House Sitting in Friday Harbor

“Emma was wonderful! She took great care of our dog and was very clean and respectful of our home. Our dog is on the high maintenance side and she was able to manage him very well. Highly recommend.”

David M.

About: I have tons of experience with various types of animals from livestock to cats and dogs. I love all animals and have knowledge of various species. I’m a stay at home mom my husband is in the navy and looking to help out my community. I have a strong passion for animals. I have a fenced in yard and can provide a safe place for your animals to stay I have two dogs of my own that love other pets but can accommodate if other pets are not friendly.

“Alexander arrived on time and communicated throughout the stay. The house was tidy upon our return. Alexander put in additional effort by watering our plants when he noticed they were drooping and refilled my hummingbird feeders. Our two dogs were well cared for and we are sure they barely noticed we weren’t around!”

Elaine D.

“Kelsey took such great care with our two cats, Julian and Greta. She provided us with regular updates, made sure they were good on water, food, and litter, and went above and beyond to be affectionate and amazing company for them while we were gone over the holidays. I’d highly recommend her to anyone looking for a pet sitter!”

Jakkapan Ron K.

“Sonya is the finest house sitter there is. She cares for my cat with tons of attention. She leaves my house in better shape than I left it and is communicative and responsive. Thanks again!”

Mark T.

“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.

“According to Bailey, our Maltese, Pat treated him with attention and affection like never before (except from us) while we were away on Christmas vacation: he frankly hated to see her leave. Pat responded to our enquiry promptly and met with us on two occasions to get all the details regarding staying in our home, including Bailey's culinary details and exercise and sleeping preferences. Upon our return we found everything as we had left it and a very happy Bailey eager to have us go on another vacation in order to have fun with Pat again. We highly recommend Pat as she saved the situation for us. Initially, we did some "interviews" with a local kennel but were rejected since all Bailey did during the "all day trial" was try to escape. On future trips, Pat will be the first person we'll contact for the job.”

David M.

“Heather and Paul are so wonderful! They genuinely love animals. Caring for my animals seemed to fill their hearts and I was most comfortable knowing my cats were in good hands. Heather sent lots of pictures and I came home to happy kitties and a clean house!”

Angie P.

“Anna took great care of my young German Shepherd. My pup was safe, comfortable and happy - exactly what I was looking for. Excellent communication with her, the sitter. There was the perfect balance of activity and chill, especially given hotter temps mid-day. Highly recommended.”

Carole L.

“Nicole was great. Came home to a happy dog. She was on time and communicated often as needed during our time away and her time with our high energy dog. He’s not good with other dogs most often so having someone to come here is great. I won’t hesitate to hire her again.”

thetrigglets

“Nick did a great job and we know Bobby Riggins had the best time with him. Super happy and we have already him booked again.❤️ 🐾”

Dana M.

“Vanessa was great! Bailey and Graham had a wonderful time and we look forward to booking again!! Would absolutely recommend!!”

Michelle M.

“It is wonderful to come home to a happy, well-cared for cat! She doesn’t even give us the cold shoulder when we leave her for a week with Andrea.”

S L.

About: Animals are wonderful beings! They have a way of reminding us to slow down, be present and get outside. Having been without pets for quite a number of years, I am missing their presence in my life. I grew up with poodles, springer spaniels and terriers. I had two cats of my own (Ruth and Monica) and loved them dearly. I'm considering a move to a quieter (and more rural) part of Vancouver Island and am looking to explore some of the areas outside of Victoria and house/pet sitting is a great way to get a feel for other communities. I'm also interested in exploring areas of the BC interior. I'm a devoted, reliable, dedicated animal lover and I take pride in doing any project to the best of my ability. I have a care-giver background, having worked in dental health and as a yoga teacher for many years. I have lots of experience with landscaping and I love to garden. I love building connections with people & animals. I am 'trauma-informed' and am familiar with 'Force Free' training principles. I'm comfortable with older pets and giving some meds as needed also. I've recently received a refresher with chicken coop care --gathering eggs, cleaning and maintaining the coop as well. Let's touch base with a phone call first to get a sense of each other. From there, if the 'fit' feels good--I'm happy to meet up in person on Vancouver Island. Alternatively, we can meet on video to get a feel for each other also. Looking forward to caring for your precious animal friends. I'm working on some entrepreneurial and writing projects (WFM) so I'm happy to take pups out in the morning and evening for walks, and longer hikes on the weekend too! I love to hike and explore rural and forested areas. Exercise is an essential part of each of my days and I'm happy to continue the exercise routines that you have in place for your pets :). Breaks for 'play' time are great for pets and for humans too! As a detail oriented person with a healthcare background, I understand the importance of providing the highest level of care to your pets. All of my airbnb references are 5 star, as I believe in the importance of leaving a place better than you found it. I've got fantastic personal references also. I'm registered with THS and House Sitters Canada. I've got a recent police check also. I'm more than happy to meet and review things in detail over zoom or meet up in person on Vancouver Island. I'm happy to provide consistent, reliable and loving care with your detailed guidance and instructions. As a former health-care worker (dental assistant and dental hygienist), I understand the importance of detailed, compassionate care and supporting your pets needs and regular routines.

“No words can express the gratitude I feel for the special care that Tobi gave my two small dogs while we were away for a few days. Tobi has to be one of the sweetest, most caring, intuitive and professional dog lovers I’ve ever met. My boys were happy and relaxed when we returned and we will most definitely be calling Auntie Tobi every time we travel to take care of Simon and Webster. Nine million thumbs up!”

Chantal T.

“Kelly watched our 3 year old dog Margo the afternoon and evening of our wedding. She was friendly, communicative and trustworthy which allowed for us to have full confidence in her and enjoy our wedding without having to worry about Margo. Would absolutely recommend to anyone! Thanks again Kelly!”

Lise W.

“Nabil was wonderful! Our dog was well taken care of and the house was immaculate when we got home. Nabil kept us updated amd sent photos as well. Great communication. Highly recommend and we will definitely be using Nabil again to care for our fur baby!!”

Bambi P.

About: Experienced dog walker and sitter in Victoria, BC. Reliable and trustworthy with small dogs and cats of all ages. Flexible schedule and a good communicator. Pet care fits into my flexible schedule as i am an online graduate student who loves to get outside for physical activity and animal care time. I am thorough with my pet care and make sure everything is accounted for. I make sure the pet is happy with food, water, walks, play time and a cleaned litter/backyard.

“I somehow missed writing a review for Lily G for taking care of my pup Starling over the holidays. Lily was awesome! She is a fantastic communicator, easy to interact with and my dog was clearly happy to have her take care of her. I will definitely keep Lily in my radar for future bookings. JJ”

Jeremiah J.

“I could tell Lauren was an animal lover when she first met our terrier. Gemma does not always trust new people but she took to Lauren right away! She is very kind and seemed to really enjoy caring for our pup. Getting photos of Gemma while we were away was comforting and we came home to a happy dog and a clean house!”

Kirsten P.