Frances

Aspiring dog trainer and animal lover

Montréal
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Lives with 1 dog, 1 cat and 1 pet
Lives with Mix Asha
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Doggy Day Care
Doggy day care
Daytime care, at the sitter's home
20 CAD for each additional pet
28 CAD
/day
All services and rates

About Frances

(English communication preferred mais les deux fonctionnent :) )

Hello!

My name is Frances, I'm 25 and originally from California, USA. I came to Montreal for university and graduated in 2020, now working in the tech industry while beginning to study as a dog trainer. Because of this I am most free for pet care on the weekends but weekdays are possible with discussion.

I have experience with a variety of pets, from reptiles, my pacman frog, numerous cats and even more dogs. I'm always up for a new animal as long as care instructions are clear.

I always always had at least one cat growing up, with the most at any given time being 5. For most of my degree I didn't live in a position that allowed me one of my own, but in 2019 I was finally able to rescue an SPCA kitten who has been my companion ever since. In summer 2022 the household grew again with my rescue dog Asha. Because of the full household, boarding is only available case by case for dogs with personalities and temperament that's a good match with the residents.

My primary motivation for petsitting is the joy being around them and seeing them happy brings me. I have also recently pursuing an education as a dog trainer and would be happy to provide assistance or consultation on behavioral issues for a slightly higher rate. As mentioned, I've lived with and cared for cats for my entire life. I also have experience caring for my lizard who requires live feeding, and some experience supervising snakes and other exotic animals.

A typical visit from me depends of course on the specific animal needs, but at a minimum I will offer:

- Staying for a period of 30-60 minutes. Overnight stays can be done occasionally as well.

- Feeding

- Litter box cleaning

- Pet brushing

- Nail clipping for cats

- Play time and/or cuddles

- Excessive picture updates

- Dog walks for up to 60 minutes to give them all the exercise possible. Training during the walk can be provided for an increased rate.

I will also happily water any plants, bring in mail/packages, perform any cleanup after the pet needed. I have some experience administering oral medication so I could do so if necessary. I will take good care of the house as well as the animals and make sure everything is locked up and secure each time I leave. 

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Salut!

Je m'appelle Frances, j'ai 24 ans et je suis originaire de Californie, aux États-Unis. Je suis venu à Montréal pour l'université et j'ai obtenu mon diplôme en 2020, travaillant maintenant dans l'industrie du tech à temps plein. Pour cette raison, je suis le plus libre pour la garde d'animaux le week-end, après 17h ou avant 9h.

J'ai toujours eu au moins un chat en grandissant, le plus à un moment donné étant de 5 ans. Pendant la majeure partie de mes études, je n'ai pas vécu dans une position qui me permettait d'en avoir un, mais j'ai pu adopter mon léopard gecko Schmett dont je m'occupe depuis près de 4 ans maintenant. En 2019, j'ai enfin pu sauver un chaton de la SPCA qui est mon compagnon depuis.

Ma motivation pour le petsitting est simplement la joie d'être avec eux et de les voir heureux m'apporte. J'ai aussi un amour particulier pour les chiens et je n'ai pas eu la chance d'en avoir depuis que je suis assez jeune, donc toute occasion que j'ai de m'occuper des vôtres sera, espérons-le, aussi amusante pour eux que pour moi. Comme mentionné, j'ai vécu avec et soigné des chats toute ma vie. J'ai également de l'expérience dans les soins de mon lézard qui a besoin d'être nourri vivant, et une certaine expérience dans la supervision de serpents et d'autres animaux exotiques. Même s'il y en a un que je n'ai pas rencontré, je suis toujours partant pour un nouveau défi tant que les instructions sont clairement communiquées. En plus de mes propres animaux de compagnie, j'ai gardé des amis pour des amis à plusieurs reprises, y compris des nuitées si nécessaire, et je suis à l'aise pour connaître des créatures de tous tempéraments différents.

Une visite type de ma part dépend bien sûr des besoins spécifiques de l'animal, mais au minimum je proposerai :

- Rester pendant une période de 30 à 60 minutes. Des nuitées peuvent également être effectuées occasionnellement.

- Alimentation

- Nettoyage du bac à litière

- Brossage d'animaux

- Coupe-ongles pour chats

- Temps de jeu et/ou câlins

- Mises à jour d'images excessives

- Le chien marche jusqu'à 60 minutes pour lui donner tout l'exercice possible.

Je serai également heureux d'arroser toutes les plantes, d'apporter du courrier / des colis, d'effectuer tout nettoyage après que l'animal ait eu besoin. J'ai une certaine expérience dans l'administration de médicaments par voie orale, donc je pourrais le faire si nécessaire. Je prendrai bien soin de la maison ainsi que des animaux et m'assurerai que tout est verrouillé et sécurisé à chaque fois que je pars.

Frances's services

At the sitter's home

Doggy Day Care
Doggy Day Care
Daytime care for your dog at the sitter's home.
20 CAD for each additional pet
28 CAD
/day
Dog Boarding
Dog Boarding
Overnight stay at the sitter's home
20 CAD for each additional pet
30 CAD
/night

At your home

Dog Walking
Dog Walking
An experienced dog walker will pick up your dog from your home for a 30 min walk
15 CAD for each additional pet
21 CAD
/walk
One home visit a day
One home visit a day
Book a pet sitter to stop by your home to feed and play with your pet
20 CAD
/day
House Sitting
House Sitting
A sitter stays overnight in your home and cares for your pet
50 CAD
/night
Two home visits a day
Two home visits a day
Two drop-in visits for your pet
40 CAD
/day

Cancellation policy: Flexible

Full refund if canceled before 12:00 p.m. one day before the booking, 50% refund afterward.

No refund is payable if the booking is canceled on or after the start date.

Note: All times are based on the sitter’s time zone

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Home Visits
Catherine, 2024-04-01

Once again, 10/10 service and communication from Frances! I was able to leave with peace of mind, knowing my sweet Pixie would have everything she needs. Thank you so so sooo much! 🐱

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Home Visits
Catherine, 2024-03-18

Amazing petsitter! She took great care of our cat Pixie and made sure to keep us updated everyday with pictures. Everything is clean and our fur baby got all the love she needs.

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Frances's Pets

Schmett
Reptile
Borby
Cat
Asha
Mix

About Frances's Home

Accepted pets

Puppies
< 1 year
Dog sizes
0-40 kg
Dog ages
0-20 years
Cats
all kinds
Ferrets
all kinds
Small animals
rodents, rabbits, ...

Frances's home

An apartment
A medium outdoor area
Has no kids

Walking areas

Nearby off-leash dog area
Urban & City park

Skills

Specific Skills

I speak English & French
+5 years of experience
Familiar with dog training techniques
Have received multiple criminal background checks for my employment and immigration applications before.

Experience with

Rescuing pets

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Frances

Frances

Aspiring dog trainer and animal lover

Montréal
Doggy Day Care
Doggy day care
Daytime care, at the sitter's home
20 CAD for each additional pet
28 CAD
/day
All services and rates
Contact Frances

Cancellation policy: Flexible

Full refund if canceled before 12:00 p.m. one day before the booking, 50% refund afterward.

No refund is payable if the booking is canceled on or after the start date.

Note: All times are based on the sitter’s time zone

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