House Sitting Renfrew

“I left Trudy in the care of my injured dog who was recovering from surgery and he couldn’t have been in better hands. She was very careful with his routine and medication and she treated my house with respect.”

Karen C.

About: Shortly after moving to Renfrew, I rescued my dog Sage in July 2024. She is from Baffin Island, Nunavut—and I was initially told that she was a husky but she never grew! Given her size and demeanour, we believe her to be a Shiba Inu mix—we just aren’t sure how she ended up in the Arctic! About me: I have always loved animals, and I took this passion into account when choosing my first home. The house has a very large fenced-in yard that Sage loves to roam freely in. I enjoy spending much of my time in the backyard, whether in the garden or playing with Sage. Since I have all this space, and the time, I figured it would be a fun and rewarding opportunity to welcome other pets into my space on occasion, overnight on weekends or during the day on Tuesdays and Fridays when I work from home. I am also quite active, and would be happy to have another pup joining Sage and I on our walks! My partner and I both work full-time, though I work from home on Tuesdays and Fridays. I am also often available on weekends, allowing me to provide dogs with consistent attention and care. I am very adventurous with my own dog, taking her on camping trips, hikes, canoes and SUPs—she does it all and loves it! I am very active and take Sage on at least two walks per day on weekdays, also playing in the yard for about an hour each day. On weekends, I tend to go on longer walks or hikes in the area, and sometimes go to the cottage for an evening or two, where my dog will join me on snowshoe trips in the winter or boat rides in the summer. All in all, Sage is very spoiled and has my attention all the time—I love her so much and I would be happy to have her make friends with the other dogs in the area, which would be treated with a paralleled affection! As mentioned, I have a very large fenced yard which will allow your dog to play with my dog for as long as they want! My dog has free range of the house, and sleeps in bed with my partner and I (spoiled!!!). I would be happy to respect any rules that you have for your own pet when it comes to food, crating, training, etc. Our dog does her business outside in the yard, and it is preferred that your dog does the same (no pee pads). Your dog can be dropped off whenever works best for you, or I can pick them up if nearby enough. I can provide all-day daycare with two walks and free range of the backyard (with close supervision) on Tuesdays and Fridays (morning drop-off with evening pickup), or I can watch your dog all weekend (Friday morning to Sunday evening). During all of these times I will be home, but may need to leave the house for a maximum of two hours to go get groceries, etc. My dog is very playful, so ideally your dog is also playful and medium-high energy. I can of course watch lower-energy dogs, but would want to make sure they get along with my rambunctious pup first!

“The pups were very happy in the comfort of Shanna! Shanna was very polite a friendly upon arrival, I felt very comfortable leaving pups with her. Thank you!”

Emma W.

“Emily was very communicative and shared lots of pictures which we loved. She also took our energetic dogs for nice long walks every day and played with them outside. Our home was left clean and tidy, we would use her house sitting services again for sure.”

Sarah S.

“Derek was very professional, and made us feel calm and comfortable about leaving Jango with him for a weekend in our house. He kept our high energy dog happy the entire time (even in the very cold winter)!”

Larissa I.

About: I have many years of experience with animals . I love all my babies so much. My promise is to take care and love yours the way I do mine:) I currently am off and have full availability:) I am able to do drop ins,overnight stays at my home or yours, boarding and multiple walks per day if needed. I am available to go to clients home I have plenty experience with many different breads and will take of your fur babies whatever they may require

“This week we had the pleasure of having Abbey and James look after Ryder while we were away. We couldn’t have asked for better sitters for our girl. Abbey was so great at winning over Ryder’s affection, from the moment they met. Even when we got home she stayed facing Abbey and enjoyed her head rubs. Ryder and their dog Styx apparently had so much fun together, that she basically slept for the next 24 hours. We would definitely hire them again for our girl in the future, and strongly recommend them to anyone looking for a sitter for their fur baby. Thank you Abbey and James.”

Gail V.

About: I have over a year and a half of hands-on experience working at a doggy daycare, and I absolutely loved every minute of it! My role involved supervising dogs throughout the day, making sure they stayed safe, happy, and active. I spent lots of time playing with them, encouraging exercise, and getting to know each dog’s unique personality. I also provided dog walks, drop-in visits, and overnight care for clients, so I’m comfortable caring for dogs both at home and in new environments. On top of my professional experience, I’ve grown up with large dogs my entire life, so I’m confident handling dogs of all sizes and energy levels. I genuinely love spending time with animals and treat every dog as if they were my own. I recently moved to the area for college, so my schedule is completely open until September. That means I have lots of flexibility for walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and overnight stays. I’m happy to work around your schedule and do my best to accommodate last-minute bookings whenever I can! Since I live in an apartment, I currently provide care in my clients’ homes. I always try to stick to your dog’s normal routine so they feel comfortable and secure while you’re away. I’m happy to take dogs on long walks, play with them outside in a fenced yard or indoors, and make sure they get plenty of exercise, attention, and affection. I’m also comfortable with dogs who like to cuddle or sleep with someone at night if that’s what they’re used to. I’ll make sure your dog has fresh water, is fed according to your instructions, gets lots of potty breaks, and receives plenty of love and companionship. I’ll also keep you updated with photos and messages, so you can have peace of mind while you’re away. My goal is to make your pet feel safe, happy, and cared for until you return.

“Liza and Kai were wonderful, our home was perfect and dogs were happy when we got back. Great updates throughout our trip with beautiful pictures. Can't say enough good things!”

Crystal C.

About: I grew up with tons of different pets in the house; from puppies to Guinea pigs and everything in between. I genuinely love spending my time with animals. Whether that be on a long sunny morning walk or cuddling on the couch with a good book in hand. I work fully remotely so my schedule is flexible. I have my own dog and she enjoys frequent sniffs outside and lots of cuddles, so I’m used to taking breaks. I have a lovely, friendly Pomeranian of my own who shares my home with me. I live near lots of walking trails and live a quiet, peaceful life.

“Meg took excellent care of my two girls! They were happy and well looked after when I got home. She was very communicative and my house was cleaner than I left it! I would definitely hire Meg again!”

Rebecca C.

“Beckett took amazing care of our dog and cat. They were clearly comfortable with him and loved all the attention. The house was super clean when we got home too! Would definitely recommend and will use again!”

Anne G.

“Julia took excellent care of my two dogs, provided updates and came for a house visit a few days before the booking to meet with me and the animals. Highly recommend:)”

Jade K.

“Prompt response to my last minute dog-sitting request. Natalia was a very nice host to my pups. Easy drop-off and pick up. Happy with her!”

Trisha A.

About: I love all animals and practice a dedicated vegan lifestyle for the past 11 years. I have owned three dogs, one cat, four rabbits in my lifetime. Currently, in my home I have three caged free bunnies that don't mind sharing the home with another furry friend. I enjoy being outdoors and being active, so your pet will be well exercised if they like that. I work from home and can be with your pet all day. I also love cats and your cat will have sunny spots to lounge in the home. I will only board one animal at a time, so there will be no sharing of attention or spaces with other animals (except our bunnies). I look forward to meeting you and your furry friend soon! I work from home five days a week. If needed, I can crate your pup if I step out, or at bedtime if that's the routine they follow I have a fenced yard for dogs that love to play outdoors, and when they need to go potty. I will pick up their business when outdoors whether in the bush or on a trail walk. I have a multi-level home with stairs and if your pup doesn't like stairs I can carry them to the level I am on, so they always feel like they are part of the action. they will still be a part of the livelihood of my home. My home is well kept with no dangerous chemicals, and is a meat-free home as well (so no raw meat for dinner please).

“Kayla took great care of my dogs, walked them often, loved them up and was extremely neat and tidy in the home. She regularly sent photos to me, which was really appreciated. Thanks!”

Terry V.

About: Hi everyone, it is so great to connect with you :) - Work and volunteer experience, kind and understanding with pets. Patience is key in establishing trust - 4 years of pet care experience - Significant comprehension and experience in administering oral medication for cats - Comfortable with bathing cats and dogs, as well as walking dogs - Owner of a sweet cat Drop-ins I am 100% comfortable with pet sitting for both cats and dogs. Available mainly on weekends. Housesitting Services - I am open to housesitting for a short time in clients home (If there is more than one pet, please let me know) Dog-walking -Very comfortable working with most if not all breeds. If they wear a muzzle, please inform me of this prior to confirming booking. I am offering a discount for all new clients and possibly for returning clients with additional pets. I am available mainly on weekends for my pet care services. If there is an urgent matter and I am required to be somewhere earlier, I will be flexible. I will ensure the safety and care of the pet preferably in the client's home. I will walk, feed and play with the pets toys with them. Once they develop a strong bond with me, they can happily sit on my lap, receive pets, scritches and more. Should the family request for updates, I will send them pictures or text messages pertaining to the behaviour as well as ask any questions I have before I begin pet sitting along with in the process.