Niagara Pet Sitter

Friendly & Loving 1 on 1 Pet Care

The Pet Sitter

Pet Services

Boarding

Pet Day Care

Drop-In Visits

Pet Taxi

Pet Photography

The Process

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THE PET SITTER

Hi, My name is Monica. I am currently a homeschooling mom and I love animals. I used to do nursing, but have since left the field and I am now studying as a distance student at Queen's University. I consider myself very responsible, affordable, and friendly. I have a lot of experience with animals. My mother is a dog trainer. My sister is a veterinary technician. My other sister works at a pet store. In my life, I have cared for rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, gerbils, fish, budgies, cockatiels, an Amazon parrot, canaries, conures, cats, and dogs.

I work with all small animals, birds, fish, cats, and small to large dogs.

I am offering daycare, overnight boarding, drop-in visits, pet taxi services, and pet photography/ prints.

My services involve one-on-one care, which gives your pet my full loving attention. I won't host multiple families. I will only keep a maximum of 1 dog or 2 cats per family. Your dogs and cats can be safer and get more attention this way from myself and my children. This one-on-one experience allows your pet to have the most fun, feel the happiest, and be the safest.

I will stimulate your pets mentally and physically. I will let your pet get used to me with my scent and calm, soft spoken demeanor. Respect is priority at Niagara Pet Sitter. Your pet will get our full attention and the care he or she needs. We will explore new surroundings with smells if walking. We will enjoy what your pet likes. On hot days we will even have playtime with the sand or hose.

I have a Pet First Aid Certification from St.John Ambulance. I will let you know even if your dog even has hiccups and send you many pictures of your pet throughout the day.

There is a fence in my backyard. I also have a crate if needed and allowed with a comfortable bed. I have a dog gate in the living room when playing.

Extra cleaning and damages will have an extra charge (ex. Diarrhea, damage to property).

Please let me know your pet’s personality, usual behaviour and the schedule you will like me to follow. Your pet and you are in charge.

My kids, pets (2 super small dogs) and I will give your animals play, socialization and loving attention. They will never be bored or sad at Niagara Pet Sitter.

Please contact me if interested and with any questions.

Follow me on Instagram where you will see many fur and feathered babies I have cared for and reviews from their families.

BOARDING

Boarding at Niagara Pet Sitter is both safe and fun. Does your pet need a vacation? At Niagara Pet Sitter, pets are treated as friends and prioritized. Pets will be given their own area where I will put their toys, food, bowls, and comfort objects. They will be able to go there freely when they wish. They will also have access to the backyard where there is an elevated dog bed, umbrella and even sand for digging and play. On very hot days I get out the hose or sprinkler. Some pets loved splashing in the mud while others would run through the sprinkler,

At nights your pet will be near my kids camped out in the living room. Your furbaby will still receive cuddles while you are away.

Walks will be given and park visits to get your dog running and active.

Safety is priority at Niagara Pet Sitter. There will always be a pet first aid kit on site, along with a fence in the backyard and crates if I leave the home. However, I will never crate unless I am out. During your pet's visit I will try to always be home and send you many updates through the day.

PET DAY CARE

Pet daycare at Niagara Pet Sitter is always fun. Tourists who visit the Niagara Falls can rest assured that their pet is in a safe, loving, one on one environment. While you are having fun, your pet will also be having fun.

If you live in Niagara, pet daycare will give your pet an opportunity to socialize, get further training and a lot of attention while you are busy in your days. Frequent potty breaks are given along with a lot of play.

There will always be a pet first aid kit on site.

During all stays updates with pictures are sent. You will never have to worry while your pet is at Niagara Pet Sitter.

DROP-IN VISITS

Drop-In Visits are fun for your pet. During our visit we will play and talk to your pet. We will also feed your fur, feathered or scaled babies, and make sure your pet is clean and safe. You will get many pictures and updates. Our priority is making sure your time away is worry-free and your pet is happy, clean and fed.

PET TAXI

Finding a pet taxi is difficult in Niagara. Pets cannot ride with the police, ambulance or in taxis. Niagara Pet Sitter offers both safe and fun transportation for your fur or feathered babies.

PET PHOTOGRAPHY

Our moments with our fur, feathered or scaled babies are precious and need to be cherished. At Niagara Pet Sitter we offer digital copies and prints. Digital copies will allow online or text sharing with friends and family. Prints will allow you to cherish the memories of your cuties in a frame in your home.

REVIEWS

THE PROCESS

Boarding & Daycare

Step 1- Meet and Greet in a Public Place

Step 2- Meet at Home

Step 3- Sign Agreement Plan
and Waiver

Step 4- Payment

Step 5- Drop Off

Walking

Step 1- Meet and Greet Outside Your Home

Step 2- Invite Inside for Remainder of the Meeting

Step 3- Sign Agreement Plan
and Waiver

Step 4- Payment

Step 5- Begin Walks

Drop-In Visits

Step 1- Meet and Greet Your Outside Home if Possible

Step 2- Invite Inside for Remainder of the Meeting

Step 3- Discuss Routine (Cleaning, Feeding and Play)

Step 4- Sign Agreement Plan and Waiver

Step 5- Payment

Step 6- Start Visits

Pet Taxi

Step 1- Contact for Service

Step 2- Discuss Mileage and Agreed Rate

Step 3- Sign Agreement Plan and Waiver

Step 4- Payment

Step 5- Pick up for Travel

Pet Photography

Step 1- Photos will be Sent After Services.

Step 2- Choose Digital Copies and/or Prints

Step 3- Payment

Step 4- Photos are sent

PRICES

Boarding

Puppy- $80/night
Dog- $75/night
Cat- $55/night
Additional Cat- $35/night
Small Animals- $45/night
Bathing and Grooming- $70*Holiday rates are subject to higher fees.

Pet Day Care

Puppy- $65/day
Dog- $55/day
Additional Dog- $40/day
Cat- $45/day
Additional Cat- $25/day
Small Animals- $40/day
Bathing and Grooming- $60
Nail Trims- $35

*Drop-Off before 9am is an additional $20/day*Holiday rates are subject to higher fees.

Drop-In Visits

Drop-In Visits (30mins)- $25 per Visit
60min Rate- $40 per Visit
Holiday Rate- $40 per 30min Visit
Additional Cat- $10 per Visit
Additional Dog- $20 per Visit
*Additional Small Animal or bird- $ Determined When Discussed
*Medication Administration is Subject to an Additional Fee.

Pet Taxi

*Dependent on Pick Up and Drop Off/ mileage

Pet Photography

Digital Copies- $20/photo

Dog Walking

Spring/ Summer Prices (Mid-May to Mid-October) $25/ 30 mins walk + Additional $10/ 1 hour walkAutumn/ Winter prices (Mid-October to Mid-May) $30/ 30mins walk + Additional $15/ $1 hour walk

Additional Information

*$20 off for New Clients on Rover

*Rover fees will differ if choosing to go through the Rover App.

*Transport fees will be requested for families residing in Welland, Port Colborne, Fort Erie, and Grimsby (Anywhere outside St.Catharines, Niagara-on- the- Lake and Niagara Falls)* No Taxes

Ask about Promotional Offers on Pet Photography

Research Articles For Best Practice

Discipline??

Stenhouse, E. (2024, January 20). How to Redirect Undesired Dog Behavior Without Punishment. The Dog People. https://www.rover.com/blog/how-to-discipline-dog/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIDixRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHTSB1eKWbkpS5Dh40PGwhdJTY14b1AnPFLIBrov9571qT-qemap22R6PQaem_3p-ezdJMp5eS9cCcfQ6GFA

Animal Communication

Ontario SPCA and Humane Society. (2024, March 1). How animals communicate with us, and why it’s important to listen. Blog. https://ontariospca.ca/blog/how-animals-communicate-with-us-and-why-its-important-to-listen/

Kids and Animals

Leeson, J. (2023, August 3). How to Teach Kids to Interact With Pets. PetMD. https://www.petmd.com/dog/general-health/how-to-teach-kids-to-interact-with-pets

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