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Reputable Kennels in SOMD?

Hello All, We are looking for a reputable kennel for our 3 year old golden (Squire) because next month we will be taking our first vacation without him in 1 1/2 years. We live in Charles County but would definitely drive to St. Mary’s or Calvert if someplace was highly recommended. Thanks in advance for any replies.

6 comments

1 pat { 01.15.10 at 9:49 am }

Maybe you two could “trade” sitting as you both have young boys!

2 cheryl speer { 01.15.10 at 10:34 am }

It’d be great if we could form our own “internal” kennel and swap sitting needs. How long will you be gone? My friends and I swap dog sitting so maybe we could help out.

3 cheryl speer { 01.15.10 at 10:35 am }

Pat, now that I think about it, maybe you could add a site for “sitting needs”? Info on the dogs health needs, whether other dog or cat friendly, etc could be added. Hate to think of goldens in a kennel–they are so people dependent.

4 pat { 01.15.10 at 11:02 am }

We compiled a list of folks who were willing to dog sit last summer, but I don’t think anyone used it. Maybe folks could just post on here that the need a sitter or a recommendation and then others could offer. I don’t think it should be “sponsored” per se by the rescue because of liability issues.

I need to put a plug in for trailsendpetsitting@att.net which is the sitter we use. She gives 10% of the first invoice to the rescue and has been great for us, but we have a houseful of animals. We can’t afford a kennel!

5 jrocchio { 01.26.10 at 7:20 pm }

I’m adding myself to this “dog swap” list! Crumpet is a 6 y.o./f. She’s laid back and easy to take care of. She gets along with most dogs, but wouldn’t do well with a high-energy puppy (she hates to be jumped on or bothered too much!) She has stitches now, but I expect she’ll be back to normal and fully healthy by the end of March when we leave for vacation. We’ve doggy-swapped for vacations before and it has worked out very well… I would definitely prefer that to the kennel. We could always do a trial one day to make sure the dogs get along first too… Feel free to contact me if you want to see if we can coordinate a vacation swap…

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