Hello, I’m Ethel! 🐾

I’m a proud pawrent to my family dog, Buddy, a big, chonky 7-year-old Golden Retriever. I’m a huge animal lover who genuinely enjoys spending time with pets, and have on several occasions helped to secure or foster dogs who have ran away from home.

I’m patient, attentive, and will take the time to get to know each of your pet’s individual personality. I welcome and encourage a meetup at my place before the homestay, to make sure your pet will be able to ease in well while you are away.

During doggy day care and boarding, your dog will be taken care by my husband and I at our own home, where they can enjoy a comfortable and calm environment, while Buddy will stay at my parents’ home during these periods. If you prefer for your dog to do a private homestay without other pets, please do let us know when you reach out so that we can make that arrangement accordingly. 

Things to note

• While my husband and I will make arrangements to be home more frequently to care for your pet, there will be occasions when we need to step out. Your dog should therefore be comfortable being left alone for a couple of hours at a time and able to settle independently at home.
• Dogs should be comfortable around people and able to settle in a home environment.
• Please let me know beforehand if your dog has any separation anxiety, reactivity, resource guarding or other behavioural traits that I should be aware of. No judgement at all, it simply helps me provide the right care.
• Please provide your dog’s usual leash/harness, food, treats and any medication, along with clear feeding or medication instructions where applicable.
• Please let me know about any dietary restrictions, allergies or medical conditions beforehand.
• Dogs should be up to date on their vaccinations and free from contagious illnesses, fleas and ticks at the time of their stay.
• For boarding, please provide an emergency contact and preferred vet details in case anything unexpected happens.
• I’ll do my best to maintain your dog’s usual routine, including meals, walks, playtime and rest, as much as possible.
• For first-time stays, I recommend a short trial/daycare session beforehand so we can make sure your dog is comfortable in the environment and get to know each other.
• Feel free to share your dog’s usual routine, personality, favourite activities and anything that helps them feel comfortable. The more I know, the better I can care for them!

If my bio resonates with you, or if you have any questions, please feel free to drop me a message. I’d be more than happy to have a chat and get to know you and your pup! 🐶❤️