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Jean S.

Saanichton, BC

5.0 out of 5 stars
•5 reviews
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I am known as the Furry Godmother

Pet care experience

I give loving attention and am very reliable. I have a small pet sitting business which includes cats, rabbits, and chickens. Currently I am the guardian of 3 cats and I used to have a dog. I have several repeat customers and acquire new ones via word of mouth. Some of my customers "complain" that their pets are so relaxed when they get home and the dogs miss my attention. Some folks book me 6 months to a year in advance. I am retired from nursing and have a fairly flexible schedule but I am not necessarily available as a last minute resource person as I have an elderly mother whom I am also on occasion on-call for her. She lives up island independently at present. I also would love to cat sit.

Reviews

sarah j.
Drop-In Visits • gen 27, 2020
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Jean helped me with my puppy in her early stages. She is lovely and I trusted her 100% with my dog. She did house visits while I was at work about once a week for a few months.

Fiona S.
House Sitting • apr 12, 2019
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Jean took wonderful care of my year and a half old French Bulldog. She sent me an email every day, which was very comforting to me. When I got home my home was in perfect order — maybe even nicer than I had left it — and my dog was happy and had obviously been well cared for.

Natalie T.
lug 03, 2018

Leaving my dog, Finley, behind is the hardest part of any vacation; knowing that he is with Jean makes it way easier! I have had the good fortune to work with Jean for a number of years for both in-home pet sitting and daycare walks/visits. She is outstanding on every level, kind, funny, excellent with my sensitive whippet and respectful of my ever changing list of instructions. Most importantly Finley loves her and always gives her a special 'whippet welcome' when she comes over. Whether it's stopping by for a mid-day visit or staying at my place for weeks Jean is reliable and on time. With her background as a nurse she aces medications, special diets and even the quirkiest dog behaviours and schedules. I was confident leaving my 15 yr old whippet with his multiple medications and restrictions in her watchful care. Jean was capable of managing my elderly dog's need with those of a much younger and more energetic Finley. When Jean is pet sitting I receive regular updates and notes about the day, how far they walked, what Finley ate, any unusual or amusing events etc. I know that Finley is getting excellent care and attention and that Jean treats Finely as she does her own pet family. Jean genuinely loves animals and I have yet to meet an animal that doesn't love her back. As a house-sitter Jean is respectful of my space, it was like she wasn't even there and everything was exactly as I left it. As a bonus she even waters my plants (have I mentioned Jean has a green thumb? The awesomeness of this woman knows no bounds). Jean truly is a furry godmother, arriving to cherish your pet and take care of his/her every need. Finley and I give her two paws up!

Joan H.
lug 03, 2018

My dog, Molly, so looks forward to "Auntie Jean" coming to stay. Jean provides lots of cuddles and takes her for long walks regardless of the weather. If jean comes for a visit Molly gets very excited and will sit by her side until she leaves. I have absolutely no reservations about leaving Molly with Jean. Jean stays with Molly and always leaves the house very tidy and it gives me the security that the house is not empty when I'm away from home.

About Jean S.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in about a day

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience

Information Jean S. would like to know about your pet

I would like to know the "dog rules" such as treats or not, the behaviors, car tolerance. I would like to meet the dog or cat first.

A typical day

I love to walk around the community, taking different routes so the dog gets lots of varied sniff experiences. Depending on the dog, I go to dog parks and love to walk by the oceanside.

Services

House Sitting
in your home
CA$40per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
CA$20per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
CA$15per walk

Jean can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Jean S.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in about a day

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience

Information Jean S. would like to know about your pet

I would like to know the "dog rules" such as treats or not, the behaviors, car tolerance. I would like to meet the dog or cat first.

A typical day

I love to walk around the community, taking different routes so the dog gets lots of varied sniff experiences. Depending on the dog, I go to dog parks and love to walk by the oceanside.

Location

Saanichton, BC

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Jean S.

Saanichton, BC

5.0 out of 5 stars
•5 reviews