Heather R.
Edmonton, AB






Services
Heather can host
Heather can care for
Availability
I am no longer working, so that means I am able to dedicate my time to caring for your beloved pet! I do have periods of time in which I have frequent appointments, and may be out for several hours, however I do my best to accomodate the pups and bookings around these days. This gives me plenty of time to spend with your pets in and around my home, making it ideal if you have a puppy, senior or special needs pup who requires frequent potty breaks, medications, or extra attention, and customize their care to suit their needs and comfort while you are away! 🥎🌱
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About Heather R.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Your pet will have free range of the main living area of my home, as well as a moderate, secure, fully fenced backyard for outdoor play time and potty breaks. Coming Summer/Fall 2026, cats will have acces to a large, secure catio for outside time (weather permitting duting the day). They will have plenty of attention as I am home most of the time. It is an asset if dogs are comfortable in a kennel (large size for comfort), or enclosed pen for just a few hours at a time while I am out at first, but other arrangements can certainly be made to accommodate your pet's individual needs, such as a bedroom setup instead. Typically, most puos do best here when set up in a large, enclosed pen with all their conforts. They will NEVER be unattended while outdoors. I do my best to keep their routines consistent, and their environment enriching! I also make my own dog treats, including for those with allergies, medical conditions, and sensitive tummies! Home-made cat treats are made low-carb, and with real, whole proteiningredients!
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Information Heather R. would like to know about your pet
*Please Note* I am immunocompromised, so if your pets are on a raw food diet, this must be disclosed prior to booking, so appropriate feeding arrangements casn be made! Larger dogs (30-40lb) and highly leash-reactive pups will be discussed by each request and must be able to do a Meet and Greet prior to booking. These pups may not be able to have walks accommodated during their stay with me, so they will have as much yard play time as they wish! Typically, these dogs do best with shorter stays, daycare, or house sitting visits! Thank you very much for taking the time to read the "fine print"! Again, if you have any questions or concerns at all, please send me a message and we can chat! 💬 I can't wait to meet you and your amazing pets and look forward to hosting them in my home! - Heather R (Heather's Home Boarding) 💜🐾 Instagram/Facebook - @heathershomeboarding
A typical day
This will depend entirely on your pet's needs, energy levels and comfort level! I am happy to cater to your dog or cat's unique personality so whether it is playing in the yard for hours or going for short walks and chilling on the couch you can be sure your pet's needs will be met! 🐩
Location
Edmonton, AB
Pets
Heather R. 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.
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Pet care experience
Welcome, everyone! Thank you for visiting my profile! My availability calendar can be found under the "Services" tab! 🐶 *Currently taking boarding and daycare bookings for this coming week (July16-19), However, you must be able to accomodate a Meet & Greet at my home prior to your pup's stay! As always, please feel free to message me with any questions! Hope to see you soon, and thank you ever so much for considering me to be your pet's caregiver! ☆ Before sending a Booking Request, please ensure that you are choosing the correct service for your needs! (as follows): BOARDING - You will drop your pet(s) off at my home, where they will stay and be cared for until you pick them up. HOUSE SITTING - I will come to your home to stay with your pets and care for them until you return (This service is paused during times I have other animals in care) DOGGY DAYCARE - You will be dropping your pet(s) off and picking them up from my home the same day. DROP-IN VISITS - I will come to your home to give your pet(s) the care they require during the day (limited by location - please ask if your area is within a manageable service zone) ☆ All new Pups and Pawrents must complete a Meet & Greet, at my home (Boarding/Daycare), or theirs (Drop-Ins/House Sitting) prior to completing a Booking Request. Booking requests should be made with enough time before your dates for you and your pup(s) to meet with me in person on an available day. (typically 1 to 1.5 hour, this is a prerequisite to a first stay. Please see my Calendar for availability! However, there are some circumstances where this may not be possible, please let me know, as we could accommodate other options! It is always a good idea to have a second choice of Caregiver in mind, just in case we won't be a good fit. ☆ ALL DayCare and Boarding prts MUST be up to date with Vaccinations and Deworming! You should be able to provide proof that your dog or cat is current! Daycare - please be aware that daycare services are limited, as this is not my "main" business. I typically will take daytime clients on a stay-to-stay basis as needed, as opposed to an ongoing commitment. Because I only take one family's pets at a time, daycare stays mean that longer overnight stays that may be needed by others are not able to be booked. I apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for understanding! Please reach out yo see if my daycare services are right for you and your pup(s)! 🐾 Now that all the "formal"stuff is out of the way...let me introduce myself! 💜🐾 I've been caring for pets since I was 8, when I got my first dog, a Sheltie named Bailey, who was with me for 10 years 🐾 I have 2 years experience and hands-on training as an AHT/Surgical Assistant in a vet hospital, followed by 6 years experience caring for large numbers of animals, of many kinds, at a Rescue, and in foster care with two different Resue organizations. I have always had pets in my home, and heart, ranging from birds, "pocket pets", ferrets and, of course,dogs and cats. I am Pet First Aid Certified through Walks 'n' Wags. I am able to take pups up to 30 lbs, dogs above this weight are chosen on a discretionary basis; by age, energy level, care requirements, temperament and behavior, and must be met through a Meet & Greet prior to booking. These pups MUUST be calm around other animals for everyone's safety and comfort! I have just ecently opened up occasional boarding care for cats, providing there are no fosters or other clients in the home. This allows your cat to have as much comfortable, quiet space as they prefer, and access to feline-friendly spaces such as windows, furniture, and outdoor catio (coming soon!!) If you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to reach out! Thank You! 💕🐾
Cat care experience

Heather also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Reviews

Heather was an amazing sitter for our 3YO Aussie-doodle Mavey. Being our first use of the Rover app services, we were overjoyed to have the frequent updates and pictures from Heather on how Mavey was doing. She was so great at letting us know any concerns she had, but overall I was so impressed at how quickly my high-anxiety dog was able to decompress and relax in her space with her. It made it so easy to see how amazing Heather is at caring for her fur-guests. We had such a great experience and look forward to the ease of getting boarding services again and using Heather. Thank you so much!


I really appreciate working with Heather and feel confident my dogs are being well cared for.

We had Brownie with Heather for the first time. I cannot thank her enough for all the care she had for our fur baby! She made sure she knew all the details about Brownie and created her space to accommodate her. I got so much feedback and many pictures the entire time and I had that peace of mind that she is safe and happy. Heather is amazing, loving and caring! We even left with some delicious homemade treats that she baked for our puppy. Definitely worth it! Thank you so much, Heather!
Heather R. cancelled a booking 2 days before it was scheduled to begin.
About Heather R.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Your pet will have free range of the main living area of my home, as well as a moderate, secure, fully fenced backyard for outdoor play time and potty breaks. Coming Summer/Fall 2026, cats will have acces to a large, secure catio for outside time (weather permitting duting the day). They will have plenty of attention as I am home most of the time. It is an asset if dogs are comfortable in a kennel (large size for comfort), or enclosed pen for just a few hours at a time while I am out at first, but other arrangements can certainly be made to accommodate your pet's individual needs, such as a bedroom setup instead. Typically, most puos do best here when set up in a large, enclosed pen with all their conforts. They will NEVER be unattended while outdoors. I do my best to keep their routines consistent, and their environment enriching! I also make my own dog treats, including for those with allergies, medical conditions, and sensitive tummies! Home-made cat treats are made low-carb, and with real, whole proteiningredients!
Home
Information Heather R. would like to know about your pet
*Please Note* I am immunocompromised, so if your pets are on a raw food diet, this must be disclosed prior to booking, so appropriate feeding arrangements casn be made! Larger dogs (30-40lb) and highly leash-reactive pups will be discussed by each request and must be able to do a Meet and Greet prior to booking. These pups may not be able to have walks accommodated during their stay with me, so they will have as much yard play time as they wish! Typically, these dogs do best with shorter stays, daycare, or house sitting visits! Thank you very much for taking the time to read the "fine print"! Again, if you have any questions or concerns at all, please send me a message and we can chat! 💬 I can't wait to meet you and your amazing pets and look forward to hosting them in my home! - Heather R (Heather's Home Boarding) 💜🐾 Instagram/Facebook - @heathershomeboarding
A typical day
This will depend entirely on your pet's needs, energy levels and comfort level! I am happy to cater to your dog or cat's unique personality so whether it is playing in the yard for hours or going for short walks and chilling on the couch you can be sure your pet's needs will be met! 🐩
Heather R.
Edmonton, AB
