how do i find someone to look after mambo??

monya

other than finding someone you know how do u find someone to look after your dog??? nothings definate yet but theres a chance we might go away for a week or 2 next yr i have no problems with mylo n diva going to kennels but i dont know if that would be the best place for mambo in view of everything thats happened in the last few weeks (his fits)id rather he was in a home enviroment where he could be kept an eye on most of the time hes very laid back n i know hed be good who ever had him the only ppl i know that may have him are probably coming with us so how do i go about it?? n what do i do if he needs a vet while im away ect??

SuzanneL · Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 10:53 am Post subject:

I am extremely lucky in that my brother is able to look after my dogs... any relatives who would do the same?
Would having them separated so it was only Mambo that was being looked after be okay for Diva? if you found a home environment?

Would any of the kennels take a dog with fits? If they are good ones they may have staff who are aware of what to do. Probably need a letter giving permission for treatment if needed where ever Mambo goes...

Not much help. If I knew when you were going I would offer- but I dont know that coming into a house of 4 dogs wouldnt be too stressfull.
Do you know his breeder? would they be able to help. Dora's breeder said before they knew I had a fab brother they would help over holidays if i wanted a more home environment than kennel one.

VJH · Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 11:35 am Post subject:

I think its just a matter of googling pet sitters and ploughing through - thats what I did when we were looking for 'doggy daycare' for Ruby. I just shortlisted about 5 that were in a suitable location and called them and arranged to go and visit - and took it from there.

Also you could ask people who you see out walking - personal recommendation goes a long way. Or even ask the vets? I know they cannot officially advise but they may be able to provide you with information on services available

soph22 · Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2008 11:42 am Post subject:

i would do it, i think i want to be a lab sitter propely one day...random, i know. as i say, i would, but i live in south yorkshire and i dont think thats near kent!