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From:Grand Rapids, MI
Registered: Nov 2003

posted 02-19-2004 07:36 AM         

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I'm so nervous about this weekend....my husband and I are going away for the night, and leaving Cameron with a "doggy sitter," we've went and checked the place out, it's a very nice environment-- the lady works out of her home and has a big fenced in yard, plus she has two dogs she owns that are always there. We chose it over a standard kennel because it's "cageless," so we knew Cameron would like it better, especially since she loves playing with other dogs...

I'm still apprehensive about leaving her though - We've only left her overnight on two other occassions, and each time we left her with my parents- but we need to find a reliable sitter in our area so that we don't have to depend on them, but I just don't want her to think we left her- and plus what if something awful happens, like she gets in a fight with a dog (though this has never happened before but what if she reacts due to the stress of not having us there?)Or she hops the fence or something?

I know I am overreacting but she is my baby and I am just nervous-- is this normal? Have the rest of you ever left your dogs with kennels or professional pet sitters? Were they ok when they came home? Any response would be appreciated

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From:Columbia, SC, USA
Registered: Dec 2003

posted 02-19-2004 07:58 AM         

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I know how you feel. I haven't ever used pet sitters but I have left Samantha at a kennel a few times. Only for a few days though. She was fine but I don't think she peed the whole time she was there. She doesn't like to use the bathroom in strange places.
But yes, I was very nervous. Especially the first time. My mom made fun of me because I kept calling the kennel asking about her, how she was, was she eating, etc.
Anyways, I'm sure she'll be fine.

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From:Houston, TX
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posted 02-19-2004 10:00 AM         

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puggleowner,
To bad you don't live in Houston. There is a kennel here called the Pampered Pet Inn that really lives up to their name. They used to care for my old Lab when he needed a lot of extra care. You have to visit their web site to believe it but their latest "kennel" addition is a victorian cottage with a front yard, bed, TV and it's monitored by a live video camera so you can check on your dog from anywhere. They also offer a swimming pool.Maybe you can find a kennel like this where you live.
Check it out at: http://www.pet-cam.com/
Be sure to look at the Play Cam
Dukesdad

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From:Grand Rapids, MI
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posted 02-19-2004 01:55 PM         

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dukesdad that place looks awesome! The daycare is only $7 per day? FOr that price I would leave Cameron there everyday while we're at work- she would love it! I wish we had something like that by us,there is something similar in a city about an hour south, and a few in the Detroit/Lansing area, but none around here, which seems strange since Grand Rapids is bigger than Lansing and the city south of us, but what can you do?

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From:Houston, TX
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posted 02-19-2004 02:09 PM         

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Puggleowner,
Maybe someone in your area could see the potential in operating a kennel like Pampered Pets. Think I will post this site tomorrow on the board for others to see. They treated my old man with such tender care. This operation should franchise out. Really a great idea for all of us with furkids.

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From:Santa Maria, Ca.
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posted 02-20-2004 11:48 AM         

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Hi Puggle, I'm sure your pooch will be fine! I can just imagine how nervouse you are, but your furkid will also get a vacation. I'm sure you already thought of leaving your parents # with the lady just incase, and having her # to check in. It will be o.k.!

Sincerley, Susan

That pampered pet place sounds wonderful! i wish I had the means and space to do something like that myself. It would be wonderful to have a job that you would actualy enjoy doing....

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