Personalized care for your dog or cat - Port Alberni
Highly-rated overnight sitters - Port Alberni
Prices are estimates per night for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search and includes a booking fee of 11%.
“This lovely family took such good care of Opie. I know he was a bit of a brat but they handled him well. He loved their boys and was so tired he slept for 2 days. Thank you for your care and attention.”
“Doug and Janice are absolutely terrific! They are very caring and went out of their way to make our dog as comfortable as possible. We could not be happier.”
“Kim had our two large dogs on a four day, three night stay. She has a special gift with animals and it shows in the care and attention she takes to attend to them. We felt fully confident in her after our 1 on 1 meeting and will be recommending her to anyone in our area that needs a boarder.”
“Paula is amazing and has a great home with a large fenced backyard. She took care of our dog very well. She has an amazing personality and passion for caring for dogs and others. Our dog loved his stay and is excited for his next sleep over. Thanks Paula!”
“Cat was absolutely amazing with Forrest, she took such good care of him and kept us updated the whole way. He was right at home there, and got lots of TLC. Will definitely be bringing him back.”
“Willow had an amazing time with Carolyn and her family! She went up the alberni lookout and loved playing in her huge yard. I appreciated all the updates and communication was great. We look forward to seeing them again.”
“Leanne was so wonderful! My pup felt safe and nurtured, and got lots of exercise in beautiful forest and beach areas. She was so great with communicating and sending photos. I knew what my boy was up to throughout the day. Highly recommend her as a sitter and your temporary dog mom while you’re away. So grateful to have her in our lives!”
“Lorena and Michael took fantastic care of my husky, Nova! She’s a rescue and has some quirks, but they were great with all her needs and very communicative while we were away. Their dog Leia was very sweet and receptive to Nova’s boundaries, and Michael was very knowledgeable with dog cues and behaviour which gave me great confidence in leaving my pup with them. I would leave Nova with them again in a heartbeat! Thanks again.”
“Vinny is very attached to me and it’s difficult sometimes to leave him, but I can tell he absolutely loved staying with Susan and Robin. He was very comfortable and relaxed when I picked him up. I 100% recommend booking with them if you need a sitter. Amazing people with amazing energy!”
“Lisa was incredible!!! She is super friendly and communicative, and experienced with many dogs so we felt in good hands leaving our puppy. She was really great with adapting to Indy’s needs and energy levels, I could tell she felt right at home during her stay. Would recommend and will definitely book again ☺️.”
“Valeria is amazing! Finally I found a good petsitter, When I went to pick up Kali she didn't want to come with me haha. The best thing about it is that she speaks Spanish so Kali could feel at home, I will definitely use her again and I recommend her. 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻”
“Crysta is a very responsible and caring individual. She looked after our senior lab during a short trip. It was our first time leaving her in someone else’s care overnight and we could not be happier. Communication was great from start to finish. We highly recommend Crysta’s services.”
“Circe was a great host for our two cats and accommodated our booking request on short notice. Our cats clearly enjoyed their stay and Circe provided regular updates. Would happily book again with Circe.”
“Everything went well with my dogs’ first trip to Keah’s. The yard is very well secured and the house is welcoming. I got a picture and update the first night which is always comforting. I would book with Keah again in the future.”
“Zavi absolutely LOVED Chelsea and her most magnificent family of dogs and magical garden. Chelsea is exactly as you imagine and how she presents herself. Aligned with core values that reflect in her space she provides as well as how she shows up and treats others. Zavi was in pure heaven and after a week holiday stay, she came back home understanding her ranking in a group setting. She was less barky because Chelsea and her doggies trained Zavi. Highly recommend Chelsea ♥️???”
About: I’ve taken care of Animals my entire life. We’ve had dogs and cats, goats and chickens. Rabbits and hamsters. We have a very flexible schedule. We are very nurturing and just love animals I have a Very flexible schedule. So fitting in pet care into my daily and weekly routine, can be made a top priority. I can work around your schedule. I have a fenced yard in our home. So lots of outside time. Daily walks or multiple times a day. I can trim nails if needed. Or bathing and grooming. I can administer medication if needed. Please just let me know what your needs are, and I can accommodate.
About: I have experience caring for dogs and cats of various ages and personalities, including puppies and seniors. I help with feeding, walking, playtime, and daily routines while ensuring pets feel safe and loved. I currently work from home Monday to Friday, which allows me to be present and attentive throughout the day. I can provide regular potty breaks, playtime, feeding, and companionship during working hours. I’m also fully available on weekends and can be flexible to meet your dog’s routine and needs. I make sure dogs are never left alone for long periods and always receive plenty of attention, care, and supervision throughout their stay with us.
“Alexia and her family were beyond accommodating for us last minute with our rescue pup Harley. They were super patient and knew exactly what he needed. They kept us very up to date with pictures and messages. Their property and their dogs are beautiful and we won’t hesitate to use them again. They knew just what Harley needed to feel safe and comfortable and went out of their way to do so”
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Cat caregivers near you - Port Alberni
Prices are estimates per visit for 1 cat. Pricing may vary based on your search and includes a booking fee of 11%.
“Carolyn was fantastic. She did a great job of connecting with my shy kitty, was very diligent, and communicated extremely well. I felt very reassured leaving my cat in her care, and would definitely recommend her services. Thank you, Carolyn!”
“Circe responded quickly, and was friendly and great with my two cats. She updated me on the cats and the house while I was away, and both seemed very well-taken care of. I will use Circe again, and I would absolutely recommend Circe to anyone looking for a pet sitter.”
“Amazing wonderful young lady! Being our first time using service, Rhaya made us feel beyond comfortable and at ease with leaving our fur babies in the most capable hands. Communication and keeping in contact during our trip was perfect! We will continue to ask Rhaya to babysit and highly recommend!”
About: I have had cats in my life for many years. My cat, Brodie still in the family aged 16 years and doing great! I just recently cared for 2 lovely cats that needed separate care in one home. I can offer great references.
About: I have had a dog my entire life, most recently my boy Tas who I had for 11 great years. I love animals and will treat them with care and respect. I work a set schedule and look after pets on my days off. I have my own space with no other animals. They will be alone for minimal time in my care. I have a fenced yard, one small dog lives upstairs, who is very friendly. We have a forested area with trails where I will walk your pup.
“Dorothy is true gem. She took care of my cat (and for awhile, my dog) during a very chaotic and stressful time for me. She was very kind, and flexible during this unpredictable period. She sent pics of my pets to me everyday, which was so comforting. (She even found a toy that my cat, who doesn't "do" toys, seemed to enjoy.) Superlative pet care. Thank you Dorothy. I have no hesitation in recommending you in the highest terms.”
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Perfect for high energy dogs - Port Alberni
Prices are estimates per day for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search and includes a booking fee of 11%.
“Absolutely blown away with the exceptional care and service. My dog felt instantly comfortable with Leanne and their cute welcoming home, was well loved, exercised and cared for. Wish we lived closer! They are the kind of people you want to be around. Thank you so much!!”
“Douglas and Janice are so kind and thoughtful! They made Penny so comfortable and brought her on great walks. I didn’t worry for a minute as I knew penny was in excellent hands:)”
About: I work from home and go for frequent walks with my dog. Our place backs onto a green space so we are out a lot. I work from home and set aside time each morning, afternoon and evening for walks, and can be available if they need to go out. We have a large fenced yard with space to run and play. I always make sure there is plenty of fresh water available, and of course give lots of love and pets.
“Crysta is such an amazing sitter! She welcome my last-minute request and was super communicative and accommodating. She took such great care of my pup Reggie and was extra thoughtful and responsible with caring for animals through a heatwave. She provides a calm, loving, cozy environment, and enough enrichment that had Reggie super happy and tired at the end of the day. I don’t think he wanted to leave! I wholeheartedly recommend Crysta and am so grateful to have found her. She’s also just a really cool person!”
“Our puppy had the best time with Valeria! When I picked her up she laid at the door and was in no rush to leave haha, and she is so tired which is always a good sign for me of a fun day. She was communicative throughout the day and sent us lots of photos too, which was so nice. We will 100% leave her with Valeria again and already have plans to do so.”
“Keah is a repeat sitter for us and is such a great sitter! She takes time to tell us all about Kira's day and send pictures. Her house and yard are very welcoming places for a doggo. Kira keeps coming home happy and tired from all the playing.”
“We are very happy with Callie's time with Susan and Robin. Callie was happy and relaxed when we picked her up. We definitely appreciate their care of Callie and highly recommend them.”
About: Hello, My name is Amy! I’m a huge dog lover and have been fostering rescue dogs for many years. Over the years, I’ve cared for several rescues from South Korean dog meat farms and high-kill shelters, as well as local rescues here on the island. With that experience, I have a pretty good sense for dogs with all different kinds of background/behaviors; some of my rescue dogs had severe trauma from where they came from, I love when we open up in time and they feel safe with me. I truly treat every dog as if they were my own, and I promise your fur babies will be cared for with patience, love, and plenty of attention. :) Schedule: I’ll be home with your pets throughout the day, so they’ll have plenty of companionship, attention, and regular potty breaks to keep them comfortable and well cared for. :) Safety, trust & Environment: I live in a very quiet and safe neighbourhood and place with a 1/2 acre beautiful fully fenced yard; where I can play and keep safe.
“Cat was amazing. I felt safe to leave Bug with her lovely dogs. She made his stay comfortable and I am happy with the services. Cat was very flexible with the needs and was very welcoming and friendly. I would use her service again if I want another dog sitting day. And 100% recommend her to anyone.”
About: I have experience caring for dogs and cats of various ages and personalities, including puppies and seniors. I help with feeding, walking, playtime, and daily routines while ensuring pets feel safe and loved. I currently work from home Monday to Friday, which allows me to be present and attentive throughout the day. I can provide regular potty breaks, playtime, feeding, and companionship during working hours. I’m also fully available on weekends and can be flexible to meet your dog’s routine and needs. I make sure dogs are never left alone for long periods and always receive plenty of attention, care, and supervision throughout their stay with us.
“Leaving my puppy with Jaqueline was an absolute peace of mind. She was very kind and took care of my puppy in his last days of wearing the cone after his neutering surgery. My puppy loved staying with Jaqueline!”
“Alexia and her mom Shelley were absolutely amazing! My partner and I were visiting the island and wanted to do a whale watching trip. We knew we didn’t want to leave our dogs in the RV and decided to try to find someone to watch them. We thought it would be a long shot with such short notice and it being on a Sunday but began calling around. After reaching out to quite a few daycares in Nanaimo and Parksville and being told they were full I decided to try using Rover for the first time. I was super nervous but found Alexia and read the reviews and decided to message her. Alexia responded almost immediately and agreed to take both of our dogs for the following day. I asked Alexia a million questions and was worried about the heat wave and she answered everything with no issues and made me feel confident that the dogs would be in good hands. We dropped the dogs off the next day and were greeted by Shelley who was very kind. Shelley showed us where the dogs would be staying and we shared a few details with her as both our dogs had minor ailments at the time. After we left and were on the tour we received many pictures of our dogs from Alexia that were absolutely stunning and she provided us updates on their well being. We enjoyed our tour and weren’t worried at all. When we picked the dogs up you could tell they had a great time and despite the heat they didn’t seem too hot at all. Shelley even let us know that our one dog might have a bladder infection which helped confirm our suspicions we had as well. If we ever return to the island we would definitely reach out to Alexia again if we needed to have our dogs looked after.”
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Adventure-ready dog walkers - Port Alberni
Prices are estimates per walk for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search and includes a booking fee of 11%.
“Heather is awesome! She arrived right on time, my dog was happy to leave with her (which isn't always the case with a stranger) and met me back at my place early, at my request, when I messaged her saying I had returned early. She was easy to communicate with and responded quickly to all my messages. I will definitely be utilizing her services again.”
“Carolyn is wonderful. Our dog, Roger, adores her - he always comes home happy, tired and clearly well cared for. She takes him on great off leash adventures and her communication is excellent. I always look forward to her updates and photos. We feel very lucky to have her, and Roger does too!”
“I needed a last minute walker for my pups after my regular sitter and back up cancelled. Circe came when she said, walked the dogs, and left everything in order. My home isn't easy to get in to but she persisted and took care of my pups. I will definitely book with Circe again.”
About: I grew up on a farm with multiple house pets & got my first dog at 15. I hike with my dogs every weekend with long walks during the week. I got into pet sitting after I dog sat for friends and family for years. I have experienced with multiple different behavioural and medical needs (pets in diapers, needles for diabetes, heart medications, reactive large breeds, etc) & a wide range of experience caring for different types of animals including cats, dogs, ferrets, sugar gliders, farm animals, etc. Growing up on a farm, I have experience caring for larger animals as well. I treat each animal like my own and can cater to the needs of each individual pet. I work as a homeless outreach worker for CMHA. My husband is a car salesman at Van isle FORD. I like to let my pets out at least every 2 hours, but we also spend lots of time outside. I spend most my time outside of work with my dogs, going on hikes, walks, swims or participating in one of my favourite sports. I have a large 2 story home so there’s lots of room for animals if they are inside. If they aren’t, that’s okay too. I live on 3/4 of an acre and have a fully fenced yard with two separate spaces if there’s multiple pets. I have 2 amazing dogs at home - one who loves to have some company, and although the other one rules the house, she steers clear of other pets. My cat is basically a dog, he’s the best.
About: What truly sets me apart from other sitters is my deeply competent and responsible approach, combined with an intuitive understanding of what each pet needs to feel safe, happy, and loved. I'm not just checking boxes—I'm genuinely helpful, anticipating little things like adjusting routines for anxious pups or providing extra comfort for older dogs. Whether it's playful energy for young pets or gentle, patient care for seniors, I adapt seamlessly to make every stay stress-free and enjoyable. Pets (and their owners!) can count on me for reliable, heartfelt care every time. Cheers. Rees Pet care fits beautifully and naturally into my everyday routine! As an early riser who works part-time from home, I have a flexible schedule that revolves around providing consistent, attentive care for the pets I watch. My days typically start bright and early with a morning walk or play session to get everyone energized—I'm fit and love being active, so long trail walks or playtime in the yard are a highlight for me (and the pups!). Throughout the day, I’m mostly a homebody, so I'm almost always here to keep an eye on things, offer midday potty breaks, meals, cuddles, or quiet downtime as needed. Afternoons often include another walk or outing, especially since I enjoy getting out for fresh air and exercise. Evenings are for winding down with relaxed hangouts, final potty breaks, and making sure everyone feels settled and happy. Because my routine is calm, consistent, and home-centered, pets in my care get near-constant companionship and a stable schedule that helps them feel secure and loved. It's truly a joy how seamlessly they become part of my day! I offer boarding in my peaceful home on a quiet 2-acre property in a low-traffic area—perfect for pets who thrive in a calm, safe, and private environment. There's plenty of secure space to play and relax, and beautiful trails are just around the corner for enriching walks and adventures. Every pet gets my full attention with a customized routine that includes regular exercise, playtime, meals on schedule, and lots of affection to keep them feeling happy and secure. I'm also happy to provide house-sitting at your home, where I keep things super clean, tidy, and low-maintenance while giving your pet the comfort of their familiar surroundings. Whether it's overnight stays or daily visits, I adapt easily to your pet's needs and your household rules. Plus, I offer flexible dog walking anytime, any place—morning energy burns, midday breaks, or evening strolls to fit your schedule perfectly. No matter the service, pets in my care always get competent, responsible, and intuitive attention with plenty of love along the way!
“Dorothy was very dependable and friendly. Winnie enjoyed her day at Dorothy’s home. Winnie went on a 1 hour walk and felt very comfortable with Dorothy. I will rebook for sure!!”
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Large dog specialists near you - Port Alberni
Prices are estimates per night for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search and includes a booking fee of 11%.
“This lovely family took such good care of Opie. I know he was a bit of a brat but they handled him well. He loved their boys and was so tired he slept for 2 days. Thank you for your care and attention.”
“Kim had our two large dogs on a four day, three night stay. She has a special gift with animals and it shows in the care and attention she takes to attend to them. We felt fully confident in her after our 1 on 1 meeting and will be recommending her to anyone in our area that needs a boarder.”
“Paula is amazing and has a great home with a large fenced backyard. She took care of our dog very well. She has an amazing personality and passion for caring for dogs and others. Our dog loved his stay and is excited for his next sleep over. Thanks Paula!”
“Cat was absolutely amazing with Forrest, she took such good care of him and kept us updated the whole way. He was right at home there, and got lots of TLC. Will definitely be bringing him back.”
“Willow had an amazing time with Carolyn and her family! She went up the alberni lookout and loved playing in her huge yard. I appreciated all the updates and communication was great. We look forward to seeing them again.”
“Leanne was so wonderful! My pup felt safe and nurtured, and got lots of exercise in beautiful forest and beach areas. She was so great with communicating and sending photos. I knew what my boy was up to throughout the day. Highly recommend her as a sitter and your temporary dog mom while you’re away. So grateful to have her in our lives!”
“Lorena and Michael took fantastic care of my husky, Nova! She’s a rescue and has some quirks, but they were great with all her needs and very communicative while we were away. Their dog Leia was very sweet and receptive to Nova’s boundaries, and Michael was very knowledgeable with dog cues and behaviour which gave me great confidence in leaving my pup with them. I would leave Nova with them again in a heartbeat! Thanks again.”
“Lisa was incredible!!! She is super friendly and communicative, and experienced with many dogs so we felt in good hands leaving our puppy. She was really great with adapting to Indy’s needs and energy levels, I could tell she felt right at home during her stay. Would recommend and will definitely book again ☺️.”
“Crysta is a very responsible and caring individual. She looked after our senior lab during a short trip. It was our first time leaving her in someone else’s care overnight and we could not be happier. Communication was great from start to finish. We highly recommend Crysta’s services.”
“Circe was a great host for our two cats and accommodated our booking request on short notice. Our cats clearly enjoyed their stay and Circe provided regular updates. Would happily book again with Circe.”
“Everything went well with my dogs’ first trip to Keah’s. The yard is very well secured and the house is welcoming. I got a picture and update the first night which is always comforting. I would book with Keah again in the future.”
“Zavi absolutely LOVED Chelsea and her most magnificent family of dogs and magical garden. Chelsea is exactly as you imagine and how she presents herself. Aligned with core values that reflect in her space she provides as well as how she shows up and treats others. Zavi was in pure heaven and after a week holiday stay, she came back home understanding her ranking in a group setting. She was less barky because Chelsea and her doggies trained Zavi. Highly recommend Chelsea ♥️???”
“Alexia and her family were beyond accommodating for us last minute with our rescue pup Harley. They were super patient and knew exactly what he needed. They kept us very up to date with pictures and messages. Their property and their dogs are beautiful and we won’t hesitate to use them again. They knew just what Harley needed to feel safe and comfortable and went out of their way to do so”
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