuinely trust and feel comfortable with. He listens to what I want, respects my preferences for Battle, communicates well, and has been so easy to work with. It’s such a relief knowing Battle is with someone who is reliable and genuinely cares about doing a good job. I’m extremely thankful we found Adam through Rover and would 100% recommend him to anyone looking for someone trustworthy, accommodating, and great with their dog. Battle definitely found himself a great walking buddy! 🐾❤️”
“Ericka is absolutely amazing! She has been an incredible dog walker for my standard poodle, Gigi, and I couldn’t be happier with her care. From the start, Ericka has been so sweet, flexible with scheduling, and consistently reliable. She always communicates promptly and very quickly learned the French commands that I use with Gigi. Gigi absolutely LOVES her walks with Ericka. She gets so excited when Ericka arrives, literally jumping with joy, and it’s clear how much she adores her. Ericka does a fantastic job managing Gigi’s high energy levels and always ensures she gets the exercise and attention she needs. I trust Ericka completely with Gigi and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a dedicated and caring dog walker. Thank you, Ericka!”
“Jerry has been great with Frankie. He responds fast and Frankie loves getting walks and pets from him. I get plenty of pictures and updates after the walk. I have setup recurring walks with him!”
“Nashira was quick to respond at the last minute to walk my sweet doggie and even came a day early to meet her! Very much appreciated. I will definitely contact her again!”
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Large dog specialists near you - Mahncke Park
Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“New here to Texas and now our family has begun to start traveling within the first time of booking with rover I’ve met some great dog sitters so with Joshua he has proved that he can handle my fur baby! Denim loves him I can tell when I get picture mail or just a text saying that he stated to have anxiety 😂 MY DOG LOVES YOU ALREADY ! He feels comfortable with with him and we will continue to book with Joshua and his gentle giant fur baby . We feel safe and happy with you both.”
“My dog was in amazing hands with Ashley! I was really worried about finding the pet sitter for Doug since I am not from the area but her frequent updates eased my concerns. Doug came home happy, healthy, and very tired (from all the exercise he got)!”
“Wonderful experience with a seasoned sitter. Mollie was introduced to me by Rover and lives nearby. It was great to work with her and she had a great demeanor with my dog. They had fun and I looked forward to daily updates and photos. I felt my dog was in great hands and she seemed at ease with Mollie and staying in her home.”
“ANOTHER fabulous dog-cation! Vinter loves his time with Steve & Randi and Mika! He knows exactly where we are when we pull up to their driveway and he RUNS to their front door ready to play! We always receive LOTS of photos and Vinter is so happy and comfortable and cared for while we are away. Thank you so much!”
“Fantastic service provided. Winston looked like he had a blast on his overnight stay. I would absolutely book again when visiting San Antonio.”
“Felicia did a wonderful job of taking care of our Labradoodle. Our dog was a little shy upon arrival, but soon warmed up to Felicia and her kids. She enjoyed playing in the yard and the water given how hot it was. Excellent communication and would definitely book again!”
“Kelly is so sweet and caring, I have a shy dog And he thrived with Kelly and at first he didn’t want to go, He loved being with her and if you ask how stars I d give . Truly there aren’t enough stars to tell you how wonderful she was and how much my shy boy loved her, he doesn’t normally thrive and warm up ,but he did with her, e Kelly is amazing .I will never leave him again with any other boarders.I give her infinity stars”
“Anna treated Jax like he was her own furry family member! We had a tough time leaving him for a month but Anna took care of him for us. She was great with communication and sent us plenty of videos and photos to see what he was up to. We will definitely book with Anna again in the future!”
“I appreciated Lisa opening her house up to our dog on such short notice. She was also open to the idea that I wasn’t sure how our dog would react to her cats. Thank you Lisa, I hope Coconut didn’t cause you much angst and that she would be welcomed back!”
“This is our third time using Evgeniya and can’t imagine using anyone else. She loves our Winston and sends us pictures and keeps us up to date on when he eats and takes his medicine. We love her and so does Winston. She’s the very best!!!”
“Mike did a superb job taking care of our Niko‼️He sent us updates and videos and kept us informed on how Niko was doing. Our doggie loves to play with his and Mike always pays special attention to him. Thank you and you'll always be my top 1st choice ‼️”
“Skylar did an amazing job watching our dogs and I felt comfortable leaving them in her care. She sent daily updates with pictures and was quick to reply at all times, I would for sure be booking with her again in the future.”
“Great couple to watch my baby! Sent me many videos of COCO's stay, he took her for walks and gave me tips since my little girl in spoiled BY ME. LOL Will definitely book with Dave and his wife again.”
“Shannon was great. We were worried because Duke had never stayed anywhere beside home. He seemed to have a great time with Shannon. She was very attentive and sent daily updates. We will definitely be using Shannon again to sit Duke.”
“Juan did an amazing job caring for Nova while I was away for five nights. First he had me bring her over to meet his dog Frenchie to make sure they would get along well. He was accommodating for her drop off and pick up, and sent frequent photos and video of Nova at play and walking. I was able to enjoy my trip assured she was being cared for by a loving family. I highly recommend Juan for your pet sitting needs.”
“We absolutely love to use Megan when we have to go out of town. Our golden retriever has such a great time with her dogs and gets all the love he needs while we are away. Megan is sure to keep us updated with text/pictures over the whole span of his stay.”
“Nathanaelle took care of my dog for over 2 weeks while I was out of the country. Great communication, friendly and sent pictures and videos for updates; this was great as it eased my worries. My dog was a happy active dog while in her care. I would highly recommend Nathanaelle.”
“Britnee was amazing with our little schnauzer. She sent pictures frequently and daily, which left us feeling comfortable knowing he was in good hands. He even looks happy in the photos! We are very thankful for her! She was great with our pet.”
About: Growing up in the Hill Country, my family always had at least 4 pets at any given time. Usually no less than three dogs. I also volunteer at the San Antonio Humane Society when I can! Now, living in the city I don't have a dog of my own and am missing having a furry friend! This is not just a side gig for me but a way to be able to enjoy the company of my favorite furry friends! I'm currently in between work so I can dedicate my full schede to watching over your pets. Ideally, I'd like to find remote work so I can still look over your pets. First and foremost I give lots of love and attention! I have and do volunteer for SAHS and agree with most if not all of their policies on dog care. This means no use of fear, pain, hitting, or similar corrective actions. These behaviors have shown to suppress behavior without actually teaching the dog what you want and can create anxiety and even aggression. Dogs and cats have been a part of my life since I was a baby so I'm pretty familiar with their body language and try to be mindful of their needs. I consider them part of the family and usually treat them as such by ensuring they have a comfortable and pleasant environment. I think establishing a "safe place" for your pets to retreat to when they are feeling anxious is a great way to build strong bonds. My mom's dog, bullet, has one of the worst cases of ADHD I've seen in a dog and when he's feeling overwhelmed by too many guests in the house or strange weather, he likes to disappear deep into my mom's walk in closet.
“Ana took great care of my sweet Buddy! It was his first time to have anyone watch him. Ana texted photos and updates from time to time. She allowed me to bring his kennel, blanket, bed, and toys! I think he was as comfortable as he could be while being in a new place without his family! Thank you Ana! I'll book you again when I take my next trip!”
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