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Dana M.

Star Sitter

Courtenay, BC

5.0 out of 5 stars
114 reviews
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These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Services

Dana can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat

Dana can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I’m available most of the time. I have 3 dogs of my own but I have a partner that supports my choice to look at new opportunities. Our life is low key with few obligations.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Dana M.

Communication

50 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

45 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced yard, two small dogs and one medium dog that are all playful. My yard is small but can support small dogs.

Home

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

Information Dana M. would like to know about your pet

Sharing of their health concerns, likes and dislikes are helpful with providing a safe transition. Knowing routines assists with consistency in the home environment and I will work hard to follow through with what is required.

A typical day

Over the years I have learned where most of the trails are in Courtenay. I’m willing to adapts to the clients needs which could include small dogs needing to play ball in the backyard to a river walk playing fetch.

Location

Courtenay, BC

Dana M.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Dana M. has Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

For the Love of our 4 legged family

Pet care experience

My family bread dogs for hunting and show while I was young. My journey was to rescue 12 dogs, which I loved and gave me joy!

Reviews

Maggie L.
Drop-In Visits • Jul 20, 2026
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Dana was great! She kept me up to date on how my kitties were doing each day and kept them very happy and comfortable while we were away.

Bronwen L.
Drop-In Visits • Jul 13, 2026
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This is our second time having Dana watch our rabbits. Just like last time we came home to a clean rabbit enclosure and super happy bunnies. Dana is thoughtful and makes an extra effort to communicate. We feel at ease when she is caring for our animals.

Bronwen L.
Drop-In Visits • May 18, 2026
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Dana was so kind and focused on taking exceptional care of our rabbits. She was there on time, communicated thoroughly and regularly, and when she needed to she reached out with questions. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Dana for pet care and will continue to use her services in the future.

Priscilla K.
Drop-In Visits • Apr 05, 2026
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This was our first time using Dana’s services and we had a great experience. She was reliable, easy to communicate with, and made the whole process stress-free. I really appreciated the care and attention she gave to our cats while we were away!!

About Dana M.

Communication

50 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

45 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced yard, two small dogs and one medium dog that are all playful. My yard is small but can support small dogs.

Home

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

Information Dana M. would like to know about your pet

Sharing of their health concerns, likes and dislikes are helpful with providing a safe transition. Knowing routines assists with consistency in the home environment and I will work hard to follow through with what is required.

A typical day

Over the years I have learned where most of the trails are in Courtenay. I’m willing to adapts to the clients needs which could include small dogs needing to play ball in the backyard to a river walk playing fetch.

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.
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Dana M.

Star Sitter

Courtenay, BC

5.0 out of 5 stars
114 reviews