House Sitting Union Bay

“Deborah was lovely! She did an amazing job for us in our home while we were away for 5 days. Our 14 year old dog was also happy with Debbie and showed that when we arrived home! We had a bunch of seedling plants in the greenhouse waiting to be planted out in the garden. It got quite hot while we were away and Deborah did a great job of keeping our plants alive! We will definitely be happy to have Deborah come again and highly recommend her to others needing pets and home cared for while away! Thank you again Deborah!”

Lori K.

“I can’t recommend Delaney highly enough! She took wonderful care of my two Weimaraners for three days in our home, and I was so impressed by the care, attention, and genuine love she showed them. I especially appreciated her regular check-ins and updates, which gave me such peace of mind knowing that my dogs were happy, comfortable, and being well cared for. It was clear that Delaney was responsible, attentive, and truly enjoyed spending time with them. It is such a relief to find someone you can completely trust with your pets and your home. I would be absolutely grateful to have Delaney care for my dogs again in the future. She was wonderful, and I would recommend her without hesitation!”

Wendy H.

“Tony is a very kind hearted person with a calm approach. He was very flexible with the needs of my dog who have separation anxiety. He was reassuring with his words. I am happy to hire him again and would recommend him. A very nice man.”

Sandhya M.

“Zack is a great dog sitter and clearly a dog lover!”

Shawn T.

“Katherine was a wonderful dog/ house sitter. Our dog Cassi was so happy to have been able to stay in her own house. Kathy made sure she was well taken care of. She also sent regular pictures and updates. We would definitely book Kathy again.”

Karen W.

About: I have almost always had a pet throughout my life. Cats mainly but in more recent years I have been caring for both dogs and cats both through private house sitting (friends & family) and through the Trusted Housesitters app (Happy to share my reviews from there). I work remotely so I am often in the home a lot so that animals will get a lot of attention! Lots of cuddles and play time! I am very active so I love taking dogs for walks and hikes (depending on what the dog likes and is able to do). I am not super strong though, so I will say that if you have a large dog that isn't leash trained please don't request me (I've had an incident with a larger dog that wasn't great on leash and I just wasn't strong enough to control her). As a previous long time pet owner I know how tough it can be to put trust in another person to love your animals as much as you do. I like to ensure I'm giving the pet as much attention, love and care as their owners would. And also provide reassurance and lots of updates to the pet owners while they are away. I am self employed and work remotely so my schedule is very flexible to accommodate pet care. If I am house sitting, the pets get extra attention as I can give them attention while working and on my breaks. :) I travel and house sit full time so I am only able to take care of your pet at your home. When I am not traveling I generally am in the Comox Valley but I have a vehicle so I'm able to pet sit around Vancouver Island. I will take great care of your pets, home, and plants if needed! You'll return home to a nice clean home.

“Amelia was great to work with as we arranged our first house/pet sitting. Met our pups in advance and they loved her! Everything was low stress and our dogs were well cared for and happy/relaxed when we arrived back home:-) Thanks Amelia!”

Claudine B.

About: Hi! My name is Jennifer. I live in Courtenay and I am a mom of 4 beautiful children, I would love the opportunity to take care of your pets, I have well over 20+ years of experience looking after and being around all sorts of animals. I’m a stay at home mom, who enjoys spending time with her family and furbabies, so I have a lots of time to play & take them on walks!! I am currently taking on new clients, cats & dogs of all ages as well as pets with special needs, dietary restrictions, and health conditions.⁣⁣⁣⁣ I‘m extremely passionate about animals and always treat other's homes and pets as if they were my own. I‘m responsible, respectful, and reliable and I have excellent references.

“Colleen and her husband watched our 2 frenchies for 2 weeks in February. We love them and so do the dogs. The boys were so well taken care of and so was our home. We returned to 2 happy healthy dogs and a very clean house. They sent us a text updates, pics and some videos regularly, which my wife and I really appreciated. They also helped our boys with a pulling issue they had on leash and found a way to help reduce that behaviour. We will book with this wonderful couple again.”

David A.

“Melinda was great and convinced me she has the confidence and dependability to take care of my dog. Because I am new to the Rover experience, I much appreciated that she wanted me to share all about my dog and our activities before we agreed that she would take care of him for about a week in my home. She was confident and calm with my dog and took on some yard care tasks in my absence. She reported to me every couple of days (as requested) documenting things were going well. I was away for an extended time and Melinda had to hand over dog sitting to a friend of mine, who confirmed that the dog was in great spirits and my house was left tidy and clean. I greatly appreciate her help, and I will hire her again when the need arises. Thanks Melinda!!”

Laura D.

“Janine and her daughters stayed in our home, and they took great care of our dog, Watson, and our chickens. Watson got to visit the beach and swim with them every day! We returned home to a happy flock, a very content dog, and a super clean house. I highly recommend Janine as a pet and house sitter! This was the third time she looked after our pets, and we are so happy with the care they received while we were away. ☺️”

Jennifer T.

About: I’ve taken care of Animals my entire life. We’ve had dogs and cats, goats and chickens. Rabbits and hamsters. We have a very flexible schedule. We are very nurturing and just love animals I have a Very flexible schedule. So fitting in pet care into my daily and weekly routine, can be made a top priority. I can work around your schedule. I have a fenced yard in our home. So lots of outside time. Daily walks or multiple times a day. I can trim nails if needed. Or bathing and grooming. I can administer medication if needed. Please just let me know what your needs are, and I can accommodate.

“Cindy was very caring with both my fur babies. She provided updates and allowed for me to have a stress free time away from them. They were both happy and well cared for when we returned home. I would highly recommend Cindy as a pet sitter.”

Cherie R.

“Keah was an excellent sitter for our little pup Garrix. Very responsive and went above and beyond to look after him. We’d be more than happy to book her again”

Ankit P.

“Erin stayed at my house and took care of my dog and two cats for 5 or 6 days. All the animals seemed to like her immediately. She played with them and sent pictures regularly and always responded quickly to messages. The house was spic and span when we got home. The animals were happy. My dog got lots of hikes and swims. I have no complaints and happily recommend Erin. Thank you Erin!”

Emily L.

About: Entrusted guardian, caretaker & walker of family dogs for over 15 years. Pet first aid certified. Responsible, fun, active and secure professional care that will keep them happy🐾 Dog care and web design is my work life right now - doggie coworkers is a dream come true . We have fun, stay safe and bond through shared experiences. I’m available in Parksville, Qualicum Beach and Bowser everyday for boarding, day-care, walking, drop-ins! 🐶 I’m criminal record cleared in Oceanside this year and request please that dogs be up-to-date on their vaccinations before starting service. The most I’ll ever have in my care is four Rover dogs at any one time. Dogs are screened for aggression, lice, ticks, fleas. . BOARDING - clients have their separate area and merge with mine when supervised. Feeding is separate and they're never left alone with other dogs, even if familiar. . 👇Prior to Drop-Off Checklist No raw food diets or injections • Checked for health, no flu etc • Recently bathed & well brushed • Trimmed nails - hardwood floors! • Fed, walked, potty • Rover profile completed with vax docs • All packing list items ready, mapped . IN GOOD HEALTH ☀️ . Drop-Off Screening The 10 minute drop-off checks health, temperament while also noting pre-existing limps or injuries. These pre-existing things might not be covered if theres a claim. We meet in the park near my place to coordinate. . Managing the pack I feed Rover dogs separately in a closed-door basement, giving them space to decompress if needed. My dogs are non-territorial, and your pup gets individual bonding time with me using their own toys and blankets. Bringing a shirt with your scent can also be comforting. . Packing List • Bed, blanket, toys • Food bowls (water & food) • Food & scoop • Written feeding instructions • Treats • Harness (not just collar please) • Brush . Drop-Off Routine I’ll have an agreement if it’s your first stay. I only accept fully housetrained, un-injured, not sick dogs and appreciate punctuality :) . Safe & Friendly Pack Environment Your dog will join a happy, non-reactive pack. With each booking I cross reference compatibility of breeding-based behaviour traits with the other dogs that they'll mix with. . We hike daily on beautiful trails accessed directly from my house. . I strive to be the dog sitter you can trust and understand the stress of leaving your pup with someone new. . WALKING - always on leash with situational awareness and we don’t socialize with dogs we meet on trail or go to the dog park . No meet and greets, I integrate as part of on-boarding. . DAY-CARE and DROP-IN VISITS are available in Parksville, Qualicum Beach and Bowser/Dunsmuir areas. . HOUSE SITTING private bedroom with comfortable bed and clean bedding is required for overnight stays, and my three dogs might sometimes need to come depending on dates. Alternatively I can house sit staying off site with visits and walks every few hours plus feeding, morning, evening routines, if your house is in Oceanside

“Thomas is lovely! It was so thoughtful of him to make time for pre-meets both at our place and his. During the sitting, he sent photo updates during their walk and at bedtime, and Theo seemed well-cared for. Highly recommend and would definitely book again!”

Natasha G.

“Paige and Andrew took such great care of Haru and helped me out with my garden while I was away. I got cute updates if there’s walks and they navigated Haru’s high energy and quirks like pros. I also appreciate how tidy my home was when I got back. I would book these two again every time. Thank you so much!”

Emilie N.

“Richelle was an amazing pet sitter for Peggy Sue, Billie Jean and James.. We had no worries while we were away. They loved playing with little Aria and Richelle sent us videos everyday to assure us that our doggies were having a good time and being cared for.. If you are looking for a caring person to look after your pets, I would recommend Richelle as a pet sitter..”

Adele C.

“James looked after our two dogs, and cat in our home for two days and one night. He was able to accommodate us with short notice which was very much appreciated. He was excellent with the pets, and was very respectful of our home. We look forward to working with him again in the future!”

Kelly P.