Jacob B.
Jacob B.
Highlights
Pet care experience
BSc-Qualified Care, From Cat to Cow
Barn, backyard, or tank: trusted care for whatever you've got, dogs and cats, farm animals, or an aquarium. Services include house sitting, drop-in visits, cat sitting, dog walking with basic obedience reinforcement, farm animal care, and aquarium or pond support. I hold a BSc in Bioveterinary Science, an Animal Welfare certificate (nutrition, training, health, and behaviour), and a minor in Aquaculture from Dalhousie University's Agricultural Campus. Science-backed care, gentle handling, and practical solutions for every kind of pet.
Cat care experience
Jacob also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
I'm comfortable administering medication to pets of any size, from small animals to livestock, exactly as directed. My education means I'm always watching for anything out of the ordinary in behaviour, so you can count on a stress-free experience for both you and your pet.
Ratings and reviews
Jacob is amazing, kept me in the loop, took such great care of my boy. Would definitely recommend Jacob and will continue to use him as needed.
We had such a great experience with Jacob! He came to meet Odin ahead of time so they could get comfortable with each other, and everything went really well. When he came the next day and we weren’t home, Odin was much more shy and nervous than he had been during their first meeting. Jacob was so patient with him and actually stayed an extra 45 minutes, on top of the two walks we had booked, just to make sure Odin was comfortable. He kept us updated, sent pictures, and really went above and beyond to make sure Odin was okay. It was so nice knowing that he wasn’t just there to walk him, but genuinely cared about making him feel safe and comfortable. We would absolutely have Jacob look after Odin again and would recommend him to anyone looking for someone to care for their animals. We’re so happy we found him! 🐾❤️
It is not easy to leave home when you’ve got three cats, including an almost 19 year old with regular medications and observation needed. Jacob’s kindness and qualifications put our minds at ease and we had the best vacation we’ve had in ages because of him. Jacob was reliable, gave us updates and pictures while house sitting, and left our home in very tidy condition. All three cats seemed very comfortable when we got back. We’d absolutely hire him again!
Jacob B. cancelled a booking within a day of the start date.
Jacob was great with my pups and had excellent communication. I booked last minute and he was able to accommodate!
Jacob is excellent! He took care of our 3 cats during a drop in visit while we were away. He’s very communicative and followed the instructions we provided. I highly recommend him!
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Schedule
I run my own indoor shrimp farm, so my days are built around that rather than a set shift somewhere else. That gives me flexibility to schedule visits, walks, and drop-ins around farm responsibilities, morning, afternoon, or evening, seven days a week. Just let me know what works for your pet's routine and I'll fit around it.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsJacob can host up to 15 drop-ins per day
- Let me know ahead of time about any special needs your pet has, and whether they're comfortable around other animals or in new environments, that's especially useful for overnight or day care bookings where a change of scenery might be part of their day.