Lorraine

I’m an experienced pet care professional who has been at this full time since 2012, part-time off and on for decades.

I currently offer dog walking, dog running, and drop-in pet care in the Carlingwood and Lincoln Fields areas. Sadly, my landlord does not allow me to care for pets in my home, and as I'm looking for a "day job" I'm not available for live in petsitting at the current time; once I know what hours I'll be working, that might be possible again.

Literally the first job I had after high school was looking after six horses, three cats, and two dogs all alone for two months. I've worked with cats, dogs, fish, birds, horses, ponies, goats, and lizards over the past several years. Rescue pets with behavioural issues are something of a specialty of mine.

Prices start at $25 per walk, $30 per hour-long drop-in. Walking additional dogs at the same time is $10 per additional dog. Dog running is $30 for an hour, and there's only one spot per day for this service. Additional responsibilities are negotiable, and long-term repeat bookings are eligible for a discount.

About me: responsible, non-smoking, non-partying Vanity Fair cybersecurity journalist. Former innkeeper, former horse and dog trainer. Human and veterinary first aid training. Self-starter.

References out the wazoo after years of doing this professionally. Experience and local references specifically in Ottawa, Ashton, Calabogie, Wilno, Nepean, the Okanagan, Victoria, Vancouver, Tofino, and Powell River, BC.