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Douglas & Janice A.

Star Sitter

Parksville, BC

5.0 out of 5 stars
29 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Douglas & Janice can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
No females in heat

Douglas & Janice can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old

Availability

My wife and I are both retired and walk to the beach everyday, would be nice to have a dog to walk with us. For the evenings it would be nice to cuddle up to a dog or cat.

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About Douglas & Janice A.

Communication

11 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
50% bookings with photo updates

Skills

50 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We live on the bottom floor of a pet friendly building, with access to a yard. We do have a wrap around deck with a 2 foot brick wall/planter that is gated to large partially fenced yard. Pics attached. We both have knowledge of caring for both dogs and cats.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Douglas & Janice A. would like to know about your pet

All breeds are welcome, if there are any special needs or conditions for your dog or cat we can accommodate almost all, we will discuss with you and determine if we can help you.

A typical day

We have many places that dogs will love to walk and explore. When it comes to playing with the dogs I'm just like a kid again :)

Location

Parksville, BC

Douglas & Janice A.'s Neighborhood

Douglas & Janice A. have 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.

We miss the Love of our own pets.

Pet care experience

We have had pets our entire life. Now retired and travel a few months a year, so currently without a pet because of our travels. Missing the love of our own pets (Scruffy lived to 17 and Cedes lived to 16). So we have decided that the love of your pets, would be lovely and would benefit all involved. We live 2 blocks from the beach, which gives the dogs a great run and or swim permitting of course :)

Reviews

May W.
Boarding • May 10, 2026
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Douglas and Janice are amazing! They take such great care of Linus and Lucy. I really appreciate knowing they are well looked after and can be away from them and not worry. Thank you Douglas and Janice.

Ashe M.
Boarding • Mar 23, 2026
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Doug and Janice took amazing care of our dog Jack while we were away from two weeks. They sent lots of updates and photos and made us feel so comfortable leaving our little guy in their care. You can tell they really care about animals and treat them like they would their own. We will most definitely be reaching out to them any time we need pet care.

jasmine B.
Boarding • Feb 25, 2026
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Thank you so much for looking after buddy and coming to my house for the meet and greet I really appreciate it You are amazing and wonderful people Doug and Janice I'm very grateful for you to be able to watch buddy you are awesome I'll definitely use you guys again

Linda F.
Boarding • Feb 01, 2026
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Doug and Janice were amazing dog sitters. They truly care for your dog like it was their own. I received pictures and updates regularly and my dog looked so happy in all the captions. I would highly recommend Doug and Janice to anyone, they were wonderful :)

About Douglas & Janice A.

Communication

11 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
50% bookings with photo updates

Skills

50 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We live on the bottom floor of a pet friendly building, with access to a yard. We do have a wrap around deck with a 2 foot brick wall/planter that is gated to large partially fenced yard. Pics attached. We both have knowledge of caring for both dogs and cats.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Douglas & Janice A. would like to know about your pet

All breeds are welcome, if there are any special needs or conditions for your dog or cat we can accommodate almost all, we will discuss with you and determine if we can help you.

A typical day

We have many places that dogs will love to walk and explore. When it comes to playing with the dogs I'm just like a kid again :)

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Douglas & Janice A.

Star Sitter

Parksville, BC

5.0 out of 5 stars
29 reviews