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Barb K.

5.0 out of 5 stars
2 repeat clients
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Barb K.

5.0 out of 5 stars
2 repeat clients
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Nanaimo, BC, BC

Prices include all fees.

Highlights

Basic background check
50 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Care like they are my own!

I've never been without a pet. I've needed sitters. Important to feel good about leaving pet in someone's care..I will go over and above. Training,feeding,health care.

Qualifications

2 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
50 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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13 ratings
Mathew I.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 24, 2026

Barb was very thoughtful and helped me for multiple days. She seemed very diligent and followed the instructions for my diabetic cat who needs twice daily insulin injections. She was a trusted help while I was away

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Kimberly S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Nov 02, 2025

Super Star. ⭐️

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Kimberly S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Oct 20, 2025

Goes above and beyond. Top notch.

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Kimberly S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Oct 15, 2025

Best sitter. A gem.

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Kimberly S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Oct 01, 2025

Excellent sitter. Barb spends quality time with our sweetheart. Mewsette looks very happy.

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Cheyenne C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 30, 2024

What an amazing experience! I was super nervous to leave Sitka for such a long trip. My worries were instantly dismissed when I met barb . Sitka can be a grouchy lil lady and barb handled it with such grace! I loved all the photos that got sent each day!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

Pet care is 24/7 .I always pay attention to where my pets are, how they look, it is a habit. Always fresh water, clean dishes in between fills is important. I cared for my geriatric dog 2 yrs. I love pets, and I know they appreciate the attention.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has 1 dog, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture

Safety, trust & environment

I have fully fenced yard. I have a dog door for large dog, have 2 cats. Always fresh water. Always groom my pets with brush.

Pets

A typical day

Take to the forest, lake or park, smell all the p-mail they want. Play fetch, encourage good behaviour. I have trained my dogs to play hide and seek, with a toy or myself.. Love to play with dogs. Swimming, fetching the stick or ball.....

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time
Barb can host up to 1 pet per night
I like to know all the details.What your pet is used to having in detail is very important to me. What special needs they may have, ie; how do you let your dog out of the car? I had a specific way with my old dog. I believe it is best to keep the routine as close to perfect as possible, and am able to acquire that with detailed information.
These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.

Prices include all fees.