House Sitting in Gatineau

“Once more, Noah provided excellent care to Mika for the weekend. Even the neighbors noticed how attentive he was on walks with her both during the previous sitting and the most recent one.”

Kathleen P.

“This was our first time having Shannon stay in our home as our pet sitter while we were away. Thank you so much for everything you have cared for while we were unable to do so ourselves. To say our expectations have been exceeded is an honest under statement. The level of care you have provided to our pets and the upkept you provided to our space was immediately noticeable when we entered our home. This is a true reflecting of how caring of a person you truelly are - a true testimony of your character. 10/10 would recommend and will be using her services again!”

Marie-france R.

About: Caring for animals has been a natural part of my life for as long as I can remember.Now at this time in my life I have the time, patience, and genuine love to devote to every pet I look after. Whether it's daily walks, feeding routines, administering basic care, or simply offering companionship, I treat every pet as if they were my own. My calm attentive nature helps animals feel comfortable and secure, especially those who may be shy or anxious. I am currently retired and have open availability. I have taken care of my own pets over the years and I'm looking forward to taking care of yours. I understand how important it is to have someone trustworthy and attentive in your home, and I take pride in being reliable, respectful, and detail-oriented.

“Julia took excellent care of my two dogs, provided updates and came for a house visit a few days before the booking to meet with me and the animals. Highly recommend:)”

Jade K.

“Parmiss did a great job watching our anxious dog. She was punctual and provided great updates on how things were going. We would definitely have her come again.”

Tommy H.

“This was our second booking of Melanie, and again her care was exemplary! Our Maggie was ridiculously excited to see her again (always a good sign!). Melanie was incredibly flexible and adaptable as we sorted out our needs (our daughter’s wedding - so there were inevitable changes needed). Melanie provided regular updates that Maggie was happy and well cared for, and Melanie left our home well cared for and “without a trace” of her stay. Melanie provides excellent, worry-free, in home pet care!”

leslie l.

“Sylvie was amazing! She is very professional and thoughtful. She went above and beyond during the Holidays to make sure our dogs were well cared for. Our dogs are BIG and can be energetic, but Sylvie managed them well. We would highly recommend her to take care of your dogs. —- Sylvie a été formidable ! Elle est très professionnelle et attentionnée. Elle s'est surpassée pendant les vacances de Noël pour s'assurer que nos chiens étaient bien pris en charge. Nos chiens sont GROS et peuvent être énergiques, mais Sylvie les a bien gérés. Nous la recommandons vivement pour s'occuper de vos chiens.”

Tyson W.

“Christine was the perfect choice for our first trip using Rover.com and the perfect care giver for our Dory. We returned from our 18 day trip to a happy, healthy dog. Dory is a senior dog with various medical issues and our vet advised that her usual kennel stay would be too stressful at her age. Christine was available to sit Dory within our home - the very best solution for stress! Christine sent us daily updates with a photo and it made all the difference to our trip knowing that Dory was happy and in good hands. Thank you Christine, Dory misses you and looks forward to your next time together.”

Barbara P.

“Jamie is the most responsible sitter we’ve ever had! She is very well organized and communicates very well to ensure you have no worries about your furbaby while you’re away. We will be booking Jamie again in the near future.”

Andrew I.

About: I have been my friends & family's pet sitter for many years. I have lived with and taken care of different breeds, but I have more experience with medium to larger dogs. I have always loved going on long walks with dogs, and can handle the ones with leash aggression. I am extremely patient and will meet a dog where they are! I have some experience (and a lot of interest) with dog training as well as caring for puppies. I always make sure my dogs are well taken care of with fresh water, preferred food schedules, walks and plenty of cuddles and play time. I work full-time during the week until 3:30 pm, which means I'm available early to care for your pets after work! I also usually work from home on Fridays. On the weekends, I am fully available for your pets' needs. I usually would include a longer walk on Saturday and/or Sunday. When I housesit, I always follow your preferred guidelines when it comes to your pet's comfort, schedule and routine. As for my own home, I live in a small apartment on the 4th floor of a building (with balcony) so I can only board small pets and pets who are plant savvy. I live close to Dow's Lake which is amazing for walks along the canal and the Arboretum.

“Jayme was very communicative throughout her stay at our place, where she house sat our two dogs. She also spent a lot of time with the dogs, walking them and doing enrichment activities with them, which I' sure they loved! We would trust Jayme with our dogs any time!”

Jonathan S.

“Erica is such a kind and thoughtful and communicative dog sitter. She was incredible with our extremely high maintenance dogs. We can't wait to have you back, Erica!”

Halley S.

About: I am currently studying at SLC to become a Veterinary Technician. I have hands-on experience in pet care through my work at a dog kennel in my hometown when I am not in school. My responsibilities include kennel cleaning and sanitation, feeding, bathing, dog walking, and administering medications as directed. I am experienced and comfortable working with dogs displaying aggression, resource guarding, and other behavioral issues, and I am confident in using safe handling techniques to ensure the well-being of both animals and people. I have in-home animal care experience providing pet sitting services for a variety of species, including but not limited to dogs, cats, turtles, and fish. In addition, I have experience working with animal sanctuaries and rescues, having worked at a local sanctuary during the summer. I also hold my Fear Free® certification, as well as First Aid and CPR certification for both people and animals. I have flexible availability during the day between classes, most evenings from 4:00 p.m. onward, and open availability on weekends. This allows me to provide consistent, reliable care and accommodate a variety of scheduling needs. I care for pets as if they were my own. I stick closely to each pet’s normal routine, including feeding, walks, playtime, and any medications they may need. I make sure pets are comfortable, safe, and getting plenty of attention, enrichment, and exercise. I’m Fear Free® certified and comfortable working with pets who may be anxious or have behavioral challenges, including aggression or resource guarding. I always use calm, positive handling and take the time to let pets feel secure and relaxed. My goal is to make your pet feel happy and stress-free while you’re away, and to give you peace of mind knowing they’re in good hands.

“Lara did a great job looking after Mick in our home. Mick can be a little anxious with new situations but Lara's calm personality put her at her ease. I would definitely use her again”

Anne W.

“Lorraine took care of our 2 cats and our dog for one night while we were out of town. She provided great communication, lots of photos, and left our home exactly the way we left it. We would happily use her services again.”

Dawn B.

“Debbie was great with Odi and Lacey. We needed a last minute replacement for our dog sitter for the first two days of our vacation and Debbie was able to help us out. She is very responsive and gave us frequent updates on how they were doing. Definitely recommend Debbie for dogsitting/housesitting.”

Diane V.

“Amelia and blaze made a special bond that I know he misses her. She was as so respectful, attentive and responsible for not just our baby boy but our home. She is going to be out forever now, and apart of our family. She is so sweet, loving and kind. Highly recommend her…although I’ll take her again before you haha. Nothing but great things to say about her. She took excellent care of our big Belgian Malinois who took a very loving take to her very quickly. She took him to snd from his doggy daycare appointments while we were gone for 3 weeks. Amelia, you are amazing hun! Can’t wait to see you again!! Blaze misses you!! Xo”

Lee-Anne S.

“Sarah was absolutely wonderful, provided consistent updates, and ensured the place was tidy and kitties well taken care of for when we got home! We will definitely be booking her again!”

Emma E.

“Julie did a fantastic job taking care of our two dogs and house for a week. The dogs connected with her right away and were calm and comfortable. She took them for two good walks a day and followed all of our instructions and wishes. She was proactive with daily pics, updates and the dog’s well being as it was our first time leaving them without family. The house was left very tidy and everything in order. We couldn’t be happier with our experience with Rover and Julie T. Thank you!”

Tracy A.

“Jude was beyond amazing. We have never left our dogs before and they can be a little overwhelming at first! 3 Great Pyrenees ranging from 7mos-3 years. He handled their chaos and excitement beautifully upon meeting them at the meet and greet, and put us at ease right away. Of course the dogs calm down after a few minutes of crazy, but at no point did he make us feel like he wouldn't be able to handle it. And true to form, they took to him right away. We have never spent a night away from them and he sent us lots of pictures and videos to get us through. The dogs were happy and healthy when we got home. We requested constant care, with minimal time away (not exceeding 6hrs at a time) as it was their first time with an overnight sitter, and he exceeded our expectations by a mile! He was right on time for both the meet and greet and the day of the sit, and communicated when he was stepping out for a bit (not gone for long at all! Totally reasonable!) He tidied up after himself and even made sure the air conditioning was on for us when we got home (it was going to be a warm evening) so we and the dogs could stay cool the night we got home. He even brought a package in for me. Just overall took fantastic care of our home and our babies. GP's are known to bark a lot, and ours are no exception. Instead of getting frustrated with them when he had a phone meeting, he gave them a good treat to keep them quiet and busy...he is very in tune with how to handle large breed dogs famously known for their independence and goofiness. It was the perfect experience all around and we will be using his services as often as we can. You will not regret hiring him for a second! Hopefully just not when we need him because I can't imagine leaving the dogs with anyone else! THANK YOU JUDE!!!! -Allison, Amy, Bear, Lilly, and Tater”

Allison M.