Cat Sitting Metchosin
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“Lixia did a wonderful job again taking care of our cat, Molly! We appreciate the time she spends with her, the picture updates, and we’re grateful she was able to accommodate a last minute booking.”
About: With over 20 years of experience caring for dogs of all sizes and breeds, as well as cats, I offer reliable, loving care tailored to each pet’s needs. I’m comfortable with puppies, seniors, and pets requiring medication or special attention. I treat every animal like family, ensuring they feel safe, loved, and well cared for in your absence. I work mostly from home, which allows me to give pets plenty of attention and flexibility throughout the day. I'm available for their needs—walks, playtime, meals, or cuddles—on their schedule. I also live near parks, trails, and the beach, so pets can enjoy fresh air and outdoor adventures regularly. Whether in my home or a client’s, I prioritize each pet’s safety, comfort, and routine. I create a calm, pet-friendly environment free of hazards, and I closely follow feeding, medication, and exercise instructions. I build trust through gentle care, clear communication, and respecting each pet’s unique personality and needs. Your pet will feel safe, loved, and right at home with me.
“I left my cat Jean-Luc with Catherine and he was immediately comfortable. I was moving to Victoria and she made it very easy to pick up and drop off. Communication was quick and efficient, with lots of gorgeous photos of my baby. My cat loved her so much he didn’t want to leave!”
About: I currently work part-time, which gives me great availability! I'm free full-time 3 days a week and available every evening for the rest of the week. I like to take my time with every animal to ensure they feel comfortable and safe. I offer in-home visits and house sitting at your location, as I have cats of my own and prefer not to host other pets in my home. I work part-time, which gives me plenty of flexibility! I am available all day 3 days a week, as well as every evening on the remaining days. This allows me to dedicate plenty of quality time and focused care to your pet. I take a patient, gentle, and unhurried approach with every animal. Because I have cats at home, I exclusively provide care directly at your place. This keeps your pet comfortable in their familiar environment while ensuring a calm, safe, and stress-free routine.
“Bryce was very attentive to both my cats and the house while housesitting. His experience with and love of animals are very evident. He is friendly, very responsive, and detail oriented. My place was left clean, and the space was respected as if it were his own. If you have any reservations for booking him, I promise they will vanish as soon as you meet him. I will 100% be booking more house sitting services with Bryce in the future! Thank you :)”
“Kassie was very nice and responsive. Our cat has happy and healthy as normal and I'm sure that she did a great job dropping in on him while we were out of town camping. Would totally call again for future kitty care. Thanks Kassie!”
About: 5+ years of hands-on experience and dedication to providing thoughtful care for every pet. I have cared for puppies, dogs, and cats by house-sitting, walking dogs, feeding pets, giving medications and vitamins, cleaning litter boxes, and keeping pets comfortable and happy. I understand that every pet has unique needs, and I always strive to provide reliable, loving care. I am available to walk your pets in the early afternoons, evenings, and weekends. I can house-sit on occasion, if we come to a mutual agreement! I provide loving, personalized care, follow routines, ensure fresh water, exercise, playtime, medication if needed, and keep pets safe, comfortable, and happy. Customizable to you!
About: I’ve had cats my entire life and have always been passionate about understanding and caring for them. I’ve cared for friends’ and loved ones’ cats and dogs, as well as my cleaning clients’ pets, and genuinely love getting to spend time with animals. I’m comfortable with all aspects of cat care, including feeding, litter care, grooming, play, and medication (including oral medication when discussed in advance). I’m especially attentive to feline body language and adjust my approach based on signs of anxiety, fear, overstimulation, or discomfort. My approach is gentle and cat led. I follow a consent based approach to interaction, allowing cats to decide when they’re ready for touch, and building trust at their pace. I’m also very detail oriented and genuinely appreciate thorough care instructions. I’m happy to provide photos and updates and will treat your home with the same care and respect I would my own. As a longtime entrepreneur first with a house cleaning business to now being in private practice as a counsellor, I’m responsible, dependable, and have a flexible schedule. I’d love the opportunity to spend more time with cats and provide them with thoughtful, individualized care while their pet parents are away. I currently work in private practice as a counsellor, which gives me a flexible schedule and allows me to build pet care naturally into my week. I’m able to plan my schedule around the needs of the pets I’m caring for and enjoy having the opportunity to spend time with them throughout the day. I’m comfortable working with individual care routines and am happy to discuss specific timing, visit frequency, and care needs with each pet parent. My goal is to make pet care a consistent and enjoyable part of my routine while ensuring each cat or dog receives the attention and care they’re used to. I like to make drop in visits feel like more than just checking the essentials. I’ll greet your pet first, take care of their food, medication and litter, then spend time playing, grooming, and giving them the attention they enjoy. I love learning each animal's favourite toys, quirks, and routines, and I’m happy to stay a little longer for extra companionship when needed. I’ll also make sure their environment is comfortable before I leave, whether that means making a cozy spot, putting on some Cat TV with a sleep timer, or taking care of plants and fish if requested. My goal is for you to come home feeling that your pets were cared for with the same thoughtfulness you would have given them yourself.
About: Calender Updated for SUMMER 2026 & SEPTEMBER 2026 🗓 Pet Sitting in YOUR home Available 7 days/week 🐕😸🦎 All types of animals accepted. 🗓 House Sitting (in YOUR home) available 7 days/week 🗓 Drop-In care & Dog Walks available Mon, Tue, Wed only, & occasional weekends. Please note, I offer services primarily in the Oakbay/Fernwood/Oaklands/Hillside/Downtown area. Pet Sitting requests outside this area may be declined or require extra fees. I just added my updated calender for September 2026!! I am now booking into the Fall 🍂🍁 Pet Sitting happens in YOUR animals own home to reduce stress and maintain your furry friend's regular feeding and bathroom routine. Animals can get dysregulated by change, just like humans! So this option allows your pet to skip the high energy and stress of kennels as I will be staying in your home and providing love and care for your pet day and night as requested. **Please note I work remotely from my laptop during the day. This means I will be multi tasking between computer work and phone calls, while also ensuring your animals are loved and cared for like they were my own by providing them care, feeding, walks, and bathroom breaks. Please provide parking and a WIFI password on the counter as I require internet access to work from home. Thank you! :) Drop Ins and Walks only offerred Mon-Fri after 5pm, and Weekends anytime. **Not offering care in my home at this time. About Me: I have two dogs of my own, as well as two bunnies, 6 chickens, a pig and two domestic pigeons. Therefore I am very familiar with animal needs and behaviors! I encourage any specific care needs be written down or messaged to me through Rover to ensure high quality care and detail can be given. Please note: ALL services are conducted WITHOUT my dogs or pets. Additionally, for safety purposes I do not interact animals from different houses. House sitting and walks are done for ONE household at a time, for safety purposes. Feel free to reach out with questions! :) I provide care in your own home, by taking them out for walks, to the bathroom, refilling food/water as needed. Since care is provided in your own home I will be home during the day and can be receptive to your pets needs and any specific care plans they may have. This ensures that while you are away your animals recieve consistent care and you recieve peace of mind. Feel free to ask me questions! ☺️
“David was fantastic with our two cats. He brought treats and scheduled a meet and greet to get to know them and they were immediately comfortable with him. He sent lots of pics/videos of each visit and even cleaned up a broken plant from one of the menances whild we were away. Great service!”
About: I have dog experience full time for the past 3 years since my family got our dog Cocoa, however before her I’ve had experience with caring for my extended families pets from time to time. My most memorable being my grandmothers rescue dog Bo, he was partially deaf and near fully blind but he had a lot of life in him, I would walk him and sit with him for comfort when we saw grandma. I have experience a few times with other dog sitting as well as slight reptile experience. I have been able to care for puppies in training and senior dogs needing a companion. I have been working part time but am currently between jobs. I take turns with my siblings on the early morning walk for our dog, and I will typically do the midday walk as usually I’m the one home for it. Feeding my dog can get tricky as our cats like stealing her food so I have learnt how to time her meals accordingly. Once I learn a pets schedule I am able to fully follow it wi to ease In my home I have a fenced yard with a chicken coop fenced off separately, my dog loves outside time and she typically just relaxes. I am able to provide any kind of care for dogs in my own yard as long as they’re comfortable around other pets and chickens. We have lots of running room for dogs in the front yard for fun play. Due to the fence I don’t have to focus too much on recall skills with my own dog but I know how to properly recall dogs in places without fences.
“Etienne sent updates and photos of our cats throughout their stay which was a great peace of mind. One of our cats had a minor medical event in our absence and he alerted us to it and helped where he could.”
About: Long time dog owner, I specialize in senior animals. I fully beleive in letting dogs sniff areas as much as they need, it's stimulating to them. I am self employed and living on Saturna Island. I live, work and travel with my best friend Raygan. We live off grid and raise our own meat birds, eggs and veggies. I do not provide in home care at my house. Need to meet minimum word requirements. Word. Word. Word. Word. Word. Word. Word. Word. Word.
The median cost per visit for cat sitting in Metchosin is $25
Cat parents share their Rover experiences - Metchosin
This was my second time booking with Chantelle, and once again everything was fantastic! She took wonderful care of the boys, kept me updated, and gave me complete peace of mind while we were away. It's such a relief knowing they're in such caring and reliable hands. Definitely wouldn't hesitate to book her again. Highly recommend!
Chantelle was wonderful and really put my mind at ease. She came before the visit to meet the boys, which helped so much since it was my first time having someone I didn’t know come check on them. The updates she sent were great, and I appreciated how reassuring she was throughout the process. I also really liked that she took the time to try to befriend them, which makes me feel like future visits will be much easier for all of us. 🫶
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
The average cost of Cat Sitting in Metchosin is $24 per visit as of November 2026. Most bookings cost between $21 and $29 per visit. On Rover, sitters set their own rates based on factors such as their experience, the length of care, the number of pets, and your pet’s specific needs. As long as your booking dates and pet profiles are accurate, the price shown before you confirm is the total, including any booking fee.
There are 154 sitters on Rover for Cat Sitting in Metchosin. About 81% of Metchosin sitters can respond to requests in under 60 minutes. Whether you’re planning ahead for holidays, need last-minute care, or need same-day coverage for an urgent trip, you can message multiple sitters at once to find available care.
Once you find the right match, you can arrange a Meet & Greet to ensure they are a perfect fit for your pet’s personality before confirming.
Yes, Rover is well-suited for finding sitters who can care for your pet within 24 hours. With 154 sitters in Metchosin, 81% respond to messages in under an hour.
You can message multiple sitters simultaneously to find the fastest available match. If you need care today or tomorrow, you can look for sitters with a "calendar last updated" notice on their profiles.
If you would like updates while you’re away, you can discuss with your sitter how many or how frequent you’d like those updates to be. The Rover app allows sitters to send photos, videos, and messages about your pet, including how many pee or poop breaks occurred. You can message your sitter at any time through the app and our support team is available 24/7 by email or chat if you have concerns.
The personalized, in-home nature of pet care through Rover can mean more individual attention for your pet.
Key handling is entirely up to you and your sitter to agree on during the Meet & Greet or in the Rover app. Most pet parents in Metchosin choose to hand over a spare key or digital fob in person, while others arrange a lockbox or unique access code. Don't forget to discuss key returns as well!
Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they do not have any disqualifying offences.
Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page.
The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.
All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee, which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.
sitters on Rover set their own cancellation policy, which you can find on their profile under their contact information. Sitters may set a same-day, one-, three-, or seven-day cancellation policy. Cancelling within your sitter’s cancellation policy qualifies you for a full refund.
Same-day cancellations for recurring services, which include walks, drop-ins, and day care, follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for pet boarding and house sitting, if you cancel after 12 pm on the applicable cancellation deadline, you’ll receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for any remaining days.
If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means you will get a full refund and our support team will work with you to find a replacement sitter.
A Meet & Greet is a casual meeting to vet potential sitters and communicate care needs for peace of mind before a booking begins. Only sitters who have never booked with you before can schedule a Meet & Greet on Rover; however, you are welcome to coordinate one in Rover messages with sitters you have previously booked. This can be helpful if you have a new pet or routine you want to go over with your sitter.
Meet & Greets can take place in person or virtually. If you are booking with a sitter for the first time, we recommend in-person Meet & Greets to get a clearer sense of how your sitter interacts with your pet or the new environment.
During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Meet & Greets are a great way to prepare your pet and sitter for longer stays or first-time bookings. Read our tips for your first Meet & Greet.
Yes, you can find sitters who have experience administering medication or managing dietary requirements. On Rover:
- 88% of sitters can help with special care needs
- 87% can help with giving oral medications or injections
- 87% can help with daily exercise
You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.
Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.
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