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April F.

Star Sitter

Victoria, BC

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

Services

April can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

April can care for

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

Availability

I am currently unemployed, and when I go back to work it will be remote. So I have a very flexible schedule and your pet will have a lot of attention!

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About April F.

Communication

16 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a front and back fenced yard. The back yard is big enough for potty breaks. I have a cozy home and the pets are allowed on furniture or bed but let me know if this is not ok for you or they need a crate at night and/or when I'm out of the house.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information April F. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your dog has any type of nervous energy and takes a bit to warm up, as it might be best for us to walk the dogs near eachother for a bit before they meet.

A typical day

I have many walking trails near my house and I like to take my girl to mount Doug or beaver lake at least once a week for variety!

Location

Victoria, BC

April F.'s Neighborhood

Pets

April F. has Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

Rescue-Friendly & Reactive-Savvy

Pet care experience

Hello! I’m an avid dog lover with experience working with a wide range of breeds and temperaments. I’m a certified Veterinary Medical Assistant and worked in a vet clinic for two years. I also have experience as a dog walker and have worked in a doggy daycare, so I’m comfortable with multiple dogs, routines, and high-energy pups. I share my home with my rescue dog, Stella. I adopted her five years ago and she came with some reactivity rooted in frustration — through training and consistency she’s now confident and social, and she loves having other dogs over. Because of her journey, I’m very comfortable with reactive or nervous dogs and can give them the patience and understanding they need. However, if your dog is reactive/nervous around high energy dogs, I will not be able to board. But can do walks or drop ins for your dog! I’m active and love to get outside — if your dog enjoys longer walks or runs, I’m happy to take them along for extra exercise! Currently not working a full time job so I am home most of the time! Looking forward to meeting you and your pup!

Reviews

Heather C.
Doggy Day Care • Apr 23, 2026
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April was very kind and asked for a meet and greet to make sure our pup and her dog would get along. In the end April's dog was booked on a daycare walk and was out of the house on the day we dropped our dog off. Regardless, it was good of her to see if the dogs were a good fit together before we dropped ours off. Our dog had a nice, relaxing day at home alone with April - she sent us pictures! Thank you!

Hannah T.
Doggy Day Care • Apr 18, 2026
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April was so wonderful with Toque and took extra steps to make sure our dogs would be able to co-exist happily together. Toque is often quite anxious but he was so calm when I picked him up!

Courtenay K.
Doggy Day Care • Feb 07, 2026
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This was my puppy’s first time being cared for and she had a great time! April is so lovely and warm, her home is perfectly set up and Stella is a great big sister companion. Winnie had the care and attention she needed and will be heading back again soon!

Mamta P.
Boarding • Jan 27, 2026
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Thank you for being so amazing with Sammy, April and Stella. He came home happy and not upset with us for leaving him. April is a great communicator. I got lots of msgs, pics and videos over the weekend. Sammy will definitely be back.

About April F.

Communication

16 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a front and back fenced yard. The back yard is big enough for potty breaks. I have a cozy home and the pets are allowed on furniture or bed but let me know if this is not ok for you or they need a crate at night and/or when I'm out of the house.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information April F. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your dog has any type of nervous energy and takes a bit to warm up, as it might be best for us to walk the dogs near eachother for a bit before they meet.

A typical day

I have many walking trails near my house and I like to take my girl to mount Doug or beaver lake at least once a week for variety!

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April F.

Star Sitter

Victoria, BC

5.0 out of 5 stars
34 reviews