Dog Sitting in Thornbury

We were understandably apprehensive about leaving our home and animal in someone else's care but Carolyn and Jeff were absolutely the BEST experience we could've asked for. Our 110 pound Rhodesian Ridgeback, Bodhi, had a few special needs which Carolyn and Jeff handled as well as if he were their own. It's always a little nerve-racking to leave your fur-baby behind (especially when you fall into the "dog crazy" category) and Carolyn and Jeff were amazing at alleviating those fears. We had confirmed their stay three months out and their communication leading up to the visit was phenomenal; we really got to get a great feel of each other during that time. I had invited them to come get settled in the night before, have them over for dinner, and get to know one another and it turned out to be a great dinner party with lovely guests. Even when they pulled up in our driveway I felt that I could already trust them as we had such good communication prior to their arrival. So when we left the following day, it was a relief to know my dog and house were in good hands. While we were on vacation, they sent pictures of Bodhi daily (and sometimes more than once!), with regular updates on his eccentric and goofy behavior. They took him on two walks a day and had no issues feeding him his special raw food diet as well as his midday bones for teeth cleaning. When we got back from the trip the house was in great shape and I could tell my dog was not only relaxed but even missed his temporary guardians! As a very gracious and generous plus, Carolyn and Jeff left us some lovely flowers and a beautiful card. If we ever have a chance to use them again in the future I won't hesitate! We could not have wished for better or more trustworthy people.

Sean and Cindy took great care of our pets and home. We went over the instructions by phone a week prior. They communicated and sent photos when they arrived as we had to leave early. They texted us to ensure that all was well and they were enjoying their stay. We came home to happy pets and a clean home! Highly recommend them to watch your pets!

We couldn’t have asked for better care for our pup. Kelly and Patrick provided a video chat before the visit and came to meet us in person before we left for our trip. We felt very relaxed knowing our pup was in good hands. We couldn't have asked for a better experience!

Mike and Penny were great sitters! We spoke on the phone first and then met them before the sit so they could get to know Magnum. We felt confident to leave Magnum in their care. We were concerned that Magnum would not eat for 1 or 2 days - but nope...he ate and came to the family room and hung around with Mike and Penny. Happy dog! Mike communicated well by text and phone. They left our home as we had left it for them - clean and tidy. Mike and Penny are confident sitters (ours being a large dog). They are coming back again - this time for 2 weeks to look after Magnum. Highly recommend Mike and Penny for your dog/pet!

It was an absolute pleasure to have Rayna stay at our home and take care of our little zoo. She communicated with us the whole time we were away, sharing adorable pictures of all our pets. We felt so good knowing that they were being so well taken care of. Heidi, our dog, fell in love with Rayna. She kept her busy with plenty of walks and hikes. Rayna also kept the house perfectly clean. If the opportunity ever presents itself, we would be grateful to have Rayna back again.

Kim was a wonderful sitter for our cat, Bolt! She took such good care of her and gave her lots of love and cuddles. It was clear that Bolt felt comfortable and relaxed with Kim, which was a relief for us as she can be anxious around new people. Kim communicated regularly with photo and video updates about how Bolt was doing. Our house was clean and tidy upon arrival home, and Kim left some little treats for us as well as a handmade mat that she made for Bolt! We would definitely have Kim housesit for us again and would recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy and reliable sitter!

This was Courteney’s second time staying with us but first time for an extended period of time. She communicated daily with us on how our dog and chicken were doing and updated us daily on what they got up too. She was flexible when our dates differed from the original set dates and communication was excellent from when we first agreed to have her come stay at our house. She is tidy took great care of our house including shovelling and taking the garbage out. I am sure the house was cleaner then when we left it. Our dog, Bella was sad to see her go and every time she goes outside she is hoping that someone will be as great as Courteney and play fetch with her- I think she misses her already! I would recommend Courteney to anyone looking for a kind, trustworthy responsible person to look after your pets. You and your pet would be lucky to have her.

Five stars for Claire and Terry! They were wonderful, responsible, tidy, communicative and great company. My two boys settled in with them super fast and Terry even received the much-vaunted stamp of approval when Grimth decided to sleep on his feet at night. This is a big deal and should not be underestimated, as Grimth is very sparing with his sleeping honours. I highly recommend this pair for any of your housesitting needs.

Kaia and Jamie were excellent house and pet sitters! They were wonderfully communicative before, after and during their housesit. They left our home impeccably clean, the plants watered, and you could tell that the animals were well cared for. Kaia went ABOVE AND BEYOND when I inadvertently left Christmas presents at my home and she quickly shipped them to me - literally saving our Christmas. I highly recommend Kaia and Jamie for all your house and pet sitting needs. I know that you won't be disappointed!

It was great to have Nicole stay with our pets and look after our home - she took great care of both! She was very responsive and kept us up to date on things at home. She took our dog for long walks and would send photo updates! We'd be more than happy to have Nicole back again, and would definitely recommend her to other.