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Vacation Care · Nokomis & North Venice

Go on vacation.
Your dog stays
home and happy.

No kennels. No crates. No strangers. Your dog stays in their own home, in their own routine — with Vanda visiting every day so you can actually relax while you're away.

Every vacation care visit includes

  • Walk or potty break on your dog's schedule
  • Feeding and fresh water every visit
  • Playtime and companionship
  • Medication administration if needed
  • Photo and text update after every visit
  • Home secured — mail, lights, doors locked
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No kennels Your dog stays home

What's Included

Your dog's routine.
Without the disruption.

Vacation care is built around one simple idea — your dog should barely notice you're gone. Same home, same smells, same walking routes, same feeding schedule. Just Vanda stepping in to keep everything running.

Before you leave, Vanda learns everything. Walk times, feeding amounts, favorite spots, quirks, medications, emergency contacts, vet details — nothing is left to guesswork while you're away.

After every visit you get a photo and a text so you can actually enjoy your trip instead of wondering if your dog is okay.

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A Kennel

Strange place, strange dogs, strange routines

  • Unfamiliar environment full of stress
  • Surrounded by strange dogs and noise
  • Rigid feeding and walk schedules
  • No photos or updates while you're away
  • Your dog comes home exhausted and anxious
  • You worry the whole time you're gone

I'll Walk Your Dogs

Same home. Same routine. Same happy dog.

  • Your dog stays in their own familiar home
  • Their routine stays completely intact
  • Personalized care built around your dog
  • Photo and update after every single visit
  • Your dog is calm and happy when you return
  • You relax knowing everything is handled

Visit Schedule

Built around your dog.

We don't do one-size packages. We build your vacation care schedule around what your dog actually needs — their age, energy level, and how long you'll be away.

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Twice Daily

For calm, lower-energy dogs who are comfortable alone for longer stretches.

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Three Times Daily

Morning and evening visits. The most popular option for most dogs.

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Four Times Daily

For puppies, high-energy dogs, or dogs who need extra company and routine.

Who It's For

For anyone who wants to actually enjoy their trip.

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Vacationers

Finally taking that trip? You should be able to enjoy it without checking your phone every hour worrying about your dog. Vacation care gives you that peace of mind.

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Dogs Who Hate Kennels

Some dogs come back from kennels stressed, exhausted, and off for days. If your dog has ever had a bad kennel experience, home-based vacation care is the answer.

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Senior Dogs

Older dogs are especially sensitive to changes in environment and routine. Staying home with consistent care is far less disruptive and far more comfortable for them.

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Dogs with Medical Needs

If your dog needs daily medication or careful monitoring, home-based care means their medical routine stays intact and nothing gets missed while you're away.

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Seasonal Residents Heading Home

Season ending and heading back north for a while? We can keep your dog's care consistent right up until you leave — and be ready when you return next season.

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Extended Business Trips

Gone for more than a few days? Vacation care handles longer trips with the same consistency and daily updates as shorter ones. We're here as long as you need us.

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"You should be able to go on vacation and actually enjoy it. Knowing your dog is home, in their routine, with someone who genuinely cares — that's what makes that possible."

— Vanda, Owner & Walker

Questions & Answers

Things people ask
before they leave.

Leaving your dog behind is the hardest part of going away. We want you to feel completely confident before you go. Here are the questions we hear most often from vacation care clients.

Planning a trip?

The sooner you reach out the better — especially for peak travel seasons. We'd love to get your meet and greet done well before your departure date.

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As early as possible — especially around holidays and peak travel times. We recommend reaching out at least two weeks before your trip so we have time for a proper meet and greet before you leave.
Vanda comes to your home before your trip. We go through your dog's full routine, feeding schedule, walk preferences, medications, emergency contacts, and vet details. We also do a key handover so everything is ready before you leave.
After every single visit you get a photo and a text update. How your dog ate, how the walk went, mood, behavior, anything worth knowing. You'll never be left wondering.
We collect your vet's contact details and emergency instructions before you leave. If anything concerning happens Vanda contacts you immediately and follows your instructions. Your dog's health always comes first.
We use a secure key management system and follow strict procedures for entering and leaving your home. Your home is always locked on departure and we keep an eye on mail, lights, and blinds so it looks occupied while you're away.
That depends on your dog's age, energy level, and needs. Most dogs do well with two visits per day — morning and evening. Puppies and high-energy dogs often benefit from three. We'll figure out the right schedule together at the meet and greet.
Yes. If you have cats, birds, fish, or other pets at home we can look after them during the same visits. Your whole household is covered under one trusted person so nothing gets overlooked while you're away.

Planning a Trip?

Book early.
Travel easy.

The sooner you reach out the better — especially around holidays and peak travel seasons. A free meet and greet before your trip means everything is set up and ready before you leave.

Before you leave we'll have

  • Met your dog at a free meet & greet
  • Gone through their full routine and schedule
  • Collected vet and emergency contact details
  • Arranged medication handling if needed
  • Sorted key handover and home access
  • Set your daily visit and update schedule
Request a Meet & Greet Call or Text
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(516) 459-6850

Call or text anytime — we love talking about dogs.

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"Go enjoy your trip. Your dog is home, happy, and in good hands."

— Vanda, Owner