House Sitting in Lake Cowichan

“Lyne was so great! She took the best care of our puppy who broke her leg and was limited on mobility, not a very easy job. Our cat was very well cared for, she did a great job managing the two since our puppy still likes to chase him. Lyne watered my flowers and left our house in perfect condition. I can’t say enough good things. She is also such a nice person with a kind heart.. Thanks so much Lyne!”

Carla T.

“Chantal was amazing with my dog. She had a hard time with new people but Chantal was calm and great and my dog warmed up very nicely. The house was left clean which was a huge relief 😅”

Ashley C.

“Kayla is awesome! She took great care of our border collie while we were gone. Kayla communicated with us regularly and we felt very reassured having her take care of Maggie. We will definitely be asking her to take care of Maggie the next time we have to be out of town.”

Chris R.

About: I look forward to getting to know your pup, and helping you give them what they need, whether you are away, or are just swamped! I grew up, caring for the family's high energy German Shepherd and Border Collie. When I went to college, I began looking after friends' dogs over night: meals, town and trail walks, water playing, poop clean ups, bed time routines, tick checks in the evening while they settle in for the night. Since then, I have helped manage dogs in work camp settings, and in homes, for friends and coworkers. I have some experience with puppies, seniors and high stress dogs. I have house sat for single nights, weekends, and several weeks at a time, which I enjoy because it helps me get to know your dog better! I am tidy, respectful of your house rules, and I enjoy caring for houseplants when everyone is put to bed. I am living in Duncan, and working in Mesachie Lake. I am happy to do early morning walks, or walks and sitting afer 3:30 pm, throughout the week Monday -Friday. and full days on weekends. I am available for 30minute lunchtime walks in Lake Cowichan Monday - Friday. I am available to house sit upon scheduling request: weekends and weekdays are all fair game! I am respectful of homes, dogs needs and their stresses. For dog walking, I will walk dogs often in leashed areas. I enjoy bringing dogs to off leash trails -only upon your consent- if your dog has shown good recall, and is safe with other dogs and people. The safety of your dogs and other people is at the forefront of my priorities. I will keep you updated on your dog, on walks, checkups or dog sitting. Throughout the day, I'll check out your dog's poops, make sure they don't get into garbage, and following your rules for greeting dogs and other people. For dog sitting, I am attentive to the dog morning, noon and in the evenings. I will not leave the house for more than 4 hours on weekends. I will play with them inside and outdoors, and ensure they get frequent pee and poop breaks.

“According to Bailey, our Maltese, Pat treated him with attention and affection like never before (except from us) while we were away on Christmas vacation: he frankly hated to see her leave. Pat responded to our enquiry promptly and met with us on two occasions to get all the details regarding staying in our home, including Bailey's culinary details and exercise and sleeping preferences. Upon our return we found everything as we had left it and a very happy Bailey eager to have us go on another vacation in order to have fun with Pat again. We highly recommend Pat as she saved the situation for us. Initially, we did some "interviews" with a local kennel but were rejected since all Bailey did during the "all day trial" was try to escape. On future trips, Pat will be the first person we'll contact for the job.”

David M.

“Jenn was incredible! She was so communicative, kind, and attentive to our sweet, anxious dog. She followed our instructions for him to T, and when we came home, he was just so happy. Plus, our house was cleaner when we came home then when we left! What a treat! Our dog has been nervous in the past with other sitters, but we could tell he was happy and comfortable with Jenn right away. She and Adam really have a way with dogs, and we're so grateful that we found them. Will definitely be booking them again soon!”

Julie M.

“Alora was excellent with our senior, Rottie mix, Sisi. Sisi can be quite particular, especially with new faces, but Alora handled it with grace and patience and quickly gained Sisi's trust and affection. She kept me up to date, and asked questions as necessary to ensure Sisi's ultimate comfort. We will definitely be booking Alora next time we need a sitter!”

Isabelle

“Richelle was an amazing pet sitter for Peggy Sue, Billie Jean and James.. We had no worries while we were away. They loved playing with little Aria and Richelle sent us videos everyday to assure us that our doggies were having a good time and being cared for.. If you are looking for a caring person to look after your pets, I would recommend Richelle as a pet sitter..”

Adele C.

“Sam sat for our 60 lb, energetic, and slightly anxious dog for 5 days at our home. Ellie was immediately comfortable with Sam. They seemed to be having a great time together from the photos Sam sent of walks, exercising, and relaxing. We highly recommend Sam and will use them again when we need a dog-sitter!”

Sarah-Jane W.

“Thank you Kathryn for your understanding today and helping fulfill the needs for Daisy. She clearly trusted you right away and your consistent communication allowed me to enjoy my day away :)”

Gurdeep D.

“Tara had excellent communication and provided lots of info regarding my 10 month old pup. She was very patient and provided Riley with lots of excercise and games. She left my house very tidy. I would not hesitate to have her pets it at my house again :)”

N G.

About: Will care for your dog as if it was my own. Proficient in dog health, cues and behavioural indicators for optimal provision of needs. Believe in consistency from owner to care giver to maintain comfort. I am off work right now, taking time to reconnect work life so I’m just at home. When I am working, I work from home. Pets in my care, depending on home life, spend most of their time with me and come with me on any outings. Exercise is critical to evening rest. Depending on age, trips to dog parks and one long walk a day.

About: I volunteer at the spca every Saturday, I have worked in vets, dog groomers and doggy day cares. I am very animal oriented and I have the patience and love to work with them. Will to work out different rates. I put one thing in and it updates it to a different price, sorry! I am currently working part time, school is full days on mon Tues, and half a day Wednesday, I am going for my lpn, I have worked in vets, doggy day cares, groomers, all over really with dogs/animals. If you have other animals such as horses, donkeys, chickens, pigs, cats etc I have worked with them all goats too! Birds 🐦 lol. Feeding reptiles such as snakes, however I won't do arachnids, no fear just not knowledgeable enough to be trusted to care for one. I can do barn work too such as cleaning stalls, cleaning out water bins, ground work with horses, riding horses, if you would like your dog bathed and nail trimmed this can be arranged as well,I have a dog washing station at my home in parksville, I also have experience in expressing anal glands as well, there is no charge for that on rover, however that is something we can arrange to do as I do with some clients, and will be an additional charge. My dog is a spca rescue from Montreal she has so many health issues and she can move only so far. We make her as comfortable as possible right now, I am very good with reading dog language, and am very patient 😊 I treat all fur babies as my own.

About: For 12 +years, I have pet sat with calm healing energy that soothes shy pets. Older dogs, anxious floofs. I'm their peaceful paws on patrol Because I work online, your pets get my full attention. I take regular walking breaks for movement, fresh air and quality time with your fur babies. With calm, respectful presence: keeping their routines, energy and comfort in tact. Your space stays peaceful, your pet feels safe and seen and genuinely loved.

“You were a great caregiver for ruby. At almost 14 years old this lady lab really appreciated your gentleness and consideration. Thanks for the updates and pics.”

Monica G.

About: Hi! I'm a full-time cat mom of two wonderful kitties, Iggy & Hans. Unfortunately they make the rules around here, so I'm not allowed dogs at my place. But I'm more than happy to watch your dog in your home :) I'm also more than happy to travel around the island / southern gulf islands, so please feel free to get in touch if you're interested! If you have cats or other pets I am also happy to look after them as well / as needed. I normally do my sits alone, but when I do local sits my partner typically joins me for a meal and some dog cuddles. For longer sits he may visit on his days off, but he does not work remote so often the sits will just be me. I grew up with 2 beautiful Newfoundlands and a Heinz variety. I'm a huge animal lover, and I have experience with young pups/senior dogs, and have experience providing medication to both dogs and cats. I work remotely, so I'm more than happy to work from your home for the duration of the sit. I love to walk, and have done sits for both active and low energy dogs. I'm prepared to walk 20K steps a day if that's what your dog likes, but I'm also more than happy to cuddle up on the couch for hours! Working from your home could mean before work, lunch time, and after work walks. I can let your dog out as needed, which is perfect for dogs who enjoy going in and out of the backyard! As a pet parent who loves to travel internationally (most recently in Cambodia), I think about my cats multiple times a day and I enjoy getting random photos throughout the day. I also understand how stressful and hard it can be to trust someone with your pet. Happy to provide as many updates as you'd like! Or, if you'd prefer, I can stick to sending an update every few days or reach out only should I have any questions or concerns. I've been known to send out a little video or photo diary at the end of the sit, because who doesn't like to see what their pet was up to:) I'm also happy to do some extra tasks like water plants/take out garabge or recycling, receive mail etc!

“Sarah was very communicative and considerate with the needs of our dogs. She was also really accommodating when it came to meeting us beforehand a couple of times (both to make sure she was comfortable and the dogs). She left our apartment in the same condition in which we left it, the dogs were calm and comfortable upon our return. We are so grateful to Sarah for taking amazing care of our Dogs, and would absolutely have her stay with us again! Thank you!!!”

Andrea S.

“Anna Maria was the first home pet sitter we ever used, was always in a kennel or with family but too old now. Our Rottweiler can be pretty set in his ways and when mama goes away it’s not good but he went right to Anna Maria, cuddled and layed at her feet. We will definitely use Anna Maria again”

Kim W.

About: Family history of Rescue adoptions & rehoming of canines since boyhood to current adult/spousal home. We live in a quiet residential neighbourhood on a 0.25 acre property with a fully fenced backyard. I have 2yrs. experience as a volunteer shelter walker. Assisted in enrichment & care within shelter dog programs. Animal Kind oriented. Family & shelter partnership supported by Cowichan Canine Training & Behaviour Ltd. I am a part time Landscaping maintenance contractor. I have spent almost my entire employment history working outdoors in all weather conditions. Flexible schedule with intent to provide & accommodate canine/clients needs. Canine welfare & enrichment focused to give dogs & the clients the best care possible. I spend average 3-4hrs. of mixed interactive engagement with my own rescues. Combo days include attention time to each individual animal as well as mix of walking, training/games, & toy play. Have fully fenced backyard & have multiple leashes/harness/baskets/gentle leaders.

About: I’ve owned and cared for cats my whole life. I’ve also cared for friends dogs over the years. I’m happy to take mellow dogs of any age on walks or overnight stays. My partner and I live in a bus and are available in the Comox Valley. Since we’re mobile, it’s easy for us to house sit your pets. I live in a bus so it’s a relatively small space. There is room on the couch or floor to set up a spot for pets.