Dog Boarding in Hillsdale

Our dog Max had a great time with Peter and Monique. They were kind and took him for walks and offered plenty of lap time to keep him happy while we were gone.

My girl Josie absolutely loves staying with Nicole and her family. She gets lots of love and attention, and Nicole is great about sending updates @ pics! Highly recommend her to care for your furry companion!

Candice is the dog sitter I've been looking for! My dog is not your rough house, high energy kind of dog. She likes people around, is shy of other dogs, and isn't sure what children are. Candice and her kids handled her with real sensitivity and care. Candice was responsive, accommodating, and very positive. Highly recommended.

Maggie was absolutely wonderful to work with! My dog, Bruce, is very shy and suffers from anxiety so Maggie let me go meet her even before I decided to book her so we could both make sure Bruce was comfortable at her home. As soon as I met her, her calm and patient demeanor really impressed me and Bruce liked her right away so we booked her services. Throughout Bruce’s stay at Maggie’s place, she kept me updated on how Bruce was doing and sent me several photos to ensure we knew he was doing great. I really appreciated this because this was the first time Bruce spent a couple of nights without me and my partner, so all her updates were so helpful and reassuring. I will 100% book her again and highly recommend her services!!

Mary and Todd took wonderful care of Darcy! They took him on the long walks he needs and sent me plenty of updates and pictures. I'll definitely contact them again if I need a sitter!

My boys had a one day sleep over last night. I felt very comfortable with John and his wife. I can see they are animal lovers and my boys are in good hands. I did not worry one bit. Pictures were sent throughout the day which gave me peace of mind and communication via text was appreciated. Looking forward to June vacation and knowing by two bostons will be well cared for and in a safe space. Thankyou!!!

We had the absolute best experience with Deanne taking care of our cat for five days, and honestly, I think he’s a little disappointed that we came home. She gave him all the love, attention, and playtime that he could ask for. He was happy and relaxed, and clearly enjoyed his time with her. She kept us updated and sent pictures so we didn’t worry, and it was obvious that she genuinely cares about the animals she looks after. He doesn’t warm up to just anyone so that says a lot about her! If you’re looking for someone who is kind and dependable and if your pet is looking for a new best friend while you’re away, Deanne is your person! Just don’t be surprised if your cat tries to convince you to go away again.

Kaitlyn was great with Dublin. She was very accommodating with some last minute changes on my end. I will be looking forward to booking any further needs with her

Lynette took excellent care of both our pups while we were away! She was very thoughtful and sent updates and pictures every day. She was very communicative and planning went smoothly. We would definitely entrust our pups with her and her family again!

Brooke took great care of our pup. Left her for 5 days. Got regular updates with photos. She became fast friends with Brooke’s dogs. Would absolutely use Brooke again and recommend her to anyone.

Richmond was a wonderful sitter! I immediately felt at ease meeting him and could tell Henry (my dog) was going to be in safe and trusting hands. His place is lovely and a really life dog paradise. He sent daily updates with lots of photos, which I really appreciated. Henry came back to me clean, happy and tuckered out! Henry and I are already looking forward to more stays in the future.

Ben and Kim took such great care of our dog. They sent numerous photos and updates through out the day, were super responsive, and made sure our dog was happy and comfortable her entire stay. When it was time to go home, our dog gave Kim lots of kisses and I instantly knew how happy she had been on the farm.

Franny was the best dog sitter! My Bailey was so well taken care of and I feel very comfortable bringing him back again. He definitely had a great time.

Tetiana and her lovely family have become a fantastic second family for Guthrie, our 5 year old, somewhat anxious, and very spoiled Woodle (wheaten terrier/poodle mix). He always comes home very relaxed from his time with them. They treat him so well!! Tetiana is also very flexible and is an excellent communicator. Highly recommend!!

I have boarded my dogs with her for years- despite having to travel over an hour to drop them off. This is not because she's my mother, but because she is so great with dogs! I have lived out of state and had to search for good boarding for my previous foster dog, who had serious separation anxiety, so I know it's hard to find good boarding! She works from home, so she is always near the phone and computer to respond to boarding requests. Her property is perfect for romping and she even has a fenced in area for them to play worry free! If I had to sum it up, I'd say Archer had a great stay at Animal Fare's Almost Home Dog Care! What a great idea instead of boarding your dog at the cold, lonely vet's office, or in a mass room of crates, only to be taken out to use the potty. I am a VERY picky, strict pet Momma...She complied with my requests and is always so accommodating. Once you meet her and see her interaction with your dog (and her dogs) you will have no doubts about her talent and knowledge with dog handling. Cindy's house is set back from the road, which makes my worries about accidents much less. There is a large, grassy, fenced in area (the fence is over 5' high) where Archer can romp to his heart's desire, without worry about cars, or getting lost in a new place. The wrap around deck is also gated off, for play time close to the house. Reports are that Archer played a lot! I can tell, he's pooped! (A working Momma loves a pooped Pooch!). This was also a wonderful option because Archer's routine can sometimes be more in depth than others. I feed raw and give vitamins and supplements with every meal. As someone who has a vast amount of knowledge on dog nutrition, Cindy had no problem meeting our special feeding requests. Archer ate his normal raw food and got all of his supplements with no hitches! (She is also a retailer for BRAVO raw diet, so she totally understood Mommas can be "picky" about their Pup's food!). Archer slept in a crate while at Animal Fare and Cindy took him out just before bed and first thing in the morning, just like Momma does! Cindy also offered training and nail filing (with the necessary training) for an additional fee- a two for one! Thank you DogVacay!-Lena

Sam, our 15 yr. old cat, tends to be a bit of a cat-curmudgeon. He rarely leaves our home. Janice and her family are genuine pet lovers whose wonderful home provided Sam with a warm, welcoming environment to relax and become part of the household. They were extremely caring and their depth of pet knowledge kept Sam healthy and happy, providing us with a stress-free vacation. Regards, Cindy & Luis