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Josephine H.

Star Sitter

Gananoque, ON

5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
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These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Services

Josephine can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
No females in heat

Josephine can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

Married, retired, no children or pets at home, my attention and time is with your dog. If my husband isn’t working, he is helpful and joins in providing fun and company for your furry one. With a maximum 2 pooches at a time, my days are spent outdoors and indoors, swimming, walking, cycling, reading, painting, listening to music, Netflix and simply hanging out with my fur friends. It brings me joy to be in the company of furry ones. I enjoy playing with their dog toys like “tug a war”, throwing a ball or frisbee.

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About Josephine H.

Communication

10 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
70% bookings with photo updates

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Reading a pets personality is important and allowing them to accept me comes quickly. Dogs boarding at my cottage will be happy with my idyllic, rural, waterfront location. They can enjoy swimming, walking or hanging outdoors/indoors with me. It is important for me to know if your dog has good recall or needs to be leashed at all time whilst outdoors.

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Josephine H. would like to know about your pet

I like to receive a printout or email from the pooch parents of feeding/ treats times and portions, daily routine, doggy likes and dislikes, quirks, special needs, obedience level etc..... I always confirm start/end dates and arrival/departure times. Most often if a client needs to make changes, I am able to adapt accordingly.

A typical day

A typical day is cooing & cuddling/pats when waking up, feedings, walks and playtime. Reading the dogs needs may involve spending time outdoors, relaxing indoors and simply enjoying each others company. I follow the needs and instructions of the dog owner to ensure your pet is happy and enjoying their days with me.

Location

Gananoque, ON

Josephine H.'s Neighborhood

Josephine H. 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.

Waterfront boarding 🐾

Pet care experience

Retired, fit, young at heart, active, outdoor enthusiast! My husband and I work out, hike, skate, ski, lead a healthy lifestyle. Have had family pets all my life. Experience minding assortment of breeds, age, sizes of pets, previously house sitting for over a decade. I am excited to offer doggy boarding care at my cottage SPRING SUMMER FALL. Your dog will love the freedom my property allows, to swim if they enjoy or walking the trails, or simply hanging out and enjoying one another’s company. My rural property offers easy shallow entry into the St. Lawrence river. Doggo's LOVE to play in the river, the shoreline is a mix of sandy beach/rocky. In person meeting welcome.

Reviews

Erika S.
Boarding • Jun 22, 2026
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Josephine is so great! She cares deeply about animals, and is very loving and kind to our pup. She has a beautiful property on the lake, which is perfect for our pup who is very active and loves to run around/swim. She takes good care to bring him on long walks too and frequently sends updates with photos, which is really appreciated. Remi is already looking forward to his next visit. We recommend Josephine highly!

Carole R.
Boarding • May 13, 2026
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Josephine recently took care of my 2 standard poodles - 12 years old and 4 years old. The 4 year old was rehomed to me a year ago and is a challenging dog. Josephine was just fantastic with both of them - taking care of the 12 year old's mobility issues and making sure the 4 year old was exercised and entertained. It was so clear from the photos Josephine sent that both pups were having a grand time and we have already booked their next stay!

John M.
House Sitting • Nov 15, 2025
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I can't recommend Josephine enough—she was amazing! Before our 14-day trip, she met with us so Ollie could get comfortable, and he loved her from the start. She kept us updated with photos and messages, which we really appreciated. Josephine went above and beyond, even leaving our home cleaner than when she arrived. We wouldn't hesitate to book her again. Highly recommended!

David R.
House Sitting • Oct 27, 2025
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Josephine stayed with our Aspen over the weekend and she thoroughly enjoyed her walks and tender loving and attentive care. Highly recommend!

About Josephine H.

Communication

10 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
70% bookings with photo updates

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Reading a pets personality is important and allowing them to accept me comes quickly. Dogs boarding at my cottage will be happy with my idyllic, rural, waterfront location. They can enjoy swimming, walking or hanging outdoors/indoors with me. It is important for me to know if your dog has good recall or needs to be leashed at all time whilst outdoors.

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Josephine H. would like to know about your pet

I like to receive a printout or email from the pooch parents of feeding/ treats times and portions, daily routine, doggy likes and dislikes, quirks, special needs, obedience level etc..... I always confirm start/end dates and arrival/departure times. Most often if a client needs to make changes, I am able to adapt accordingly.

A typical day

A typical day is cooing & cuddling/pats when waking up, feedings, walks and playtime. Reading the dogs needs may involve spending time outdoors, relaxing indoors and simply enjoying each others company. I follow the needs and instructions of the dog owner to ensure your pet is happy and enjoying their days with me.

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Josephine H.

Star Sitter

Gananoque, ON

5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews