Billie N.
Billie N.
Highlights
Pet care experience
insured, professional pet carer
I'm a self-employed pet sitter and dog walker with four years of professional experience in pet care. Over that time, I’ve built relationships with all of the pets I care for. I’ve been there for the untameable puppy energy, cared for pets in their final weeks, and watched rescues soften under the safety of a loving family. I find so much fulfillment in the meaningful and lasting ways this work lets me connect with animals. my neighbours, and my community. I’m pet first-aid certified, fully insured, and I have experience caring for cats and dogs of various breeds, sizes, ages, and temperaments, including puppies, seniors, disabled pets, and those with: - Food allergies - Anxiety - Visual & hearing impairments - Mobility issues - Injuries - Reactivity* *While I have experience caring for reactive dogs and am comfortable following established management and training routines, I am not equipped to care for dogs with a known history of aggression. I'm comfortable administering oral medication, and providing additional care with instruction from a vet or owner. I’ve also cared for fish, bunnies and hamsters. I am particularly passionate about pet enrichment and senior pet care & companionship.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
I take my time to build trust with a pet, get to know their quirks and personality, and learn how they communicate. Pet care is more than a service transaction for me. I approach pet care with empathy and attentiveness, so you can feel at ease knowing that your pet is not only being walked and fed, but loved and listened to. I understand the responsibility that comes with being trusted with someone else's home and belongings. Through my pet care work, I've developed a conscientious approach to caring for other people's spaces. I follow household instructions carefully, treat belongings with respect, keep things tidy, and communicate if something seems out of the ordinary. I'm happy to take care of everyday household responsibilities, like watering plants, bringing in mail, and taking out garbage and recycling. Every home, pet, and plant is different, and I’ll always follow your instructions or ask for clarification rather than making assumptions about how things should be done. I'm also a self-proclaimed horticulturalist with a love of houseplants <3 so I'm comfortable taking care of homes with lots of plants.
Ratings and reviews
Billie was just the right level of attention and energy for my senior kitty, providing lots of brushings, treats and gentle petting! Pixie has special medical needs too, and I knew Billie would ensure her meds were all administered in a calm manner. And last but not least, thanks for the added bonus of your experienced plant care!
Billie has been looking after our two dogs, Lumi and Florence, for four years now. He is caring, patient, organized, and takes excellent care of them and their individual needs. He always asks important and pertinent questions beforehand, and we feel confident that he can handle any situation that may arise. We trust Billie completely to care for our pets and our home while we are away, giving us peace of mind. We highly recommend Billie!
Billie is our longtime, trusted pet sitter. We knew he was the right fit for our fur family the first time he ever sat for us when I received a text update that he sang 'Hey Jude' to our dog as a way to ease her anxiety. He is attentive, detail oriented and our pets love him. We have a full house with a dog, two cats and a rabbit and Billie is able to tend to all of their individual needs with ease. We would absolutely recommend him to anyone who is in need of a caring and professional pet sitter.
This is a VERY long overdue review for Billie. I had the great pleasure of having Billie housesit for my senior dog and cat over the holiday last December. Billie was incredible, my dog ended up having a severe hot spot right before I left that needed topical and oral medication and Billie was able to step right in and provide amazing care for a very long trip. Billie went above and beyond, providing many updates which made me feel very reassured and secure. The highest recommendation!!! Thank you so much again Billie, forever grateful! -- Tahlia
We adore Billie and so do our pets! Thanks again! xo
Billie was amazing with my big German shepherd, Chomsky, over the holidays while I was away. Felt very secure and worry free with Billie taking care of Chomsky. They had a great time with fun walks and I got lots of updates along the way ☺️ thank you Billie!
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Schedule
I tailor my care to your pet’s needs, your preferences as a pet owner, your approach to training, and the routines you’ve already built together. If you’re up-and-at-’em at 5am for walk number one of the day, so am I! My goal is to make your pet’s time with me as comfortable and familiar for them as possible. I love being active and spending time outdoors. If you have a dog who loves walks, there will be many outdoor adventures to be had! and if your pet is more of a couch potato, I'm equally happy to spend the day keeping them company at home cuddled up with a good book. Outside of pet and home care, I’m a multidisciplinary artist, arts organizer, and arts educator. Between walks, playtime, and snuggle sessions, I spend much of my time in clients' homes working remotely (so your pet gets plenty of company throughout the day!). I always make sure the pets I'm caring for are comfortable and have everything they need before I go somewhere, and checking on them is always be my first priority when I get back.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsDogs over 1 year oldBillie can host up to 4 drop-ins per day
- As part of my professional pet care work, I use a detailed client intake form covering things like your pets' breed, routines, health, behaviour, care schedule, and medical history. I require proof of vaccination. The more I know about your pet, the better I can care for them and make them feel safe, happy, and comfortable. I always start with a free, no-pressure meet n’ greet to get to know you and your pet(s), chat about your needs, and make sure I’m a good fit for your pets and home. Reach out anytime to set one up. I can’t wait to meet you and your pets!