Catherine R.
Catherine R.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Full time care + 3 walks a day 🐶💛
** We live in a cozy apartment just a quick 10 min. drive from YVR Airport, making drop-offs and pick-ups incredibly convenient for travelling pet parents! ** 📢 A little note for pet parents: I typically care for dogs up to 22 lbs, as my experience and home are best suited for smaller pups. Rover currently doesn’t offer an option for dogs up to 22 lbs, so I’ve selected the 16-40 lbs range as the closest available option. Please note that my actual maximum weight is 22 lbs. Hello, I’m Catherine! I started caring for dogs for family and friends in 2022, and over the years I realized how much I truly enjoy it. That eventually led me to get my own dog, Summer, in 2024. She’s currently 2 years old and is a Bichon-Shih Tzu mix who is very friendly and loves meeting new dogs. Having a dog of my own has taught me so much about their care, behaviour, and different personalities. I’m excited to continue learning, get to know more dogs and their different personalities, and make sure they feel safe, comfortable, and loved while they’re with me.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Catherine did her best to look after my senior dog.
From start to finish, Catherine and her dog Summer were amazing hosts to our dog Dizzy. Catherine was kind, caring, flexible and responsible. We were provided with regular updates and lots of photos. Dizzy had a most pleasant stay and we are so grateful to have this home away from home!
I highly recommend Catherine as a pet care provider! She has been taking care of my senior dog for the past 4 years, whenever I travel, and I completely trust her with my pup. Senior dogs need extra patience, consistency, and gentle care, and she has always gone above and beyond to make sure my dog is comfortable, safe, and well looked after. She follows my dog's routine closely, gives plenty of love and attention, and always keeps me updated, which gives me great peace of mind while I'm away. Knowing my dog is in such caring and responsible hands has made traveling so much less stressful. I truly appreciate the love and dedication she puts into caring for my dog, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable, trustworthy, and compassionate pet sitter.
I highly recommend anyone to pick Catherine as their pet care provider! She's caring, responsible and treated my dog as her own. It gave me a peace of mind knowing my fur baby was in good hands especially because she was so attentive. And to top it off, she kept my fur baby busy with long walks, lots of playtime and love.
Calendar and availability
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Schedule
🧳☀️ FOR BOARDING & DOGGY DAY CARE: I work from home, which allows me to keep a close eye on your dog throughout the day and give them lots of attention, companionship, and care. I'm experienced with daily walks, feeding routines, playtime, and following each dog's usual schedule to help them feel relaxed and at home. 🧳 BOARDING : 24 hrs. (hosting only 1 dog per night) ☀️ DAYCARE : between 7am-8pm, hosting only 1 dog per day (additional fees may apply for early drop-offs or late pick-ups.) 🐾 FOR DOG WALKING: My regular availability for dog walking is every Monday between 9:30am-6pm! Your dog is welcome to join my dog, Summer. I’ll take them around the nearby parks, including dog-friendly areas where they can safely run, play, and enjoy some off-leash time when appropriate. I may open additional days when my schedule allows, but Mondays will be my permanent availability for now. If you’re looking for someone to walk your dog every Monday, feel free to reach out!
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
🧳☀️ FOR BOARDING & DOGGY DAY CARE: Our building is secure and quiet, perfect for dogs who prefer a calm environment without the stress of a busy household, for a comfortable stay here. 🐾 FOR DOG WALKING: Your dog’s safety is always my priority. I’ll keep a close eye on every dog throughout the walk and choose safe, dog-friendly walking areas. I’ll also make sure the dogs are comfortable with each other and supervised at all times, especially when they’re playing together.
Pets
A typical day
I love keeping dogs active, engaged, and happy! At home, I have a few interactive brain toys and enrichment puzzles that help provide mental stimulation, and your dog is welcome to enjoy them alongside my dog. We go on three walks a day.. a morning and afternoon walk that each last at least 25 minutes or so, plus a shorter 10 mins. walk before bedtime. I like to switch up our routes so we're not walking in the same area every time, giving the dogs new sights, smells, and places to explore. On nice days, we may visit a nearby beach, explore a dog-friendly mini trail, or check out different parks around the neighborhood. Between walks, there will be lots of supervised playtime, cuddle breaks, and downtime so your dog stays happy, comfortable, and well cared for throughout the day.
- 0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbsDogs over 1 year oldUnspayed females accepted, neutered males onlyNo females in heatCrate-trained dogs onlyTakes only 1 client at a timeCatherine can host up to 1 pet per night
- Before accepting a booking, I’d like to see your dog’s latest vaccination record to help keep your dog and my own dog safe and protected, especially since they’ll be spending time together and going on walks where they may encounter other dogs. I’d also like to know about your dog’s behaviour, personality, and anything else I should be aware of to make sure I can provide the best care possible.