Frequently Asked Questions:
Do you have any pets?
Yes, we have 2 fluffy french bulldogs, Max and Luna as well as three indoor cats. Everyone is super friendly with other visiting animals and people, however Max is not neutered, so I am very careful of him around other animals. I do have the means to separate everyone if needed. All dogs staying here must be non-aggressive with all humans and other animals!
Do you have set times for pick up & drop offs?
I do not have set hours, as my schedule looks different every day. For this reason, you will need to schedule a time to drop off and to pick up your pet to allow me to maintain a schedule and best serve everyone I need to. I am home full time, and am generally very flexible, however there may be days that are busier than others where I am working with other clients, kids school and activity schedules, or various appointments we may have so I do ask that you please make sure you are on time! I do understand that things come up, and plans may change. If that's the case, please let me know ASAP and I will try and make sure we can set up a new time that works for the both of us.
Do you have a fenced in yard?
Yes, I do! I have about 1/2 acre fully fenced in backyard. It is 4 ft chain link fence. If you think your dog may be a jumper, please let me know.
What should I bring for my dogs stay?
-Enough food for their entire stay either with feeding instructions or in measured out servings
-Leash, with their collar or harness
-Something comforting from home; their dog bed, blanket, favorite toy
-Their treats if they have a sensitive stomach or allergies
-Any medications they may need (in the original RX container)
-Bark collar / training collar if your dog uses one
-Payment (due in full at time of drop off)
*Please make sure your dog is current on flea/tick prevention before coming.
Where will my dog sleep?
I try to keep sleeping similar to what they are used to at home, however pets may not free roam the house overnight for safety reasons. They are generally either in a bedroom with us, or crated if they prefer that.
Where do you keep cats that you board? Are they around your animals?
I only have the space to board one or two cat families at a time. They have their own "kitty suite" either in our master bedroom with us for more social cats, or in our spare bedroom for cats who prefer it to be quieter. They are never around my cats or any other animals that are here, so they are totally safe. They have big windows they can look out of and a bed to cozy up on as well as lots of toys.
What do I need to bring for my cats stay with you?
-Enough food for their entire stay
-A clean, NEW litterbox pan. Not their everyday litterbox from home. This can be a cheap disposable one. Please let me know if you want it back at the end of their stay, otherwise I will toss it
-Litter for their litterbox, with a scoop
-Something comforting from home; this can be their bed, blanket, or a favorite toy
-Payment (due in full at time of drop off)
How much do you charge?
Pricing varies depending on the service. All of my rates can be found listed on my services page. Prices listed are per day, not necessarily for a 24-hour period. If your pet is picked up before 10am on the last day it will be charged as a half day, anything after that is a full day rate. Pricing is subject to change at any time.
Yes, we have 2 fluffy french bulldogs, Max and Luna as well as three indoor cats. Everyone is super friendly with other visiting animals and people, however Max is not neutered, so I am very careful of him around other animals. I do have the means to separate everyone if needed. All dogs staying here must be non-aggressive with all humans and other animals!
Do you have set times for pick up & drop offs?
I do not have set hours, as my schedule looks different every day. For this reason, you will need to schedule a time to drop off and to pick up your pet to allow me to maintain a schedule and best serve everyone I need to. I am home full time, and am generally very flexible, however there may be days that are busier than others where I am working with other clients, kids school and activity schedules, or various appointments we may have so I do ask that you please make sure you are on time! I do understand that things come up, and plans may change. If that's the case, please let me know ASAP and I will try and make sure we can set up a new time that works for the both of us.
Do you have a fenced in yard?
Yes, I do! I have about 1/2 acre fully fenced in backyard. It is 4 ft chain link fence. If you think your dog may be a jumper, please let me know.
What should I bring for my dogs stay?
-Enough food for their entire stay either with feeding instructions or in measured out servings
-Leash, with their collar or harness
-Something comforting from home; their dog bed, blanket, favorite toy
-Their treats if they have a sensitive stomach or allergies
-Any medications they may need (in the original RX container)
-Bark collar / training collar if your dog uses one
-Payment (due in full at time of drop off)
*Please make sure your dog is current on flea/tick prevention before coming.
Where will my dog sleep?
I try to keep sleeping similar to what they are used to at home, however pets may not free roam the house overnight for safety reasons. They are generally either in a bedroom with us, or crated if they prefer that.
Where do you keep cats that you board? Are they around your animals?
I only have the space to board one or two cat families at a time. They have their own "kitty suite" either in our master bedroom with us for more social cats, or in our spare bedroom for cats who prefer it to be quieter. They are never around my cats or any other animals that are here, so they are totally safe. They have big windows they can look out of and a bed to cozy up on as well as lots of toys.
What do I need to bring for my cats stay with you?
-Enough food for their entire stay
-A clean, NEW litterbox pan. Not their everyday litterbox from home. This can be a cheap disposable one. Please let me know if you want it back at the end of their stay, otherwise I will toss it
-Litter for their litterbox, with a scoop
-Something comforting from home; this can be their bed, blanket, or a favorite toy
-Payment (due in full at time of drop off)
How much do you charge?
Pricing varies depending on the service. All of my rates can be found listed on my services page. Prices listed are per day, not necessarily for a 24-hour period. If your pet is picked up before 10am on the last day it will be charged as a half day, anything after that is a full day rate. Pricing is subject to change at any time.
How far in advance can I book with you?
I am typically booking out 4-8 weeks in advance, though the sooner you know you'll be needing me its best to reach out to secure your spot. I cannot guarantee I'll be able to accommodate a last-minute request.
How do I reserve boarding for my dog(s) or cat(s)?
Please fill out a pet care request form located on the top menu of my website. Please be specific with your request and include as much information as possible. A simple "Will you be able to watch my 2 dogs for a week in December?" is not helpful. Once I receive your request, I will get back to you via your preferred method either by email or text within 24 hours or the next business day. Please make sure you check your junk folder for email as they do not always go to your inbox. Once this has been done, and I have confirmed availability I will send you my new client paperwork to fill out. Once I get this back we can set up drop off and pickup times, and I will get you added to my schedule.
How many dogs do you accept at a time?
It really just depends. Being I do this out of my home I like to keep numbers low to keep that "just like home" feel and have it safe and stress free for everyone. During holiday and peak times, I usually have a full house, but I try not to take more than three families at a time especially if someone is new here. I am very careful who I have here if there are multiple households here at a time to ensure everyone would be a good fit together. If I am watching any unspayed females, a young puppy, or a senior dog that maybe enjoys its quiet time I can usually be very accommodating and I have the ability to separate dogs if needed.
Does my dog need to be spayed or neutered to stay with you?
No, however I generally do not accept male dogs older than 7-8 months old that are not neutered just because they tend to mark and get too excited around other females. I also do not accept any females in heat. If your female is older and not spayed that is ok, I just need to know about it ahead of time.
What if I have to cancel?
I do not require any deposit upfront to hold your spot, so you are not out any money if you cancel, but out of respect I do ask that you please give me as much notice as possible so I can try to fill your spot. Due to the low number of animals I accept at a time I am usually turning away others, so the sooner I know the better.
Does my dog need to be up to date on vaccines to stay with you?
It is definitely encouraged but not required. I always recommend they have their rabies and their bordetella vaccine since they will be in contact with other dogs. I do require that they be current with their flea and tick prevention though, so nothing gets brought into my home.
Do you require meet and greets with new clients?
I do not require meet and greets prior to your dogs first stay here. If they have never been around cats before, and your worried they may not be good with them it may be a good idea, however I prefer to do meet and greets during the weekdays if possible while no current boardings are happening. There may not always be a lot of options, but I will try my best to make something work.
I am typically booking out 4-8 weeks in advance, though the sooner you know you'll be needing me its best to reach out to secure your spot. I cannot guarantee I'll be able to accommodate a last-minute request.
How do I reserve boarding for my dog(s) or cat(s)?
Please fill out a pet care request form located on the top menu of my website. Please be specific with your request and include as much information as possible. A simple "Will you be able to watch my 2 dogs for a week in December?" is not helpful. Once I receive your request, I will get back to you via your preferred method either by email or text within 24 hours or the next business day. Please make sure you check your junk folder for email as they do not always go to your inbox. Once this has been done, and I have confirmed availability I will send you my new client paperwork to fill out. Once I get this back we can set up drop off and pickup times, and I will get you added to my schedule.
How many dogs do you accept at a time?
It really just depends. Being I do this out of my home I like to keep numbers low to keep that "just like home" feel and have it safe and stress free for everyone. During holiday and peak times, I usually have a full house, but I try not to take more than three families at a time especially if someone is new here. I am very careful who I have here if there are multiple households here at a time to ensure everyone would be a good fit together. If I am watching any unspayed females, a young puppy, or a senior dog that maybe enjoys its quiet time I can usually be very accommodating and I have the ability to separate dogs if needed.
Does my dog need to be spayed or neutered to stay with you?
No, however I generally do not accept male dogs older than 7-8 months old that are not neutered just because they tend to mark and get too excited around other females. I also do not accept any females in heat. If your female is older and not spayed that is ok, I just need to know about it ahead of time.
What if I have to cancel?
I do not require any deposit upfront to hold your spot, so you are not out any money if you cancel, but out of respect I do ask that you please give me as much notice as possible so I can try to fill your spot. Due to the low number of animals I accept at a time I am usually turning away others, so the sooner I know the better.
Does my dog need to be up to date on vaccines to stay with you?
It is definitely encouraged but not required. I always recommend they have their rabies and their bordetella vaccine since they will be in contact with other dogs. I do require that they be current with their flea and tick prevention though, so nothing gets brought into my home.
Do you require meet and greets with new clients?
I do not require meet and greets prior to your dogs first stay here. If they have never been around cats before, and your worried they may not be good with them it may be a good idea, however I prefer to do meet and greets during the weekdays if possible while no current boardings are happening. There may not always be a lot of options, but I will try my best to make something work.