Pet Boarding Port Hope

About: This is our first time getting on Rover but both my husband and I are pet parents and frequently pet sit for a number of friends and family when they travel. I’m an experienced pet parent with two dogs of my own, aged 5 and 6. They’re very friendly and loving and I am very familiar with the care, routine and attention dogs need every day. I understand that every pet has their own personality and comfort level — I am happy to follow your instructions closely to make sure they’re happy and settled. Your pet will have plenty of space and attention with me. I live in a house with a fully fenced yard, giving dogs some space to play and get some fresh air. It’s a non-smoking household and because I live with my husband and mother-in-law, someone will always be home and your pet won’t be left alone for longer than 20 mins if at all. I’m comfortable providing them with regular walks and potty breaks. My dogs are given pee breaks every 4 hours and two walks in the morning and at night right before we sleep. I’m also comfortable with maintaining consistent feeding schedules, playtime, and providing oral medication (what’s not in the list is obvious but I’m also great at cuddles and companionship). My goal is to make every pet feel like part of the pack when staying with us. I work a full time job but I’m mostly remote (I’m lucky). So I’m home throughout and able to give pets plenty of attention and regular breaks. My own dogs are already part of my daily routine with walks, feeding, playtime, and endless cuddles built in. On the rare occasion that I need to go into the office (like once a month but it’s very rare), my husband is home and helps care for the dogs. He is an equally attentive and loving pet parent so your fur baby will have someone around them to keep them safe, loved and cared for. I know how important it is to feel confident that your dog is in a safe space. I have used rover to find sitters for my dogs too and it’s a top priority. Is the house truly dog friendly - no slippery floors, food lying around, chocolate wrappers, sharp edges… I scan for the little things. That is the exact level of attention I put into my home to make sure my dogs (and yours) are comfortable. I live in a house with a fully fenced yard so dogs can enjoy some outdoor time without having the risk of them wandering off. Our home is non-smoking and you can be sure that someone will always be in the house with the dogs, at all times. Before a stay, I’m happy to learn about your dogs routine, personality, feeds, comfort level, and any special instructions so I can keep their experience as familiar and stress-free as possible. I’m also very mindful of introductions between dogs so I can make sure every pet feels comfortable and has the space they need. Most importantly, I want you to have complete peace of mind when you’re away. So if you like, I’ll keep you updated with messages, photos, and videos (I personally like these) and follow your instructions carefully to make sure your pet feels safe, loved, and right at home.

“No issues at all”

Max C.

“Marta was our first sitter since moving to Peterborough and what a find! Great meet-and-greet, reliable communication and awesome updates throughout the day. My dog was in loving hands and I had peace of mind while she was in Marta’s care.”

Katherine P.

“We cannot recommend Julia enough! She took such great care of our furbaby Bailee while we were away and we could tell from the moment we came home that Bailee had been treated with so much love and attention. It was such a relief knowing that our dog was in such loving and caring hands. We will definitely be booking again and recommending Julia to others! Thank you for being so amazing! 20 stars if I could!!!”

Corina & Andrew G.

“Our pup had an amazing time at Simi's house. I felt comfortable leaving him and got lots of pictures. I wouldn't hesitate to book again with her.”

Cassandra K.

“Loryn took such amazing care of Milo and Willie. We got daily updates and pictures and in all of them they looked so happy. We will definitely be using her services again and again. Thanks Loryn!!!”

Julia F.

“Archie loved his stay with Lori and her family! He came home with a vacation hangover! Lori was great and sent an update everyday with pictures.”

Kirsten S.

“Thanks so much for taking such great care of Cabo for us!! We know when he is with you he is happy and safe!! He is even excited when we get on your street to drop him off!!😃🐾🐕”

Shelley S.

“Really happy with the communication and updates Kyla sent! I am sure Sal will be back for another visit with her lovely family and pets 🥰 he seemed to really have a blast!”

Rosani R.

“Julia took care of our cat for the first time this holiday season. Our cat settled in almost immediately (a rarity!) and that gave us such peace of mind knowing she was so well cared for and comfortable. Julia provided daily updates and our little one was one happy cat when we picked her up. We will definitely bring her to Julia’s the next time we travel. Thank you, Julia!!”

Malini H.

“Holly is absolutely amazing! I left my 3 months old puppy with her for a weekend because I was going out of town and the process was seamless. She sent me pictures and updates and my puppy seemed to love her as well. Thank you so much Holly!”

Aashna R.

“Maggie and her family are terrific with my small dog Abby. Abby is overjoyed to go to Maggie's house, a sure sign that things go well for her there -- and apparently she doesn't miss us much, so I know she's well treated. Maggie keeps us up to date with pictures too, which I appreciate.”

Jayne M.

“We had a wonderful experience with Sowmya! She took care of our Gutlu like her own, showering him with so much love, care, and affection. As first-time pet parents leaving him with a sitter, we couldn't have asked for a more reassuring and lovely experience. Sowmya made us feel comfortable and confident that our little one was in safe hands. Truly grateful for her warmth and kindness. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone who will treat their fur baby like family!”

Prachi S.

“Anchana tool great care of Husky and shared photos and videos to make us feel relaxed. Her pet is also friendly and Husky enjoyed the stay. Would definitely booking with her in future.”

Vijayalakshmi M.

“Sam is a perfect dog-sitter. She and her fiancé welcomed Molly and made her so comfortable despite being an anxious dog. I couldn’t have chosen a better fit! Sam met with us prior to our booking to get to know us and see Molly in person. We so appreciate her amazing experience!”

Kristin D.

“Jasmine went out of her way to come into town to Pick up Joni from my work, as I was running late! Joni was LOVED and had so much FUN! I had no hesitations to Leave her with Jasmine, this is the first time since I loathe my dog May that I have trusted anyone with Joni’s care! SUPER job Jasmine! I will see you in The fall!”

Lori H.

“I can't say enough good things about Qian! They provided exceptional care for our senior dog, Cooper, who has multiple medication and special care needs. From the very beginning, Qian was incredibly communicative, offering daily updates and videos that gave us peace of mind throughout our holiday. It was so reassuring to know that Cooper was in such capable, loving hands. Qian's attention to detail and dedication to ensuring Coopers well-being was truly impressive. We will absolutely be booking them again in the future! Highly recommend!”

Hayley T.

“Vanessa is a wonderful girl and clearly loves dogs. Very organized and made sure Rocco enjoyed his stay. She walked our dog on trails he knows and he was clearly happy to be with her and the other dogs. Highly recommend Vanessa.”

Roger D.

“Heather is wonderful, extremely responsible, professional and caring. Their place was like home for Posie, they took care of her like their own. Posie loved roaming around the big beautiful backyard and snuggle with Heather ❤️ I received constant updates, I had no doubt Posie had the most amazing time away from home.”

Adrienn H.

“This is the second time we have asked Shelby to look after our dogs and it has been great. Her house and environment is very similar to our house. She has provided me with h several daily updates and it makes a difference when you are a week away. It has been a great experience and I certainly will consider again for a future boarding need and she is highly recommended”

Miriam F.