Providing Pet Sitting in the Thetis Island, Canada
Retired dependable Canadian couple exploring the world
Coral and Ken are supremely competent, caring, knowledgable and responsible. They made sure they had all the information needed prior to the start of the sit, kept in regular contact with us while we were away, efficiently handled every aspect of pet and house-sitting, and welcomed us home to two happy and healthy pups and a sparkling clean home. They took initiative - for example, contacting us when our peonies began to bloom and then droop, so that Ken could McGyver a way to support them (he loves a handy project!), - and were on top of the medication and rehab for our pup who recently had knee surgery. They not only asked us for the recipe for the frozen vegetable cubes we make for the pups when the ones we had made ran out, but they came up with a perfect name for them: "pupsicles"! They even checked with us at the end of the sit to find out what groceries they could pick for us, so we arrived home with a few comforts in the fridge. We know how very fortunate we are to have had Coral and Ken care for our precious dogs and home, and we cannot thank them enough.
Providing Pet Sitting in the Thetis Island, Canada
Animals Love Me Because They Know I Love Them Too!
Anara was a great sitter for our two old cats. Her communication was much appreciated, both before and during the sit. The cats were much loved and the house was clean and tidy.
Providing Pet Sitting in the Thetis Island, Canada
Pet-loving couple to look after your home:active, caring, organized, respectful,
Julie did everything that I asked her and did not have any trouble except couldn't figure out the paper recycling when it was clearly labeled. No big deal. I would highly reccommend them again!
Providing Pet Sitting in the Thetis Island, Canada
Reliable and experienced animal lover to care for your beloved pets and home
Pamela was exceptional. We found the cat and the apartment in better condition than when we left. We can't thank her enough for providing our cat with such love and care and leaving our apartment spotless.
Providing Pet Sitting in the Thetis Island, Canada
Retired and flexible
Mitch took great care of our cat, was really responsive and left the house cleaner than when he got here! Would welcome him back anytime.
Providing Pet Sitting in the Thetis Island, Canada
Czechoslovak couple in love with pets
Barbara and Richard were communicative, clean and caring. They did us videos and pictures regularly and the pets were well cared for. The house was as clean as well left it and they were easy to communicate with. Would definitely reach out to them in future for our cat sitting.
Providing Pet Sitting in the Thetis Island, Canada
Mature lady would love to care for your pets and house-sit for you
Mary was again amazing at our home and with our dogs! Cant say enough about how great Mary is.
Providing Pet Sitting in the Thetis Island, Canada
48 x 5star sit duo; bookings up to May w some gaps
We are very pleased with Estelle and Saronna! They are both very sweet and friendly and easy to talk to. I really appreciated the daily updates with photos of my girls while I was away! I have 3 bengals, which are a fairly active cat breed and Estelle and Saronna did such a great job keeping them entertained! Our place was clean and tidy upon our return and the girls were very calm and relaxed. We look forward to hosting them again! Thank you so much!
Providing Pet Sitting in the Thetis Island, Canada
We will take care of your home and pets as if they were ours!
Valeria and Robbie were great house sitters! We met with them ahead of time to meet Boots and Scrappy and to do a walk through of the house and garden. They were great with communication and took great care of our house and pets with the perfect amount of updates to us while we were away. Our house was left so clean and our cats were very happy. I would definitely recommend them and would love to have them back again.
"A relaxing and long time away from home made possible by the best pet & house sitters we could have asked for!" Judy and Steph went the extra mile over their entire one month stay at our home. Both our cats became fast friends thanks to the care and dedication provided for them. We were routinely updated with spectacular photos of our furry girls throughout our leave that helped us be anxiety-free the entire time. Even our older shy cat spent time sleeping on their laps or hanging out on shoulders. As for the house, Judy and Steph left it even cleaner than when they arrived! We had a few tasks to maintain the lawn and potted plants outside, which were completed perfectly. They even tended to our vegetable garden where needed! During a 'risk of severe hail storm' alert, Judy and Steph kept us in the loop and went even further to place potted plants under shelter out of harms way. In summary, we recommend Judy and Steph and would happily have them return again if our schedules cross paths.
. We were absolutely delighted with the care Summer provided for our cats. Without a doubt, she is the best cat sitter we have ever had the pleasure of working with. Her attentiveness and genuine affection for our cats were evident in every interaction. Throughout our holidays, she kept us constantly updated with daily pictures and detailed updates, which gave us immense peace of mind. Additionally, she maintained our house in immaculate condition, keeping everything clean and tidy. This level of consideration and dedication went above and beyond our expectations, and we deeply appreciated her efforts. Summer’s exceptional service made our holiday experience truly worry-free and enjoyable.
Hannah and Joseph housesat our three kitties for a week and a half while we were traveling for the holidays. They were very communicative and conscientious. We received daily updated on our cats with cute and funny pictures. When they noticed our 17yo cat, Amber, wasn’t eating very much, they let us know and we were able to resolve the problem quickly. They were also very resourceful and understanding when we ran out of some cat supplies. Hannah and Joseph took great care of the house. Everything was very clean and tidy when we arrived back, and we had a short time to get to know them on our arrival. We would be fortunate to find more house sitters like them, and would of course love to have them back in the future! We wish Hannah and Joseph luck in their travels!
Stefany helped me out big time by stepping in when I asked. She's a local sitter and I wasnt' having any responses so I contacted her and she fit me into her schedule even during the holidays and right after another sit across the country. She took great care of my two cats and home and I very much appreciate it!
Becca was fantastic - we cannot say enough about how great she is as a pet and house sitter and as a human being! Becca committed to the sit 8 months in advance and was great with her responsiveness in communication during the long lead up to the sit. She arrived early and got the low downs on the animals and house stuff prior to us leaving. She woke up crazy early to help us get to the airport and picked us up when we returned, which made the traveling so much easier on our end. She left the house spot-less (and this is no exaggeration), with the linens cleaned, and a wonderful meal waiting for us upon our return. She is an absolute gem of a person with a great sense of humor and a kind and compassionate nature, and she really enjoys the animals in her care. Our dog and cat were very well cared for and totally at ease upon our return. If you are lucky enough to have Becca sit for you, you will be very pleased at how well she does the job!
Susan and Miranda are amazing! I've had the pleasure of working with many sitters and they are truly exceptional. They were great at keeping in touch, sent lots of updates, asked good questions, really bonded with the cats, clearly very experienced working with animals and understanding their needs, and generally lovely to deal with. They were really patient putting up with a whole bunch of deliveries and even assembled a spare bed! They also left the place spotless with clean sheets on the bed. I'm pretty sure the cats loved Susan and Miranda more than us by the end of their stay! I'd highly recommend them to anyone and would love to have them stay again any time.
Sharon and Milton are two of the nicest people I've met in my life. This is my first time having a sitter fly in from out of state and it was so simple, stress-free, and didn't affect any part of me getting ready for my trip, leaving for my trip or returning from my trip. Sharon was very communicative before, during and after I returned. It just couldn't have been more wonderful! If you're considering applicants stop looking and choose Sharon and Milton. They are just delightfully wonderful wonderful people!! They go above and beyond just housesitting and pet sitting! Tidy, clean, respectful down to earth and the most kind and loving people. I do believe Milton really is a cat whisper!! They slept with my sweet babies, and even followed silly grooming instruction on one of my cats. Would have them sit for me absolutely anytime.
Quinn was an amazing sitter for my cat Moon! She regularly checked in with updates on moon while we were away on a two week vacation, and seemed to give her plenty of attention, play with her, etc. Communication was easy and she left our apartment spotless after departing. Highly recommend her as a pet sitter!
We couldn't have asked for better sitters than Pares and Mark. Since our initial contact, it was straightforward to communicate with Pares. We were lucky enough to get a chance to meet Pares with our dog Luna, and Luna got along with her immediately. During our time away from home, she kept us informed about how both our dog and cat were doing, and they were both cuddling with her since the first day. We got a lot of pictures and knew that they were safe and happy. The apartment was exactly as we had left it when we came back. Pares and Mark even ran the dishwasher and the washing machine for us. We couldn't have asked for a better sitter, and it made our trip very easy knowing they were taken care of so well. We'd have Pares and Mark back to our home without any hesitation.
Chris was a fantastic cat sitter for our elderly and high maintenance kitty. Chris was the perfect combination of responsible and on top of her medication needs while also being calm and relaxed about her picky eating habits and the need to monitor her food and medication consumption. He was prompt, easy to get a hold of, responsible, and overall, a great sitter. I would definitely recommend him and most certainly hope to have him stay with her again.
Is it better to board cats or leave at home?
Veterinarians advising to leave cats at home with a pet sitter who will stay overnight in your home, boarding is not recommended for cats as they are stressed in a new environment, you can find a sitter who will care for your cats and home for free at Zeewoi.
How much should you pay someone to watch your cat?
At least $20 per visit, per overnight watching in your home, otherwise you can find a free sitter at Zeewoi.
What do people do with their cats when they go on vacation?
Inviting a cat sitter to your home, boarding the cat with a local business, asking a friend, family or neighbour to feed and check the well-being. The most efficient way to leave your cat during your vacation is with Zeewoi cat sitters for free, in this way, you will save cat sitting costs and make vacation not only for you but also for your cat sitter!
Our 12-year-old Charlie and 3-year-old Deacon love going to Wendy's! She gives them lots of love, and treats them like her own. And her dog Bekka is so good at welcoming other dogs into her "pack"! Daily car rides and fun off-leash walks in local parks keep our boys happy. Highly recommended!
Wendy Joy provides the absolute best in dog boarding and sitting. When our work required regular monthly travel, it was Wendy Joy who took excellent care of our golden retriever, Chief. Chief was always very happy to see Wendy Joy, and we are always happy to come home to our sweet boy who was wonderfully taken care of and loved in our absence. You won't find any better, more trustworthy or kinder soul than Wendy Joy to leave your sweet animals with. We recommend her enthusiastically and without reservation. She's the real thing.
My Molly loves going to her ' day care' with Wendy. ( for more that 6 years now. ) She is happy and content and I never worry about her. That is a lot for me to say as I am very selective where I leave my dog. Wendy loves my dog as much as I do. I highly recommend this doggy care if you want the best for your doggy.
Our dog Biscuit loves visiting with Wendy! She does a great job keeping the dogs active and well cared for. She has been flexible and accommodating when we go away, and has taken care of Biscuit for several days at a time, and many times. I would definitely recommend!
This is an awesome doggy daycare! Wendy loves dogs, handles them well and treats them like royalty. It's comfortable, spacious and they go for lots of long walks. The dogs always seem happy and contented there.
Wendy is really remarkable. She went out of her way to accommodate my elderly mother and her small dog. I would highly recommend her, she is quick to respond to requests and makes every effort to help out.
Wendy has great dog digs and also will pick up or drop off your dog if needed. Bella loves her walks with Wendy and likes to sit in Wendy's lap when she can, and she's a Big dog ;-)
This is how much my 10-yr.-old Aussie-cross, Kava, loves to stay with Wendy and Bekka. Two years ago, Wendy drove over to pick up Kava in Sidney, as I live in Victoria now. Our cars passed one another in the designated meeting-place parking lot. Kava was sitting in the passenger seat, when I rolled the window down to speak to Wendy. As soon as Kava noticed it was her, she jumped out of the window and into the open window in Wendy's car. No separation anxiety! I feel like I'm doing her a favour by going on vacation. She gets a vacation too. So reassuring. Wendy has a deep respect and love for her canine companions. I wholeheartedly recommend her digs!
Pearl loves staying here. It's a real home for dogs, not a kennel. Wendy treats every dog as if her own. Our first choice for dog boarding.
Wendy took great care of our Lab-x Storm. Lots of attention, love and walks, plus a nice large fenced yard.
Simply the best! My dog, Charley, has been a Camp Yellow Dog camper for more than three years, attending both the day camp and the sleep away camp. He is always excited to go to camp and always returns home happy, content and tired. Julie and Colin provide an absolutely superb service.
I have recently signed my dog Cooper up to be a proud member of the camp crew at Yellow Dog. He has gone to both day camp and also boarded overnight. He absolutely loves it, coming home exhausted at the end of his day or stay, whichever one I have utilized at the time, given my schedule. The location is absolutely beautiful and I know he has an amazing time. I also know he is in good hands with Julie and Colin. They both have calm, warm energy. You know they truly love the dogs and spend ample time with them. They are so professional and engaged with our four legged family members that are in their care. I cannot say enough about how stress free this is for me - knowing he is in good hands and excited to be with them.
My dog had a blast on her 1st overnight stay at Camp Yellow Dog! I can't say enough about how caring, responsible, thorough and conscientious Julie and Colin are towards their clients. I felt very assured and confident that I had left my dog in the best of hands. We'll be back!
Julie and Colin treat the dogs like family! The walk over hill and dale finish with a happy de-twigging and tidy-up and the ride home is one of pure contentment. Rascal always know when we turn onto Mt. Sicker Rd on camp mornings! Thank you for giving him such a good day - and great stay overs! I never have to worry when I am travelling.
As an over protective dog mama, I was so nervous about leaving Reggie with anyone. Julie and Colin put me at ease, they truly love what they do and that shines through. It’s the small details of Pup updates while in vacation. When your pup knows where he is while driving up the road and gets so excited he doesn’t even say bye, you know it’s an awesome place! The attention to details for each stay makes planning so easy. Thank you to both of you!
Many of my grooming clients visit me after a wonderful time at Camp Yellow Dog. They are always happy pups after an adventure with them and the dogs are so loved and taken care of. The clients rave about their services!! We highly recommend ❤️🐾 …
Julie owns and operates an amazing “camp” for dogs; and makes sure to stimulate both the dogs’ minds and bodies in a positive reinforcement, force free way, always! The property is set up beautifully, and she truly does her due diligence making sure every dog is happy & stress free. I have absolutely no hesitation referring my clients to her on a regular basis. I want to attend Camp Yellow Dog myself! ♥️
Julie and Colin go above and beyond to make our dog feel comfortable at Camp Yellow Dog. It is a welcoming retreat. Our dog has been to Camp a couple of times this year. He enjoys hiking in the beautiful surroundings and then relaxing with the other campers. Thanks Julie and Colin for taking such great care of our dog. We look forward to more visits to Camp Yellow Dog.
Julie runs a fantastic boutique style boarding that is a low stress and positive experience for dogs. Julie is incredibly passionate about providing the best care possibly for our companion animals and takes into account the emotional well-being of each dog that is in her care. She is knowledgeable on dog behaviour and force-free handling and holds a high standard of care. I would not hesitant for a moment to leave my dog in her care or to refer others to do so. The community is very lucky to have a service like this available for our dogs!
Julie and Colin at Camp Yellow Dog are the best of the best. No one has more love and compassion for what they do and the pets who come their way. And if your pet has special needs, or needs a lot of exercise or attention, don't worry -- they will get it. Your only worry will be that it won't want to leave! I highly recommend you check them out.
The staff are super nice and they care about each individual dog and the owners. Our dog spent one day here and was exhausted when she came home. Out of the kennels we have had our dog go to, this is by FAR the best one with prices that are decent and respectable. Highly recommend this kennel for when your fuzzy companion needs a place for a day or multiple! Thanks for having her, we will be back!
Our dog spent 3 weeks at Michael Lake Kennel and we were super pleased with the care he received there with Chelsea . Great communication with her as we checked in periodically. Will definitely be back again! Thanks for everything Chelsea!!
My dog has been here a few times. She seems to enjoy going….she now smiles as we drive onto the property :) All the staff have been very friendly and she warms up to them quickly. She also gets lots of play time with other nice dogs. She comes home tired and happy. The price is fantastic too!
Professional kennel service. My dogs love spending time here when we aren't able to bring them with us on vacation. They have lots of other dogs to play with. Fairly reasonably priced.
First time using this facility, Tia was there for 6 days. I called the kennel twice while I was away for an update, had to leave a message both times, no one ever called me back. When I returned from my trip to pick up my dog, she was covered in mud, and smelled like an old farm animal, her bedding was also covered in mud. The dogs are kept in large outside dirt pens during the day. When I asked the female attendant why I never got a phone call back she said she did not have time to make phone calls because she was the ONLY ONE taking care of TWENTY DOGS!! I do not recommend this kennel as it is obvious they do not have the staff to do the job correctly. We will not be coming back.
I received a lot of positive reviews about this kennel from my friends. Just have some questions before leaving my baby for 2 weeks. Did you already start heating their sleeping spaces? And where dogs are located when it is rainy outside? I am very worried about my girl, don’t want her to get cold 🥶 …
Interesting reviews. We are new on the Island and with the move from Vancouver, we added a new member to our family, that became the #1 member and he is loved to death... Our 11-month old Bailey has had the opportunity to stay with our neighbors and their dog when we are away, but I felt, it's a good idea to find a backup. We have been looking and asking others, but never had a pleasant feedback, until today, when I heard about Michael Lake Kennel. I can see, that the owners of the Kennel have been paying attention to the reviews and acknowledging them, which is so rare and I loved that. Now, I have couple questions before filling the application, if we can bring Bailey for a little while before checking in to get familiar with the place and if he will have to be in the kennel/cage at night. Thank you for bringing this important place to be for our four-legged sweethearts and we'll hope to see you sometimes in the near future.
Michael Lake Kennel took excellent care of our German Shepard when we were travelling in Southeast Asia for 2 months this summer. They were by far the best value for long term boarding in British Columbia. I highly recommend this establishment to take loving care of your Fur Baby.
They have looked after our GSD quite a few times and we'll never look elsewhere. Great friendly, and helpful staff. Very professional, flexible hours greatly appreciated (unlike many other places) and very reasonable fees. Our dog has a few issues although very loving and they always accommodate us. Thank you everyone at Michael Lake Kennels! J. & I Lee, Ladysmith
Lovely people, dogs can't wait to get in.
Rob has been amazing with our pup Riley. He takes an interest in each dog, knows who they like to play with, and even if they have a best friend! It's been wonderful. We send her 3 days a week, and she has her social meter filled each day. Rob came highly recommended to us and we can see why!! Riley comes home happily, exhausted from each day. In addition to the day care, Cedar Ridge also offers a boarding service, which we have used, and let me tell you, we have such peace of mind knowing our pup is in good hands! If you are in need of either service, we highly recommend Cedar Ridge.
My dogs love day care here! They are so excited to go when I drop them off, that they sing with excitement from the minute I turn on Townsend road, then are worn out from their fun time when I pick them up. Rob takes great care of them- monitoring the dogs and maintaining their areas. It has been great for socializing our puppy too. It has been a safe and positive environment for them.
Rob and Kelly are fantastic people who truly care about every dog and person that walks through their door. I left my dog, Sonny, in Rob's care while I went out of town for a work trip (not an easy thing for me to do). Once I was sent pictures of how happy Sonny was I instantly felt better. Their new location is absolutely incredible. Highly recommend!!!
Moka absolutely loves going here; so much that she starts barking in the car the minute we get onto the road because she knows exactly where she is! We never hesitate to leave her there when we are away because we know she is well looked after and having the best "vacation". Thank you!!
Rob is amazing with our golden retriever, Frankie! Their setup is fantastic with lots of space to play in, and separate areas for different energy levels. There's even a large covered area for wet days. Our dog always comes home exhausted after a good long day of playing with her friends. The dogs are well managed so we never have to worry for her safety. I highly recommend Cedar Ridge!
Unfortunately the reply to my email inquiry was rushed, unfriendly and unhelpful. I can't speak to the quality of their care.
The staff here are amazing, they gave us new information in regards to the fact that our Samoyed is a bit of a pool hog, (btw: the breed generally will not go in the water) besides that they take excellent care of the dogs in their care, and are extremely upfront and honest about everything.
We were very happy with how they were able to accommodate us with very little notice. We called and got updated well we were away and they had no problem with us calling to see how our old grumpy gator was, and our dog was happy even when we arrived to pick her up after 4 days, she calmly went and laid back down in her favorite shady spot at the property. We really like the idea of the dogs not being kenneled all day , they are free during the day and get out in the evening as well. We will definetly use there service again and the prices are very reasonable too! We recommend.
Sierra, just spent a week at the kennel. This is the second time we used this facility. The owners were very accommodating with check in. They were detailed in the dogs well being and are super friendly. I will bring her back and appreciate the owners taking such good care of her.
Cedar Ridge Canine is a great place to socialize and exercise your dog(s). Samson and Lina just love going to doggy daycare. Rob is a great care giver to our dogs, I know their safe in his hands. Thanks for opening up this Cedar Ridge Canine😀
Pancake Loves doggy day care when she visits!
We are full-time RV'rs and Sprocket is in her 'yoda' years. We found Not Home Alone from the near-by vet. They walked our Sprocket, took Sprocket selfies sending me updates on the phone. She has two medications both they gave no problem and no extra charge for complex feeding instructions. We have used them one two occasions! The first time I left a tip for them-they GAVE me back change, LOL! (i gave them a tip originally because I found their pricing to be a bit low for what they are doing. Im self-employed and know how I value my own time. just honest folks.) Its so nice to go on a day trip to Vancouver and know i can take the late ferry back and not worry about Sprocket or my STUFF! This message is Sprocket approved!
Darryl and Janie are two of the kindest and most careful people you'll meet. They went out of their way to accommodate us on short notice, and our dog came back tired and happy after a good walk and a social day with four-legged friends. They'll take good care of your dog!
Janie took care of our cat Maggie for almost two weeks and we cannot be happier with her services. She is really professional and your pet is on good hands. She gave us regular updates by texts or email which made a big difference for our peace of mind. We will definitely use Not Home Alone Pet Services for our next vacation 😊 Mattie & Ryan
My wife and I recently had Daryl and Janie come to our house to take our dog Bart for walks. We were visiting family in Parksville, and they would come to our house twice a day, take Bart for walks and feed him his supper. They are very professional and know what they are doing. We highly recommend Not Home Alone Pet Services, and look forward to them looking after Bart again.
Daryl and Janie have taken care of our dog, cat and chickens a few times while we've been away on vacation. They have been fantastic about checking in to let us know how everyone is doing and we couldn't be more please with the level of service and care. Would definitely recommend them!
Accommodating, reliable and very friendly. Daryl and Janie are two people you can really count on.
Thanks guys for your awesome care of Barney!
Cheryl and Leah are awesome and give us peace of mind that our pup is well looked after and getting plenty of exercise while we are at work.
She’s good with dogs!