Welcome to Sweet Retreat Puppy and Dog Sitting in your home.
In 1993, Arlene Black became acquainted with a dog behaviorist who introduced her to the dog sitting industry. The demand for Arlene's services grew by leaps and bounds and Sweet Retreat Dog Sitting Service (which is based in Jenkintown, PA) was born.
It was at that time Arlene’s life with dogs began. Whether it was caring for an eight-week old woodle puppy named Zoe, whose paws nearly exceeded the width of her puppy body; or tending to a 19-year old deaf, blind poodle named Ruby, with incontinence issues that required daily medication, the breadth of Arlene’s experience continued to develop and expand through the present. With a wide range of canine clients and the occasional feline client, Arlene’s customer base has expanded to include dogs of all ages, sizes, temperaments, and levels of physical and emotional need. In addition to caring and nurturing her canine charges, she also provides a high level of security for the owners while she stays in their home during their absence.
Today, Sweet Retreat has grown into a one stop shop, offering a plethora of services. Starting with picking up and dropping off your dog TO picking YOU up and dropping you off for your vacation. .
Extra services
Sweet Retreat offers 1/2 hour daily dog walks, overnight stays, weekend and weekly vacation stays. We also care for your geriatric dog.
- Pick up or deliver you pet back home
- Administering oral medications
- Giving insulin shots
- Taking your dog to the Vet
- Taking your dog to the groomer.
- Applying salves for ears and eyes
- Home Security
- Take in the Mail or newspaper
- Water the lawn or plants
- Turn lights on or off
- Help you get to and from your appointments