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Heather V.

5.0 out of 5 stars
32 repeat clients
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Heather V.

5.0 out of 5 stars
32 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

CA$73 total per night

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

Highlights

Heather has Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
22 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

loving care of your furry friends

I am a dedicated animal care professional and lifelong dog lover with both personal and professional experience you can trust. As a mom of five children and three dogs of my own, I understands just how much pets are truly part of the family. With a background as a veterinary technician, certified dog trainer, and former manager of a dog boarding facility, I bring years of hands-on knowledge in animal health, behavior, and safe care practices. After working in larger facilities, I chose to offer pet care from my home to provide a calmer, more personalized environment where pets feel comfortable, secure, and loved. My goal is to create a stress-free, home-like setting where every dog receives individual attention, exercise, and plenty of affection. With me, your pets aren’t just boarded — they’re cared for like family.

Qualifications

32 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
22 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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95 ratings
Craig C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 21, 2026

Thank you for taking such good care of Goose. We appreciated your flexibility with drop off and pick up times. Much appreciated!

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Kevin G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 14, 2026

We had to come to the Collingwood area for a celebration of life. As we couldn’t find accommodation for a multigenerational family with a dog, our dog needed somewhere where she could be cared for. Our dog was not welcome at any recommended local kennels due to the required interview prior to accepting a booking. After providing a thorough description of our dogs character and needs, we were pleased that Heather offered her services for the weekend. Text communication was replied to promptly and questions answered. We were met at arrival, clarified one or two points about feeds and Roza headed off for an “away weekend”. A photo was provided the next morning, and it was clear that she was in good hands. Pickup was similarly well organized and at the sign over, we found out that she got along with the kittens. Who knew? Thanks for reducing some of the stress of the weekend.

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Jill G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Jun 21, 2026

Oakley seemed to have a great time with Heather. He was exhausted after spending the day. It was a last minute booking and she was flexible with times. We have never used Rover before and were a little leary sending out fur baby to a stranger but Heather was great.

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Siyang Y.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Jun 19, 2026

Amazing experience, our dog had a great time there!

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Kathy H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 13, 2026

Thank you Heather for taking such good care of our little Manzy!!

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Linda W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 01, 2026

Heather was a great sitter for our Ellie. Our dog stayed with her for two days and nights.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

This is my full time passion and how I make a living, I can provide quality care to your pets in your home or mine!

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has 1 dog, has cats
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Safety, trust & environment

I have three dogs of my own and a great deal of knowledge and experience in animal handling, I am easy going and I am more than happy to set up a tailed program to make your pet feel the least amount of stress while you are away.

Pets

A typical day

We love to go hiking and swimming! And we also have a nice dog park close by that's a great place to play fetch! We also love to snuggle up on the couch or floor and watch a good movie

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
No females in heat
Heather can host up to 4 pets per night
I like know what daily life looks like for your pup so I can keep them as close to their regular routine as possible. The goal is to make your pup as comfortable as possible
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%.