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Cathy D.

Ottawa, ON

5.0 out of 5 stars
•16 reviews
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Loving Dog Mom

Pet care experience

I LOVE dogs, all breeds. Have done rescues in the past also. My current roommate is a gorgeous, gentle Golden Retreiver named Abby. Abby was vetted by St John's Ambulance as a full fledged THERAPY dog. Most of her work was done in seniors old age homes in Toronto pre covid. We moved to Ottawa last October and I would love Abby to have more friends...she's very social. She's now 9 yrs old and a senior herself. While in Toronto, I boarded a three legged border collie named Bryce. He lost a rear leg in an automobile accident. Bryce and Abby became instant beasties and almost a year later and she's still missing him. When I get the occasional call from Bryce 's owner and she hears her voice...Abby immediately goes to the rear door, thinking he's just at the door. So sad. I work part-time freelancing, usually only 3 days a week. I don't work evenings or weekends. My day starts at 7am with Abby's first walk. I'm on the ground floor of a duplex. Laminate durable flooring with access to a secure rear deck and yard. My Abby has the run of my home. My bad.

Reviews

Jonathan R.
Dog Boarding • Jan 06, 2024
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Cody had another great stay with Cathy. Would recommend.

Jonathan R.
Dog Boarding • Nov 12, 2023
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Cathy was great. She really pampered our dog and he had a wonderful time. Great communication, and you can really tell she loves dogs. Would recommend.

Isabelle P.
Dog Boarding • Sep 01, 2023
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Cathy was great with our dog while we spent a weekend out of town. We recommend Cathy and will use her again.

Josh D.
Dog Boarding • Jun 19, 2023
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Cathy is an absolute delight. She took great care of our pup, who came home tuckered out and happy. Thanks, Cathy!

About Cathy D.

Communication

6 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

My place is partially fenced but with a visiting dog, there is no way they'll be off leash unless it in a fenced dog park and even then I exercise caution as to any new or exidting dogs visiting a dog park...most dogs are trustworthy and non aggressive. But I won't take that chance with Abby or your pup.

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Cathy D. would like to know about your pet

I really have no preference to breeds. All dogs matter. Abby is 70 lbs and I'm comfortable with that weight or any dog weighing up to 80 lbs. However I do prefer that your dog be neutered. I also insist on an updated vacination report and your dogs veterinarian contact information. Abby is now ten years old and enjoys good health and its my job yo monitor that.

A typical day

There are at 4 parks near me and we usually pick one as a destination. Although Abby is a retreiver,she prefers the Frisbee to a ball. I also have a number of stimulation games I like to play with them indoors. It makes them use that strong sense of smell that dogs are blessed with.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
CA$40per night
House Sitting
in your home
CA$40per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
CA$35per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
CA$40per day

Cathy can host

16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Cathy can watch in your home

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old

Availability

I currently work parttime and usually only 3 days a week and generally not full days...I call it partial retirement. So I'm away no more then 4 or 5 hours.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 2 days ago
Cathy can host up to 1 pets per night
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Cathy D.

Communication

6 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

My place is partially fenced but with a visiting dog, there is no way they'll be off leash unless it in a fenced dog park and even then I exercise caution as to any new or exidting dogs visiting a dog park...most dogs are trustworthy and non aggressive. But I won't take that chance with Abby or your pup.

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Cathy D. would like to know about your pet

I really have no preference to breeds. All dogs matter. Abby is 70 lbs and I'm comfortable with that weight or any dog weighing up to 80 lbs. However I do prefer that your dog be neutered. I also insist on an updated vacination report and your dogs veterinarian contact information. Abby is now ten years old and enjoys good health and its my job yo monitor that.

A typical day

There are at 4 parks near me and we usually pick one as a destination. Although Abby is a retreiver,she prefers the Frisbee to a ball. I also have a number of stimulation games I like to play with them indoors. It makes them use that strong sense of smell that dogs are blessed with.

Location

Ottawa, ON

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Cathy D.

Ottawa, ON

5.0 out of 5 stars
•16 reviews