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Ann F.

Nanaimo, BC

5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
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These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Services

Ann can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Ann can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I took semi retirement early to enjoy life more and work less. I don’t consider caring for a pet a job. I work less the 30 hrs a week so lots of time to care for your pets in your home

Available
Not available
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Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Ann F.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
70% bookings with photo updates

Skills

50 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Lots of exercise, stick to the routine already set up by the owner. Lots of patience as the animal gets to know me and plenty of cuddles along the way. I have experience with seizures and epilepsy

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information Ann F. would like to know about your pet

Is you dog socialized with other dog Is your dog food aggressive Is you dog comfortable around children Is your dog crate trained Can your dog be off leash Does your dog pull on the leash Does your dog have any health conditions

A typical day

I love to walk in all kinds of weather. I’m very comfortable around large dogs. I enjoy meeting other dogs while walking or not if the dog is not socialized. I can provide off leash exercise if the dog has good recall and owner is comfortable.

Location

Nanaimo, BC

Ann F.'s Neighborhood

Local dog sitter

Pet care experience

I grew up with dogs and cats as a child. As soon as I moved out to Canada, I got my own dog. My kids grew up with all kinds of animals in the house, the animals helped make my house a home. I’ve looked after friends and family pets most of my life and occasionally got paid for it.

Cat care experience

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Cat care in your home

Ann also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Reviews

Samantha W.
House Sitting • Feb 17, 2026
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Ann was absolutely fantastic with our dog, Pepper. Right from the start we noticed her calm and inviting energy and felt that our beloved girl was in good hands. She was extremely communicative, provided lots of updates and pictures, and even washed our bedsheets at the end of her stay. We could tell just how much she enjoyed being with Pepper and never got the sense that she treated it like a chore. If we can, we would love to have her watch our dog again!

Aubin C.
Dog Walking • Jan 06, 2025
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Ann is very thoughtful and uses her walks with our puppy as a training opportunity, which is great! We will book with her again.

Jill M.
Dog Walking • Jan 03, 2025
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Our 2 year old exuberant female Samoyed Lumi Rae had a great time out on her walk with Ann!! It was their first time together, an they did a wonderul walk from our hotel to Lost Lake and back. Ann arranged for us to meet up the afternoon before, for a "meet and greet", so that we could give her a rundown of Lumi Rae's personality and training, which was very helpful for all of us. Will definitely will have Ann take Lumi Rae out again when we are back in Whistler!!

Aubin C.
Dog Walking • Dec 01, 2024
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Ann was very communicative and helped our puppy with leash manners! She was available on short notice for a meet and greet. We will book with her again!

About Ann F.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
70% bookings with photo updates

Skills

50 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Lots of exercise, stick to the routine already set up by the owner. Lots of patience as the animal gets to know me and plenty of cuddles along the way. I have experience with seizures and epilepsy

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information Ann F. would like to know about your pet

Is you dog socialized with other dog Is your dog food aggressive Is you dog comfortable around children Is your dog crate trained Can your dog be off leash Does your dog pull on the leash Does your dog have any health conditions

A typical day

I love to walk in all kinds of weather. I’m very comfortable around large dogs. I enjoy meeting other dogs while walking or not if the dog is not socialized. I can provide off leash exercise if the dog has good recall and owner is comfortable.

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Ann F.

Nanaimo, BC

5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews