Pet Sitters in Nanaimo

Jacqueline

Thank you so much, Jacqueline for taking care of our Lucy and our home. An excellent job and we did not worry one little bit and felt very confident of your care thank you for leaving the house like no one had ever been there! We appreciated you so much and would recommend you to anyone who is looking for houses Sitter and Sitter! We hope you will come back someday!! 😻

Lainy

Lainy has been an amazing Housesitter! Meeting before the sit was a bonus. We had a good amount of snowfall while away and Lainy managed without any difficulties…. very self sufficient. Timber was super happy and relaxed when we got home. The house was clean and tidy. Lainy is reliable, organize and we highly recommend her.

Ann

Ann was very pleasant and communicative leading up to her sit with Rudy. Even through a significant event she took great care of Rudy while I was away. He was very well taken care of and she sent me plenty of great updates and pictures while she was spending time with him. He was very happy upon my return. Ann left my house very clean. I would definitely recommend Ann as a house and pet sitter. Rudy and I thank you, Ann!

Melanie

I found Christoph and Melanie very easy to work with. They looked after my pets and my home well and were very reliable and responsible. I have no hesitation about recommending them.

Ruth

Ruth and her mom gave the best vacation for our sweet Bella! She quickly got confortable around them, which was very reassuring for us. Ruth and Deb are reliable, flexible, lovely and animal lovers. We got daily pictures and got a couple of videos calls. They were super flexible and understanding as we had some last minute changes for our trip that they could accommodate easily. Super trustworthy in general that we want to call them again for the next time we'll go away. Thank you for everything!

Mitra & Mark

Mitra and Mark were dedicated to the well-being of our loving Poppy. Communication was ongoing with pictures and chats about how much they enjoyed being with her. They felt very comfortable in our home and left it spotless. We would invite them back in a heartbeat.

Elizabeth

Elizabeth was such a pleasure to work with. We are so grateful for all the care she gave to our girls. Highly recommend!

Toni

Toni is a wonderful pet sitter. She visited our place twice in advance to meet pets and confirm suitability, dates and duties. She also sent us regular updates during the pet sit. Highly recommend Toni and hope she will consider returning to our home at another time.

Pamela

Pamela communicated well and was able to roll with the punches with a couple of hiccups (power outages etc.). Even gave us a hand with the gardening :)

Pauline

Pauline and Yannis are such vibrant and wonderful people. There was an immediate and warm connect between all of us and especially with our dog, Lola. They were a delight to have as guests before and after our sit. While we were gone, they sent photos and updates of their adventures with Lola. While we were gone they also dealt with our plumber. When we returned, Lola, our house and garden were all well taken care of. We would not hesitate to have them back whether we’re on vacation or just because we liked their company. Merci beaucoup, Pauline and Yannis!!

Mary

Mary was great! Three weeks is a long time to leave your house and loved ones in the car of someone else, but Mary made it seem easy! I strongly recommend her if you need your house and pets taken care of!

David & Carol

David and Carol were fantastic pet and house sitters. Great communication from start to finish. When we met them we could immediately tell they were lovely and our animals would be very well looked after. Ted was obviously spoiled as he was clearly looking for D + C the evening we got home, how cute. The sheets etc were changed, washed and fresh for our return, house spotless, and they even bought us a lovely gift. We would be more than happy to have David and Carol pet/house sit for us again.

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4.96 Organised 4.96 Reliable 4.95 Clean and tidy 4.97 Self-sufficient 4.91 Pet care

Rosan

Just had a lovely time at Rosan and Vincent’s house looking after Bagout. They were great hosts, meeting me before the their trip and maintaining regular contact.
We were made to feel very welcome and the cat was soon affectionate and great fun. The house was so cosy and comfortable, with everything we needed. We really enjoyed our stay and would happily sit for them again any time!

Gillian

We loved our stay at Gillian & Gordys! Right from the first conversation with Gillian, we felt extremely welcome. Jasper and Ace are two of the friendliest, most chilled dogs we’ve looked after. When we arrived, we were fully prepped on absolutely everything we needed to know and even went on a short walk with Gillian and Gordy to get to know them a bit more and have a personal tour around Garmouth. The log burner was going non stop which made it feel extra homely too. We also had a few issues with our car and Gillian couldn’t have been more helpful with arranging us lifts to the airport and looking after some of our things until we could get back to collect them. 

All in all, we loved our stay and would look after Jasper and Ace again in a heartbeat!

Pet Sitting FAQs

What do most pet sitters charge per day in Nanaimo, Canada?

From to for the cat sitting and from 2850 to 28150 for the dog, additional rates include from 50% to 100% per additional pet, cheap rates are 2840 for the cat sitting and 28 for the dog sitting. On Sittsy you can find a pet sitter who will not charge you anything for keeping your pets at home.

Do pet sitters come to your house?

Yes, you can find a home pet sitter to stay in your house with your pet overnight and provide 24/7 care for your pets. You can include in your listing time the advisable timeframe that the pet sitter should adhere to and not leave your pet alone in the house. Usually, it's not to leave the pet alone for more than 4 hours.

How often should a pet sitter visit?

The pet sitter for the cat should visit at least once a day. For the dogs, the pet sitter should visit at least three times per day, the best solution is if the sitter stays overnight and watches your pets all the time.

How to find a trustworthy pet sitter in Nanaimo, Canada ?

Look at the pet sitter with a high rating, and many previous bookings with good reviews, ask the sitter to make a meet and meet before confirming the booking online or in-person, and reach out to the pet owners where the sitter stayed before asking about reference.

What are the red flags in a pet sitter?

Common red flags in pet sitters are bad reviews from previous pet owners, a high cancellation rate after approval, a sitter who doesn't have a background check, a sitter who refuses to meet and greet in person or online, and a sitter who wants to make bookings outside of the platform.

Is it safe to hire a pet sitter?

Yes, it is safe to hire a pet sitter it's still advisable to see if the sitter has a background check, good reviews, and past bookings and make a meet and greet before confirmation in this way you can reduce risk to the minimum.

Do pet sitters stay all day?

Yes, pet sitters stay all day in your house and also they stay overnight, the sitter can leave your home for up to 4 hours or for a different time that you can discuss during the meet and greet.