Tessa M.
Tessa M.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Your poochy's home away from home!
Growing up on a cattle ranch in Australia, I’ve been surrounded by animals my entire life - caring for them is second nature. While I don’t have pets of my own right now, I regularly look after my mates’ dogs and genuinely love spending time with them. I’m patient, reliable, and understand that every dog has their own personality, pace, and routine. Whether it’s walks, playtime, cuddles, or simply keeping them company, I’ll make sure your dog feels safe, comfortable, and loved while you’re away. <3 I’m also big on communication - you’ll get plenty of photos and updates so you can relax knowing your best friend is happy and in good hands!
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Tessa was amazing! Would absolutely recommend! She looked after my 14 week old baby golden retriever and his older brother! She sent pictures all day long, constantly communicating with updates which we loved. They really enjoyed her fenced backyard since we live in an apartment, and she even took them for a splash in the creek! They came home so happy and tired and I will absolutely be booking her again!
I genuinely can’t say enough wonderful things about Tessa! 🥹💕 She was absolutely amazing with my dogs and treated them with so much love and care. She took them for walks, gave them so much attention, and sent me the cutest photos and updates every single day. It made me feel so comfortable and happy knowing they were safe, loved, and having the best time while I was away. She truly went above and beyond. It was also my birthday while she was watching them, and she even surprised me with a birthday gift when I picked them up, which was honestly the sweetest and most thoughtful thing ever. 🥹💗 When I picked my dogs up, they were so happy and clearly had been so well taken care of. It’s such a good feeling finding someone you completely trust with your babies, and I’m so grateful I found Tessa. She will forever be my dog sitter now! I couldn’t recommend her enough — she’s caring, thoughtful, trustworthy, and genuinely such a sweet person. We absolutely adore her! 🐾💕
Tess is the best! Tucks loves her. He can get a little mopey when I leave, but Tess always brings his excitement and happy back with her wonderful, loving personality and all the attention she gives him. I would recommend Tess to anyone! :)
Tess is the best! Highly recommend. My pup 'Mav' is always so excited to get to Tess place. Tess treats Mav like her own, keeps him active and has a beautiful property for him to explore. Thanks for always looking after my bestest boy Mav!
Calendar and availability
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Schedule
I work from home full time, so your dog will have plenty of company, attention, and supervised outdoor time throughout the day. I have a flexible schedule that allows me to stick to your dog's usual routine, including walks, playtime, feeding, and plenty of cuddles. My goal is to make them feel relaxed, comfortable, and right at home while you're away.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
Your dog's safety, comfort, and happiness are my top priorities. I live on a fully fenced couple of acres in beautiful East Kelowna, providing plenty of secure space for supervised play and exercise. Because I work from home full time, your dog will rarely be left alone and will receive lots of attention throughout the day. I'll follow their usual routine, feeding schedule, and any special instructions to ensure they feel safe, loved, and right at home!
A typical day
My goal is to make sure your dog feels happy and comfortable! Living steps from the Mission Creek Greenway means your dog gets built in adventures - we’ll wander the trails, sniff all the best spots, and enjoy plenty of fresh air. At home, we’ll play games, unwind, and perhaps even go for a drive to Starbucks to get a pup cup!
- 0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsNo females in heatTakes only 1 client at a timeTessa can host up to 2 pets per night
- Please tell me all about your pooch! Their likes, dislikes, habits, and any special needs or behaviours I should know about. I love getting a sense of their personality so I can tailor our time together!