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1. Javiera
Responsible and loving care for your furry best friend 5.7 km
(9 reviews)
3 recurring guests
Last booked 4 days ago
Last contacted 4 days ago
"Javiera was fantastic! She took amazing care of my two cats, kept me updated with sweet photos, and left everything spotless. Both cats were happy and relaxed when I got home. I’ll definitely book again—highly recommended!"
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2. Cinthya
Your Reliable Pet Sitter ✨🦮🐈⬛🪴🐟5.7 km
(5 reviews)
Usually responds within few hours
"Cinthya took care of our cat for nearly two weeks while we were away this summer and she was great. She sent regular updates, fed and cared for our cat, watered the plants, and kept things tidy. I have no complaint’s and would definitely recommend to others!"
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3. Carla
Loving & Reliable Inner City Pet Care6.4 km
(171 reviews)
109 recurring guests
Calendar recently updated
Last booked yesterday
"Whom does a professional pet sitter trust to look after her cat but another professional pet sitter like Carla? Carla and I have been pet sitting colleagues for the past several years with filling in for each other and passing along booking requests that the other can't take on. My own clients have expressed to me that they've been pleased with Carla's services when she's filled in for me, and I knew that Carla would provide that same excellent standard of care to my cat, Tom, while I was away. Carla got Tom, a normally shy kitty around new people, to come out and play laser pointer with her several times. He did really well with Carla, and I will always check with Carla first to see if she's available when I need pet sitting care for Tom."
BReview by Beatrice
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4. Sarah
Friendly & Outgoing Pet Mom!3.8 km
(38 reviews)
25 recurring guests
Last contacted 7 days ago
Last active yesterday
"Sarah and Fletcher were amazing! They were able to meet up with us and the cats prior to booking and we had a great conversation and they actually spent the time to get to know the cats while they were there. They asked thorough questions in terms of care and took specific notes for each cat based on their personalities. While we were away Sarah and Fletcher kept us in the loop as to how the sessions went with plenty of pictures. You can really tell they are cat people as their text messages accurately described how the cats were doing. They text even more then what I was hoping for which was very much appreciated. In addition to looking after the cats they were able to water our garden while we were away which meant a lot to us as well. I would highly recommend Sarah and Fletcher to anyone looking for highly dependable care, with constant communication. They are true cat lovers and it showed. Thank you so much for providing excellent service!"
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5. Dawn
Fun Loving Care For Your Critters5.7 km
(193 reviews)
76 recurring guests
Last booked 5 days ago
Last contacted 5 days ago
"Dawn, without question, has become our legendary go-to superhero pet sitter.
We would recommend her, without hesitation, for any booking she agrees to handle for you.
My wife Janis and I are retirees with 2 very different cats. Luke is somewhat shy but makes friends quickly and has a reasonably easy disposition. At the opposite end of the behavioral spectrum, we have Kende, who is extremely shy and skittish, requires once daily medication, a special diet, daily monitoring of litter box activities, and takes a very, very long time to establish a trust relationship with new people. He was a rescue cat, so his hesitant behavior is not a complete surprise to us.
Our first encounter with Dawn was to enlist her pet sitting services for a quick 3-day trip out of town to attend a funeral for an aunt. The final duration of the trip was quite uncertain due to the unpredictable extreme winter weather.
We were very grateful for Dawn's quick response and enthusiasm, despite us having provided her with very short notice for our request. At our meet and greet we met with her and almost knew instantly that we were very lucky to have made such a perfect choice. (She did not get to see both cats on this introductory visit, as they had both run to hide when a new voice was heard in the house).
A day or so later, Dawn began her visits and stayed in touch with us each day with an update, videos, and a few notes. It was immediately obvious that Kende was going to be a challenge, as expected, but Dawn demonstrated she was indeed up to the task. Luke was warming up very quickly, and Dawn was still careful to give both cats appropriate attention and understanding. Feedings, administering of meds, and litter monitoring went smoothly despite Kende's brief appearances.
On the 2nd or 3rd day of the trip, we requested an extension of 3 additional days to visit family further away yet, and Dawn accommodated us without hesitation. (Notwithstanding, we were again lucky that her calendar schedule could accommodate us). Unlike many would-be pet sitters, Dawn has demonstrated to us that she is very well organized and leverages today's technologies such as cell phone messaging and videos, internet emails and Interac bank transfers, and does so in a professionally organized manner. (Without such handling skills, the tools provided by Pawshake and other similar services would be ineffective).
Our trip proceeded without further incident and the weather co-operated with our extend travel plans. Through Dawn's persistent, careful, and dedicated loving attention, Kende now has a new and trusted caregiver. Lukey Luke was also very happy with the care Dawn provided for him throughout our absence, although is now probably a bit jealous that he needs to share Dawn's visiting times with Kende too.
Such things are probably not often thought about or shared publicly, among those of us that care so deeply for our pets, but it should be recognized that we all deserve some time away from our pets for our own family priorities and peace of mind.
The only way that this can be done without unnecessary guilt or stress while away is to leave your pets in the care of someone you can deeply trust, and who shares your own values and love for animals. Dawn is that person for us. We are sure that you will find that you can trust and depend on her in the way that we do.
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6. Kristen
Experienced Cat Mom who lives for the purr! 🐱4.2 km
(30 reviews)
15 recurring guests
Last booked 3 days ago
Last contacted 3 days ago
"Kristen is a fantastic cat sitter! I left my cat, Ella, in her care for six days, and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Kristen was attentive and thoughtful, providing regular updates and photos showing how Ella was gradually warming up to her. What impressed me most was how quickly Kristen built trust with Ella, who can be shy with new people.
At the start of the visits, Ella was cautious and stayed under the bed, but Kristen patiently gained her trust with treats and gentle interactions. By the end of the week, Ella was confidently approaching Kristen, rubbing against her hand, and even sitting nearby while eating—clear signs that Kristen made her feel safe and comfortable. Kristen's updates were detailed and reassuring, highlighting the progress in their bond each day. It was heartwarming to see Ella so relaxed and happy.
Kristen also showed great attention to detail and care for my home. She ensured Ella was well-fed and that her space was clean and comfortable. When she realized she had left one of Ella’s dishes soaking in the sink, she promptly let me know and apologized—a small but meaningful sign of her professionalism.
I highly recommend Kristen to anyone looking for a reliable, compassionate, and skilled cat sitter. Ella and I are so grateful for her care, and I wouldn’t hesitate to book her again!"
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8. Mia
Slow Blinks Cat & Critter Care12.4 km
(28 reviews)
13 recurring guests
Calendar recently updated
Last booked 9 days ago
"Mia continues to be the best pet sitter that we could have asked for. I believe this is the 5th or 6th time that she has looked after my cats and I will continue to use her services as long as she is still in the pet sitting business. Mia not only allows us to have a care free vacation, she also brought in a number of packages that we had delivered into our home, threw out the kitchen trash and our house was cleaner than when we left! She is truly caring and compassionate when it comes to our cats and she has a wealth of knowledge and experience working with animals. I always welcome any suggestions she has on finding a different litter or trying a different formulation of medicine because she is usually right :) thank you for taking such amazing care of our cats as always!"
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9. Jennifer
Trustworthy Cat & House Sitter14.6 km
(27 reviews)
14 recurring guests
Calendar recently updated
Last active yesterday
"Jennifer watched our cat while we were out of the country and has been our favorite sitter in 6 years! She was very friendly during the meet and greet, showing she cared about the cat but also about our home. The daily updates and photos were very reassuring, and she was very helpful when I forgot some information at home as well. I would absolutely use her again and recommend her to friends needing a sitter. Thanks again Jennifer!"
NReview by Nicole
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10. Ally
The Purrfect Cat Sitter10.8 km
(3 reviews)
Calendar recently updated
Last active 6 days ago
"Ally was a lifesaver!! pictures every day for our whole trip and our cat was happy and cuddly with her in all of them. he didn't lose any weight over the 8 days either like he generally does so we are so pleased he was so happy. I would hire her again in a heartbeat! thank you Ally for taking all my mom's separation anxiety away, you're a Rockstar!! Jake will miss you. Happy New Year ! totally trustworthy, never a concern, she treated our house with respect. xoDana & Arlene"
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12. Zoé
I cant wait to get to know your pet!10.6 km
(20 reviews)
8 recurring guests
Last booked 3 days ago
Last contacted 2 days ago
"Zoé is full of energy and love for our puppy and older dog. She also has tonnes of experience from working at a doggy daycare so seems to be able to anticipate and address all sorts of adjustment issues that she has seen develop in older dogs when not addressed earlier, then need work to overcome. She is helping our two dog household manage siblings who will hopefully get along well for years to come, nipping little habits early. We are grateful for Zoé's dedication, flexibility and helpfulness. "
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13. Alexandria
Friendliest Petsitter in Town! (and dogwalker)8.3 km
(12 reviews)
5 recurring guests
Last active yesterday
Lives with 2 cats
"Alexandria is a great pet sitter! I knew Rupert was in good hands based on how he reacted to her at the meet and greet as he liked her instantly. I appreciated she took in the mail, watered the plants and would make sure the sidewalk was cleared of snow while taking care of Rupert. While I was away, she was excellent with daily communication and pictures for the 28 days I was away. When I came home, it was clear Rupert was well taken care of, mail was on the counter and plants were watered. I would highly recommend Alexandria and would gladly have her look after Rupert again. "
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14. Irene
Small And Exotic Pets Welcome7.3 km
(154 reviews)
84 recurring guests
Last booked yesterday
Last contacted yesterday
"Irene is a wonderful cat sitter. She took care of our Leo 3 times last summer, for two visits a day each day (for 10, 14, and 3 days, respectively).
Leo is 13 years old cat, very sweet, but also timid and caution with newcomers. Irene was very PATIENT and allowed him to take his time to warm up to her, and conquered his trust. He is now so comfortable with her it looks like they've known each other for years.
Irene is DEPENDABLE, well ORGANIZED, RESPONSIVE in COMMUNICATION, CARING; she kept us informed, and sent us pictures every day. In addition to to the everyday pet sitting duties, she spent time PLAYING with our cat, and was COMFORTABLE administered him tonic and occasionally laxative, as he was coming out of a bout with gastrointestinal issues.
We were very happy to find Irene, particularly because none of the neighbour kids that usually did cat sitting for us were available, and one even had to cancel with just a few day's notice. Considering we were still under some COVID restrictions, this was a relief. We trust Irene, and will always call her back to look after Leo."
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16. Robyn and Craig
Loving Pet Owners Wanting To Help2.1 km
(135 reviews)
55 recurring guests
Last contacted 3 days ago
Last active yesterday
"2nd booking 4 days after I got back from the first getaway
Again, superior service, excellent communicators.
Had peace of mind despite leaving so soon after my first trip.
My cat was well taken care of.
Favorited Robyn & Craig as my go-to pet sitters."
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17. laura
1 millions of cuddles 6.9 km
(2 reviews)
Last active 9 days ago
Usually responds within one day
""We can’t thank Laura enough for taking such great care of us while our humans were away! From the moment she walked in, we felt comfortable and loved. She made sure we got our favorote treats, our food bowls were full, and playtime was the highlight of our day. The cuddles and attention we got made us feel like the king and princess we are!
Our humans very much appreciated the regular updates and photos, so they could see how happy and well cared for we were. We can’t wait for Laura to visit us again. Highly recommend her amazing care to all our fellow furry friends!"
Tommy & Nina (and their grateful mom)
PS. Laura, sorry I hid, but my mom and I are very happy you found me under the bed ☺️
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19. Ivana
Fluffy Paws Walk n' Sit!8 km
(119 reviews)
62 recurring guests
Calendar recently updated
Last active yesterday
"Ivana was a great cat sitter. She is reliable and trustworthy. She updated and sent pictures of my cat everyday. She messaged me how my cat was doing and how happy he was. Ivana took care of my cat with loving, caring and gentle hands. I really appreciate her services! I definitely will contact her when I need a cat sitter again! Thank you for your awesome care of my cat, Ivana!!"
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20. Julia and Serge
Two pet lovers ready to help6.3 km
(4 reviews)
Last active yesterday
Lives with 1 cat
"Julia was a great sitter. She took great care of my little furball, asked great questions about their care. She kept me up to date daily. I felt very safe leaving my cat with her. I would highly recommend!
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AReview by Alexis
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