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Sitter Profile Image: Maria V.
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Maria V.
$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
3 repeat clients
1 year of experience
Ottawa, ON, K1R

Maria took great care of our dog. She maintained her regular walks and feeding schedules. As well she excelled in communicating Fleurie’s daily activities through text, photo and video. I would highly recommend her to any future clients.

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Janice M.
Sitter Profile Image: Emily & Alison K.
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Emily & Alison K.
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$62
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5.0 out of 5 stars
50 reviews
21 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Ottawa, ON, K2A

Emily and her family did an amazing job taking care of Laddie for 2 weeks while we were away. She sent pictures, videos, and updates often. Laddie was so happy meeting her and staying with her. Thank you so much!

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Rebecca L.
Sitter Profile Image: Cathy G.
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Cathy G.
Star Sitter
$73
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
66 reviews
18 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Gloucester, ON, K1J

Cathy was an exceptional host to Maximus. She was caring, communicative and genuinely loves animals. If you're looking for somebody to treat your pet as her own - you've found her!

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Chris H.
Sitter Profile Image: Ella W.
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Ella W.
Star Sitter
$38
total per night
4.9 out of 5 stars
50 reviews
27 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Ottawa, ON, K1N

Ella was so lovely to connect with and it seems like Penny really enjoyed her stay. I got updates every two days which was perfect for me, she was communicative and kind. Her home is clean and I would definitely rebook!

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Sarah O.
Sitter Profile Image: Clara & Elmo E.
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Clara & Elmo E.
Star Sitter
$62
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
34 reviews
10 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Ottawa, ON, K1N

It was our first time using Rover. Clara and Anselmo seemed like a great fit for our husky Tika! They were flexible to accommodate our schedules and accepted a last minute booking for the following week. Daily updates and photos gave us reassurance, while we do follow the “no news is good news” motto. Tika made friends with Kikko the boxer and Wasabi the cat! Will definitely look to rebook with them again.

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Lisa N.
Sitter Profile Image: Tanya S.
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Tanya S.
Star Sitter
$39
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
51 reviews
23 repeat clients
35 years of experience
Gloucester, ON, K1V

Dash just loves being with Tanya and her family including all her friendly dogs. Tanya keeps was updated with lots of photos, let pur dog be a part of her faimily and it shows when he meets her or he is about to leave them. We are actually very thankful to finally find someone who loves Dash as much does them.

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Sitter Profile Image: Margot P.
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Margot P.
$39
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
25 years of experience
Ottawa, ON, K1N

Margot was fabulous with our cats. In just a few days they were out playing and relaxing, and she kept up regulalry updated with pictures and videos. She and her partner were so attentive and interactive with them - we had absolutely no concerns during our trip, and I wouldn't hesitate to book with her again. absolutely 10/10 pet sitter.

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Megan D.
Sitter Profile Image: Emma P.
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Emma P.
Star Sitter
$50
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
137 reviews
39 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Ottawa, ON, K1Y

Emma was fantastic! Extremely communicative and kind to my senior. She constantly sent updates and let me know how my girl was doing. I am so thankful I had Emma to handle such a long booking, and would book again for sure! Definitely an amazing go-to sitter. Can’t recommend enough!

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Jenna F.
Sitter Profile Image: Benjamin S.
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Benjamin S.
Star Sitter
$45
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
49 reviews
13 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Orleans, ON, K4A

It’s always great to leave arya with Benjamin!!! She loves his family and she is always very very happy!! Benjamin takes her out on walks and provides lots of cuddles and love to Arya. I hope she Can always stay with Benjamin’s family whenever we travel!

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Antonieta Z.
Sitter Profile Image: Rosie H.
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Rosie H.
Star Sitter
$45
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
101 reviews
27 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Ottawa, ON, K2B

Rosie was great! Had a last minute trip planned and needed urgently a pet sitter and Rosie came and saved the day. She treated my pup as her own and brought her to her work where she had a great time! I can tell my puppy was comfortable and very well taken care of.

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Natalie S.
Sitter Profile Image: Angel H.
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Angel H.
$67
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
2 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Ottawa, ON, K1Z

Angel was absolutely phenomenal with my 5 month old puppy, Dylan! From the start, she was kind, communicative, and clearly experienced with dogs of all ages. Dylan can be a bit energetic and needs a lot of attention, but Angel handled everything with patience and care. She sent regular updates and photos, which gave me peace of mind while I was at work and when we picked Dylan up, he was happy, calm, and clearly had a great day. We couldn’t ask for a better sitter and will definitely be booking with Angel again. Highly recommend!

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Christine B.
Sitter Profile Image: Yujung B.
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Yujung B.
Star Sitter
$48
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
4 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Ottawa, ON, K1L

Yujunh was awesome. Very professional, freindly, amd easy to communicate with. My Coco loved her and would definitely stay with her again. Thank you :)

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Sitter Profile Image: Madeleine A.
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Madeleine A.
Star Sitter
$56
total per night
4.9 out of 5 stars
31 reviews
6 repeat clients
17 years of experience
Ottawa, ON, K2G

Madeleine was fantastic. She communicated with me and was quick to reply. My pup, who has anxiety and is an old grump came back in great shape and I don’t believe he missed us at all!! Thank you so much

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Kim S.
Sitter Profile Image: Mary F.
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Mary F.
$34
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
15 years of experience
Ottawa, ON, K1R

Mary took excellent care of Fluffy over the 10 days we were away. She was attentive, reliable, and clearly cared a lot about Fluffy’s well-being. We really appreciated the regular updates, which gave us peace of mind throughout the entire time. Fluffy was happy and well cared for when we returned—we wouldn’t hesitate to book with her again!

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Rosita R.
Sitter Profile Image: Sylvie R.
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Sylvie R.
Star Sitter
$40
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
23 reviews
13 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Gatineau, QC, J9H

Coco loved her stay. Lots of walks, playtime, patience and love. We loved all the frequent updates and pictures. We were very please and happy that Coco was in such a great caring environment. We will defiantly rebook 👍🙏👌

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Carlos P.
Sitter Profile Image: Pénélope & Maxime P.
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Pénélope & Maxime P.
$50
total per night
1 repeat client
2 years of experience
Gatineau, QC, J8P

About: Passionnée par les animaux depuis toujours, j’ai eu l’occasion de garder régulièrement les chiens de mes proches, ce qui m’a permis de développer une vraie sensibilité à leurs besoins et à leur bien-être. Ce qui me distingue ? Ma disponibilité totale et mon attention constante. Chez moi, votre chien n’est jamais laissé seul dans un coin — il est intégré à mon quotidien, chouchouté et surveillé en permanence. Mon appartement calme est idéal pour les chiens qui ont besoin de sérénité. J’accueille tous les gabarits et tous les tempéraments avec la même bienveillance. Chaque chien est unique, et je prends le temps d’apprendre à le connaître pour lui offrir une garde sur mesure. Les propriétaires peuvent partir l’esprit tranquille — je tiens à donner des nouvelles régulières avec photos et messages. Mon copain et moi sommes tous les deux en télétravail, donc on a une belle flexibilité dans nos journées ! Ça nous permet de vraiment prendre soin du chien qu’on garde — des marches quotidiennes, des moments de jeu et plein d’attention tout au long de la journée. Garder un chien fait partie de notre routine et on adore ça, c’est jamais une contrainte pour nous. Chez nous, c’est un appartement calme et douillet où votre chien est supervisé en tout temps. Comme on est deux à la maison, il y a toujours un œil sur lui ! On s’adapte à ses habitudes — que ce soit pour les sorties, les repas ou les moments de repos. Notre objectif, c’est qu’il se sente comme chez lui dès la première heure.

Sitter Profile Image: Kathrine C.
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Kathrine C.
$45
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
100 reviews
38 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Ottawa, ON, K1T

Thank you to Kathrine and family for taking such good care of Reese. We could tell that Reese was well taken care of and felt very comfortable in their home and with the family. We appreciated the daily photos and updates.

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Corinne B.
Sitter Profile Image: Gerald P J.
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Gerald P J.
Star Sitter
$53
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
52 reviews
13 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Ottawa, ON, K1L

Gerald gave frequent updates on my dog. Him and his wife are very responsable pet owners. I think my dog had a great time there! :) I will use their services again.

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Laura L.
Sitter Profile Image: Daniel & Sarah P.
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Daniel & Sarah P.
Star Sitter
$45
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
54 reviews
21 repeat clients
35 years of experience
Ottawa, ON, K2T

Apollo had another fantastic stay with Daniel and Sarah! As always, they are always super responsive, send great photos and updates over the stay. I can tell Apollo absolutely loves being with them and their kids, as he never wants to leave 😂

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Sitter Profile Image: Maryam J.
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Maryam J.
Star Sitter
$43
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
5 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Ottawa, ON, K1H

My dog was very happy staying with Maryam! I received regular updates and pictures. She is a cheerful and friendly person who took great care of my dog. I highly recommend her!

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Erika was very responsive to messages, careful to understand Luna's medical needs, and great about sending updates and pics of our fur baby. Thanks for making it easy for us to dip out of town without worry!

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Melissa T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jako was well taken care of by Marion and her dog George. She always kept me up to date with photos and messages. Jako had a smile on his face in all of the photos. Made a dog mama feel comfortable being away.

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Joanne B.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Kailyn was wonderful with my dog! She was incredibly communicative throughout the stay, and sent updates and photos. I would definitely recommend her, and would book again!

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Chantal F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Fantastic sitter! Highly professional, responsive, and genuinely cares about animals. My pet came back super happy and well-rested. I felt completely at ease leaving them in such good hands. Would absolutely recommend to anyone!

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Nicolás P.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Justin was great with Dude! Lots of photos and updates while we were away, very good at communicating with us and never had to worry. Dude is a particular dog and Justin understood and acted accordingly. Would not hesitate to book with Justin again!

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Greg B.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

This is the second time George goes to Kate’s and everytime he comes back a happy tired little dude. Kate is very attentive and provides daily updates. Will be returning!

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Marie-Helene M.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Amanda and her partner took very good care of Clifford and sent me several adorable pictures of my furry baby!

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Flavia M.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Jean is a fantastic dog sitter. Great communication throughout, and I love receiving the photo and video updates. It gave me so much peace of mind knowing my dog Rio was in such good hands. We’ll definitely continue using her services!

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Chelsea D.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Absolutely lovely women! She took amazing care of my 10 week old kitten Maisie. She sent me the cutest photos and kept me updated a lot which I greatly appreciated. I couldn’t recommend Ghizlane more!

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Amy M.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

It was so nice to be able to sit back and enjoy our plans while trusting Ella to watch our Yorkie. She provided many updates throughout the the day and promptly replied to all messages. Would book again!

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Maureen A.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Very nice person, loos experienced. My shy cats loved her and her apartment view from the window. Mika enjoyed her brushing. She sent photos and kept me up to date. Thank you.

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Mayada J.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Olivia and Sheyla were wonderful. Bear had an amazing time. They had regular check ins with me to keep me updated. I will be rebooking regularly

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Catherine T.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Dogs were at ease the moment they went through the door. Shannon sent updates and pictures which kept us at ease leaving the pups in her and Rob’s care. One of the pups needs extra care and they both ensured that her needs were well taken care of. They were so well cared for that they were both exhausted when then came home.

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Terrie S.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

My dog had an amazing stay with Catherine. He was well loved and cared for. Catherine took care of his eye drops and allergy meds. We also got daily updates and photos which was fantastic. Would definitely leave my dog with Catherine again!

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Natasha P.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Quick responses and informative communication! I felt reassured about Yujung’s care for my dog. Clover received time outside (leashed and off-leash). Thank you

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My-An A.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

This is ours pups second time staying with Shelley. They genuinely seem to love it there and we can tell how caring and attentive Shelley and their partner are with the dogs. We received pictures of smiling doggy faces every day that reassured us they were happy and in good hands. Couldn’t ask for more in a pup-sitter!

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Craig O.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Sarah is a great choice for dogsitting at her home! Very communicative and sends regular updates of my pup while he stays with her

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Damian C.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Ghandi enjoyed his time there and Kassandra is great! He came home a happy dog. Awesome communication and I would definitely use her again to take care of my buddy! Price is great too.

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Tammi W.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

I had a great experience with our Virginia. My dog is naturally quite anxious and can take some time to feel comfortable in new situations, so I was especially grateful for the patience, kindness, and care she showed throughout the stay. She took the time to help my dog settle in and made sure he felt safe and comfortable. I’d happily book with Virginia again!

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Sarah M.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

I really believe Brinly has a heart for animals and I felt so good leaving my dog Sam in her care while away on holidays. This was my second time having her dogsit. She sent photos and provided updates and when I came back, Sam was really happy, tail wagging in awesome condition. Thanks so much Brinly, you're the best!!

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Keisha T.
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Sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a sitter for pet boarding in Ottawa on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $45 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your pet’s needs.

As of Jun 2026, 959 sitters provided pet boarding in Ottawa. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect sitter near you. As a reminder, pet boarding sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your pet’s safety.

Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple sitters about your booking. Typically, 92% of Ottawa pet boarding sitters respond in under an hour.

Sitters who provide pet boarding in Ottawa have an average of 14 years of experience. Pet boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 7 repeat clients. Experience can vary from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare sitters in Ottawa.

Rover makes it easy to find Ottawa pet boarding sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your pet into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Pet boarding is great for:

  • Dogs and cats of all ages and abilities, including puppies and kittens
  • Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel or hotel
  • Pets who’d love to socialize with their sitter’s pets

There are 959 pet boarding sitters in Ottawa on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In Ottawa, 92% of sitters offer daily exercise, 89% offer medication administration, and 81% have experience with senior pets and pets with special needs. We know each pet is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet boarding sitter near you. As a reminder, sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your pet’s safety.

Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your pet boarding sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.