St. Catharines, ON, L2T 3Y7 Tel (905) 371-5886 Charlayne.ames@icloud .com JULY 10, 2026 To Whom It May Concern, This letter serves as a reference for Lori Bates and her ongoing support of our family through her exceptional dog-care services. I have known Lori for several years and have relied on her numerous times over the past three years — in some cases for extended periods as long as three months. Throughout every engagement, Lori has demonstrated unwavering reliability, genuine kindness, and consistently sound judgment in all aspects of our dog’s care. Lori’s commitment goes well beyond basic supervision. She never fails to take our Burnedoodle for several walks each day, ensures he is kept clean and properly groomed, and feeds him according to our specific instructions. Just as importantly, she makes sure he receives ample attention, affection, and playtime — something that is clearly reflected in his excitement whenever she is present. It is evident that she truly enjoys working with animals, and we have complete peace of mind whenever he is in her care. We have full confidence in Lori and would not hesitate to recommend

Lori has watched my dog, Hailey, multiple times for me. The stays range from half a day, to trips of up to a week, and I couldn’t ask for a better sitter. Hailey can be reactive around motorcycles and other dogs, but Lori is incredibly patient, confident, and handles her so well. She always makes sure Hailey gets at least one 45-minute walk every day, sends updates, and has been so accommodating with flexibility, sometimes with only a few hours notice, which has been a huge help. I always have complete peace of mind knowing Hailey is with Lori, and I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable, caring, and trustworthy dog sitter.