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Catherine E.

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 repeat clients
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Catherine E.

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 repeat clients
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Dunsmuir, BC

Prices include all fees.

Highlights

Catherine has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
20 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

Kahu 💙 Secure, Active, Private

Entrusted guardian, caretaker & walker of family dogs for over 15 years. Pet first aid certified. Responsible, fun, active and secure professional care that will keep them happy🐾

Qualifications

5 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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26 ratings
Kyle H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Oct 07, 2026

Having Tina stay with Cat continues to be an amazing experience! My big girl feels so at home when she stays with Cat, she gets excited as soon as she understands where we're going. Cat is always very communicative and I always know that Tina is in good hands. Can't recommend Cat enough, she always treats Tina like she's one of her own dogs.

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Sara M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Oct 01, 2026

Catt is amazing. She truly loves animals and it shows. We 100% trust her. We know she is taking excellent care of Maui when we are away. Thank you Catt ❤️

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Kyle R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 20, 2026

Cat was great with Hank, she treated him like her own. He spent lots of time outside in the yard with the other dogs. He was pretty tired when we picked him up. Would definitely book with her again.

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Lorraine R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Sep 19, 2026

Cat is a first class dog sitter! Our two English Labradors had a blast. She greeted us with her doggies, and all 5 got along fine. Amazing property, ideal for dogs. Our dogs were happy and tired when we picked them up. She is officially my dog sitter from now on.

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Jessica H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 02, 2026

We couldn’t be happier with the care Cat provided our dog Ripley. We had a last minute booking and she was very accommodating with timing and was able to meet all our needs. Our pup had a great time running around her property and she even took a trip to the beach! Cat sent us regular updates and photos which were much appreciated. I would 100% recommend Cat to anyone looking for a dog sitter

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Sara M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 10, 2026

We couldn’t have asked for a better experience! Maui was incredibly well cared for and clearly felt happy, comfortable, and completely at home. The level of care, attention, and genuine affection he received was above and beyond, and it gave us so much peace of mind while we were away. It’s obvious how much she truly loves and understand dogs. We came home to a very happy Maui! We would recommend them without hesitation and feel so lucky to have found someone we can completely trust with him. Five stars all the way!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

Dog care and web design is my work life right now - doggie coworkers is a dream come true . We have fun, stay safe and bond through shared experiences. I’m available in Parksville, Qualicum Beach and Bowser everyday for boarding, day-care, walking, drop-ins! 🐶

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives on a farm/ranch
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I’m criminal record cleared in Oceanside this year and request please that dogs be up-to-date on their vaccinations before starting service. The most I’ll ever have in my care is four Rover dogs at any one time. Dogs are screened for aggression, lice, ticks, fleas. . BOARDING - clients have their separate area and merge with mine when supervised. Feeding is separate and they're never left alone with other dogs, even if familiar. . 👇Prior to Drop-Off Checklist No raw food diets or injections • Checked for health, no flu etc • Recently bathed & well brushed • Trimmed nails - hardwood floors! • Fed, walked, potty • Rover profile completed with vax docs • All packing list items ready, mapped . IN GOOD HEALTH ☀️ . Drop-Off Screening The 10 minute drop-off checks health, temperament while also noting pre-existing limps or injuries. These pre-existing things might not be covered if theres a claim. We meet in the park near my place to coordinate. . Managing the pack I feed Rover dogs separately in a closed-door basement, giving them space to decompress if needed. My dogs are non-territorial, and your pup gets individual bonding time with me using their own toys and blankets. Bringing a shirt with your scent can also be comforting. . Packing List • Bed, blanket, toys • Food bowls (water & food) • Food & scoop • Written feeding instructions • Treats • Harness (not just collar please) • Brush . Drop-Off Routine I’ll have an agreement if it’s your first stay. I only accept fully housetrained, un-injured, not sick dogs and appreciate punctuality :) . Safe & Friendly Pack Environment Your dog will join a happy, non-reactive pack. With each booking I cross reference compatibility of breeding-based behaviour traits with the other dogs that they'll mix with. . We hike daily on beautiful trails accessed directly from my house. . I strive to be the dog sitter you can trust and understand the stress of leaving your pup with someone new. . WALKING - always on leash with situational awareness and we don’t socialize with dogs we meet on trail or go to the dog park . No meet and greets, I integrate as part of on-boarding. . DAY-CARE and DROP-IN VISITS are available in Parksville, Qualicum Beach and Bowser/Dunsmuir areas. . HOUSE SITTING private bedroom with comfortable bed and clean bedding is required for overnight stays, and my three dogs might sometimes need to come depending on dates. Alternatively I can house sit staying off site with visits and walks every few hours plus feeding, morning, evening routines, if your house is in Oceanside

Pets

A typical day

Every day is tailored to your dog’s energy level, personality, and routine, with lots of love, attention, and, of course, treats, activity, enrichment and 💕 LOVE

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Catherine can host up to 2 pets per night
Let me know if you have additional or specific things about your travel plans, dog or anything else and I’ll be happy to chat.
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.