How We Started
Out of our Home
In the summer of 2020, Colt Lippincott came up with an idea to support his wife Lydia's lifelong dream of pursuing a career working with dogs. With both of them being unemployed due to the pandemic, they invested all their resources into establishing a dog daycare. As Luna's Landing grew, they realized that their small blue rental house was no longer sufficient and began searching for a larger location.
Greenlake
Dec. 2020-2023
The Aurora facility was a significant milestone, but it also came with a learning experience. Our pack of wonderful dogs grew by the dozens and hiring employees was another big step. Through this growth, we gained valuable insights into what a successful daycare facility required.
Luna’s Landing Ballard
Luna's Landing's new location in Ballard fulfills many of the requirements on our ultimate dog daycare wishlist. With air conditioning and a hospital-grade ventilation system, the facility can remain open during Seattle's increasingly hot days while keeping dogs safe from heat and airborne illnesses. The location also offers on-site boarding, full-service grooming, and parking for clients and staff, making it a convenient choice. Thanks to the support of clients and staff, Luna's Landing Dog Care has a bright future ahead.
Meet The Pack
Luna
Early January 2020, a large Pit Bull Dalmatian puppy stole our hearts. We adopted Luna from a Texas rescue, and right away we noticed she was special. Not only was she the missing piece to our personal pack, she also helped us transform foster after foster. It wasn't long until she gave us the idea of Luna's Landing.
Moose
Lydia had sworn off fostering as it was too much to say goodbye, but when her original foster director contacted her about a boy who was about to watch all 6 of his littermates board their transport leaving him behind, she couldn't say no. Off the moving truck he melted in her arms, and she knew deep in her heart she wasn't going to let him go.
Harvey
Besides taking his job as Lydia's Emotional Support Animal very seriously, Harv loves showing off his tricks, hiking in the PNW, and spreading smiles wherever he goes.
Olive
Despite her small size, this Chihuahua-Corgi has a strong bond with her 70lb sister, Luna. Olive was diagnosed with IVDD at the age of 4 and had to undergo spinal surgery. This experience taught her family how to provide special care for a partially paralyzed dog. Olive enjoys snuggling under blankets and soaking up the sun.
Lydia
Owner / Trainer
Lydia attributes her empathetic nature to her difficult childhood. As a young girl, she found solace her family's Malamute and Keeshond mix, and delved into breed books to better understand them. Since then, Lydia has always had a canine companion by her side, and she firmly believes in a balanced training approach that emphasizes love and patience.
Colt
Owner / Handyman
Colt's love for animals runs deep, particularly for dogs living their best lives. As Lydia's partner and teammate at Luna's Landing, he wears many hats - from handyman to playtime referee.
Founding Doggos
Fudge
Colt saved Fudge when she was abandoned as a senior and provided her with a loving home for the rest of her life. Fudge passed away in 2020, but despite her small size, she made a huge impact everyone who had the pleasure knowing her.
Daisy Mae
Lydia convinced her mother to save Daisy, a maltreated Golden Retriever-Aussie hybrid owned by a neighbor. Lydia worked with Daisy to help her overcome her fears and build trust, which became her first rehabilitation project and sparked her interest in rescue and rehabilitation Daisy remained by Lydia's side for 16 years until she passed away in 2014.