Hannah M.
Hannah M.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Pet Sitter, Professional Experience
I have several years of professional and independent pet care experience, including dog daycare, pet retail, dog walking, drop-ins, house sitting, overnight care and extended stays. I currently work from home, which gives me flexibility for pets who benefit from having someone around throughout the day, and I’m especially interested in building relationships with regular clients. I previously worked in dog daycare where I cared for groups of up to 75 dogs of all ages, sizes and temperaments. My experience includes feeding, walking, bathing, brushing, crating, administering medications, puppy care, senior care and working with special-needs dogs who require additional attention or accommodations. I’m also trained in canine first aid and comfortable caring for pets with more involved routines. Through my previous work at Village Pets Boutique, I gained extensive knowledge of pet nutrition, supplements and natural health products. Before that, I worked in the Pet Care department at PetSmart, giving me an even broader background in animal care and handling. I’m equally comfortable with cats and have plenty of experience caring for them through my work at PetSmart as well as independent drop-ins, house sitting and overnight stays. I’m very comfortable staying in a client’s home for extended periods and frequently provide this type of care while clients are travelling. Animals have also always been a huge part of my life outside of work. I grew up in a home with both dogs and cats and currently have two black Labs back home, Louie and Lenny. I bring a calm, capable and compassionate approach to pet care and genuinely enjoy getting to know each animal’s individual personality and routine.
Cat care experience
Hannah also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
I couldn’t be more grateful for the care Hannah gave my dog while I was away. She followed his very specific medication and potty schedule perfectly, took him on regular walks, and made sure he felt right at home. What really stood out was how great she was at communicating and she sent frequent photo and video updates that really put my mind at ease. It was clear my pup was not only well cared for, but genuinely happy. Thank you Hannah! Rusty and I will be seeing you again soon!
Calendar and availability
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Schedule
I currently work from home, which gives me a lot of flexibility for pet care throughout the day. I’m available for walks, drop-ins, daytime care, overnight sitting and extended stays, and I’m especially interested in finding regular clients who need consistent weekly care. My schedule can vary week to week, so feel free to message me about what you’re looking for! For house sitting, I’m very comfortable staying overnight or for longer periods and can often continue my normal workday from your home while keeping your pet company.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I try to keep each pet’s routine as close to normal as possible, especially when caring for them in their own home. I’ll follow your usual feeding, walking, medication, crate, sleep and exercise routines and take the time to learn your pet’s individual habits, boundaries and personality. My professional daycare experience has made me very comfortable reading animal body language, recognizing stress or changes in behaviour and safely managing pets with very different temperaments. I’m also comfortable administering medications and caring for pets with more specific routines or needs. When house sitting or staying overnight, I’m very respectful of my client’s home and make sure everything is cared for while they’re away, not just their pet!
Pets
A typical day
A typical day depends completely on your pet! I like to follow whatever routine they’re already comfortable with rather than suddenly changing everything while their owner is away. For dogs, that can include walks, playtime, enrichment, meals, potty breaks, training reinforcement and plenty of attention (or downtime for dogs who prefer it!). For cats, I’m happy to provide play and enrichment, feeding, litter care and affection—or give them their space if that’s more their style. During overnight or extended stays, I’m able to spend a lot of time with pets throughout the day since I work from home. I love getting to know their little routines and personalities, especially with repeat clients.
- 0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsNon-neutered males accepted, spayed females onlyNo females in heatTakes only 1 client at a timeHannah can host up to 1 pet per night
- I’m comfortable caring for dogs and cats of all ages and personalities, including puppies and kittens, seniors, high-energy pets, shy or anxious animals and pets with additional care needs. I’m also very active myself — I walk daily and lift regularly — so I’m comfortable with larger, stronger dogs and pets who need longer walks or plenty of exercise. Before a booking, I like to know about your pet’s normal routine, feeding schedule, medications or supplements, behaviour around other animals and people, any medical concerns or allergies, and anything that might make them anxious or uncomfortable. For dogs, I also like to know about leash behaviour, recall, reactivity and any training routines you’re currently working on. The more you can tell me about their quirks, preferences and usual routine, the better! I want them to feel as comfortable and normal as possible while you’re away.