Dog Sitters in Bagdad, VA

We have used Serenity Paws several times and have always been thankful for Kim’s service for our dog. She is able to customize her care for our dog. Unfortunately, our dog does not get along with other dogs and Kim has been able to accommodate for that. It’s also reassuring that our dog is comfortable with her. We have already recommended her to friends and plan to continue using her for our future dog sitting needs.

Our greyhound stayed with Kimberly at Serenity Paws for 13 nights. We had a previous horrific experience with another large kennel in the area and we were looking for someone that could give some personalized attention and love to our boy. We did 2 trial runs at serenity paws and all went well so we decided to trust Kimberly with his stay and we are so glad we did! He is a fragile dog with very specific needs and some anxiety but Kimberly and her staff did a great job with him. He came home the healthiest and happiest he has evern been after boarding. We also very much appreciated the photos/ videos she sent to us while we were overseas so that we wouldn't worry about his well-being. The peace of mind that is given is priceless.

I was referred to Kim by my vet as my dog was terminally ill & needed special care. Kim took excellent care of my dog & I could tell my dog was happy to go & happy when I picked her back up every time. I would refer Kim to anyone who has a pet whether the situation is unique or not. Your pet will be in great care.

I am so happy I found Serenity Paws! Kim is amazing with the animals. She has boarded and trained our puppy twice and both times I have been really impressed with his progress. The property is gorgeous and the facilities are super clean. 10 out of 10!

Kim was highly recommended to us by DVM / Surgeon Dr Broaddus at Hanover Veterinary Specialists, as our pup needed knee surgery and follow-on lengthy rehab. This was just after I had a hip replacement - so both our pup and I needed time and space to heal. Not only did she provide daily rehabilitation boarding care for our pup, but also transported him to / from Lock A. Taylor Veterinary Clinic in Glen Allen to provide him with Laser treatments and Hydro therapy during his recovery. Kim is the most caring person we’ve met in the animal care field. She provides an absolute haven for dogs with medical needs, and trains owners in ways to help their dogs recover. We highly recommend her!! Thank you Kim!

Kimberly, is the one person I can trust to care for my dog.. As my dog has aged requiring more nuanced daily care, finding a place to board her each year while I’m overseas for three weeks became a challenge…..until I found Kimberly! Most kennels keep the dogs together, which can be overwhelming for an older pup-especially an introverted rescue like mine. And she gives each dog individual care and attention, so Hava is never overlooked bc of the more rambunctious kennelmates Add to this the necessary assurance, when out of the country for an extended period, that any emergencies will be handled by Kimberly- an experienced veterinarian technician. Unlike most pet sitters, such as on Rover, who can not ensure my dog’s continued care in the event of an emergency with either themselves or my dog, having such a knowledgeable, professional, insured provider, who also happens to be an authentic animal whisperer to all creatures great and small, is a real gem. She will love your dog, and you will love the peace of mind knowing your dog is in good & tender hands! Kim&Hava🐕

OUTSTANDING!!! I can count people I trust with my pups on one hand. Kim at Serenity Paws is my number one! She truly cared about my big boy and what he and our family are going through. Jack recently became a special needs pup when he came down with IVDD that has him fighting to stand and walk on his own. Serenity PAWs years of experience with dogs just like Jack coupled with a sincere desire to take care served us well. After a 4 day stay he was stronger and more independent than when i dropped him off. The facility and kennel conditions put me at ease and are second to none that I have every seen. I highly recommend them if you are in search of a safe, clean and enriching environment staffed and ran by a true professional. I will be a customer for life.

So thankful we have Kim to come to when boarding! She takes excellent care of my dog when we are away. She’s always quick to respond & happy to help. Look no further, this is where you want your pups to be!

Kim was so gracious and flexible with our unique needs. She helped take care of our pups and save our family trip. And the pups were so well taken care of : )

If you’re looking for a very kind, true lover of animals, and a licensed veterinary technician with several additional certifications then you’ve found her at Serenity Paws. The owner, Kim, is all that and more. We wouldn’t think of leaving our pup with anyone else. She consistently works to assure that each pet is well cared for and safe. We feel very fortunate that there is such a wonderful place for “Frank” to vacation when we’re away.

This is my third time using Calypso Kennels for my dogs. I’ve always had a great experience and the staff genuinely cares about my pets well-being. I wouldn’t leave them with any other kennel. Thank you for being there for us!

This was our first experience using Calypso Kennels. We will definitely be using them again. Our dogs have never been to a kennel before and having the peace of mind that they were safe and well taken care of is priceless.

This was my first time boarding Lucy with Calypso. Staff gave us a tour as requested before boarding her showing all the areas with explanations of the use. We liked the concept of Lucy having her own kennel and outside run - while she is ok around other dogs, it's not her norm. She would much rather be around people - here they take the dogs on "potty break walks" and provide options for yard time (ie, a large fenced area where the dog can run free/play/do zoomies). They have several options you can add to the daily room fee to tailor the pups visit. Lucy stayed 5 days. Calypso provided a verbal and a written summary of her stay (activity level, how she ate, any noted bowel changes, what she seemed to enjoy - for Lucy it was lying in the sun on her external run). We rarely board Lucy - we take her most everywhere we travel. It's great to have a place available near home that pays good attention to her, provides her with a safe environment (ex, air conditioning, back up generators in case of a power outage, daily cleaned kennel, etc) and keeps us informed.

Calypso kennels took very good care of my three best friends while I was out of town. The staff was very attentive to their special needs and Lilo, Stitch, and Marty McFly seemed very happy and content while in their care. Thank you Calypso for taking care of my buddies.

My cat came home with no lingering spiteful behavior. That tells me that she had some solitude. Being a senior cat, she likes to have a place to curl up and be left alone. Unless she wants attention! The staff was super nice. The dropping off and picking was very easy. I would definitely recommend Calypso.

I used Calypso Kennels for the first time last week. I boarded my dog Thursday -Monday. The staff was very nice and professional. The facility is maintained very well. They took very care of my dog and even gave him a bath! I plan to use them for future boarding and daycare.

Calypso Kennels took great care of our feline and kept us well informed when we called to check on him. If they see a concern, that call to let us know. This was Achmed’s third time of being boarded and they took really good care of him. We highly recommend Calypso Kennels and we will continue to use them for boarding.

Calypso is such a nice place! I used to take my dogs there all the time and the employees are the best. I now take my cats there and they everybody is equally as amazing. I believe they provide great care for my pets and will be my go-to for pet boarding.

We are very confident that our dogs are well cared for! The staff are friendly and cooperative. They go out of their way to try and make sure you are happy and comfortable with leaving your pets with them. The groomers do a great job as well!

This place is clean, well maintained, and plenty of space. Staff is the friendliest of many boarding places. My two dogs will continue to be repeat customers.