04/13/2026
Jasper 🐾 (aka gentle giant with a big heart)
I’m a little behind on posting because we’ve been BUSY… but I had to share his story 💛
When his mom first called me, she was honestly really shaken up. Jasper had just been at another boarding facility for a temperament test… and within 10 minutes of being there, he panicked and took off.
Thankfully he was found quickly, but she knew right away that the environment just wasn’t the right fit for him.
She brought him straight to me after picking him up, and we took our time letting him quietly explore both dog parks, see the kennel building (more like a home setting), get comfortable, and just breathe for a minute.
Two days later, he came back to stay for 6 nights… and I promised her I’d watch him like a hawk. And I did.
(Honestly, that’s just how it is here.)
Every time Jasper was outside, I was right there. We kept things slow, calm, and safe. For the first few days, he stayed on leash under supervision while he settled in.
At first, he was anxious—some pacing, a little whining—but he stayed right by my side and soaked up all the pets 🥹And little by little… he started to relax.
What I loved most about Jasper is how calm and steady he is. Even when he wasn’t playing yet, his presence actually helped calm the other dogs. Everyone liked him right away.
He just didn’t quite know what to do yet.
Until day 5 😏
Cooper came to daycare… and suddenly Jasper discovered play bows, zoomies, and wrestling 😂
(Cooper tried his best… but let’s just say Jasper made him look a little silly 🤭)
By the end of his stay, he was relaxed, comfortable, and interacting naturally with the group.
And at night? He turned into the biggest cuddle bug.
He’d basically ask me to lay down with him and watch a movie… and honestly, I couldn’t say no 🥹
Dogs like Jasper are exactly why I do this.
Not every dog needs a big, busy environment. Some just need time, patience, and someone paying close attention.
And when you give them that… you get to watch them come out of their shell in the best way 💛
— Adventure Awaits Fido 🐾
I have some upcoming openings for dogs that do best in a smaller, more personal setting. 💙 Message me if you are interested.