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Diane P.

5.0 out of 5 stars
284 repeat clients
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Diane P.

5.0 out of 5 stars
284 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

$28 total per visit

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

Highlights

Enhanced background check
19 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

VET TECH~Cats too!

I am a highly skilled, compassionate, and caring retired vet tech with 19 years of experience that will treat your pet as my own. I accept hard-to-manage cases and can confidently provide a variety of medical care such as SQ fluids, injections, oral medications, and basic first aid. I am available in the mornings and afternoons weekly and require a meet n' greet prior to walking your pup or if your pet requires specific medical attention. I will do evening walks only on special occasion. I am available to do cat sits as well! I am currently offering services 6 days a week, with Wednesdays being the one day that I do not offer service. I’ve been working professionally with animals since 2001 as an emergency veterinary technician. In addition, I've volunteered with pets of the homeless and injured/orphaned wildlife since 2011 and have been professionally walking/pet sitting since 2014. Animal care has been a big part of my life for as long as I can remember. I take great pride in my work and I look forward to providing your little furry ones the utmost care! Cheers I offer single and up to 3 dog (limit) walk around your neighbourhood or designated areas. I typically walk between 1045am-330pm, with some exceptions accepted. I avoid other people, children, bikes, other dogs, and (if I can hear them) skateboards. I do not use headphones while on walks as to better observe my surroundings.

Qualifications

284 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
19 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

Whilst I do not offer in-home care, I do on very rare occasions stay at clients homes (or more commonly offer 3 visits/daily if I'm unable to accommodate overnights). I strictly adhere to owners house rules and regiments.

Ratings and reviews

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947 ratings
Paige B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 10, 2026

Thank you Diane! Diane has taken care of our cat Artemis for a while now. We are so happy to have Diane check in on our cat Artemis and will continue to rebook!

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Paige B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 03, 2026

We continuously re-book with Diane to watch our cat Artemis and always have a wonderful experience!

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Melanie C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 31, 2026

Diane is reliable and a great communicator!!! Will use her services again

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Maddie K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 14, 2026

The best! She goes above and beyond and I come home to a happy cat.

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Jillian Shay S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 13, 2026

Diane was a huge help with taking care of our large husky/malamute Shiloe on our wedding day. She is professional and was able to easily handle our 100 lbs reactive pup. This was our first time having someone else take care of him so we were a bit nervous, but Diane was a pro. We would definitely use her services again.

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Lauren T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 06, 2026

Would absolutely rebook with Diane!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

This has, happily, been my full-time job since officially retiring in 2018 from the veterinary industry (specialty focused on emergency and critical care) after almost 20 years.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Diane can host up to 5 drop-ins per day
As stated before, I will inquire of medical and behavioural history to better adapt my approach to your pets care. I will follow all instructions and follow up with comprehensive communication for all sits/walks. I will shower them with love and cuddles (if they are cool with it ?) and update with expediency should any problems arise in the event of an emergency.
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%.