Manifest Manor Critter Care 3.47

I currently offer doggy daycare (in addition to overnight boarding)! We would be happy to keep your pup entertained while you are away for the day.

We live in a modest 4 bedroom, single family home with pool (surrounded by a baby gate) on a lake with a decent sized, unfenced back yard. It is a quiet neighborhood for the most part... nestled away from any major highways. Our vet is two streets over from our home and we recommend them highly.

All critters who come to stay or visit adhere to pack rules easily. They stay in the backyard without transgressing boundaries. By all means, when needed (and for most guests) we can put on a tethered leash while outside and or walk with them in the yard.

Unless you state otherwise, they are allowed on furniture here... microfiber was made for pet lovers. Your pet can sleep wherever he or she wants. If you don't want them on the furniture, please let us know. Feel free to bring their dog beds (&/or crates, if necessary) as well for their comfort, familiarity and security sake. All beds need to be washable as on occasion, we have a pup that likes to make things smell like his or her own. LOL

July 4th of 2012, we lost the matriarch of the pack, our beloved 16 & 3/4-year-old terrier mix, Khodee. She has always been a blessing in our lives and now looks after us as our true Angel.
http://www.facebook.com/KhodeeCarter
Her Doxie baby sister, Nyxy, left us exactly 6 months earlier on January 6, 2012. Both our angelic watchdogs now.
https://www.facebook.com/NyxyCarter?ref=br_tf

We were babysitting an 11+-year-old, male American Eskimo named Skylar. His parents were out of the country on an extended visit. Unfortunately, he passed mid-2014 due to bladder cancer. He is sorely missed.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Skylar-Erickson/215496745216274

And we were also watching a 9+-year-old lab mix named Hayley whose parents moved into a place they could not have her. She stayed with us hoping her parents would find new digs. We lost her in April of 2015 due to bloat and an emergency vet that did not operate in time. :( Over her stay here she had become the new matriarch and supported me in keeping everyone in line. How I miss her being the first to greet new guests outside. She had become a great friend and I would even say, business partner.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hayley-Hayle/543865215689178

There are 2 female cats as well:
Funny Face (born: May 27, 1997)
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Funny-Face-Carter/152254994846115

WysPurr (born: 2008)
https://www.facebook.com/WysPurrCarter

And now one male cat:
PepPurr (born: May 2013)
fb.me/PepPurrCat

Funny Face keeps her distance from most guests. WysPurr thinks she is an aloof and agile dog, keeping everything on her terms. PepPurr is an absolute love and either thinks he is a dog or possibly a human. They have their own room and can be kept separated if necessary.

Each dog has their own specific food, so please bring your food (and food bowl) for your pet and let us know if there's a challenge with any treats as we do have a few from time to time. Everyone will eat separately so that we can ensure they are eating, not stealing or having food stolen and for safety to ensure that there is not any unexpected food aggression.

Our water is hydrogen-enriched for health benefits and bowls are kept full all over the house on a regular basis. No need to bring a water bowl specifically.

We are flea and tick FREE and Only treat the yard with a mild insecticide every other month. It is imperative, that your kids be free from these pests. We understand the fewer chemicals and poisons they are exposed to, the better and everyone gets to be kept safe and healthy. Up-to-date vaccinations and worming is also a must.

Dogs prone to unruliness or slight aggressions could be welcome but ONLY upon a meet and greet to decide if this is the best option for all concerned. Poor behavior is not tolerated. This household generates a peaceful, loving, fun and copacetic environment. All creatures adapt and are treated fairly always. We context for all creatures and our home exudes a certain canine tranquility that makes everything go smoothly.


Gotta love the fur kids. :)
I have always had pets since I was a child. I love sitting because if I were to go out of town, I would want ME to watch my pets. No breed preferences. They are not walked as much as they are let out in the backyard and monitored. We run tethers to the fence from the patio so those that have a tendency to wander can stay in the yard with the others who do not.

If medication is needed, let's talk. Oral is one thing, shots are another.

We have a full toybox of ropes, balls, and other chew toys. We no longer buy stuffed toys for safety reasons. There really is no need to bring any toys unless your pet is just really attached and of course, Not aggressive about it.

I work from home for the most part. And... that's not to say things do not get in the way of me being home from time to time. Meetings and errands play a part of regular life as well. I am a life coach and professional speaker and trainer. There are times when I may be facilitating a workshop although I always make sure I have support to care for our loved ones at home.

I currently have a roommate, named Shane, that helps me with the pups when he is home or those times my schedule does not accommodate yours. I also have a team of people: dog trainers, vet techs, pet psychologists, my family, friends and/or other sitters who are also available to support at any given time and could even be staying with me during any stay. I always make sure all fur kids can be accommodated, be immensely loved and have excellent care regardless of my schedule. I do not like them going for longer than 4 hours without human attention. :)

Any further questions, please ask!

Please if you make a request and then make other arrangements, Please... let me know as well. I do my best to support people on a first come, first serve basis... when you inquire, I hold a space if applicable.

I am often scheduling meet and greets or staggering drop offs and pick ups. Please note the time of drop off and pick up when you book your stay and be timely or be in communication so that I can accommodate you accordingly. It's greatly appreciated and allows me to handle your furry loved one with dedicated focus and attention. PLEASE... Only knock as a last resort.

Oh... we have 2 great groomers within a short distance of the home... TnT and Fur Crazy. Happy to drop off and pick up if you want to make an appointment for the days we have them. Just add a $5 round trip charge to the visit and let us know in advance to ensure we are available for those times. :)

I Only book through my sitting website.
https://www.rover.com/sit/kritterkare #roverdotcom


I do this on the side because I love being around pets. If I were to need a sitter, I would want me to babysit my kids! LOL :o)


Why I love dog sitting
I have always had pets since I was a child. I have fostered two sets of Mama dogs with their pups. 1 with 5 pups and, 1 with 9 puppies from the day after they opened their eyes. All were named and easily identified (much to everyone else's amazement) and adopted out. The first Mama dog lived out her days across the street from me.

Growing up, there was rarely a time when we had less than 5 dogs. All were cared for into their golden years.

I've watched dogs, cats, bird, bunny rabbits, hamsters, and gerbils to date. I'm open to any well-behaved creature.

Meet my pets
Luke is my roommate's dog. He's a Redbone Coonhound mix. Gets along with most although often wants the sanctuary of his own room where he can rest in peace and quiet.
There are 3 cats as well as mentioned above.

About my yard
We have a decent sized back yard surrounding pool area (with baby gate around pool). Unfenced yard. Lots of grass, on a lake (or what Floridians call a lake). We run tethers to the fence from the patio so those that have a tendency to wander can stay in the yard with the others who don't.

My experience administering medication
Yes... and let's talk if it's necessary. Oral is one thing, shots are another.

FEEDBACK
I believe that feedback is one of the best ways to improve and grow. I am always open to respectful upfront feedback... the good and the bad and all in between. Please be sure to leave a review after each stay, and... should there Ever be any kind of concern whatsoever, please reach out to me via the site or in person. I am somewhat of an altruist by nature and I go out of my way for a pleasant experience for all. Still, we are ALL human. If something ever seems off, Please bring it to my attention. That will give me the opportunity to course correct, apologize &/or explain if needed. This two-way communication is essential. Certainly, I thank you for your understanding and your presupposed agreement to this from now onward. :) My commitment to you is to love and care for your pup as if he, she or they were very my own.