Pet Sitting Parksville

About: With decades of real-life experience caring for animals and homes, I provide professional, personalized and dependable pet care. My goal is to build lasting relationships with the families I serve while ensuring their pets feel safe, comfortable and loved. I'm a Certified Pet First Aid Provider, with additional training in animal wellness and extensive experience caring for puppies, adult and senior pets, including those requiring specialized attention. 📍 Where I Provide Care I offer professional pet care and house-sitting services on Vancouver Island, BC, throughout the Okotoks/South Calgary area and in communities along my travel route between British Columbia and Alberta. As I divide my time between these locations throughout the year, I welcome both one-time and recurring bookings whenever I'm in your area. 🐾 Personalized Care for Every Pet As a lifelong pet owner, I understand that every animal has a unique personality, from playful and social to shy, independent, anxious or sensitive. I take the time to understand your pet's individual needs, routines and personality, creating a calm, predictable environment where they feel safe and secure in their own familiar surroundings. My experience includes: 🐶 Puppies requiring patience, consistency and routine reinforcement. 🐕 Adult and senior pets with individual exercise, mobility or comfort needs. 💊 Pets requiring medication administration or additional physical assistance. 🤍 Anxious, fearful or reactive pets who benefit from a calm, patient approach and time to build trust. My observant nature allows me to recognize subtle changes in behaviour, appetite and energy. I'll keep you informed with regular updates and photos so you can enjoy peace of mind while you're away. 🏡 Your Home Is in Caring Hands I understand the trust involved in leaving both your beloved pets and your home in someone else's care. I bring a reliable, respectful and detail-oriented approach to every booking, maintaining your pet's established routines while treating your home with the same consideration I would my own. For overnight stays, I travel fully equipped with my own portable bed, bedding, towels and cooler. This allows me to settle in comfortably while minimizing disruption and keeping your home tidy. 🌿 Additional Care Needs Every pet deserves care suited to their individual needs. My Puppy/Enhanced Care Rate also applies to pets requiring additional time, attention or specialized care, regardless of age. This may include: 🐾 Puppies requiring frequent potty breaks, training reinforcement or close supervision. 🐾 Senior pets needing additional mobility assistance, frequent outings or more involved care routines. 🐾 Special-needs pets requiring medication, mobility support or individualized attention. 🐾 Anxious, fearful or reactive pets requiring additional supervision and a gradual, patient approach. A pet's age alone does not determine whether enhanced care is necessary. We'll discuss their individual requirements before confirming your booking. Please note: Pets requiring continuous supervision or those who cannot comfortably be left alone may require an individualized care arrangement and rate. 🗓️ Extended Stays — 10+ Nights I welcome extended house and pet-sitting bookings and offer a preferred nightly rate for qualifying stays of 10 nights or longer. Please note the following conditions: The extended-stay rate applies to regular overnight care only. Holiday dates and bookings requiring enhanced or specialized care are excluded from the discounted rate. Additional-pet charges remain at their regular rates. All extended bookings are subject to availability and a discussion of your pets' individual care requirements. 🐾 🫶 My Commitment to You As a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Certified Natural Supplement Advisor, Energy Therapist and Certified Pet First Aid Provider, with ongoing education in animal wellness, I bring a unique combination of professional knowledge, practical experience and compassionate, heart-led care. My goal is simple: for you to enjoy your time away knowing your furry family members are receiving dependable, attentive care and being treated as if they were my own. I look forward to meeting you and your furry family members!!! As someone who is location-independent and runs a remote/mobile Wholistic Wellness business. I have the flexibility to travel and spend meaningful time with animals in their home. I create a calm, safe environment by following your pet’s routine, offering attentive care and helping them feel secure, settled and supported in your home.

About: I find that pets are much more than just cute animals. They have their own stories to tell and are such beautiful and loving creatures. And that's why I love pets and always take great care of them. I am available most afternoons after 4 pm, evenings and weekends to help with pet sitting, walking and drop in visits to feed your pet if needed. I am new to this app. I have taken care of friend and family pets and are now looking to help others in the community.

“Doug and Janice are lovely. They checked in on my cats while I was away for Christmas and took care of feeding and medications (pills). I really appreciated the easy communication with them and will definitely reach out to them the next time I go away.”

Alexandra V.

About: 30+ years of expert pet care experience, including years of dedicated pet ownership of guinea pigs, hamsters, bearded dragons, birds, and cats.... and currently a life of loving my JRT Jasper! Whether your pet is a high-energy pup or a selective senior feline, I provide the tailored, safe, and attentive care they deserve. • Dog Care: Expert in high-energy breeds, structured routines, and plenty of mental stimulation. • Cat Care: Deeply understand feline body language, play needs, and the importance of a calm environment. • Total Peace of Mind: Expect daily photo updates, strict adherence to your routine, and a safe, pet-first experience. My current profession is seasonal, so I will be available to look after your fur babies the months of November, December ('26) and January ('27). I am available 24/7. I will only look after your pets in your own home. I can pop in multiple times a day for play time, snuggles, potty breaks and fun walks!

About: I’ve always loved being around dogs and the energy they bring. I especially enjoy getting out for walks, and having a dog as a companion makes that time even better. It’s honestly one of my favorite ways to spend a day. I’m fairly new to the world of dog walking and sitting, most of my experience coming in the last 4 years. I may be newer, but that doesn’t mean I lack the necessary experience. I’ve worked with different temperaments and ages, from high-energy dogs to older ones that need a slower, more gentle pace. I’m comfortable following routines, including walks, feeding schedules, and any specific care instructions. My goal is to make sure your dog feels comfortable, happy, and well cared for while you’re away. I understand how important it is to trust someone with your pets and I want you to feel like you’re leaving your dog with someone who has as much love to give as you do. I am working part-time, I’m currently doing evening bartending shifts, so I will be available nearly all hours of the early day and 3-4 days a week I will be available in the evenings as well, usually varies what days:) Providing a safe and comfortable environment is always my top priority. I take the time to understand each pet’s routine, personality, and any specific needs so I can care for them in a way that feels familiar and low-stress. I’m attentive during walks, mindful of surroundings, and careful to follow any instructions around feeding, medications, or behaviour. At the same time, I make sure each pet gets the kind of care and attention that suits them best. Whether that’s a slower, relaxed pace for a senior dog or more active walks and playtime for a high-energy pup, I adjust to what keeps them happy and comfortable. My goal is to create a balanced environment where your pet feels secure, well cared for, and genuinely enjoys their time while you’re away. I am always happy to send picture updates as I go through my day, of the happy pups and their smiling faces as they go about on their walks.

“Rhaya did a fantastic job looking after my little girl Lucy while I was away for a week. She was punctual on her visits and followed my instructions to the letter with feeding times, fresh water changes and litter box cleaning. She played with Lucy and kept her company twice a day which I was so grateful for. Rhaya went out of her way to ensure Lucy was safe, healthy and entertained so as to not feel lonely. She was quick to send photos and updates to ease my mind and always briefed me daily on how she was doing ie.feeding, bathroom and her overall moods. I am very pleased with Rhaya, she was professional and very caring. I would recommend Rhaya to anyone looking for a sitter for their family member while away, they would be in good hands.”

Jonny L.

About: I’m a lifelong dog lover with years of hands-on experience caring for dogs of all ages and energy levels. I have experience with puppies and basic training, as well as supporting senior dogs with more complex care such as feeding routines, supplements and medication schedules. Dogs have always been part of my life, and today our own dog is a cherished member of our family and my son’s best friend. I understand how much your dog means to you, and I treat every pup in my care as if they were my own. I’m active and love spending time outdoors, so daily walks are something I genuinely enjoy, rain or shine. I offer walks ranging from 15 to 60 minutes and tailor each outing to suit your dog’s breed, age, and energy level, ensuring they get the exercise and attention they need. I provide dependable drop-in visits for potty breaks, feeding, and playtime, perfect for busy workdays or when you’re away. Your dog’s safety, comfort, and happiness are always my top priorities. Services are available both weekdays and weekends. I take your dog's safety, comfort, and well being very seriously. During walks and visits, I closely monitor their behaviour, energy levels, and surroundings to ensure they are safe, happy, and stress-free. For your peace of mind, I’m happy to send photos and text updates during our time together. I also welcome a meet-and-greet beforehand so you and your dog can feel completely comfortable and confident in my care.

About: I am a huge dog lover! I have had dogs my whole life and am super comfortable around them. I've walked dogs on and off for the past 10 years, and I have had my own rescue pooch for 8 years now. I would be more than happy to walk/board your dog when I am available too :) I have a part time job working as a birth and postpartum doula. Needless to say, I am passionate about supporting families; and your furry friend is part of that family. I would love to fill my free time taking care of your pooch. My days can be inconsistent, but if it works with your needs, then count me in! I have a more gentle approach when taking care of dogs. With my dog being a rescue, I learned the importance of building trust and using a calm voice when training. I like to train using positive reinforcement with good treats.

“Mikhayla was fantastic with Maui and looking after our house in general. She went above and beyond and I recommend her highly. Thank you again!”

Corinne P.

About: Hey! I’m a Veterinary Assistant with 4 years of experience working in clinic. This has taught me many valuable skills including post surgical / wound care, administration of various medications, dietary needs, and many other pet caring skills. I also have spent a great deal of time caring for my own elderly doggy who recently passed from cancer. This in conjunction with my training has given me a great deal of experience working with high need pets who require complicated care. I’ve also done some casual cat and dog sitting for family, friends, and coworkers. Since my own doggie passed I have been missing my pet time and thought this would be the perfect way to get my fix! :) This September I’ll be going into full time school, as a student I will need to be on the VIU campus for 2-8 hours daily on weekdays. I’ll be available for pet care before and after class, and all day on weekends. :) As someone who has worked with pets of all kinds with varying medical and physical needs you can rest assured that I will have both the skills and knowledge to give your pet the absolute best care!

About: I’m professional and respect boundaries of both pets and owners. I’m happy to just chill and feel I have a good energy with animals and people alike! I’ve worked at the same financial institution for 18 years and looking to supplement income and meet some new furry pals around my shifts. Looking for possibly 2-3 days a week where I’m fully available or can incorporate more for staying over/feeding with a cat. I am respectful of all boundaries and have the utmost respect for other peoples homes and consider myself professional, timely, responsible and attentive! I value communication and respect!

About: Growing up, I always had dogs and cats. When I moved to Nanaimo for school, I missed my pets so much that I started volunteering with ElderDog Nanaimo in 2022. I joined Rover three years ago, and it’s been an amazing journey! Since then, I’ve cared for dogs of all sizes and personalities: from confident, easygoing pups to those who need extra patience, trust, and understanding. I’ve loved getting to know each dog’s unique personality. I also completed my 208-hour criminology practicum with the BC SPCA, where I worked closely with dogs and cats, learning about their behaviour, backgrounds, and individual needs. I helped administer medication, provided daily care, and gave them the love and support they needed as they prepared to find their forever homes. Since June 2026, I am a VIU Criminology alumni! At the moment, I am away in Northwestern Ontario helping with wildfire operations, as a fire ranger. I look forward to resuming Rover bookings in October and caring for your pets again! My schedule is generally very flexible, allowing me to provide reliable care for your pets. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or would like to book for October or later. I believe in building a genuine connection with every pet while keeping them on their normal routine. I’m attentive to each pet’s individual needs and always follow your instructions carefully to ensure they feel safe, comfortable, and happy.

“Dorothy was very kind, I appreciated getting updates and pictures from her visit with my pups. She even took on my daughters little dog at the last minute which was so nice of her.”

Amanda

About: I’ve spent nearly all my life surrounded by animals. From raising family dogs to working in vet clinics I know what it takes to provide the best care and companionship for your dog or cat. I have taken care of many animals ranging from livestock to special needs pets. I am comfortable with maintaining training and working with your animals through any challenges or fears they might have. I have a huge passion in animal assisted therapy and believe that animals can strongly help us overcome daily challenges. I’d love to be a part of your pet’s life and get some cuddle time of my own!! I have been tasked with dog/cat sitting and walking many times and feel as though I am an excellent candidate for your pet’s needs. I hope you’ll consider me and I can’t wait to meet all your furry friends!

About: I have been a pet parent since I was a wee lass, owned mostly dogs and cats but I've also had rabbits, birds, fish and lizards. I have experience with all ages of animals and I used to foster and help train groups of puppies for a rescue agency. I work from home with a flexible schedule so I can be available daytime and evenings as needed. I am also available for overnight stays. I offer drop in care service or a full overnight house sit as needed. I will treat your pet like my own with lots of love!

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.