Kirsty C.
Kirsty C.
Contact for Boarding
CA$45 total per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Safe & Reliable Small Dog Sitter
Hi! I’m a lifelong dog lover with over 20 years of experience caring for small dogs, both personally and professionally. We’ve always had dogs in our home, and today we’re lucky to share it with 3 small pups—Pippa (F) & Geordie (M) sweet Yorkies, and Benny (M) our gentle Shih Tzu. They’re friendly, well-socialized, and love having new friends visit and stay with us! Over the years, I’ve been fortunate to pet sit for friends and family, and I joined Rover to extend that care to others in our community. We truly love welcoming small dogs into our lives, and so does our whole family. What we offer you is… Reliable, experienced, and communicative care Dog-safe home with a large fenced yard 3 friendly resident dogs for companionship Personalized care, daily routines, and updates with photos/videos Whether your pup is a cuddler, a senior, or just needs a gentle and loving temporary home, we’re here to make their stay feel like a vacation. We’re currently accepting small dog clients (under 25 lbs) for boarding. We’d love to meet you and your pup! PLEASE NOTE OPERATING HOURS FOR PICK UP AND DROP OFF ARE BETWEEN 9am - 9pm. This is in consideration of keeping our guests settled around sleep routines and our family.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
This was our first time booking with kirsty to look after our little man. We was a little nervous leaving him, as he is getting older and less active. But kirsty made the nerves disappear. We had a meet and greet where bruce met kirstys lovely doggies and some others who were in boarding at the time. The was very reassuring and hearing how much love kirsty has for all the dogs just made it confirm that this was the perfect place for bruce. Whilst we was away kirsty kept us upto date with lots of photos and comments on what bruce had been upto. This made us so happy and it was lovely to see how settled bruce had become. We would 100% use kirsty again and would 100% recommend. Bruce certainly had a great time as he slept the whole day and night when he was home to recharge his batteries!! Thank you again kirsty!
It was Kona's second time with Kirsty and he had a great time! Thank you again!
Pi had a wonderful stay at Kristy’s.
Kirsty is absolutely fantastic! Kona had a great time and I would highly recommend!
We always feel at ease leaving our dog with Kirsty. He has a fantastic time there and is always happy to see her.
Excellent home away from home for my dog,Pi He had a very happy holiday at Kristy’s. And I received updates and photos daily. Thank-you, Kirsty! Highly recommend.
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Schedule
I work from home, setting my own schedule which allows me the flexibility to enjoy a life filled with the amazing guests we have been blessed with.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
Our home is designed with safety and comfort in mind. We have a spacious, fully escape-proofed backyard that our dogs absolutely love. In the summer, we create a cozy outdoor setup with a shaded tent, cooling beds, and plenty of toys—giving pups a comfortable place to relax and play. In the winter months, we section off the garden for safe access and focus on structured indoor and outdoor activities to keep everyone active and stimulated. We’re also fortunate to live in a quiet, dog-friendly neighborhood with beautiful walking paths and easy access to a nearby provincial park—perfect for daily walks filled with fresh air, new scents, and lots of enriching sights.
Pets
A typical day
We structure our days much like a well-run children’s daycare—calm, consistent, and focused on meeting each pup’s physical and emotional needs. Here’s what a typical day looks like for our small dog guests: • Morning Routine – Bathroom break and breakfast right after waking • Mid-Morning Activity – A walk or active playtime in our secure backyard • Bathroom Breaks – every 2 hours or anytime someone signals—when one goes, everyone gets a chance! • Snack Time – A small, pup-safe treat (e.g., dried liver, Dentastix, or similar poultry-free option) is given around lunchtime • Nap Time – Quiet rest with “Auntie” from 1:00–3:00 PM in a cozy, calm setting • Afternoon Play – Gentle play or enrichment activities followed by dinner at 5:00 PM (all food is then put away for the night) • Evening Wind-Down – Another short walk or backyard play session after dinner, followed by calm indoor time • Bedtime Routine – Wind-down begins around 8:00 PM. Dogs sleep just as they would at home—whether that’s in our bed, in a crate, or on their favorite spot from the many comfy beds available. You’re also welcome to bring their own bedding for familiarity. Our goal is to provide a familiar, safe, and nurturing rhythm that makes every dog feel at ease—just like home, only with more friends!