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Minerva S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
17 repeat clients
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Minerva S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
17 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

CA$69 total per night

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

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Pets are marvelous!! I love them

I left my two dogs in my home country, and I miss them so much. The happiness that a pet can bring into our lives is truly remarkable. Unfortunately, my previous place in Vancouver didn't allow pets, so I decided to become a pet sitter in 2019. This choice allowed me to enjoy my free time with wonderful companions—my new furry friends. Now, we live in a house with a fenced yard, surrounded by nature and near the beach. The best part is that there is no pet policy here, which is why we welcomed Kiki, a Yorkshire Terrier, into our family. We love and care for her deeply. I work from home with a flexible schedule, which is fantastic! I can spend quality time with the pets. They bring so much joy and energy into my life. I genuinely love animals—my personality is energetic, friendly, and caring. There is no happiness without them. Playing, walking, and simply petting them fills me with good energy. Pets deserve our love and care; they are innocent creatures. My teenager and I have taken care of dogs for friends and family for a while now. We enjoy walking dogs and boarding them at home. I'm just a five-minute walk from the beach, and there is a dog park, as well as parks and trails nearby. I would be thrilled to have the opportunity to meet your precious companion. They would be more than welcome in our lives!

Qualifications

17 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
18 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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69 ratings
Peter M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • mar. 25, 2026

Minerva was a very good match for my dog - excellent communication, extremely responsive to all inquiries and requests, and an environment that was really good for boarding dogs - huge back yard, always other dogs around for companionship, walks every day. Highly recommended.

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Lori P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • feb. 03, 2026

It was our first time leaving Darby with anyone other than family but our worries were unfounded. Minerva was amazing, Darby had so much fun and was so well taken care of in Minerva's home. We will certainly continue to have Minerva help us out!

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Sole V.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • nov. 30, 2025

Here’s the translation: It was Chai’s first time staying away from home, and we treated it as a trial run for a longer stay. Minerva was very open and kind about all our worries and questions, and she made sure to take care of Chai in every detail, always sending us updates and little news. Now Chai will be staying with her for 15 days, and we’re certain she’ll be extremely well cared for, with lots of love and attention.

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Corinne C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • nov. 10, 2025

Minerva

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Corinne C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • nov. 03, 2025

Minerva was great with Gobi on their first walk together!

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Javad R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • sep. 20, 2025

We had the pleasure of having Minerva take care of our dog, Luca, for 8 days while we were on vacation. We were initially worried since we had a very bad experience with a previous sitter, but Minerva completely put our minds at ease. She took wonderful care of Luca, and when we returned, he was happy, healthy, and clearly well-loved. Her care gave us real peace of mind during our trip, and we are so grateful to have found her. Highly recommended!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work from home, and I live it because brings me the opportunity to spent time them and become a great companion with care and love

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

My goal is to give the pet all my love, feel safe and provide an environment suitable for them. They are the most important for us as a pet owners

Pets

A typical day

I love to estimulate your dour dog physically and mentally. Play lots of games, go around my backyard, and to check out all the new smells in my neighborhood. I have a park nearby where we can go and play

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
No females in heat
Minerva can host up to 4 pets per night
For me it is important to know about a dog a head of time because. They need to know me and see if we click, because the want to be safe with the person how is going to take care of
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%.