House Sitting Youbou

“I left my dog Riley in Emery’s care at my house for two weeks. I will admit I was a little nervous at first because Emery is on the younger side and I had never used Rover before. My nerves settled after we met prior to the pet sitting service. She has a way with dogs and putting them at ease. Riley liked her immediately and I was impressed with her level of maturity and thoughtful questions she asked. Once away, I received daily text updates with photos. By day two Riley (who sleeps in bed with me) was nestled into the covers with Emery and I was totally relaxed knowing she was in great hands. Emery cared for her like she was her own and communicated regularly about their adventures together. She even spoiled Riley with a few new toys, which she absolutely loves! I would 100 percent hire Emery again and recommend her to others looking for pet sitting! Thank you, Emery!!”

Jen C.

About: I have cared for dogs and cats all my life and most recently, my bunny Joshua. My dog was diabetic for half of her life before she passed. I have experience administering medications and injecting insulin/needles. I am also a certified Veterinary Assistant. I am Currently working as a part-time veterinary assistant, I do not have a set schedule but only work 2-3 days a week(12-18 hours total). I offer loving and reliable drop-in or overnight visits to care for your pets in the comfort of their own home. During my visits, I'll provide fresh food and water, playtime, walks (if applicable), litter box cleaning, and plenty of cuddles! I'm passionate about ensuring your furry friends are happy and well-cared for while you're away.

“Thank you Kathryn for your understanding today and helping fulfill the needs for Daisy. She clearly trusted you right away and your consistent communication allowed me to enjoy my day away :)”

Gurdeep D.

“We had a great experience with Melissa. She was fast to respond, easy to communicate with, and came over to our house beforehand for a meet and greet, which I really appreciated. From the beginning, I felt that she was reliable and trustworthy. I felt completely comfortable leaving my home and the dogs in her care, knowing she would show up exactly as agreed. Melissa took wonderful care of Pablo and Braza. She took them on adventures to the beach, followed all of my wishes and instructions carefully, and truly went above and beyond. What stood out most was how calm, capable, and unfazed she was with my dogs’ special needs and sometimes slightly out-of-line behavior – she didn’t flinch or seem overwhelmed at all. Overall, I felt I could fully trust Melissa and our agreement from start to finish. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a dependable, caring, and communicative dog sitter.”

Tove R.

“Kelly took the most amazing care of our fur babies while we were out of town! Sent photo updates and took special care of our high maintenance pets. Will definitely be using her again!”

Beth R.

“Tara fulfilled our list of requests with no problem or miscommunications! Our dog is reactive so it’s important to be able to leave him with someone we trust. He loved his time with Tara and we will definitely be booking again! She was extremely polite and easy to work with and left our house clean and tidy.”

Chenoa R.

“Jillian stayed with our dog Fawn for 2 weeks, and we couldn’t be happier with the care Fawn received. We received daily updates about their adventures, including pictures and videos for our kids who were missing their dog! When fawn showed signs of medical issues, Jillian let us know right away, gave us her opinion and then took her to the vet for us. Jillian kept us updated the entire time, and then took excellent care of her needs afterwards. Jillian left our home clean and cared for and ensured a relaxing transition home for us from our vacation. Thank you Jillian!”

Lisa S.

About: I’ve taken care of pets for the last 10 years for friends, family and word of mouth. I had a dog throughout my childhood and now love to fill my time with furry friends. I would love to walk, board or stay at your home with your pets. I have walked and looked after any age and any size of pets. I currently am working very part time so I have lots of time to spend with your pets. I am available all days! I have lots of time in the mornings and afternoons to take your pets out for a long walk if that’s what they want! I have a large unfenced backyard but a large deck that is closed off. There is lots of space for your dog to explore around my yard though! And I am always with them outside so don’t worry about them. I also love to stay at your place to make your pets feel at home still.

About: I’m lucky to have two amazing dogs in my life, Luna ( a lady of a certain age! ) she belongs to my son and when she comes to me for her “holidays” we enjoy long, leisurely walks and/or a lovely swim in the ocean! And lots of cosy, curled up on the couch time. Then there’s Molly- who is a sweet golden retriever puppy belonging to my daughter. I spent a wonderful summer with Molly in tow, at just 10 weeks old, everything was new to her and delighted her. Although our walks were short, we went often and Molly made many friends in the neighbourhood! My daughter lives in the Okanagan Valley therefore, sadly I don’t get to spend nearly enough time with “our” Molly. Having said that, I do have lots of time to spend with your precious canine! I love walking and believe I would be a great companion for your dog when you can’t be there. I will strive to walk in different areas to provide visual interest to your dog and take the utmost care of him/ her at all times. I prefer on leash walks but am more than happy to play off leash games in your back yard. If your dog requires medication, I’m quite confident with that - recently Luna needed a course of injections and I was able to do that with no problems and obviously, I can feed your dog if required. At the moment I provide 2 kitties with regular overnight care and drop in visits. One of whom is diabetic & requires daily medication. I have lots of flexibility at the moment. I can offer week day and weekend service and am happy to tailor the length/ type of walk to suit your dog. I prefer to offer one on one care to deepen my bond with your dog. I am excellent housekeeper & live “lightly” in my clients homes.

About: As a retired professional from McMaster University, I knew immediately how I wanted to spend this next chapter of my life. What sets me apart? I offer dedicated, full-time care to your home and pets (no charge for 1 extra dog) throughout Vancouver Island, Gulf Islands and Main Land (Negotiable). Two years ago, I leased out my own condo so I could be fully present and responsible to my hosts and their pets—this is not a side trip nor am I on vacation. I am a resident of BC. From my list of testimonials, you will see consistent five-star reviews from both short- and long-term stays, including repeat hosts. Your pets are my immediate priority, always. Beyond that, I genuinely enjoy caring for your home. It brings me real joy to help wherever I can—exceptional cleaning, gardening and landscaping, organizing cupboards, or simply taking care of things I notice need attention. If something needs doing, I do it. My goal is for you to enjoy your time away and return home to a happy, well-cared-for pet—and a few thoughtful surprises that make your life a little easier. Thank you for trusting me with your home and your beloved companions. What sets me apart? I offer dedicated, full-time care to your home and pets throughout Vancouver Island, Gulf Islands and Main Land (negotiable) AND Abroad. Two years ago, I leased out my own condo so I could be fully present and responsible to my hosts and their pets—since my availability is not due to my being on vacation in BC, I am am resident here. You basically receive a full time house sitter and pet sitter all in one. New to Rover, My prices are highly negotiable to your budget. I have many testimonials with all five star reviews, from the past 2 years prior to joining. Both short- and long-term stays, including repeat hosts. I’m always happy to share them, however, below I will share the most recent sitting; I continue to pet/house sit on a regular basis. I hope you will be my next host, here on Rover:). Here is a recent testimonial pre-Rover, for your comfort in knowing I love what I do, because it is helping you and your pet(s). Pls contact me for more testimonials in my past/current sittings. Host Name: Ian A. Feb 09, 2026 Nanaimo BC February 8th 2026 We recently invited Teresa into our home to look after our house and dog for 9 days while we traveled to Mexico. I am reluctant to provide an honest review....why?…because she will get more and more clients making it harder for us to book her on future occasions when we need her. She is quite simply amazing! Not just the fact that the house was impeccably clean when we got back.... the sheets were washed and the beds were made, the house had been vacuumed, the fridge had been cleaned ,but she even did some small gardening for us, all completely on her own initiative. We had seen reviews from some of her previous clients and I thought they were too good to be true but now we understand. You are instantly comforted knowing that she cares about your property because within the first hour of her being here, she had asked me where the smoke detectors were, did we have a fire extinguisher, and where was the main water shut off. (I don't think my own wife knows where that is! ) All things that could potentially be beneficial to know.... While we were away she communicated with us almost daily with pictures of the numerous walks that she was doing with our dog and he probably was disappointed when she had to leave because I am sure that she spoiled him completely. However he will be very happy to see her come back very soon as we are off to South Africa for 3 weeks and she will once again be welcomed in our house. We now consider Teresa not just our house sitter but a friend. She truly is phenomenal and I have no hesitation in highly recommending her services. You need have NO concerns. Ian & Dianne

“I was very happy with Brook and Brenden. They looked after our 130lb Mastiff for 3 weeks and I would highly recommend them to any other's looking for great house and dog sitters. They were super about meeting us a head of time to get familiar with our dog and his habits, even spending some time with us in the forest and a dog park before we left. They also moved into the house 1 night early to become familiar with the space. While we were away there were no issues, and ongoing communication including pictures and videos was really good. So in short they are 5-star sitters and have my double thumbs up! Thank you so much Brook and Brenden, I hope to see you bak next time!”

Gordon B.

About: Your dog will avoid the emotional and physical stress of being in a kennel, boarding facility or "dog hotel". I am home during the day to provide your fur baby with 12 Hours of fun and loving care. Your dog can maintain their normal daily routine. Conveniently schedule pet transportation when you need it; at an additional charge/free if booking multiple dogs Medications administered if needed. Safe and friendly "free range home environment". Daily walks, feeding and exercise. I will text/message you daily with updates. I have a fully fenced in yard on a 1/4 acre. I am also available on short notice I have 35 years of caring for dogs I am available for drop ins at your home for all animals i.e domestic, exotic and farm Kindly take into consideration that I am not a kennel drop-in business and we both need to provide a scheduled time that fits yours and my family home schedule please. I am available anytime for drop-off...I am available most holidays..I live near an area that has less traffic and safe for walking and exploring the area. Your dog will be supervised in the house and in the yard. Fresh water all the time....your snacks if you choose to allow them for your dog.

“Pat was absolutely the best sitter we could have chosen for our little guy! She was super at communicating and sending us pictures. She left our home neat and tidy and we would love to have her back next time we are away! We highly recommend!”

Kelly And Shandra W.

About: Greetings from the Dawg House! I'm Dawn! I am semi-retired and work from home with my two Rescue Pups: Blanquita the mini poodle mix and Margo the pug! They are rescues from Mexico and both welcome all of our new friends at the Dawg House. I have 97 five star gold reviews and testimonials and many repeat customers. I provide 24 hour supervision and dogs are never left alone or crated (unless the dog is used to it and that is what the owner wants). All dogs are welcome to sleep with me. I will also come to your house for overnights with your furry friends because I know that some dogs and cats do better in their own home. I have experience with senior dogs, nervous and anxious dogs, dogs who suffer from separation anxiety as well as dogs who need medication. Dogs have full run of the house and are never left alone without prior approval from you. I provide 24 hour care and supervision. Dogs at my house get lots of love and attention: our day can include snuggles on the couch, people & animal watching out of the windows, or with your permission - car rides to local parks and beaches. Your pup will have freedom to roam in our apartment, finding what spots they find most comfortable. I have experience with seniors, nervous/ anxious dogs, separation anxiety, and giving medications to dogs. Pets are allowed total freedom in our apartment and are more than welcome to sleep with us. All dogs are taken out several times a day.

About: I’ve had animals my entire life and have been pet sitting for friends and family for the past 20 years. I have experience working with and training a variety of different dog breeds. I also work as a foster with Cats Cradle Animal Rescue. I currently work from home so your pets will have someone with them all day:) I have a pet friendly vehicle so any areas in Victoria are not an issue. I have a fenced yard at my home and have a Pomsky pup that loves playing with all different dogs and cats. I also have a cat that loves meeting new furry friends and sharing her enclosed catio for safe outdoor time.

“Larina provides the best care and both our dogs😁”

Susan L.