Dog Boarding in Westside Connection, Grand Rapids, MI
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“Wow, Timothy went ABOVE and BEYOND!!! We received so many photo updates everyday. (And he got CUTE photos of my non-photogenic dog somehow haha!) He took them for a walk everyday, gave them lots of outside play time, gave us multiple updates a day, helped us load up their stuff in the car upon pickup….just greatly exceeded our expectations. HIGHLY recommend!”
“We traveled from out of town to Michigan for a family reunion and were so glad to find Terry to take care of our dog! Terry communicated with us quickly and we were able to go a virtual "meet and greet" since we are out of the area. Our senior dog takes medication twice a day and Terry was able to keep that right on schedule. Our dog, was well loved and cared for - we highly recommend Terry!”
“These guys wow went out of thier way to make me feel comfortable and secure leaving Lua... Lua is not for weak people and they handled her like she was a puppy... always sending photos videos and msgs while I was away. Tell you what. The night I dropped Lua off was a night from hell the snow storm hit got my car stuck down thier street.. but he came to my help and pushed me out so I could get home and pack for my flight... I will use these guys as long as they let me.. amazing people.. truly a gift from God. I moved here from Ontario Canada in November no friends or family here.. just my Lua... so thank you from the bottom of my heart .. you guys rock. DAVID”
“Chad and his kids (and Lucy, his doodle) took great care of our Poppy! He was easy to communicate with and responded quickly. Poppy seemed very comfortable there and we will send her there again!”
“Lauren was AWESOME! She provided pics and videos which was great since it was our first time with her. My fur baby was well taken care of and spoiled - even more than I spoil her. LOL! I loved my experience with Lauren and will definitely be back.”
“Good communicator, took great care of our Bo Bear. Her dogs are very friendly too!! Fenced backyard is so nice and she has lots of gates inside to accommodate door dashers (like mine). Would book again. A++. Thanks so much Linda!!”
“Katherine was great with our pup Sunny. She came home tired and worn out. I got pictures and updates regularly and she was quick to respond. Easy to communicate with about drop off and pick up! Would recommend!”
“Leslie is absolutely the best! She was so amazing with our high energy Boxer pup, Benny. Her dogs were so friendly to him too. We were beyond anxious about leaving him but she kept us in the loop with pics while we were gone. I can’t recommend her enough!”
“Samantha and her bf were great with Luanne! Upon meeting, they and Lu got along right away. Samantha was very kind to keep us updated on their activities and how Lu was doing. I highly recommend and will be booking with her in the future. Thank you Samantha!”
“Felix provided a safe and comfortable home for my dog. He has a beautiful fenced in yard and plenty of puppy friends coming in and out for your dog to socialize with. I felt so comfortable leaving my dog with him.”
“Kalee was an amazing sitter. She was accommodating and flexible to our schedules. Kalee’s home was clean and inviting. She regularly updated our dog’s status with pictures. She went up and beyond when she realized she was running low on food. Will definitely recommend and use Kalee again when we are in the area.”
“Leeann took such great care of my girls! I loved the picture updates and attention she gave my little old ladies. She was great with the meds and special needs of my older lady. Very attentive and kind. I felt they were in excellent hands while I was away!”
“Teri was GREAT! We will definitely use her services again. We came home a day early and she refunded us for a full day. That was unexpected and very kind. I would give her more stars if I could! Thanks Teri :-)”
“We used Derek for the first time. He really put my mind at ease when we met for the meet & greet. He loves dogs & it shows. His backyard was perfect for dog activities. We had an amazing expected emergency & Derek was so accommodating in taking care of Tanner a while longer. Derek & his dog, Athena, were great with Tanner. Photos & videos were sent daily.”
About: I’ve cared for my own dog for the past 5 years and know firsthand how important consistent, loving care is for a happy, well-adjusted pup. I take pride in keeping routines steady—whether that’s daily walks, play, or just quiet companionship. I’m comfortable with dogs of all sizes and energy levels and always aim to follow your pet’s specific needs and preferences closely. Pet care fits naturally into my weekly routine. I’m home full-time on Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, which means your dog will get plenty of attention, playtime, and care throughout the day. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, I work in the office from 8 AM to 5 PM, but I come home every day from 12–1 PM for lunch, so your pup will still get a mid-day potty break, walk, or whatever they need. Before and after work, I’m available for walks, feeding, and quality time—just like I do with my own dog. I make it a priority to follow each dog’s routine closely so they feel safe, settled, and at home. I have a fenced in yard that my dog loves to spend time in. My own dog was quite the troublemaker for the first few years of his life so I’ve become very accustomed to keeping a close eye on behavior and any unusual behavior that might require action.
“Sarah made drop off and pick up smooth and accommodating. Dog was happy at pick up and seemed to have awesome stay and socializing times with other dogs. Sarah will be the first choice the next time we need the dog sitter.”
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Timothy K.Star Sitter
“Wow, Timothy went ABOVE and BEYOND!!! We received so many photo updates everyday. (And he got CUTE photos of my non-photogenic dog somehow haha!) He took them for a walk everyday, gave them lots of outside play time, gave us multiple updates a day, helped us load up their stuff in the car upon pickup….just greatly exceeded our expectations. HIGHLY recommend!”
Terry S.Star Sitter
“We traveled from out of town to Michigan for a family reunion and were so glad to find Terry to take care of our dog! Terry communicated with us quickly and we were able to go a virtual "meet and greet" since we are out of the area. Our senior dog takes medication twice a day and Terry was able to keep that right on schedule. Our dog, was well loved and cared for - we highly recommend Terry!”
Suzanne & Roman S.
“These guys wow went out of thier way to make me feel comfortable and secure leaving Lua... Lua is not for weak people and they handled her like she was a puppy... always sending photos videos and msgs while I was away. Tell you what. The night I dropped Lua off was a night from hell the snow storm hit got my car stuck down thier street.. but he came to my help and pushed me out so I could get home and pack for my flight... I will use these guys as long as they let me.. amazing people.. truly a gift from God. I moved here from Ontario Canada in November no friends or family here.. just my Lua... so thank you from the bottom of my heart .. you guys rock. DAVID”
Ru D.Star Sitter
“My Malibu was so well taken care of during her stay with Ru! My vacation was stress free knowing that my girl was so happy. I would book her again in a heartbeat!”
Chad S.
“Chad and his kids (and Lucy, his doodle) took great care of our Poppy! He was easy to communicate with and responded quickly. Poppy seemed very comfortable there and we will send her there again!”
Lauren B.
“Lauren was AWESOME! She provided pics and videos which was great since it was our first time with her. My fur baby was well taken care of and spoiled - even more than I spoil her. LOL! I loved my experience with Lauren and will definitely be back.”
Linda C.Star Sitter
“Good communicator, took great care of our Bo Bear. Her dogs are very friendly too!! Fenced backyard is so nice and she has lots of gates inside to accommodate door dashers (like mine). Would book again. A++. Thanks so much Linda!!”
Katherine O.
“Katherine was great with our pup Sunny. She came home tired and worn out. I got pictures and updates regularly and she was quick to respond. Easy to communicate with about drop off and pick up! Would recommend!”
Christina & Michael O.
“Ziggy was happy and received great care!”
Leslie T.
“Leslie is absolutely the best! She was so amazing with our high energy Boxer pup, Benny. Her dogs were so friendly to him too. We were beyond anxious about leaving him but she kept us in the loop with pics while we were gone. I can’t recommend her enough!”
Samantha M.
“Samantha and her bf were great with Luanne! Upon meeting, they and Lu got along right away. Samantha was very kind to keep us updated on their activities and how Lu was doing. I highly recommend and will be booking with her in the future. Thank you Samantha!”
Felix J.Star Sitter
“Felix provided a safe and comfortable home for my dog. He has a beautiful fenced in yard and plenty of puppy friends coming in and out for your dog to socialize with. I felt so comfortable leaving my dog with him.”
Melvin B.
“Melvin was great. He and his partner Sean took such good care of our guy!”
kalee b.Star Sitter
“Kalee was an amazing sitter. She was accommodating and flexible to our schedules. Kalee’s home was clean and inviting. She regularly updated our dog’s status with pictures. She went up and beyond when she realized she was running low on food. Will definitely recommend and use Kalee again when we are in the area.”
Leeann R.
“Leeann took such great care of my girls! I loved the picture updates and attention she gave my little old ladies. She was great with the meds and special needs of my older lady. Very attentive and kind. I felt they were in excellent hands while I was away!”
Teri K.Star Sitter
“Teri was GREAT! We will definitely use her services again. We came home a day early and she refunded us for a full day. That was unexpected and very kind. I would give her more stars if I could! Thanks Teri :-)”
Derek K.
“We used Derek for the first time. He really put my mind at ease when we met for the meet & greet. He loves dogs & it shows. His backyard was perfect for dog activities. We had an amazing expected emergency & Derek was so accommodating in taking care of Tanner a while longer. Derek & his dog, Athena, were great with Tanner. Photos & videos were sent daily.”
Gabrielle M.
“Fantastic communication. Lots of pictures.”
Todd H.
About: I’ve cared for my own dog for the past 5 years and know firsthand how important consistent, loving care is for a happy, well-adjusted pup. I take pride in keeping routines steady—whether that’s daily walks, play, or just quiet companionship. I’m comfortable with dogs of all sizes and energy levels and always aim to follow your pet’s specific needs and preferences closely. Pet care fits naturally into my weekly routine. I’m home full-time on Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, which means your dog will get plenty of attention, playtime, and care throughout the day. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, I work in the office from 8 AM to 5 PM, but I come home every day from 12–1 PM for lunch, so your pup will still get a mid-day potty break, walk, or whatever they need. Before and after work, I’m available for walks, feeding, and quality time—just like I do with my own dog. I make it a priority to follow each dog’s routine closely so they feel safe, settled, and at home. I have a fenced in yard that my dog loves to spend time in. My own dog was quite the troublemaker for the first few years of his life so I’ve become very accustomed to keeping a close eye on behavior and any unusual behavior that might require action.
Sarah F.
“Sarah made drop off and pick up smooth and accommodating. Dog was happy at pick up and seemed to have awesome stay and socializing times with other dogs. Sarah will be the first choice the next time we need the dog sitter.”
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