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Christine D.

4.9 out of 5 stars
23 repeat clients
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Christine D.

4.9 out of 5 stars
23 repeat clients

Contact for House Sitting

CA$78 total per night

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Highlights

Basic background check
8 years of experience
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

I love my four-legged friends!

Hello my name is Christine. I am a semi-retired professional living in Ottawa. I would love to take care of your house and/or your pets for you. Go away with confidence knowing your pets and most valuable asset are in good hands. I am a previous pet owner (dogs and cat) and a homeowner. Therefore, I know how to love and take of both. I miss my pets and want to provide yours will all my love and attention. We will both get plenty of exercise on our long walks and during play time. I live across the street from a dog park so "Rover" will make new friends during his/her visit. No contract is too short or too long. I can live-in or live-out.

Qualifications

23 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
70% bookings with photo updates
8 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

I do not care for pets in my home. I will only take care of pets in your home where he/she is safe and most comfortable.

Ratings and reviews

4.9
stars
81 ratings
Julie D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jun 15, 2026

Christine looked after our 2 dogs for the weekend. Everything went extremely well! She is responsive, flexible and patient (one of our dogs is an active 6 month old pup). We’ll definitely use Christine again!

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Barbara P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 08, 2026

Christine was the perfect choice for our first trip using Rover.com and the perfect care giver for our Dory. We returned from our 18 day trip to a happy, healthy dog. Dory is a senior dog with various medical issues and our vet advised that her usual kennel stay would be too stressful at her age. Christine was available to sit Dory within our home - the very best solution for stress! Christine sent us daily updates with a photo and it made all the difference to our trip knowing that Dory was happy and in good hands. Thank you Christine, Dory misses you and looks forward to your next time together.

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Sara O.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jan 28, 2026

We knew our dog was in good hands with Christine. We would hire her again.

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House Sitting • Dec 28, 2025

Christine D. cancelled a booking 4 days before it was scheduled to begin.

Sarah B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Dec 01, 2025

Christine is wonderful - she’s direct, organized and thorough. My hubby and I instantly felt her warmth when she entered our home. She left our home more clean than when we had left it. She took care of our two cats and they were very calm and happy when we were home. She definitely showed them a good time because they were not anxious at all and when we returned. We have a 7 month old baby and she was nothing but helpful the day we left and returned. Thanks so much Christine!

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J T D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Nov 04, 2025

Christine did a brilliant job watching our dog (and home). We have no hesitation in recommending her services.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I am a retired professional who loves to take care of fury friends. Therefore, I am available to spend the entire day in your home with your pet.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Christine can host up to 1 pet per night
Please let me know if your pet has any special needs or particular behaviour that will affect his/her care. This will help me assess if your pet and I are a good match.
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.

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.