Discover why in-home pet care can be a comfortable, stress-free alternative to traditional boarding. From keeping anxious and senior pets in familiar surroundings to providing personalized care, regular updates and added peace of mind while you’re away, learn why more pet parents in Sequim, Port Angeles and across the Olympic Peninsula are choosing care at home. 💗🐾

Meet Lyla Mae 🐾💕 A sweet and friendly girl who greets me at the door, loves a little extra water with her meals, and spends our hour together enjoying the outdoors and watching the birds. While her mom is away for three days, Lyla Mae gets to keep her familiar routine — with plenty of companionship along the way. 🌿🐦

One of the things I love most about pet care is that no two households are ever the same. This week was a perfect example of that.

While their humans headed off to Florida for a wedding, I had the privilege of looking after a small but wonderfully varied crew: Benji the dog, Dasher, the cat, a chameleon called Lizza, and a fish. For four days, I stopped by twice a day, making sure everyone was fed, comfortable, calm, and cared for in their own familiar space.

And honestly? It was a joy.

For a long time, I was the person leaving town. Packing a bag, double-checking flight times, and hoping everything at home would be okay while I was gone. I’ve travelled extensively over the years, both for work and for my personal life, and no matter how exciting the destination was, there was always that quiet knot in my stomach when it came time to leave my pets behind. Anyone who loves animals knows that feeling.