House Sitting in Victoria

“Chantal was amazing with my dog. She had a hard time with new people but Chantal was calm and great and my dog warmed up very nicely. The house was left clean which was a huge relief 😅”

Ashley C.

“She is a very good listener, communicated well & gave our senior cat meds, feel very comfortable having her stay at our house to care for our cat with special needs, highly recommend!”

Leanne J.

“Maia is a pro and our dog loves her. We totally trust her with him - even though he has epilepsy, has to take lots of pills and has wobbly back legs.”

Jan S.

“Grant and Kate were great pet sitters. Firstly, they arrived on time when they said they would, which allowed us to get to the ferry stress free. They were responsive, read the pet briefs beforehand, and left us feeling confident they could handle our pet's various medications while we were away- which they did. They kept us updated regularly while we were away. When we returned the pets were all sleeping contentedly and the house was clean, calm, and orderly, which is a big thing when you have four pets in less than 600 square feet. Highly recommend Grant and Kate as pet sitters.”

Genesee B.

“Elena is so wonderful with our three dogs (including a high energy 5 month old puppy)! You can trust that your pets will be well loved and well cared for by Elena. We’re looking forward to having her back the next time we go away. Thanks Elena!”

Sophie L.

About: Please note I can NOT take dogs over 15” at the shoulder. If your dog is under 15" at the shoulder I can take them even if they weigh 35 lbs. Thanks for understanding. Also my rate is $55 but ROVER charges you 11% on top of my rate. Plus they take 20% of whatever is booked. Thought you should know :) Now on to the profile. I honestly love animals. I sometimes ask my friends to come over, just so I can hang out with their dogs. (my friends are okay with this) I'm well versed in giving dogs and cats their medication orally, or mixed in with food. I don't give needles. All of my dogs, except one lived to ripe old ages and I am well versed in dealing with mobility issues, deafness, blindness and incontinence. I love animals of all ages and I truly believe each stage of their life enhances ours. I have dealt with foster dogs with PTSD and I'm well aware how slow movements and soft voices are highly important to make a pet feel comfortable. I've taken a few dogs from vicious to cuddle bug in my time. Yes, some of them took months, but in the end, they learned to trust. All they need is love, patience and the time to destress and learn that not every human will hurt them. That being said, I'm not up for sitting a reactive dog at this time. I understand that your pets will need to approach me, not the other way around. Of course I will try to coax them to come to me, but if they don't, I'm okay with that. I simply want to give care to animals and get their companionship, if only for a short time, in return. I am semi-retired and work from home. As I have a fenced yard, I can easily accommodate small and medium sized dogs. I may have to go out for an hour here and there, but, for the most part, I am home. I have a fenced yard for dogs. Sorry - no cats at this time. If your dog is crate trained, they can stay in my bedroom with me in the crate, or if they are completely housetrained, they can even snuggle on the bed if that is your preference. When looking after pets in your home, I will follow their routine, as advised by you.

“Val was such a warm person! They provided nice little updates each day and we could see how Stella was quick to be a couch buddy once she knew she was safe. Val seemed comfortable and knowledgeable about Stella's needs - asked lots of great questions. We left for our trip feeling absolutely confident. We also came back to the home being in perfect condition. Thanks, Val!”

Jaclyn W.

About: I offer personalized, loving care for your pets, ensuring that they feel safe, happy, and loved while you're away. I am reliable, experienced, and detail-oriented. I work virtually on a part-time basis, so I'll always be available to give your pets the attention and care they need while you're away. I prioritize your pets' safety by keeping their environment secure and ensuring I have all the info on food allergies, behavior around other animals, and preferences.

“Many thanks to Alex! Fossi clearly had a great time with him. We appreciated the photos. And, Fossi was happy, healthy, and relaxed when we got home.”

Matthew W.

About: I grew up with dogs (golden retrievers and a papillon) for 23 years, I love every dog I see, so dog care is definitely my thing. I am very accustomed to all types of dog behaviour, walking, feeding, giving medication, itchy paw care, and all other pet care associated with dogs. I'm a well seasoned dog caretaker and am very familiar with many types of challenges and hyper puppies. I currently do not have a day job, so I am very able to be a hands-on caretaker to your pet. Walking, feeding, and attentiveness are my main priority. The best way to make sure your pets feel safe, trusting, and comfortable is for me to continue on the daily routine they tend to follow. I'm very familiar with having to separate animals in different rooms, gates, stairs, feeding schedules and walking times. The best way I can give the utmost care for your companion is if you tell me exactly what you'd appreciate in terms of caretaking from me and I will make sure I do it exactly how you'd like in a way that is comfortable for you and you pet!

“Richelle took great care of my animals. She was super communicative, provided lots of photos and left my home spotless. I would absolutely request her again.”

Jennifer P.

About: I’ve been a dog and cat sitter since high school, first sitting for family and friends and now doing it as a side job as well as while travelling. I have experience with dogs of all sizes, and cats of all temperaments. Open to most areas of Victoria, and have a reliable vehicle to get to and from sits, and take dogs out for nice walks in the parks or hiking trails of the area. Please feel free to reach out for any details or scheduling questions. I currently work full time 9-5, so am primarily available for stop in care or overnights with cats and other lower maintenance animals comfortably with being home for a work day. I am available for dogs and multiple walks a day on weekends only. I am only available for care in the pets/clients home as my building is pet-free. I am very trustworthy as I have plenty of past experience in others homes both as a pet sitter and house cleaner. And my current day job requires regular criminal record checks to come back clean.

“Extremely happy with the service she provided. Kept me up to date on everything and treated my pup with love. Great pics, video and communication. She will continue to my choice.”

Trevor D.

“Great communication overall and followed through with all requests. Stayed with our dog overnight in our home and he was a happy pup when we returned. Thank you so much for looking after Murphy!”

Amie S.

“Polina was excellent! I received photos of my cat throughout the day and I felt so comfortable knowing that someone I could trust was looking after my cat!”

Caileigh K.

“Sofia took excellent care of our cat and house while we were out of town. She is responsive, conscientious, and kept us up to date with photos. I think our cat liked her too! Would definitely recommend!”

Mary M.

“Silvia and Andrea were FANTASTIC! Our dogs loved them, we felt completely safe with our girls in their hands, and they saved us when our connecting flight was cancelled and we had to ask them to stay an extra day. You can tell they really care about animals. Our next vacation will be booked around their schedule!”

Matthew L.

“Kate took amazing care of both Hilde and Tony while we were away for a long weekend. She made sure they were loved and cared for and we truly appreciate her. Also, our home was super clean and the garden was watered and thriving upon our return. We highly recommend Kate and will definitely be reaching out to her again.”

Karri L.

“Cassandra took great care of our fur babies. She was easy to talk to and coordinate with, she sent us lots of updates while we were away. I felt our dogs were well cared for for and I recommend her to you!”

Gillian T.

“Kelsey is a lovely person, who is very committed to her job and it shows in all she does. She is kind, professional and has strong communication skills.”

Kelly M.