Cathy D.
Ottawa, ON
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
Cody had another great stay with Cathy. Would recommend.
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.
Cathy was great with our dog while we spent a weekend out of town. We recommend Cathy and will use her again.
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
Skills
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
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
Cathy can host
Cathy can watch in your home
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.
About Cathy D.
Communication
Skills
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
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
Pets
Cathy D.
Ottawa, ON