Dog Sitters in Newport Heights, OR

I’ve known and worked with Carrie and her pet sitting business for 17 years and I highly recommend her for her timeliness, professionalism, communication and the care she has shown for my dogs. I have somewhat difficult dogs and she was easily able to work with them and sent videos and pictures to me so that I knew they were behaving with her. I wouldn’t hire anyone else!

Carrie was the consummate professional who was all ❤️. She asked all the right questions, took meticulous care of our pets as new clients, and I was able to fully rest and sink into our vacation, knowing that my five fur babies were in capable hands. Thanks for your professional compassionate care, Carrie. We are so lucky to have you!

We were so lucky to find Carrie and her husband to check in on our pets while we were away on a much needed vacation. We had never used a pet setting service before so we didn't know what to expect. However, we were blown away with the love and care they showed our pets and our home. For our first experience they sure set the bar high. Highly recommend!

Having only ever had family watch my cats, I was very nervous to have someone new come into my home and be responsible for my pets. After meeting Carrie and Dennis of Coastal Paws Pet Sitting all of those fears were alleviated. They asked insightful questions about our routine, were understanding about the cats individual needs, and went out of their way to reassure me things were going well during their visits. I will not hesitate to utilize Coastal Paws Pet Sitting again, and in fact I've already scheduled them for my next vacation.

Carrie is absolutely awesome. She is trustworthy and genuine. She was like an angel who appeared when we when moved and had lost our original pet sitter. Along our trip she kept us up to date on our two kitties. Plus, she improved their water intake by recommending a beautiful stainless steel 360 degree water fountain! The girls adore Carrie and I imagine your pets and you will think highly of her too! Thanks so much for doing what you do!

Carrie is an incredible pet sitter. She's extremely organized, knowledgeable, professional, and very experienced in caring for your pet. It's clear she loves animals and is committed to providing them with the highest level of care. I have known Carrie for four years, and I highly recommend her!

Carrie is amazing. We used her for pet waking and pet sitting for two years. She was dependable, communicative, and we never worried about leaving our dog for long periods of time as we knew he would be happy and comfortable with Carrie. He got better meals and play time there! Highly highly recommend Carrie - we were so grateful to have her as long as we did!

Carrie was wonderful in caring for our older cat while we were away. She came reliably each day and spent time with our cat. Everyday she texted us on how we was doing and sent us a picture of our cat. When we returned home, she had the room where the cat is fed and his litter box is located absolutely spotless. She also left us an activity log of her activities and the cat's behavior that we could review. I'd absolutely recommend her to anyone needing cat sitting!

I have known Carrie for years now as a mentor pet care business owner to sitters all over the country. She generously holds her hand out to help us all up and listens -and immediatley provides support based on the years of experience she has from the field. I know my pets would be in more than excellent care with her and she has strict standards - not only for her own work, but for the care and well-being of your pets. When you hire Carrie and you go away, you will have that reassurance and won't even for a minute second guess whether you made the right choice. You just can't put a price on that level of peace of mind - not only with the keys to your home but they keys to the heart of your precious pets. If you are a pet parent who worries and cares about getting it right - you will call and book her right away for your next trip.

If you love your fur-babies like we do, you won't go wrong trusting their care to Carrie Seger of Coastal Paws Pet Sitting. Carrie has been our trusted pet sitter for over 11 years. She absolutely loves all animals and takes great pride in her professional pet sitting services.

Awesome boarding place. They watched my two fur babies over 5 nights over Christmas. I called to check in and they happily gave me updates. My dogs were bathed and all their bedding was washed! I highly recommend this place.

Dan and Debbie went way out of thier way to help my daughter with her dog. He had been hit and needed care but she could not afford what the vet was going to charge for him to have stitches and antibiotics. Dan went and took him to the vet and paid for him to get the treatment he needed. If he did not do that Niko would have lost his foot due to infection. Thank you Dan! You went above and beyond. They are that kind of people. We have kenneled our dogs with them for years. Thank you, Colleen Bond

I would like to start by saying this kennel has been a saving grace for me and I am incredibly grateful they exist...they stepped up and took care of my dogs in emergency situations when I had nowhere to turn!!! Thank you for your compassion and support 🙏 this place is amazing 🤩 …

Thank you for always taking such great care of our sweet Bane. It was always such a relief to have a place to care for our pup when we would go out of town. I love how no matter how few and far between Bane stayed at Alsea River Boarding they always remembered him, and his quirks. We recently had to put our old man Bane down due to cancer, and wanted to be able to thank you for being a home away from home for him. I would highly recommend Alsea River Boarding for your boarding needs. Your beloved pet will be in good hands.

Our dog, Jules has the best care here. I know he's safe and well taken care of each time he stays.

First time leaving our chihuahua and golden retriever here and a great experience overall. Clean, well kept facility and Debbie was super nice. Will definitely do business with in the future!

Friendly, clean place for your fur baby. They take larger puppies like my Great Dane. 100% affordable. Stormy says Thank you!

I left my dog here for a week, he had very good care. The owners are very nice people and the facility is clean. They take extra precautions so there is no kennel cough or fleas, frankly its the best kennels I have ever seen. I wish they could just stay home of course, but that isn't always possible so if you need to board your dog and want a safe place to take them, this is it. I wish they could make it so it didn't smell bad. That is the worst part.

While moving recently, I needed to board our two cats last minute for almost 2 weeks. I was worried that I wouldn’t be able find suitable boarding, and I got lucky that there was room for them here. Service was wonderful, facilities are clean and in good condition. Updating to add that over Thanksgiving 2021 I boarded my corgi here. It was the very first time in all of her 12 years that she’d been away from her humans and she was treated like the sweet loaf she is, they even let her sleep in a kennel away from the other dogs where she could have some peace and quiet after she was scared with the noise.

Alsea was great; very accommodating & helpful! They also stayed open a little later for us the first night as we were running a little late. Our German shepherd is still a puppy and not used to being in a kennel environment. However, they were able to place him in a private location and gave him tones of toys to keep his mind busy and at ease. Thanks again Alsea!

Jen, Carly and Dylan have all been wonderful! It's easy to request pet care for our kitties when we leave for a few days, and we know that we'll get photo updates while we're away ❤️

Excellent care of our cats! I really appreciate the timely email updates and the photos. Highly recommend Jen and her team to take care of your fur babies.

I love Corvallis Pet Care! It's super easy to schedule services online. They are very attentive to my cats and send daily write-ups and photos of my pets. They offer excellent service.

Corvallis Pet Care is wonderful! The owner is extremely conscientious about responding to any questions and accommodating specific requests. My pets can run a bit anxious (as can their owner), but both my elderly dog and cat seemed very comfortable with the visitors. The detailed emails and pics you get after every visit really help to put your mind at ease.

They took great care of our kitty while we were away. Very happy to get daily updates from the caregiver. Strongly recommend and we will be happy to use them again.

I have used CPC on two different occasions for walking my dogs. Jen was prompt to get back to me in response to questions and was well organized. The dog walker I met seemed personable and comfortable with our dogs, who came back happy from their walks. It would be nice to have the same staff on all walks, but guess that is not possible. I would use CPC again.

We are new to Corvallis and new friends recommended Jen/Corvallis Pet Care for our pup Myles. Jen is great. She is knowledgeable about dog behavior and training skills. Jen also participates in continuing education. We have confidence that Myles will be cared for in a safe environment and his day full of new adventures.

We love Corvallis Pet Care. My dog loves boarding with Jen. He’s stayed with her since he was a puppy. He gets walks every day and I know and trust he is safe and well cared for. He always comes home healthy and happy. Jen has also cared for my elderly cat in my house. Jen is smart, safe, and skilled with any level of pet service you need. I am grateful to have found her.

Wonderful service, and great communication before, during and after pet care. Pricy, but definitely worth it when less expensive options aren't available. Thanks to Jen and Elizabeth for working with me!

Jen and her team have provided excellent care for my two cats! They are reliable and timely with their visits and always provide detailed updates on your pets during their visit (including cute photos!). Scheduling is incredibly easy, and I appreciate that Jen and her team are very communicative. I always come home to cats that are well cared for and loved while I am out of town. I feel lucky to have been connected with Corvallis Pet Care and have recommended them to friends in Corvallis!

I have a reactive dog who doesn’t like strangers crowding him or trying to handle him and Klassic Tails did a great job with him! They gave him plenty of space and didn’t push him past his comfort level and asked a ton of great questions so they would know how to work with him safely. I was extremely nervous leaving him but they were so comforting and helpful when I would email to check in on him. The staff was so sweet and did such a good job. If you have a human selective pup I would definitely recommend trying Klassic Tails! Bonus- he smelled weirdly good when I picked him up and is now completely knocked out on the couch haha

We just want to thank everyone at Klassic Tails for taking such good care of our little boy, Winston. He absolutely loves staying with you. I strongly recommend Klassic Tails to anyone who wants the best care for their pets.

They are awesome, my dogs love it there. I moved away but will continue to drive the 2.5 hours to board my pups with Jim and crew.

We have taken our furry kids to Klassic Tales twice. I am incredibly picky since two of our other dogs had a bad experiences with sitting that left them with Addison's and a fear of large dogs. The owners and staff have been nothing short of amazing. On their most recent stay, there was an ice storm. We were on a trip and I was worried about the kennel losing power and the dogs being in freezing weather. I tried calling at 11:00 pm and no one answered, which didn't surprise me since it was so late, so I sent an e-mail message, and I believe it was Reed (hope I got his name right) who responded and assured me that all was well and they had power. That message allowed me to sleep that night! When they did lose power, Liz notified me with her personal cell phone since they couldn't call on the land lines. Maggie stayed late in order for us to pick up our dogs when we finally got back to Eugene. They are always excellent with communications. Before I decided to board the dogs here, I quizzed Jim quite a bit and he answered everything perfectly. They are proactive in everything they do, and Jim gave me a lot of information on the dog respiratory illness when I was concerned about that, and he told me how they put in air cleaners and asked dog parents to keep their dogs away from other dogs 14 days prior to boarding with them. I feel good that they are doing everything possible to keep Enzo and Gracie happy and safe.

Jim and his team are top notch!!! Our babies will not stay anywhere but here. I'm so thankful that we chose Klassic Tails for our girls vacation. They sent a video while we were away and a card when we got home and pictures of bathtime. You can assure they will keep your babies safe, as well as, your mind at ease. Thank you KTI for being the best around!!!

I am very picky when it comes to who watches my pets, and I completely trust the team at Klassic Tails! My dogs actually look forward to going here (they start freaking out when we pull into the driveway) and my cat acts like it’s her second home. I recently took my younger cat here as well, and it was his first time going anywhere besides the vet, and he did so well. He was extremely calm when I picked him up. They will also let me know if my dogs seem anxious, and offer to do a couple play sessions to reduce anxiety if it’s going to be a longer stay. Another bonus is that Veneta Veterinary Hospital is 10 minutes away, and I know that the team would take my pets to the vet if anything were to happen! I can not recommend this kennel enough, the team is amazing! I am so thankful to everyone that works here ❤️

Fantastic staff really care about our boy Cal, who can be quite a handful. Super flexible when plans change. Great communication skills!

Being retired and having two wonderful Australian Labradoodles, my wife and I rarely leave them. Sadly at our age we still have aging parent, new Grandchildren and friends we must visit! We are so attached that we searched for the BEST facility for our dogs. We found and have used Klassic Tails Inn near Elmira, Oregon. Our fur babies enjoy their time there, get 2 hour walks daily and have outdoor spaces that allows them to play with each other just like home. The Staff is friendly, efficient and security minded. We couldn’t recommend them more highly!!!!

The proprietors made Aloe feel like he was at home! He has never come home happier, thanks Klassic Tails.

Klassic Tails Inn kept our two pups for a week and there is honestly no where else we'd let them stay. We will most definitely be back. They sent us a video of them playing, we were able to call and check on them. It isn't a normal kennel where they have to stay behind a cage the entire time they are well carried for and have plenty of play time!! It is very decently priced with great service!! 10 stars!! Thanks again for taking care of our babies!!

Well, I couldn’t be more pleased than I am right now with Kristin’s dog sitting service! I was in town with my whole family and was not expecting to have my Tibetan terrier with me. We wanted to go to the aquarium and had to find a solution fast so I called oh my buddy dog walking and Kristin immediately came up with a plan to watch our little flower. We were gone five hours and and I wasn’t worried at all. Received a few pics of her being walked, played with and relaxing on her deck so we did not have to be in a hurry to return. It was a perfect day and Flower had as much fun as we did! Thank you OMB Dogwalking and will call Kristin whenever I’m in town in need of help.:0)

I absolutely love Oh My BUDDY dogwalking. Friendly on time Very caring. My dog doesn't like new people but she fast grew to Kristin. i definitely recommends any pet lover that want to be sure there pets are in great hands while we're away, My Buddy dog walking is the best.

I've been having a amazing experience with Christian and my furry babies it's been a blessing to have ran into her because I don't get to spend as much time taking my babies out she helps me during the week and I don't know anyone else besides myself that love animals as much as Christian do so if you have the same problem as me I would have suggest that you give her a call thanks oh my buddy dog walking for being here on the Oregon coast

Great service on time excellent job

I had to leave my 17 1/2 year old dog with Canine Cognitive Disorder (Doggie Alzheimer's) and difficulty walking due to loss of muscle tone along with some other issues for 5 days. After the 1st day, they told me they moved her closer to where she could see them and away from the noise at the groomers. They sent me pictures and were receptive to my phone calls or texting. Zoe was greatly taken care of that I am not sure she wanted to leave. We are going back for a grooming appointment even though I live out in Salem. My Chiropractor recommended them to me and I am so glad he did.

Great Staff and Kennel service. I’m so grateful to have found them online. Our family has been struggling and their staff have been incredibly kind and understanding of our situation. They have made an uncomfortable process so easy. I’m over protective of my fur baby and they have really put my mind at ease. Thank you, especially to Courtney and Mitch for your outstanding service and helping our family in our times of need.

I have been trusting my fur babies with Courtney at Oak Grove for over a decade. They are the best when it comes to rescues and understand animals with different issues. We never had a problem and they communicate brilliantly!

Great kennel, very nice and understanding staff. My goto kennel for my boys. Be sure to check your inventory on pickup. I always seem to forget something.

We have tried 3-4 different grooming locations and no one connected with my pup like Courtney. I highly recommend Oak Grove Kennel in Monmouth. Courtney is very knowledgeable about how to handle anxious pups. I certainly will be going back.

Great place to take your fur babies!! Lox got a bath/blow out, nails cut, paws trimmed, and his coat feels soft. He is still a hyper puppy and they were so patient with him. Would recommend. We will be back!

So brought in my reactive very anxious older puppy in for a nail trimming. I had tried taking him to a different local groomer in the past and it was nothing like we experienced here. He’s a difficult trim for sure and we’ve had a bad experience at the other groomers. But the two people we saw at this place were really amazing. The guy who worked there took the time to try and let my dog warm up to him and feel more secure. The women in the back who trimmed his nails was so patient with him and when he was struggling they let me come back with them to comfort him through the process. He straight up had bitten them both but they didn’t bat an eye and were incredibly kind and understanding. He got his nails done and didn’t seem totally traumatized by it like he did with the other place. I’d recommend them to anyone with a dog who struggles with grooming and needs a kind and understanding environment. They definitely got a long term customer with us. They’re also very reasonably priced. My poor anxious boy got better care here for a $15 nail trim then we revived paying $55 elsewhere for just his nails.

My dog loves it here. When I pull into the driveway she can't wait to get out of the car. I know that she will be well taken care of and all of my requests honored.

We were nervous leaving our boys for a 9 day trip. They called us to let us know how they were doing! Can not wait to pick the boys up...hope they enjoy their vacation as much as we will! Update: Just wanted to drop back in and say that our boys are just as happy coming here for "dog-cations" as they were two years ago. The attentive staff always have observations to share with us when we pick up and even my nervous boy happily walks in each time.

Oak Grove Kennel has been so wonderful to our three dogs! We had to take an unexpected 3 week trip and they treated our dogs like family. They made sure they had extra attention and love. We have used them many times and will continue doing so for both grooming and boarding!

Diana is wonderful with our pup. It’s the happiest I’ve seen her arriving, during, or leaving a daycare or sitter. We get photo updates of Melon playing, relaxing, and chewing on sticks. It’s a small business, meaning a lot of personalized attention per dog, and a huge fenced yard that the dogs love. Diana’s systems for receiving and handing off the dogs are excellent and controlled. I’d recommend Wag-n-Smile to everyone who’s lucky enough to get on the list.

Wag-n-Smile is the absolute best! My dog, Harley, has stayed with Diana on several occasions and I hope I never have to send her anywhere else! I never have to feel guilty for leaving her because I know she is getting her own ultimate doggie vacation. Diane sends detailed updates so you get a wonderful story, complete with photos, of what your pooch has been up to. Harley loves to go to Wag-n-Smile and run with the other doggies, play fetch, and explore the large and beautiful yards. Diana obviously loves dogs and spends time playing with them during their visits. I highly recommend Wag-n-Smile to anyone looking for a skilled, attentive, and loving dog boarder.

Wag-n-Smile is the best! Diana is amazing - I couldn't ask for a better sitter. Her property is perfect - secure and safe with places to explore, sniff, run and play. She is so attentive to the dogs, and her calm demeanor is so reassuring. My dog has stayed with Wag-n-Smile several times this year, long and short stays, and he comes home contented and happy each time. Before I found Wag-n-Smile, my dog would get upset when he saw the suitcase come out—but now he lounges on the bed and watches me pack, then he happily hops in the car and only gets excited when we pull into Diana's driveway. The best part of my trips lately is seeing photos of how much fun my dog is having without me. :) Thank you for the peace of mind, Wag-n-Smile!

I left our family dog Ginger with Diana for almost 2 weeks when we went to Mexico. I knew when I first met Diana, that this was the best situation possible for our beloved pet. Ginger has Cusings Disease and needs some special attention with regards to water needs and a supplement program we have her doing. Diana posted pictures everyday, and we could all see that Ginger was doing just fine, getting lots of exercise and TLC. I would not hesitate to recommend Diana! She has a beautiful space both inside and outside for the dogs, and she is a very caring person.

I have two pups I adore and it gives me such peace of mind to leave them with Diana at Wag n Smiles when we leave town. She loves dogs and knows dogs. Her property is ideal for dogs and our girls love to run and play there. I trust Diana totally. You couldn’t ask for a better boarding option for your cherished pups.

I have boarded my dog Bella with Diana, the owner of Wag n Smile, on four different occasions now and she is absolutely wonderful. Her property is spacious with a beautiful outdoor setting. There are several backyards and plenty of land for the dogs to explore. Diana has always taken very good care of my Bella , from giving medications to special dietary needs, and getting enough excercise. My dog is my baby and when I go out of town it is so difficult to be without her. Diana always makes this easier for me by sending detailed daily updates and pictures so I always know how she is doing. I can’t not speak highly enough of Diana and the service she provides. Leaving your fur babies in someone else’s hands is a very hard thing to do but when I take my Bella to Diana’s it’s like leaving her with a trusted family member. I will happily continue to only board Bella with Wag n Smile 😊

What's not to love? Diana was wonderful with our shy and submissive Boxer girl. She sent us pictures of whatever Tessa was doing that day, what dogs she was interacting with, and a general overview of how each day went for her. The yard is big, fenced, and allows for lots of running and playing chase. The alpacas are great entertainment, and we could tell our girl wasn't the least bit stressed by leaving her in Diana's care. She ate well and was in perfect health/weight when we picked her up. She was happy to see us, but wasn't in a hurry to leave! I give Diana an A+++ for the care and extra attention she showed Tessa.

I love knowing that my dog is getting tons of exercise and attention while he stays here. The large fenced in yard, hours of playtime, and in-home care makes boarding here a vacation for my dog. Diana is great about updating with photos throughout the boarding. The last time I boarded my dog for a long weekend here, he slept for three days straight, he was completely tired out!

Diana takes wonderful care of our two dogs; the photos she shares always come with tidbits of information so there is no doubt that they are enjoying their time with her.

Diana always takes awesome care of our elderly dog. He’s always happy to go to Wag n Smile!

Kat’s daughter Shannon and her partner Tim, watched my husband’s and I’s 3 dogs and kitten. We were super anxious because this was our first time traveling without our pets. It made us feel a lot better that they offer to stay in home with our pets, especially because it was a holiday season. We got to meet Kat beforehand and she got to know our pets and their habits/routines. They sent us pictures every other day and communicated with us. Our pets seem happy and healthy upon our return, and our house was clean as well, so we will definitely use again in the future!!

Kat and her husband Chris were absolutely the best people to have come to our home and watch our 3 dogs and cat. Not only did they make our animals feel better that we were gone for 4 days, but they took care of things around the house for us as well. Kat and Chris went above and beyond to make sure my boyfriend, our animals and I were happy. Kat sent me pictures of all the animals during each visit to show me how they all were doing while we were all the way in Phoenix Arizona. All the animals loved them as well as well us. My oldest dog has diabetes and requires a shot of insulin after each meal, so I was stressed to the max while trying to find someone to watch them. Kat did a wonderful job of making sure my old guy was completely taken care of with his meds, and hand feeding him, as he is extremely spoiled. If you need someone to come and watch your pets, Kat and Chris are the people to ask

Kat took excellent care of our kitty while we were away. She was friendly and very thorough in her initial meet and greet which really makes you feel like she understands animals and their various needs. We got regular updates and will definitely reach out to her again when we go away next!

Purrs 'n' Wags Pet Sitting has been my go-to source for excellent care when I have to leave my pup. They are highly professional, very caring, and just the best people for peace of mind when I can't be at home. Kat is the only one I want taking care of my dog and the two have bonded beautifully. They also, by the way, do dog walking! They are the absolute best!

Kat has watched our pets for a couple of years. We have a cat, guinea pig and dog. She sends pictures every day of our pets. We highly recommend Purrs 'n' Wags Pet Sitting

The owners of PnW are very caring, careful and reliable. They have pet sat in my home several times over several years and I trust them implicitly. They have given my pets medications and responded quickly to special requests. I don't know what I would do without them!

So happy to know our 3 dogs were well loved and cared for while we were away. They took time to learn about our dogs in advance. We will definitely use them again!

We love Purr "n' Wags. Kat takes such good care of our pets.

Kind hearted and caring the service provided was excellent!!!

It seemed like a pretty cool play!!

Gina was amazing! We on short notice needed a place for our pup to hang out for the day while on vacation and we're so happy we found it here. Also her house smells amazing so our dog came home smelling so nice!

My dog had such a great time here. The owner is fabulous and takes pride in what she does. He got to run outside and play with dogs of all shapes and sizes and came back to me tuckered out with a happy smile on his face. Couldn't imagine leaving my dog anywhere else! This place is truly a gem.

Jarvis was welcomed and treated like one of the family. Prior to the actual daycare date Gina let us come by for a meet n greet. I knew immediately this was the place for our pup!

I was traveling through the area when something came up and needed a 6 day stay for my 6 1/2 month old Havenese pup. I was told about Olivia's. The minute my dog and I entered the house we both knew it was the right place!! Jena was amazing with my dog. My pup was happy to be there. I knew she was well cared for during her stay!! I highly recommend Olivia's. I give it a 10!! And would by all means take my dog back ( she'd love to go play there daily!!)

We found out our vacation rental did not allow dogs on the way to Newport. I called Olivia's and she was happy to take our dog within two hours. When we picked our dog up, she was happy and acted like she had been at home the whole time. I would highly recommend Olivia's as a boarding place. The best place we have ever boarded our dog.

Excellent customer service and a true love for your pet. We used Olivia’s doggy daycare while on vacation in the Newport/Lincoln City area. This was our little guy’s first ever experience with daycare so naturally as pet parents we were a little nervous about leaving him. When we arrived we were warmly welcomed and our little guy was instantly loved on ❤️ We were able to text and call to check in on him while we were gone and always got a timely response 😊 When we picked him up he was so happy and didn’t want to leave. We will be using Olivia’s doggy daycare when we return to the area 😊

Very accommodating staff who truly love dogs. This facility is without the prison containment atmosphere most professional kennels have. All dogs accepted appear to be well socialized and are housed family style. There are options for staff to separate pets in case of arguments. My dog thoroughly enjoys his stays and the opportunity to play in the large, secure yard with others. We are looking forward to his upcoming visit.

I feel so comfortable leaving my dog with Gina. This is not a typical kennel. The dogs get to play outdoors, receive love and attention, and always have a great time. I always recommend Olivia's to anyone I know who is looking for dog daycare or boarding in this area.

They care about their clients -- canine and human - and are well worth what they charge. We have left our dog for multiple stays, and have complete peace of mind about how she is taken care of there. Highly recommend!

Gina was supposed to care for my parents dogs while they attended our wedding at the coast. With only 3 weeks to go, she has decided to cancel because of the stairs in her home. My parents have an elderly schnauzer that needs assistance on stairs. If she cannot carry a small dog, then caring for dogs is not the right occupation for her. You should consider the safety of your pet when choosing this business, should anything happen to them while in her care, especially if she cannot handle lifting a small animal. This has ruined many of our plans as my parents can no longer come out and spend the whole week with us. They now have no one nearby to care for their dogs. It has added a great deal to the stress to the wedding.