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Leigh R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
79 repeat clients
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Leigh R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
79 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

CA$43 total per night

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

Highlights

Leigh has Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
20 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

Fur baby carer available weekdays!

Experienced pet carer with over 10 years experience with dogs and cats. I’m currently a foster carer for a local cat shelter, I have been a cat and dog parent in the past and now focusing on pet sitting, and dog walking. I offer daytime walks, daycare at my home, drop ins, and overnight care as and when needed. Being an at-home parent my hours are fairly flexible on weekdays, and on weekends by request. We currently have one cat of our own living at home, but she is kept separate from any cats or dogs we look after. IMPORTANT For stays in my home: I do have three children at home (a 7yr old, a 11yr old and a 14 yr old) so for any bookings at my home I can only take in pets who are comfortable being around children. I always take care to ensure that pets have space for themselves and that the children treat them respectfully, but I am unable to take in pets to my own home that may be extremely timid or aggressive with children. I am a stay at home Mum, and work part-time at home. So my schedule is fairly flexible, pets are not left on their own unless it’s for short periods. I’m happy to work with clients to accommodate their drop off and pick up times. Dogs usually stay with me and my family in our family room and kitchen which has easy access to our fenced yard. Cats (who sometimes prefer a little more space and quiet) normally stay in our front living room which has a huge window so they can comfortably watch the world go by. I have a pen that can be set up for puppies, but I find it’s best to bring your own familiar items from home to help your pet settle in. I never let a dog outside in our yard without me being present and with small dogs I will often leash them while we use the garden just to be safe.

Cat care experience

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Experienced and caring cat sitter

Leigh also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Qualifications

79 repeat pet parents
88% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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140 ratings
celine d.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 10, 2026

Leigh does a fantastic job—it gives me real peace of mind knowing my cat, Mango, is in such good hands when I’m away.

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Christy C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Mar 25, 2026

We have used Leigh many times to check in on our kitty Coco. Highly recommend Leigh!

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Maimnat B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Feb 19, 2026

Leigh took great care of our cat Benny and we felt very lucky to have her look after him for over a month!

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Emily H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jan 04, 2026

Leigh took amazing care of our three cats while we were away. She left detailed notes of each drop-in visit and included lots of photos. I would absolutely book with her again/recommend her!

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Michelle S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Dec 28, 2025

Leigh is a trust worthy cat sitter and seems to have cat whispering magic abilities. My cat Oliver is not a big cuddler, except for Leigh! He's very shy of new people so this tells me she put effort into making a relationship with him. I will book with Leigh first every time.

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Catherine W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Dec 22, 2025

Amazing service! Very deligient and great with animals 😊

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Schedule

I Work part-time from home so I am around during most of the day. I’m only usually absent during school drop off and pick up.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has 1 cat
Children 0-5 years old
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced in yard, where dogs can enjoy supervised play and potty breaks. I am able to contain dogs or cats to my family room/kitchen or living room if needed and happy to accept crates if needed.

Pets

A typical day

Typically I will spend time playing and building trust with new dogs or cats. Once we are familiar with each other dogs can accompany me on walks in our local area (we have great trails and a park nearby). I have three energetic sons who absolutely love playing with kitties and pups so there would be no end of fun playmates.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time
Leigh can host up to 2 pets per night
I have children in the house so I just need to be sure that dogs and cats are comfortable being around children. I can work with pups who are toilet training, I just like to know in advance.
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%.