Keeper
Last December —
Is your pet's holiday covered?
Tonight, 9:47 PM
From: Keeper
"Fed at 6, walked at 7, she slept on your pillow — insulin done. See you tomorrow. 🐾"
Holiday Availability
Nov – Dec 2026
Nov
25
Full
Nov
26
Full
Nov
27
2 left
Nov
28
Open
Nov
29
Open
Nov
30
1 left
Dec
1
Open
Dec
20
3 left
Dec
21
Full
Dec
22
Full
Dec
23
Full
Dec
24
1 left
Dec
25
Full
Dec
26
Open
⚠ Holiday slots fill 3–4 weeks early. Book before they're gone.
Real Questions, Real Answers
Every worry,answered.
Six years of pet sitting taught me the questions that keep owners awake at 2 a.m. Here's what I'd want to know.
Asked by 7 in 10 clients
"What if my dog needs medication at 10 p.m.?"
Evening medication is routine, not an exception.
Insulin shots, thyroid pills, ear drops, twice-daily antibiotics — I've administered them all. Before your first trip, we do a full care walkthrough: I learn your pet's schedule, dosage, and quirks. The 10 p.m. insulin shot becomes just another part of the evening routine, logged and photographed so you can sleep easy over the Atlantic.
More common than you think
"Can you handle two cats who hate each other?"
Separate feeding, separate affection — I keep the peace.
Multi-pet households with complicated dynamics are my specialty. I've navigated cats who hiss from opposite ends of the hallway, dogs who can't share a water bowl, and one memorable rabbit who had strong opinions about the family's terrier. During our meet-and-greet, we map out each pet's territory, triggers, and safe zones. Your household dynamic stays intact.
The question that keeps owners up at night
"What happens if there's a vet emergency?"
Your vet is already in my contacts before you board.
We exchange your vet's number, your preferred emergency clinic, and a signed emergency authorization form during setup. If something urgent happens — a sudden limp, labored breathing, unusual lethargy — I call your vet first, then you. I've navigated a Saturday night ER visit for a Labrador who ate a sock. Your pet won't wait for you to land.
The real question underneath every booking
"How do I know I can trust someone with a key to my home?"
Background-checked, insured, and vouched for by your neighbors.
I'm fully background-checked and carry liability insurance. More importantly, I've been caring for pets in this neighborhood for six years — chances are your next-door neighbor has my number. References are available on request, and every new client gets a no-commitment meet-and-greet so you can watch how I interact with your pet before any key changes hands. Trust is earned visit by visit.
From the kitchen counter
What families say
"We booked a last-minute Thanksgiving flight and I was terrified. She sent me a photo of Biscuit asleep on the couch at 9 p.m. — exactly where he belongs. First trip I haven't spent anxious."
Priya Chandrasekaran
Biscuit, 4-year-old Beagle
Thanksgiving booking, 48-hr notice
"We leave for Scottsdale every November. Keeper has our house key, the vet's number, and Mango's entire insulin schedule. Four months of care, zero surprises. She texts more than my kids do."
Robert & Diane Kowalski
Mango, diabetic 11-year-old Tabby
Snowbird seasonal booking, 4 months
"First time leaving Luna for more than 4 hours. I cried at the airport. Then she sent a video of Luna doing zoomies in the backyard and I laughed the whole flight. Completely changed how I travel."
Marcus Webb
Luna, 8-month-old Golden mix
First-time puppy parent, 5-day trip
Holiday Season Reality
Seasonal booking isn't optional — it's preparation.
Four complications that catch families off guard every single holiday season. None of them are emergencies if you plan ahead.
Boarding kennel waitlists fill in October
Most facilities in the area stop accepting Thanksgiving and Christmas reservations by late October. By the time you're searching in November, you're already choosing between kennels you'd never normally consider.
Fireworks anxiety peaks December 31
New Year's Eve is statistically the highest night for lost pets. Dogs with noise anxiety need a familiar home, a familiar face, and sometimes a vet-prescribed sedative. A pet in an unfamiliar kennel on that night is a pet in distress.
Winter medication schedules are unforgiving
Diabetic pets, senior cats on thyroid medication, dogs with twice-daily joint supplements — winter schedules don't pause for the holidays. A last-minute scramble to find someone who can give a subcutaneous injection is not a situation you want to be in at 7 p.m. on December 23rd.
Cold weather adds complexity
Short-haired breeds, elderly dogs, and outdoor cats need adjusted routines in winter. Water bowls freeze. Paw care matters. A sitter who knows your pet's cold-weather needs before you leave is worth every penny.
The window is closing.
Holiday spots fill every year. The families who booked last October aren't worried right now.
Book a Spot
Tell me aboutyour pet first.
This isn't a transaction — it's the beginning of a care relationship. Your pet's name comes before your credit card number.
Background-checked & fully insured
Your neighborhood — I know the streets
Free meet-and-greet before any commitment
Photo updates every visit, no exceptions
Not ready to commit yet?
Download the free Holiday Pet Prep Checklist — 14 things to arrange before you leave, from vet authorizations to feeding schedules.