Kaori F.
Kaori F.
Contact for Boarding
CA$78 total per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
On and off-leash, solo or pack walk
Hi, my name is Kaori. Animals are my life :) Before becoming a pet sitter/walker, I earned a degree in veterinary medicine from my country of origin, Mexico (1997-2001). I have a command of several languages in case clients are more comfortable communicating in Spanish,French, and Japanese, additional to English. As a side responsibility, I serve as a scientific reviewer for the committee for ethical use of laboratory animals for pre-clinical studies of a transnational company. I’m part of a team that ensures compliance in laboratory animal welfare standards. In my early teen years I pet sat my neighbors' and family friends' dogs and cats. I enjoyed it so much and continued to help out whenever I had the opportunity. During my veterinary school days, I was involved in the organization of canine conformation shows, which helped me enormously to get acquainted with all breed types and their temperaments. I also worked part-time at a veterinary clinic. In a nutshell I always showed inclination towards many aspects of companion animals. After moving to this beautiful country, I made up my mind of not continuing ti pursue a career in veterinary medicine here. Instead, I decided to dive back into the pet care business as its something I greatly enjoyed doing in the past. I have to say it’s gone pretty well. I now have many repeat and recurring clients that trust their awesome pets to me. Complementary to my background, I've received some training in other areas such as grooming and basic obedience training that are useful to my job as an animal care provider. I have undergone some online pet sitter/walker specific training as well, while working for a local business. I am also certified in Pet First Aid by First Aid Plus Walk N Wags. I currently live in a townhouse in Stittsville with my husband, one of my young adult boy, and our fur child Mollie. We are lucky to have a a variety of trails and woods nearby that we enjoy of and where I bring my dog and my clients' pups to. Our home has a fenced-in yard that we use for potty breaks and a leg stretch in between walks. I am happy to assist you and your pups.
Cat care experience
Kaori also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Another excellent cat sitting experience with Kaori! Each visit she ensured the cats were fed, water was full, litter was scooped, and they had some playtime! And of course, many pics of our fur babies to see how much they like Kaori’s visits! Thanks again!!!! 😁
I hire Kaori regularly for a reason, she goes above and beyond. Would and will hire again!
Kaori took great care of my golden doodle , Milo.Milo seemed super happy playing with other dogs. I highly recommend Kaori for all pet care services
What can we say about Kaori? She is the best! We went away for the weekend, and she made sure that our cat was well taken care of. Between bringing stimulating games and spend time with her on the couch, Kaori ensured she was living her best cat life! And always flipping us a couple pics each visit showing how our pretty girl was doing! 😻 Always so comforting knowing our cat is in good hands!!! Thanks again Kaori!!!! 😁
My kitty Coconut had a great time under Kaori’s care. She’s awesome. This is our second 5 star review and counting :)
We were extremely pleased with the care Kaori provided for our two cats. Communication was prompt and clear, and we appreciated the regular updates while we were away. Both cats were content and well-cared-for upon our return, with everything in perfect order. We highly recommend Kaori and would rate them a 10/10 for professionalism and reliability.
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Schedule
For routine dog walking or pet visits I’m available from 10-3 weekdays. For occasional walking or dog and cat drop-in requests feel free to inquire as I may be available accommodate you temporarily on a different schedule. My quiet hours are from 9:30 pm to 7:00 am. Meaning that if you message me outside those hours, I will most likely not respond right away. It might also take some time for me to respond during my time engaged in dog walking, but I will get back to you as soon as I can. For boarding, I DO NOT PROVIDE CONSTANT CARE due to my engaged in my pet care and walking duties outside my home. Preferred Drop-off and pick-up hours are 8:30-9 am and 7-9 pm on weekdays and 9 am to 9 pm on weekends. Your dog must be good to be left alone for up to 4 hours at a time while I’m engaged in tending to other pets. My husband works from home 2-3 days per week and our dog is always around to keep company. While I’m engaged in my dog walking, I still typical return home to offer one quick noon potty break for boarders. I'm also able to bring any boarders to my afternoon pack walk if they're good walking with other dogs on or off-leash for one hour.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
We count on a fenced yard. I also own multiple pet gates in order to provide a safe environment for you pet having the possibility to separate them if needed. For peace of mind I only accept a few dogs at a time (1-3) as part of my safety practices as I can better keep an eye on each dog. I count on a pet cam to keep and eye on the pooches while I’m not home. I don’t require pooches to be crate-trained, but I do see it as a great advantage if they are, and we can certainly continue doing it here. I have one XL crate, but you can provide your own if you wish to. I have a pet cam to watch the pups while I’m away, so feel free to request that I set it up. Due to my medical background, I am usually good at detecting abnormal behaviour, signs of unwellness, and deliver meds through various routes if required. ALL dogs that stay/walk with me are required to be fully vaccinated and have flea/tick treatment up to date. You will be requested for proof. I care that your dog is protected, but also my dog, and the other client's pups. Please make sure your dog is vaccinated at least 2 weeks prior to stay for a solid effectivity. As for cats, I am not able to care for cats at my home, but I can come to your home. I don’t like being invasive with them so I let them warm up to me. I don’t force cats to come out or interact if the cat is not comfortable. It’s rarely the case that a cat will hide while I’m in your home, but if that happens I will just try to spot it so I can report that it’s doing well. I’ll also count the number of droppings in the litter box and report whether food and water have been consumed.
Pets
A typical day
My typical day looks like this: I am ready for the dogs at around 7:30-8, taking them first out to potty in the backyard. Then they come in for breakfast and out again before I leave for my walks between 9-10 am. Walks for boarders happen sometime between 12 and 2 pm. When I’m out dog walking, I can be away for a few hours at a time depending on the day. Dogs stay in our home with limited access to spaces. I am able to separate using pet gates, if needed/requested. They have free access to water. Before stepping out, I make sure I prepare some enrichment activities like treats hidden in frozen kongs, snuffle mats, lick mats, mazes, puzzles, chew toys and treats, etc. Most dogs will just snooze during the time I’m away. My afternoon walk, usually one of the last ones of the day and I bring the pups to a place where they can go off-leash in a pack walk style. If you can attest your dog has a good recall and some off-leash skills, I’m happy to bring your pup along. But I also understand that not all dogs are OK to be walked in the style, so I can always keep one or two dogs on leash if requested. We can discuss this during the M&G. Evenings are spent with some play time, dinner, and cuddles with me, my son, or husband, or all, depending on who is home at the time.