Karla's Kritters Pet Sitting

Karla's Kritters Pet Sitting is an in-home dog boarding and daycare business in Appleton, WI, run by a Certified Veterinary Technician. Dogs stay in the sitter's own home at 501 W Seneca Drive rather than in a commercial kennel building, and boarders are treated as part of the family.

What sets it apart

The in-home format is the main difference. Boarding dogs live in a house on a household routine, which suits dogs that do poorly in a larger facility. The CVT credential also shapes what the business can take on: medication administration is part of the service, and geriatric pet care is offered for dogs who need closer attention.

Services

The core offerings for Appleton dog owners:

• In-home dog boarding, with dogs kept as part of the household
• Small-group doggie daycare
• Medication administration by a Certified Veterinary Technician
• Geriatric pet care
• Grooming, including a complimentary bath after a six-night stay

Before the first stay

New clients get a consultation before anything is booked, which gives the sitter a chance to learn a dog's routine, feeding, and medications first-hand. Owners of senior dogs or dogs on daily prescriptions will find that useful. The business is bonded and insured.

Booking and contact

Booking is by phone at (920) 585-4949, and the business also lists kstumpf1@new.rr.com for email. Appleton owners planning around a vacation or a work week should call ahead, since daycare is kept to small groups.