Sit "n" Stay Awhile

Sit "n" Stay Awhile is a family-run, in-home dog boarding service in Beloit, WI, set on a 2-acre country property at 3006 S Nye School Road. Dogs stay cage-free in the family's home instead of a traditional kennel. The family also boards cats and small mammals.

What is a stay like for dogs here?

It's closer to staying with relatives than checking into a facility. Dogs of any age or size are welcome, from small breeds up to giant ones. A large privacy-fenced area gives them room for outdoor play and potty breaks. The family describes the place as relaxed and country-quiet, with everyone in the household pitching in.

• Cage-free, in-home boarding for dogs, cats, and small mammals
• Large privacy-fenced outdoor play and potty area
• Medication given on schedule, including injections and subcutaneous fluids
• Bathing
• Pick-up and drop-off service, priced by distance

Can they handle a dog with medical needs?

This is the main thing that sets Sit "n" Stay Awhile apart. A Certified Veterinary Technician with more than 20 years of experience is on staff. Dogs that need daily medication, injections, or fluids under the skin can be cared for by someone trained to give them. For owners of senior or special-needs dogs, that is worth asking about on the first call.

What does a stay cost?

Published rates run from $23 to $35 per night. Multi-pet and extended-stay discounts are available, so families boarding more than one dog or leaving for a long trip should ask about them. Bathing and transport are extras, and pick-up or drop-off is priced by how far away you live.

How do you book?

Reservations are made by phone at (608) 290-4487. The family can also be reached by email at SitnStayAwhile@gmail.com. Because this is a home-based operation and not a large kennel, it makes sense to call well before your travel dates.