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Catharine G.

Star Sitter

Cambridge, ON

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

Services

Catharine can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
No females in heat

Availability

PS. I'm home most days of the week and along with my partner, Winston, and children your dog will have lots of attention at our home.

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Not available
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About Catharine G.

Communication

38 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

My home is dog friendly in that I have an open concept home where the dog stays with me meanwhile, I have a fenced yard which my office overlooks and is immediately accessible to. We seek dogs that are well socialized with other dogs and updated vaccinations as we often have several furry friends on the weekend.

Home

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

Information Catharine G. would like to know about your pet

Let me know what's important for your dog's stay, their personality and what they love and dislike. I'm big on consistency between our homes. A meet and greet is a must before a stay so your dog is familiar and comfortable with our home and us and vice versa.

A typical day

We love walking through the nearby parks, and forest trails and taking dogs with us to Downtown Hespeler during festivities or events. We also love playing with dog toys and throwing the ball or frisbee. Photography is a passion of mine and I do enjoy taking pictures of your pet and am happy to share those with you. :)

Location

Cambridge, ON

Catharine G.'s Neighborhood

Catharine G. 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.

Active and Fun-Loving Family!

Pet care experience

Hi! I'm Catharine and have two children, Amanda and Hudson, ages 13 and 12. We're a fun-loving, adventurous and outdoorsy family. We spend a lot of time enjoying the fresh air mountain biking, rock climbing and hiking. In fact, we even podcast about it on LiveWild Radio. if you want to Google it and learn more about us. Rover started as an amazing Covid hobby for us and turned into a wonderful family of dog friends. I'm a professional with the flexibility of working from home most days of the week. We love the companionship and activity dogs add to our lives. We also really enjoy learning about the dog breeds and each dog's personality. My children shower dogs with love and attention, meanwhile we're sensitive if the dog prefers their space or to just cuddle.. Our home setup is dog-friendly including an open concept home, fenced yard, play area in our home gym and access to nature trails and parks nearby. My home office also overlooks the backyard with quick access via the kitchen. We've cared for dogs for several years now and have also helped families socialize their pups and learned helpful training techniques which we are happy to share. We are also quite knowledgeable, comfortable and experienced in caring for dogs with separation anxiety. As we often have other dogs here, we ask that your dog's vaccination is up to date. I'm big on communication and sharing photos from the day. See our reviews to hear what others have to say. We'd love to get to know you and your fur baby. Reach out and let's chat!

Reviews

Christin W.
Boarding • Jun 04, 2026
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We recently adopted Daisy (our 80+ lb lap dog), and because of her size, we were nervous about finding the right fit for her first time away from us. From the very first message and phone call, through to a meet & greet, Catharine was welcoming and clearly confident in handling large dogs. Daisy had a bit of trouble settling in on her first night, and Catharine immediately reached out to collaborate with us on how to make her comfortable. Throughout the 5-night stay, Daisy was treated like family and Catharine provided fantastic updates and photos - long walks, patio lunches, lots of sun-bathing and fun :) When we picked Daisy up, she was happy, exhausted, and clearly incredibly well-loved. Catharine is professional, communicative, and truly an expert caregiver. We will absolutely be rebooking for future trips when available!

Melissa R.
Boarding • May 30, 2026
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Our guy recently had a 5 day stay with Catharine and the entire experience was stellar. From the initial contact, Catharine has a solid process in place that left me reassured that we'd chosen correctly. Her communication while we were away was fantastic. I'm pretty sure she took more pictures for me than I've taken in 3 years, and I really did get the sense that my dog was a little disappointed he didn't just live with her now. I cannot recommend Catharine enough, and we will 100% rebook. Thanks Catharine to you and your entire family!

Robyn B.
Boarding • May 12, 2026
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Meadow and Blue stayed with Catherine for 9 nights and had a great time. Catherine provided daily updates to let me know how my dogs were doing. My dogs had a couple of issues during the stay and Catherine was open and respectful in all communication and clearly wanted what was best for my dogs.

Ryan F.
Boarding • Apr 04, 2026
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Catherine was organized, very detailed oriented and we really loved the way she handled the experience from start to finish, lots of updates, photos, walks, good communication, highly recommend her

About Catharine G.

Communication

38 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

My home is dog friendly in that I have an open concept home where the dog stays with me meanwhile, I have a fenced yard which my office overlooks and is immediately accessible to. We seek dogs that are well socialized with other dogs and updated vaccinations as we often have several furry friends on the weekend.

Home

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

Information Catharine G. would like to know about your pet

Let me know what's important for your dog's stay, their personality and what they love and dislike. I'm big on consistency between our homes. A meet and greet is a must before a stay so your dog is familiar and comfortable with our home and us and vice versa.

A typical day

We love walking through the nearby parks, and forest trails and taking dogs with us to Downtown Hespeler during festivities or events. We also love playing with dog toys and throwing the ball or frisbee. Photography is a passion of mine and I do enjoy taking pictures of your pet and am happy to share those with you. :)

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Catharine G.

Star Sitter

Cambridge, ON

5.0 out of 5 stars
117 reviews