Karri Godec felt she had a lot of love to give. She adopted a dog, and it changed her life.
The love Karri has for her dog, Stieglitz, amazes her. Her need to care for it, nurture it,
and provide it with the best life possible surprises her nearly every day. Karri is astounded
at how often she will go out of her way to accommodate the new “love of her life.”

With such a bond, Karri is also surprised at the tugging at her heart when she has to leave
her dog behind to travel. She has a trusted kennel she uses but is disappointed at the
condition of Stieglitz when she returns. A normally calm and happy dog, Stieglitz is
returned to her anxious and distant and sometimes even ill.

The cost of boarding, and even its alternative, pet sitting, is often prohibitive. In searching
for options, Karri created PupTent, a business that matches “Host” families, or those who
would take in a dog/pet for the short term, with people like her: individuals and families
who need to board the dog/pet but do not want to use a kennel.

Upon a request for services, PupTent will:

1. Interview the individual/family to determine boarding needs;

2. Meet and observe the Boarding Family and dog/pet so as to ascertain the behavior
   and any additional preferences (including verification of vaccinations);

3. Decide on an appropriate Host Family based upon the behavior of the dog/pet
   and any additional preferences, in addition to the abilities, preferences,
   and schedules of the Host Family;

4. Review agreements and requirements;

5. Pick up the dog/pet from Boarding Family and drop off the dog/pet at the
   Host Family (and the reverse when the dog/pet needs to return home);

6. Maintain daily contact with the Host Family so that, if requested by Boarding
   Family, PupTent knows the condition and status of dog/pet at all times.

PupTent does not wish to compromise the health or well being of the dog/pet,
nor the business relationship and trust created between PupTent and its clients.
For that reason, PupTent inspects the home environment of each Host Family
to determine the abilities, opinions, outlook of the Host Family, the cleanliness and
safety, the daily schedule, and any special certifications/training specific to animals.

Also be assured that, as part of our agreement, PupTent documents and leaves
with the Host Family the contact information of the closest emergency veterinary
hospital/veterinarian along with directions. The Host Family is required to contact
PupTent any time during the day or night in the event of an emergency, so the
Boarding Family can be notified as soon as possible.

The intent of PupTent is to place a dog/pet within a loving environment that
mirrors the habits and schedule of the Boarding Family/Owner as closely as
possible, including exercise, play, treats, and affection.