Ideal for: Low-maintenance dogs & cats
Care Level: Low–Moderate
Time Alone: Up to 6–8 hours
Typical pets include:
Dogs comfortable being left alone for a full workday
No medical conditions or behavioural concerns
Includes:
First time bookings: complimentary in-person meet and greet. Subsequent meet and greets are applicable to charges.
Overnight care
Daily walks or outdoor breaks
Feeding and enrichment
Routine household presence
Tier 2 - Essential Live-in Care
Pricing (plus GST):
-First pet: $95 per day
-Additional dogs: +25 (per dog)
-Additional cats: +$15 (per cat)
-Additional pocket pets, birds and/or reptiles: Priced on an individual basis
*Pocket Pets, Birds & Reptiles
Pricing depends on:
Number of enclosures
Feeding and cleaning needs
Medication or specialized care
These pets are typically charged at cat/small animal rates, with adjustments made after intake.
Please note: Holiday periods are billed with an extra 20% holiday premium applied to designated holiday periods.
Holiday Periods 2026:
New Years (Jan 1 to Jan 4 2026)
Family Day Weekend (Feb 13 to Feb 16 2026)
Easter Long Weekend (April 3 to April 6 2026)
May Long Weekend (May 15 to May 18 2026)
Canada Day (June 29 to July 2 2026)
BC Day (July 31 to Aug 3 2026)
Labour Day Long Weekend (Sept 4 to Sept 7 2026)
Thanksgiving (Oct 9 to Oct 12 2026)
Christmas (Dec 23 to Dec 31 2026)
Example scenarios:
A dog comfortable being left alone during a typical workday
A cat and dog household with predictable routines
Pets that enjoy walks, meals, and enrichment without special handling needs
Not a fit if: Your pet has separation anxiety, requires medication, or struggles with being alone for extended periods.
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