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Sitter Profile Image: Jahzara M.
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Jahzara M.
$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
5 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Pickering, ON, L1X

We recently hired Jahzara to care for our dogs while we were away, and she was fantastic! She took the time to meet our dogs beforehand to learn things about their routines , and we received regular updates and photos during our trip. Our dogs were happy and relaxed, which showed how well she cared for them. I highly recommend Jahzara for anyone needing a reliable pet sitter

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Seth S.
Sitter Profile Image: Farah M.
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Farah M.
$73
total per night
15 years of experience
Pickering, ON, L1X

About: With 15+ years of experience caring for cats, I understand their behavior, boundaries, and individual personalities. I’m patient with shy or anxious cats and attentive to those who need more engagement and play. I’m comfortable administering medications, maintaining spotless litter boxes, and ensuring a clean, low-stress environment. My science background helps me recognize subtle changes in behavior or health, so I can respond early if something seems off. I focus on calm, respectful care—earning your cat’s trust while keeping them comfortable, clean, and well-cared for in your absence. Pet care fits naturally into my daily routine, as I’m available nearly full-time—including weekdays, weekends, holidays, and evenings. I structure my schedule around the pets in my care, ensuring they receive consistent attention, timely feeding, play, and any required medications. Because I maintain a flexible schedule, I can accommodate last-minute bookings, extended stays, and visits at times that best suit your pet’s routine—keeping their environment stable and stress-free. I prioritize a calm, clean, and secure environment tailored to each pet’s needs. In a client’s home, I follow your routine closely—feeding schedules, medication, litter or enclosure maintenance, and preferred play styles—to keep your pet comfortable and stress-free. I’m attentive to safety details like secure doors, hazard-free spaces, and proper handling during feeding or medication. I also respect boundaries, especially for shy or rescue animals, and never force interaction. With my experience and science background, I stay alert to subtle behavioral or health changes and act promptly if anything seems off. My goal is to provide consistent, reliable care so your pet feels safe and your home is respected while you’re away.

Sitter Profile Image: Bronte R.
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Bronte R.
$78
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
5 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Pickering, ON, L1X

Bronte was patient with our high anxiety dog and took the time to get to know her prior to sitting. She is very calm and gentle. She let us know our dog was fine and sent an update. I would recommend her!

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Christine B.
Sitter Profile Image: Michelle C.
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Michelle C.
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$84
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
4 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Brooklin, ON, L1M

Michelle was amazing taking care of our 2 digs and 2!cats, day and night for 7 days. She is a natural with animals and a lovely person that we trusted with our home as well as pets. Thank you Michelle!

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Nellie B.
Sitter Profile Image: Ife A.
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Ife A.
Star Sitter
$89
total per night
4.9 out of 5 stars
37 reviews
10 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Whitby, ON, L1P

Ife is as great with our boy blue!!! Attention to our details for handling blue and our place went well! So happy to find him and look forward to booking again. Finally someone who gets our boy and attentive to our wishes. Thank you Ife!

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Kahlena M.
Sitter Profile Image: Emily G.
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Emily G.
$34
total per night
1 repeat client
11 years of experience
Pickering, ON, L1V

About: i’ve taken care of dogs of every kind since i was 10! i would feed them, walk them and play with them! i just love it! I’m currently unemployed .. so i’m available during the days and available during most nights, Sometimes i’m spending time with family or watching my nephews and Niece! I would care for pet in clients home. I would play with them, walk them/ let them out when needed and play ball if allowed by owner

Sitter Profile Image: Claudia H.
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Claudia H.
Star Sitter
$100
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
61 reviews
12 repeat clients
24 years of experience
Pickering, ON, L1W

Claudia and Ken took wonderful care of Bruno at our home while we were away on a short family trip. We returned to a happy, well-loved pup—and it’s all thanks to their attentive and loving care. We truly appreciated the regular updates and adorable photos; they gave us such peace of mind knowing Bruno was in great hands. They spent quality time with him, keeping him cheerful and engaged, which means the world to us. We’re so grateful for their professionalism and kindnes.

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Mayurika S.
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Angela J.
$75
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
32 reviews
3 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Toronto, ON, M1C

I have no words to describe how fantastic Angela is. She was extremely kind and patient sending me multiple updates and pictures throughout the day and taking the very best care of my cats. I trust her completely and feel that I will be able to enjoy traveling more now that I know I can rely on her. I have two cats, one is easy and she and Angela became instant bffs. The other one is a bit more temperamental and he slowly started warming up to Angela, who respected his space and humor. Thanks you so much Angela. You are the best

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Anna C.
Sitter Profile Image: Rhonda K.
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Rhonda K.
$67
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Pickering, ON, L1W

About: Hi! I'm a huge animal lover with experience caring for both dogs and cats. I love making pets feel safe, happy, and spoiled with lots of love, playtime, walks and cuddles while you're away. I treat every furry friend like my own and always make sure they get the care and attention they deserve. I work from home which gives me a flexible schedule and plenty of time to provide attenntive pet care throughout the day. You can feel confident your furry friends are in good hands while you're away. I create a safe,calm and trusting environment where pets can feel comfortable and relaxed. I pay close attention to their routines and follow care instructions carefully while providing a clean and stress-free environment.

Sitter Profile Image: Sollin Selvan M.
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Sollin Selvan M.
$45
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
1 repeat client
12 years of experience
Pickering, ON, L1V

About: I’ve been around dogs since I was about 3 years old, so understanding them comes very naturally to me. Over the years I’ve learned to read dog body language well, which helps me understand when a dog is relaxed, playful, nervous, or needs space. Because of this, I always approach dogs in a calm and respectful way and make sure they feel safe and comfortable. What sets me apart is my patience and attentiveness. I pay close attention to each dog’s behavior and personality so I can respond appropriately—whether that means giving them space, engaging them in play, or helping them settle down. I also understand what not to do around dogs, which helps avoid stress or uncomfortable situations for them. For me, caring for dogs is not just a task—it’s something I genuinely enjoy. I treat every dog with kindness, patience, and respect, just like I would treat my own. I work as an IT professional from home, which gives me a flexible schedule and allows me to spend plenty of time with pets during the day. Because I’m home most of the time, I’m able to give dogs regular attention, playtime, and walks while making sure they feel comfortable and safe. I’ve always loved dogs, and instead of getting one of my own right now, I enjoy caring for dogs in my neighborhood. It gives me the chance to spend time with them, understand their personalities, and make sure they get the attention and care they need. Pet care fits naturally into my routine, and I enjoy making dogs feel relaxed, happy, and well looked after while their owners are away. I live in an individual house with a fully fenced yard, providing a safe space for dogs to play and relax. I work from home, so pets receive plenty of attention, supervision, and companionship throughout the day. I also have two pet-loving kids who understand how to interact gently with dogs, and all interactions are supervised to ensure the pet feels safe and comfortable. When caring for pets, I follow the owner’s routine closely, including feeding schedules, walks, and playtime, so the dog feels relaxed and well cared for.

Sitter Profile Image: Randy L.
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Randy L.
$95
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
71 reviews
29 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Pickering, ON, L1X

Randy took good care of our cat while we were away. He was conscientious and thoughtful, giving regular updates and leaving our house clean and tidy.

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Jacqueline M.
Sitter Profile Image: Shenley M.
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Shenley M.
$123
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
7 repeat clients
22 years of experience
Pickering, ON, L1V

We hired Shenley to watch our fur babies while we were away getting married. It was so nice to not have to worry about them and just be able to focus on our day knowing that they were in great hands. We did a meet and greet with Shenley a couple weeks before her stay and her passion for animals was very apparent. She instantly clicked with our babies, giving them their own space and time to familiarize themselves with her. She read our pet guide and was ready to handle their uniqueness. She shared photos with us and answered our texts quickly too. We never for a second felt uneasy during our time away because we knew they were being loved and cared for. That meant the world to us during such a busy and special time. We all hope to see more of Shenley soon 😊

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Sheri C.
Sitter Profile Image: Vanessa T.
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Vanessa T.
Star Sitter
$111
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
5 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Markham, ON, L6E

Vanessa was wonderful with our baby Ace! She sent us a bunch of updates and we truly appreciated it. Ace has gained a new bestie! Thank you so much Vanessa!

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Sitter Profile Image: Lorena and Mark M.
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Lorena and Mark M.
$120
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
702 reviews
145 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Markham, ON, L3R

We had Mark back for a second stay at our home to watch our pup while we were away for a week. Just as was the case when we had Mark stay with our pup previously, we were immediately put at ease from the time of booking Mark. Prior to arriving, Mark had already asked all the questions regarding our dog’s usual routine and care, and so we knew that once again our pup would be in great hands. Mark’s willingness to attend to the little things (doggy tooth brushing and wrapping a new foot wound daily) was so appreciated. He sent frequent “pupdates” so we could feel like we were constantly in the loop with how our pup was doing. We have had issues with leaving our pup with others in the past where we returned to find her super stressed out with diarrhea, etc., but this was not the case after a week with Mark - our dog was happy, healthy, and seemed like she had an amazing week under Mark’s care. Further, Mark left our home spotless. We are so grateful for Mark’s fantastic care!

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Roz and Steve L.
Sitter Profile Image: Erica F.
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Erica F.
$100
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
2 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Markham, ON, L3P

This was Erica’s second time sitting with Theo & it went just as well as the first, if not better. Her personality & experience are a perfect fit for Theo’s personality. She even got him to take his pills without any issue. I definitely will recommend her to others & hire her again.

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Sarah V.
Sitter Profile Image: sydney s.
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sydney s.
Star Sitter
$139
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
34 reviews
15 repeat clients
15 years of experience
pickering, ON, L1V

We are grateful to Sydney for taking such good care of our senior dog. Our sitting request was very last minute, but Sydney responded quickly and positively Sydney administered our dog's, also named Sydney, various liquid medications. She let our Sydney sleep with her, ensuring he felt comfortable and safe. Our Sydney obviously felt comfortable with Sydney, the sitter, because he ate. He is a very picky eater and often won't eat if we are away. Sydney was also good at keeping us informed, sending pictures and asking for clarification about his medicine or routine. I would recommend Sydney and would be happy to have her sit with our Sydney again.

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Denise D.
Sitter Profile Image: Alexandra G.
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Alexandra G.
Star Sitter
$145
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
42 reviews
17 repeat clients
24 years of experience
Ajax, ON, L1S

Alex was amazing with our Luna! We felt so comfortable and confident leaving Luna with Alex and they had such a good time together! She took such good care of Luna, we couldn’t be more thankful!

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Destiny L.
Sitter Profile Image: Natasha S.
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Natasha S.
$78
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5.0 out of 5 stars
30 reviews
6 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Ajax, ON, L1S

Tasha really takes the time to get to know your dogs and give them what they need. We were totally comfortable that she was taking the best care of our babies. She communicates and keeps you updated

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Sitter Profile Image: Jaida D.
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Jaida D.
$89
total per night
4 years of experience
Pickering, ON, L1V

About: What sets me apart is my professional experience and deep understanding of canine behavior. For the past 4 years, I've worked with dogs of all ages, sizes, breeds, and temperaments at a busy dog daycare, where I progressed into a management role. I also spent 2 years volunteering and working at a dog training facility, gaining hands-on experience with puppy development, basic obedience, and behavior modification. I am certified in Canine First Aid and CPR, giving pet parents added peace of mind that their dogs are in safe and capable hands. In addition, I am a certified Canine Social Behaviorist, which allows me to better understand dog body language, social interactions, and individual needs. Whether I'm caring for a playful puppy, an energetic adolescent, or a senior dog requiring extra patience and attention, I strive to provide a safe, structured, and loving environment where every dog feels comfortable, happy, and cared for like family. Pet care is already a major part of my daily life. Having worked with dogs professionally for the past 4 years, caring for animals has become second nature to me. My schedule is flexible, allowing me to dedicate plenty of time to walks, playtime, feeding, enrichment activities, and providing companionship. I enjoy being active and spending time outdoors, so incorporating dog walks and exercise into my day is something I genuinely look forward to. I also understand the importance of maintaining a pet's routine, and I make every effort to keep feeding schedules, exercise, and care consistent to help pets feel comfortable and secure while their owners are away. Caring for animals isn't just a job for me—it's something I'm passionate about and enjoy every day. Whether I am caring for pets in your home or just dog walking, my priority is always providing a safe, comfortable, and stress-free environment while maintaining the routine they are familiar with. I take the time to learn each pet's individual needs, including feeding schedules, exercise requirements, medications, training cues, and any special instructions. During visits, I ensure pets receive plenty of attention, enrichment, playtime, and exercise appropriate for their age and energy level. I also closely monitor their behavior and well-being to make sure they are happy, healthy, and comfortable. With my background working in dog daycare, training, and canine behavior, I am experienced with dogs of all ages, breeds, temperaments, and energy levels. I am comfortable caring for puppies who need structure and consistency, as well as senior dogs who may require extra patience, monitoring, or medication administration. I believe communication is important, so I provide regular updates, photos, and messages to give owners peace of mind while they are away. My goal is to make every pet feel safe, loved, and cared for as if they were my own. Unfortunately I wouldn't be able to house them at my place as my own dog is not very fond of new dogs.

Sitter Profile Image: Richelle R.
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Richelle R.
$111
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
2 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Ajax, ON, L1T

Richelle was fantastic with our dog, Sophie. We had a family emergency and needed a dog sitter on a very short notice. Rochelle came to meet us and Sophie at the same day and did an amazing job looking after our senior pup the next day. Sent updates, photos and came up with all kind of tricks to feed our picky eater. We really appreciate your help, Richelle!

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Bronte was amazing and trustworthy. I was very anxious to leave my new puppy alone but I felt relieved because of her expertise and experience. My puppy was very relaxed and enjoyed his time with her!

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As of Jun 2026, there are 3,538 house sitters in Pickering. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect house sitter near you. As a reminder, house sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your house’s safety.

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House sitters in Pickering have an average of 13 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 3 repeat clients. Experience can vary from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare house sitters in Pickering.

Heading out of town? It’s easy to book a 5-star house sitter to take care of your home. Book a house sitter to take care of your dog and cat, while keeping an eye on your property. And the best part? Your best friend gets to stay on their home turf. Pickering house sitters are great for:

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