Pet Boarding

Exotic Pet Boarding

Dedicated pet boarding room in my own home! 

Boarding Info & FAQ

Boarding info:

  • Cleaning protocols are followed for each boarder. Tanks, bowls, etc. are scrubbed w/ hot soap water and soaked in F10, vet grade cleaner, between every use.

  • Scaled Sitting provides majority of setups and supplies; in most cases (reptile) you just bring your pet and maybe their favorite hide, we’ll provide the rest!

  • Food is also included in overall boarding cost! A variety of feeder insects and a rotating menu of fresh herbivore foods always available.

  • Birds – Enclosure & supplies must come with! 
    Small Mammal – Enclosure & supplies must come with!

  • Pets stay in the ‘boarding room’ in my own home, kept separate from any personal pets.

Personalized daily care and cleaning,
a true ‘in-home’ experience. 

You will be provided with photos
and updates of your pet during their stay!

Where are you located?

I reside on the East side of Tucson,
near the intersection of
Golflinks & Pantano, 85710

Exotic pets of all kinds are welcome boarders, no matter the number of legs!

Birds  – Cage & supplies must come with

Tortoise boarding – Inside tort box only, no outdoor

Small mammal – Cage & supplies must come with

No hidden back rooms, you see exactly where your pet will be! Daily care, cleaning & feeding; they are cared for just like my own pets while here!

Reptile Pricing Info

Lizards, snakes, tortoises, insects.. etc.
  • In most cases, we have setups here ready to go, so you just bring your pet and maybe their favorite item from home. Easy!
  • If you have a pet that would prefer to stay in their own setup, such as chameleons or amphibians, that is also welcome, if transportation of cage is reasonable.

 

Bird & Mammal,
pricing, next section ⬇

  • 40gal setups, provided by Scaled Sitting most frequently
    35x18x18″ Can bring your own enclosure, if necessary in special cases
  • 20gal setups
    30x12x12″ Provided by us or bring your own enclosure
  • Tortoise box setups, 2x3ft
    2×3′ Solid sided, top opening tortoise boxes. Provided by us or bring your own.
    No outside tortoise boarding available. They must be small enough to be indoors.

* Exotics require specialized care, enjoy your trip knowing they are in good hands, check in anytime for updates and photos! *

 Long-term boarding available!

Boarding more than one pet?
Each pet after 1 gets 10%
off their stay!
  • 5-10gal or less
    Bug or other small specialized setups must come with
  • Screen cages or enclosures
    with aquatic elements
    Screen chameleon enclosures or tanks with special aquatic features must come with pet. Price will be determined by size, see other sections.
  • 50gal+ Xlarge enclosures
    Big pet? If enclosure is transportable, it can be brought with. Above 40gal enclosures currently unavailable to be provided by us. 

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Check out our reviews and photos of boarders here; Testimonials & Gallery

Tali S.Bagel the Dragon
"So grateful to have found Scaled Sitting. She is knowledgeable, kind and accommodating. We will be using her from now on to care for our bearded dragon!"
Carol N.Jeremiah the Dragon
"Top knotch - I’ve never left my Beardie away from home before. Chelsea was knowledgeable and professional. Won’t hesitate to use her again and highly recommend her."
Laurel S.Sweetheart the Leopard Gecko
"Chelsea is a great lizard sitter. She knows a lot about reptiles, and she gave me all kinds of recommendations for improving the setup for my leopard gecko, Sweetie. Also, she takes beautiful photos!"
Amanda P.Variety of Critters
"Best ever! I couldn't say enough about how impressed I am with Chelsea and her services! Professional, personable, flexible, kind, caring, the whole shebang! I would definitely recommend her to anyone with a frog, reptile, exotic, etc. Will definitely use her services whenever I travel again!"
Irene D.Louis the Blue Tongue Skink
"Chelsea watched my blue tongue skink for about 3 weeks and was super flexible with my schedule change. My guy was super well cared for and I'm so glad that this service is available!"
Traci G.Bearded Dragons
"We had a great experience using Chelsea's sitting for two bearded dragons. Her enclosures, salad and big selection is amazing. Chelsea is very knowledgeable about caring for scaled pets and her passion shows in the services she provides. Definitely using her again later next month!"

Bird & Mammal

  • All Bird and Mammal setups must be transportable here and provided with the animal. Dry diets, fresh food, perches, toys and other necessities must come with.
  • Cages & items should be clean before drop-off. Everything is thoroughly cleaned before pick-up.

 

Pricing goes by enclosure size, not by species. 

  • ‘Small’ Size; 2ft wide x 3ft high enclosures
Any cage roughly at or below the above dimensions. No larger than 2.5ft wide. Most common for small bird species / small mammals.
  •  ‘Medium’ Size; 3ft wide x 4ft high enclosures
No larger than 4x5ft – Most bird enclosures for medium sized parrots.
  • ‘Anything larger than’; 4ftx5ft+ enclosures
Have a truck? Will it fit through a standard door?
Sometimes clients will purchase an additional enclosure that is smaller in size, for boarding purposes.

Bird grooming also available!

A true in-home boarding experience.
– Daily enrichment – music, cartoons and more.
– The boarding room has a solid gate and curtain, to create a safe secure area for flighted friends and separate the room from the rest of the home.
– Individual attention and interaction is given to birds and supervised out of cage time is provided, if appropriate. Most birds become fast friends with us. ♡ We enjoy getting to know them!

Bird and mammal boarding is priced higher due to level of care, cleaning and interaction necessary to provide a positive boarding experience for your pet. 
I have an extensive background with a wide range of birds and small mammal; pet safety and providing a stress free boarding experience is our goal!

Follow us on Social FB & IG to see all the critters coming through!

Check out our reviews and photos of boarders here; Testimonials & Gallery.

Jeff K.Kermit the Pionus
"The idea of giving up our baby bird for a week was pretty frightening, but our vet highly recommended Chelsea. She was totally correct. Chelsea was professional, the room where the bird stayed in was spotless. We were sent photos every day. I think she did everything for the bird except put chocolate on her pillow at night. In fact I think it was my biggest worry after a while that the bird would like Chelsea more than she liked us. I hope we are lucky enough to use her services again. I’m sure our bird feels that way too."
Jordan F.Minerva & JellyKid
"I have two birds who are my life. I always feel they are in good hands when they're boarded here. She is so kind and considerate to my crazy work schedule for drop offs and pick ups. She learns my birds' personalities and likes to make sure they are stimulated and comfortable when I am away. Highly recommend it here."
Joanne G.Bob the African Grey
"Chelsea boarded Bob, my 31-year old African Grey Parrot, for 2 weeks while I was out of town. I appreciated Chelsea checking in with me on a regular basis with updates on Bob – mainly that he was comfortable, eating well and very interactive. I could tell from our first visit that she was very experienced at handling and caring for birds, which was very reassuring. Bob was a happy bird during his stay and I really appreciated Chelsea’s professionalism and attention to detail. I highly recommend Chelsea’s services and hope Bob can have another staycation with her in the future!"
Moe B.Albert the Iguana
"Chelsea was amazing at caring for Albert. She was so accommodating and on sorta last min notice too. I got updates and pix from her the next day too describing his eating and behavior. I was a bit nervous BC Of his history of having been abandoned and then rescued… I didn’t want him to be too stressed. Chelsea took such amazing care of him that he was actually very calm and content when I came to pick him up. I highly recommend Scaled sitting services LLC for all of your exotic pet care needs when you are away. Your animal family members will definitely, without a doubt, be in the best of care with Chelsea."
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Kate M,Variety of Critters
"What really pleased me was that she went beyond just feeding them. She cleaned their homes and accessories to practically brand new fresh out of the package levels! Her knowledge and professionalism are beyond reproach! She also taught me new ways to make my critters even happier!"
Aries M.Nubbs & Pebbles
"She watched my bearded dragon nubbs and my mom's leopard gecko pebbles for a week while we went back to IL to visit family. So friendly and knowledgeable on them and had setups for them so we didn't have to really bring anything if we didn't want to. Fairly priced and clean and organized! Felt so much better with her watching them so that our trip wasn't as stressful worried about them! Will be using her services again in the future and will recommend to anyone I know!"
Sabrina M.Star the Bunny
"Where do I start??!! I felt completely comfortable using Scaled Sitting & Services! Chelsea took care of our bunny while we were on vacation and loved up on him while we were away. While we were gone I received photos and updates which made me and my family even more comfortable and at ease. When we got back and picked our bunny up his cage was cleaned, well fed and happy. We will definitely be using her again. So if you're wondering what to do with that exotic pet or furry friend give her a call! She was extremely flexible, knowledgeable and caring."
Ingrid P.Lilly & Basil the Cockatiels
"Chelsea is absolutely fantastic! I had an unexpected trip come up and she was so fantastic with taking in my baby cockatiels while they were still being handled. She sent me picture updates and would answer any questions I had; she even went above and beyond to ask a friend of hers about something my babies had going on with their feathers. She is seriously the best and took excellent care of my baby birds. Thank you so much!"