Pet Sitting Victoria
Book a pet sitter to stop by your home a few times a day to feed and play with your pet.
Over 1,089 pet parents in Victoria have booked pet sitting
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Prices are estimates per visit for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search and includes a booking fee of 11%.
“Holly was amazing with our 4 month old black lab Ryder. She came to our hotel so we could attned a family dinner for a celebration of life. Holly sent photos and updates. We highly recommend Holly for any pet care needs you may have. Ryder says thank you Holly🐾❤️”
“Sarah is a superstar! She took such great care of our cat, Birdie, while we were away. Her communication was always top-notch, with many photos sent during each of her drop-ins. She went above and beyond in keeping the house tidy. Thank you, Sarah!”
About: About Hilda & Greg: We are two active, highly responsible professionals who own our unit in Victoria, BC. We have traveled extensively, lived and worked in Asia and Australia, and we understand that a break is important, but so is the absolute peace of mind that comes with knowing your companions and home are safe while you are away. We care for young to senior pets who require stable routines. With our professional backgrounds in education, we bring an exceptional level of organization, reliability, and clear communication to every booking. Because we operate as a dedicated husband-and-wife team, your pets receive twice the attention, companionship, and supervision. We are a 'small footprint' couple who are non-smokers, tidy, and deeply respectful of your space and boundaries. We love nature, walks, cooking, and reading. We will give your pets lots of love, cuddles, and structured exercise—at their direction, of course! We send regular photo updates and look forward to welcoming your furry family members into our care. Pet care fits seamlessly into our daily routine. We don't have any pets ourselves and we operate as a dedicated husband-and-wife team. Greg is retired, with exceptional daytime flexibility and consistent companionship. Our days naturally center around being active outdoors, enjoying urban and nature walks, and maintaining a structured, reliable environment. Whether we are house sitting full-time or providing daytime check-ins, we structure our schedules around your pet's specific feeding, exercise, and medication routines to ensure they are never left alone for long periods.
“Ida is amazing! She kept in frequent contact and sent many adorable photos throughout our dog’s walks. She is excellent with our reactive rescue dog and completely eased our minds and experience with having a new person care for our special needs boy. Will definitely be booking her again!”
“Miriam is amazing! She is punctual, caring and goes above and beyond to look after my dog. She is respectful of the space and spends quality time engaging with Duke while I am at work. Duke gets so excited to see her and we will absolutely have her back!!”
About: I have always loved dogs and I've been lucky enough to have been around then my whole life. Over the years friends, family, neighbors have relied on me to look after their dogs. I'm currently taking some time from work, so my schedule is pretty flexible. In my free time when I'm not at home I'm outside, either at the beach or wandering in a park, so I dog would easily fit into my daily routines. When caring for pets, I prioritize their well-being, comfort, and routine to make sure that they feel safe and loved. Coming from having an anxious dog in the past, I pay close attention to their behavior and body language to ensure that everyone is feeling safe, calm, and happy.
“Courtney is a great pet sitter and was very patient with my shy boy. I felt very comfortable knowing that she would be keeping an eye on him. I’ll definitely be messaging her again when I need a pet sitter.”
“Adria is amazing! I left my kittens for the first time for a short vacation and was really nervous about it. Adria sent photos at every check in and went above to interact with the kitties and keep my place relatively tidy of kitty litter (I swear my cats just throw it around). She really helped to calm my nerves!”
About: My partner Alex and I have taken care of fluffy friends for over 2 years now. Without advertising ourselves, people genuinely go around and tell others how good their experiences were with us. As a young couple, we have always known that our travelling plans doesn’t allow us to have our own pets, but our experiences with friends’ pets gave us confidence to try taking care of others’ pets. We are more than ready to learn more about this journey too! Here is a bonus ($20 off) for our first time customer: code ANQIAW39001, on https://www.rover.com/sit/anqiaw39001. I work as an educational assistant in a secondary school and my partner is a physics PhD student at UVic. My work is 9-3 everyday and his schedule is flexible. For dogs we used to split the walks into morning walk (him) and evening walk (myself or us both). For cats it will be flexible because our schedules make it at least one of us will be at home for most of the time of the day (18-24 hours) Our apartment building is located next to several parks and a quiet residential neighbourhood where we like to walk with pets. Our apartment courtyard also has a private and secure dog run where pets can play off leash. Our apartment has multiple windows so it provides amazing view for your pets to look out and say hi to any animals passing by.
“Wonderful and friendly sitters! Both of our cats were in great spirits when we came home :) ! Even our most anxious cat was comfortable with the sitters! We will most certainly be hiring them again.”
About: I’ve had dogs and cats around me since I was a kid, and I’ve owned my own dogs since 2020. I’ve taken positive reinforcement puppy training courses as well as reactivity specific lessons, so I’m comfortable reading early warning signs in anxious or reactive dogs and know how to de-escalate rather than just react. I’m also experienced handling big, strong dogs confidently and safely on leash. Before having my own, I dog sat regularly for friends, so I’ve got a solid range of temperaments and routines under my belt. I work from home running my own business, which means I’m around during the day most weekdays and have flexible availability for drop-ins, walks, and house sitting. I can work around specific feeding or walk times rather than squeezing visits into a rigid window. While house sitting, I treat your home like a guest would; respecting your space, sticking to your pet’s normal routine, and keeping things exactly as I found them. For drop-ins and walks, I’m attentive to leash safety, comfortable handling multiple pets, and quick to notice if something seems off with appetite, energy, or behavior. I’m also comfortable with reptile care basics like enclosure checks and feeding schedules, if that’s ever relevant
“I highly recommend her! She was punctual and reliable throughout the entire experience. A couple of days before the visits, she reached out to confirm everything was still scheduled, which I really appreciated and found very reassuring. She kept me updated after each visit with messages about how my cats were doing, giving me real peace of mind while I was away. Before I booked her, she was more than happy to meet with me, and she was warm, friendly, enthusiastic, and clearly very responsible. I felt completely comfortable leaving my cats in her care and wouldn't hesitate to book her again.”
“Stephanie is truly experienced and incredibly diligent. She took excellent care of my cat and went above and beyond by sending frequent updates, which really helped ease my nerves while I was away. She was very attentive and happy to follow even the smallest instructions to make sure my cat was comfortable and entertained during my absence. My cat is usually timid with strangers, but she seemed to feel comfortable with Stephanie almost immediately, which says a lot. I would absolutely trust her again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for reliable pet care”
“Not only was Allan GREAT with my dogs, he was flexible on Christmas Day! Today was our second walk and I loved seeing the dogs get excited to see him. I came back to find them loving all over him. Highly recommend. Would certainly go to Allan first if I was back here and needing a walker again!”
“Absolutely great! Darcie did exactly what we asked and showed she really cared. Great communication from Darcie with lots of details. We couldn't be happier with her service!”
“Ava was fantastic! She was so easy to book with and accommodating. Nala loved her, and it was clear Ava spent quality time with her. She kept us updated on how Nala was doing and sent some great pictures. Anyone would be lucky to hire Ava to take care of their pets; she deeply cares about animals, and our (grumpy senior cat) Nala can't wait to have her back. Thank you Ava!”
About: Hey folks, I'm Dani (they/them) and being around animals brings me the greatest joy! Growing I was always surrounded by a diverse array of pets, from rescues pets, dogs, rabbits, cats, and birds- I've developed a deep understanding and love for all creatures. With over three years of dedicated pet sitting for friends, family, and local clients, I offer the kind of reliable, compassionate care that gives you peace of mind. My goal is to treat your pets like family while in my care. My availability is fairly open during the week and during weekends besides Saturday during the day as I often have school for a few hours. Don't hesitate to reach out to see if we can make things work! I provide personalized care for each pet by discussing their specific needs with every client to the best of my abilities. I have experience in caring for senior dogs and cats and will look to feed and administering medication at the times you've specified. You can trust me to offer attentive and reliable care for your beloved pets. I can't wait to meet your pet(s)!
“Richelle was an exceptional sitter for my two cats! Both have anxiety in their own way and she knew exactly what they needed to feel as good as possible in my absence. She was super responsive, asked lots of questions to get to know them, and provided detailed summaries of her visits with lots of photos. Highly recommend for anxious pets and pet parents alike!”
The median cost per visit for pet sitting in Victoria is $25
Pet parents share their Rover experiences - Victoria
When my cat and I moved to Victoria from Ontario, we didn't know a soul. I was so nervous about leaving my cat with a stranger. But after reading Sarah's profile and meeting her, I knew my cat was in safe hands and I have not been disappointed. My cat LOVES Sarah! And I know that the feeling is mutual. I needed someone to feed my cat and scoop litter, but what I got is a first rate cat sitter and friend. I encourage you to use her as your pet sitter, you won't be disappointed.
We recently moved to the area and needed a new pet sitter for occasional travel. Danielle took care of our 2 cats and 2 dogs while we were out of town for the weekend. She is friendly, prompt, communicative, and sent nice photos during each drop-in visit. Thanks, Danielle!
Richelle always does such a great job. She did a stop in visit today for my cat and played with her and gave her lots of attention. She always follows instructions and is great at communication and sending the cutest pictures. Highly recommend, thank you! Very happy customer. Jenn and Lilly
Sarah is so good with my large dog Walter. He can be reactive. Sarah handles his anxieties so well with ease. I am always confident that Walter will have a great time and be able to remain calm with positive redirection from Sarah! She’s my go to sitter/walker! I can’t say enough positive things.
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FAQs for Pet Sitting - Victoria
Frequently asked questions about Rover
The average cost for Pet Sitting in Victoria on Rover is $27.75 per visit (as of September 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.
Rover makes budgeting the cost of Pet Sitting easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for Pet Sitting. For more information on service fees, click here .
There are 767 sitters on Rover for Pet Sitting in Victoria. About 80% of Victoria sitters can respond to requests in under 60 minutes. Whether you’re planning ahead for holidays, need last-minute care, or need same-day coverage for an urgent trip, you can message multiple sitters at once to find available care.
Once you find the right match, you can arrange a Meet & Greet to ensure they are a perfect fit for your pet’s personality before confirming.
A pet sitter can provide focused care sessions, help your pet’s routine stay on track, or keep you updated on your pet’s mood and energy levels.
Whether you’re at the office for the day or travelling for a few nights, a pet sitter can offer poop breaks during a Victoria stroll, cleaning the litter box, or making sure your pet has on-time food or water refills. For daytime services like walking and drop-ins, you can also request sitters to send a report card with every visit.
Tip: You can discuss your specific arrangements with a pet sitter on Rover based on what fits you, your pet, and your sitter’s needs. To find what their special skills are, look at the "Skills" and "Pet care experience" sections on their profile.
You can coordinate how much supervision you want directly with your sitter. While every sitter’s schedule varies, here are some examples of supervision by pet care service:
- Boarding or doggy day care: Many sitters can provide frequent companionship because they design their day specifically around the pets in their care or work from home.
- House sitting: Your sitter generally stays in your home for the requested duration, which may include overnight care. They may step out briefly to visit other pet clients, but your home remains their primary base.
- Drop-in visits or dog walking: These can be scheduled in 30- or 60-minute windows (and can be shorter or longer at your request) to help your pet receive dedicated attention and care during those specific times.
Interested in constant or 24/7 care? This service often incurs an additional fee but many sitters are happy to discuss this option with you.
Key handling is entirely up to you and your sitter to agree on during the Meet & Greet or in the Rover app. Most pet parents in Victoria choose to hand over a spare key or digital fob in person, while others arrange a lockbox or unique access code. Don't forget to discuss key returns as well!
Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they do not have any disqualifying offences.
Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page .
The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.
All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee , which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.
A Meet & Greet is a short introductory meeting between you, your pet, and a sitter. It can take place in person or virtually, although we recommend in-person so that your pet can get to know your sitter or the new environment. During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Most pet parents and sitters on Rover welcome Meet & Greets because the process can give confidence and peace of mind for service experiences, especially for longer stays or first-time bookings.
If a health concern arises during a stay, your sitter is instructed to contact you and our Trust & Safety team immediately and, if needed, take your pet to the closest veterinarian. Through our Trust & Safety support team, sitters can ask for diagnostic advice from a qualified veterinary professional if your pet is showing signs of possible illness.
For extra peace of mind, you can also prepare an authorization form for your regular vet. An authorization form outlines your preferred method of care and allows your sitter to bring your pet into their regular clinic.
Every qualified booking made on Rover is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes reimbursement for eligible emergency vet care.
Emergency support is available by phone or email in English 24/7. When an incident occurs, we recommend that sitters contact our Trust & Safety team immediately so that they can connect your sitter with a veterinary professional or offer other resources to help.
If a sitter needs to cancel at the last minute, Rover’s reservation protection means Rover Support will work with you to find a suitable replacement as quickly as possible.
Yes, you can find sitters who have experience administering medication or managing dietary requirements. On Rover:
- 93% of sitters can help with special care needs
- 100% can help with giving oral medications or injections
- 96% can help with daily exercise
You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.
Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.
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