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Susan C.

Peterborough, ON

5.0 out of 5 stars
36 reviews
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I'll Love Your Pet While You'reAway

Pet care experience

“The ability to make others feel loved, welcome, and cared for during their journeys through life is one of the greatest gifts we can give.” – Ruth McKeaney I bring this sentiment and commitment to my work as your pet and house sitter. My name is Susan C. and I am your dream come true pet-sitter! I have been called a dog whisperer and all animals really do seem to gravitate toward me and I to them. I believe they can sense that although I am firm, I adore them, all of them, in whatever shape or size, and as a result, they trust me. The biggest difference that I bring to your pet-sitting needs is that rather than coming to me, I go to you! I live in your house, keeping your pet's routine the same, allowing your pet to be comforted by familiar surroundings and smells, not expecting them to compete with other animals that they don’t know for attention, all of which dramatically reduces their anxiety in your absence. I also can water your plants, take in your mail and be a presence in your home. Besides meeting your homeowner's insurance requirements –– which now makes it compulsory for your house to be checked on every four days if you are away –– you have peace of mind. If a pipe bursts there is someone there to take care of it or if a nefarious intruder walks by, he will keep walking because the lights are on and someone’s home. By looking after your pet and house I can help you avoid the headache of setting up care for both. Competitive Boarding Rates (but with the added bonus that your pets don’t need to go anywhere!) I am looking forward to meeting you and your furry loved ones. Susan

Reviews

Trudy W.
Mar 12, 2024

My husband and I really had a worry free vacation thanks to Susan - our dog and our cat are very precious to us and leaving them in their own home with their regular routine was important to us. We felt a trustworthiness right away with Susan (plus she was recommended to us by another couple who couldn’t speak more highly of her). Susan sent us updates and photos on a daily basis which was such a comfort to us. Our cat is very timid around people and I was afraid that he would hide from Susan but she won him over right away. She also kept me in the loop with regards to my Dad who is 91 and lives quite close to us - knowing that was important to us Susan also went out of her way to keep us informed so that we could truly enjoy our vacation. Our trip home took longer due to mechanical issues with the plane so we were very tired when we finally got home and it was so much appreciated to come home to a nice clean house, fresh tulips on the table and the kitchen island and a plate of homemade brownies for my Dad - and our two babies were happy and content. We can’t recommend her enough.

Jan T.
Jan 25, 2024

Susan recently looked after our two-year-old bichon Archie in our home and we were so glad to know he was in familiar surroundings with a kind experienced care-giver. Susan's approach is one of loving engagement that builds on positives and gently but firmly signals all is well and in-hand. She is conscientious and committed to putting her four-legged charges and their humans at ease. We loved getting photos and updates! Susan has also cared for our home while we were away with our dog. She took excellent care of everything and we have booked her again. She'll be caring for Archie for two weeks coming up and we've every confidence that he will be as happy and cared for as we'd want him to be. I'm very glad to recommend Susan to you.

Julie B.
Dec 15, 2023

Another amazing visit from Susan. Eddie our Airedale could not believe it when she walked through the door! Brian our semi wild cat only allows two people to stroke him - one is me and yes, the other one is Susan. We are now able to go on holiday knowing that our pets are loved and well cared for and our house is looked after. Daily emails and photos show us what a great time they are having. Thank you so much Susan. On to planning the next trip!!

Sarah B.
Jun 06, 2023

We couldn't have possibly found a better house/pet sitter than Susan. She is a wonderful person and caregiver. She is thorough, thoughtful and generous. She cared for our three laying hens, our cat and our plants when we went away for 3 weeks. We got daily updates/photos and right away we could tell that the animals were happy and extremely well cared for and that we had nothing to worry about while we were away. When we got home late from the airport with two young children, a delicious meal had been prepared for us along with some yummy snacks (brownies!!). The house was also completely clean and tidy when we got home and she'd even laundered all the bedding she'd used and put it back on the beds clean! If you are looking for a loving and kind pet and/or house sitter, Susan is your gal!

About Susan C.

Communication

1 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
50% bookings with photo updates

Skills

6 years of experience
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

I respect your home's safety and care while I look after your pets. I honour the precautions you have set up for your furry friends and, while you're away, I take care of your home as if it were my own.

Information Susan C. would like to know about your pet

I like to have a good sense of the personality and needs of your pet before I agree to care for your furry companion. I want you and I to feel confident that we are a good fit before saying 'yes'!

A typical day

I like to keep detailed notes of your pet's schedule so that I can keep things as similar as I can while you are away. If you take your dog for a walk at 8 am, I like to take him for his walk at 8 am, if your pet's dinner time is at 6 pm he will be eating at 6 pm when you're away.

Services

House Sitting
in your home
CA$60per night

Susan can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old

Availability

Your pet's routine becomes my routine. By living in your home while you are away, I keep your pet's schedule as similar to what it is accustomed to as I can.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 2 months ago
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Susan C.

Communication

1 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
50% bookings with photo updates

Skills

6 years of experience
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

I respect your home's safety and care while I look after your pets. I honour the precautions you have set up for your furry friends and, while you're away, I take care of your home as if it were my own.

Information Susan C. would like to know about your pet

I like to have a good sense of the personality and needs of your pet before I agree to care for your furry companion. I want you and I to feel confident that we are a good fit before saying 'yes'!

A typical day

I like to keep detailed notes of your pet's schedule so that I can keep things as similar as I can while you are away. If you take your dog for a walk at 8 am, I like to take him for his walk at 8 am, if your pet's dinner time is at 6 pm he will be eating at 6 pm when you're away.

Location

Peterborough, ON

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Susan C.

Peterborough, ON

5.0 out of 5 stars
36 reviews