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Kelly S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients
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Kelly S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

CA$45 total per night

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

Highlights

Enhanced background check
18 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Welcome to our pet-friendly home!

I grew up in a family that always had a dog. I then had cats on my own. Since then, I have owned two dogs, one a Jack Russell and now a Havanese/Maltese. We love spending time with our dog and would welcome the opportunity to take care of other people's pets in our house. We live on the edge of a forest in Lynn Valley, so we spend a lot of time walking in there. I take care of a lovely Labradoodle a couple of times each year and my dog loves to play with her. I am off work for the summer months, so I am available to spend a lot of time with your dog then. Now, I can take your dog for a long weekend, as I finish work on Thursday at 5 and am off Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. If your dog is ok to stay home with Sunny, I can also take your dog during the week. We like to walk in our area or head to the Mosquito Creek dog hike in North Vancouver. Our dog would love some company and we would welcome your dog into our home. We live in a townhome, so we go for lots of walks throughout the day. Our home has a lot of stairs, which might be important if you have a senior dog. We love our dog and would treat yours with the same care and attention. I am a teacher, so I have a great deal of patience!

Qualifications

3 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
18 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

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10 ratings
Naz M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 18, 2026

Ivy had such a wonderful time with Kelly! It was clear from all the photos and updates that she was having the best time going on hikes, exploring, and getting lots of love and attention. Kelly kept us updated with plenty of photos, which was so reassuring and lovely to see while we were away. We really appreciate all the care, attention, and effort she put into making Ivy’s stay so enjoyable. Thank you so much, Kelly, for taking such great care of our girl! We’re so grateful! ❤️🐾

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Hilary B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 25, 2023

Kelly took such great care of Nova and he went on some amazing adventures. My mind was at ease while we were away and I came home to a happy pup who had made a new best friend!

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Sara A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 06, 2022

We were so happy with Kelly, she was just wonderful with our dog, and her pup is so sweet as well. This was our first time using Rover and we were nervous about finding someone who would love on our pup as much as we do but Kelly really gave her so much attention and made us feel so comfortable. After a weekend there I think she might like their house more than ours! It was a great experience and I would absolutely recommend Kelly to any dog families out there.

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Betina S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 29, 2022

Kelly was lovely with my dog and he really loved to stay the night with her. They had a great time together and I would recommend Kelly for sure.

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Matthew G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 24, 2022

Kelly, was great. Gave fonzi extra attention. Hes already asking to go back!!

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Fionna F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 22, 2022

Kelly is fabulous! Attentive and easy to communicate with. I’m so happy we found her!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work Mon.-Thurs. so if your dog can stay alone with ours, they can keep each other company while I am at work. I walk our dog at least three to four times per day. Weekends and Fridays are totally free to spend with the dogs.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

We have a crate here if your dog needs one while I am at work. Otherwise, Sunny stays happy on our couches and is not crated.

Pets

A typical day

We love to walk through the forest at the back of our home. We also like to experience new walks around the neighbourhood. We hike weekly up Mosquito Creek. Our dog loves to go hang out at the different dog parks in North Van. If this is something your dog likes, I would be happy to bring your pet too!

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Kelly can host up to 2 pets per night
Please let me know all about your dog and anything special s/he needs to make the stay at our house perfect! We look forward to meeting you and getting to know your pet.
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%.