Important notice: I am fully booked for April and will be travelling for most of May.
I have increased my prices for bookings May and onwards to reflect my experience. Exceptions to this increase can be made for regular clients!
My name is Ilayda, and I have lived with and looked after animals my entire life! My family back home takes care of eleven cats, two dogs, and many, many street animals, and I really miss having them around.
I strive to make your pet's experience as comfortable and enjoyable as possible while you're away because I know just how hard it is for them to be apart from their family!
I love to cuddle and lounge, go on long walks, and have play sessions- whatever your pet likes best! I try to switch up the way I play with pets to keep them entertained or stick to their favourite toy if they prefer. Whatever they want to do, be it to play extra long outside or have a lazy day in, I'm happy to accompany them and address their needs to the best of my ability.
Experience
Cat care is second nature to me, and I can understand and act according to their behaviour and mood. I have also aided in the rescue, adoption, and medical care of street cats in need, administering oral medication, gently cleaning the goopy eyes of litters with conjunctivitis, and using eye drops and topical creams as directed by local vets. I am experienced in caring for;
If you have dogs, I would love to care for small/medium-sized breeds! I have taken care of my friend's and aunt's dogs several times (Chihuahuas and Poms), including daily walks and overnight stays. I am experienced in caring for;
Schedule
I live in North York and work for a software company near Union Station. My role is hybrid, meaning I only go to the office once a week (Mondays) and can comfortably visit and stay in your home as long as it does not overlap my 9-5 work hours.
At this time, I can do Home Visits and House-Sitting.
Home Visits
House-Sitting
Lastly, if you choose to book with me, please provide your vet's phone number, location, and any important health-related details before my stay in case of an emergency.
Thank you for visiting my profile, hope to meet your furbabies soon!
Full refund if canceled before 12:00 p.m. 7 days 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
Illayda is awesome 😎 She house say my dog and cats for 9 days and we could not be happier with her attentiveness, caring, expertise, honesty and cleanliness. My dog is in love with her as are we ❤️ Thank you for connecting us with Ilayda, a real gem 💎
Ilayda was a dream cat and house sitter- I’m so glad we found her! In April 2024, She stayed in our home for four nights to look after our cat, who has some issues with anxiety, and took stellar care of him and our place. I was comfortable with Ilayda from the first time we met. She is a kind, genuine, professional and responsible person who clearly loves pets and has a lot of experience looking after cats of all kinds - especially given her background looking after street cats in Turkey. She is a wonderful communicator too. I trust her implicitly and highly recommend her services.