Pet Care Services in Dundas | Loving Paws

In-Home Pet Care That Fits Dundas Life

Dundas has a particular kind of community feel — walkable, green, tight-knit. People here tend to have active dogs, cats who’ve claimed every windowsill, and a real attachment to their animals. The last thing that fits this neighbourhood is dropping your pet somewhere unfamiliar and hoping for the best.

Loving Paws was founded by Amy Shannon Leclair in 2005 and has grown into a team of 15+ caregivers, every one of them background checked, insured, bonded, and certified through Pet Sitters International (PSI). Over nearly 20 years, we’ve served more than 5,000 clients across Ontario and hold a 4.9/5 rating from 75+ reviews. That track record didn’t happen by accident.

In-home care means your pet stays where they’re comfortable. Same couch. Same feeding bowl. The same neighbourhood smells on their walk. No kennels, no strange animals, no adjustment period when you get home. For pets managing separation anxiety or recovering from health issues, that consistency isn’t a luxury; it’s what makes the difference.

Services We Offer in Dundas

Dog Walking

A good daily walk isn’t optional for most dogs; it’s what keeps them calm, healthy, and out of trouble. Our dog walkers follow your pet’s pace and energy level, sticking to the routes and rhythms your dog already knows. Whether that’s a quick neighbourhood loop or a longer outing, we keep it consistent and report back after every visit.

In-Home Dog Sitting & Puppy Sitting

We come to your home for daytime visits or overnight stays, so your dog never has to leave the environment they trust. For puppies who are still learning the world, that early stability matters. For dogs dealing with separation anxiety, it’s often the only option that actually works. Medication administration and health monitoring are part of the service, not an extra.

Cat Sitting

Most cats want nothing to do with travel or new environments. Our in-home cat sitters handle feeding, fresh water, litter maintenance, and real interaction during every visit. Your cat stays in their own space, on their own schedule, with someone they can get used to over time, not a rotation of strangers.

Small Pet Sitting

Rabbits, guinea pigs, birds, reptiles, we sit for them all. These pets have specific habitat, feeding, and handling requirements that most general sitters aren’t equipped for. Our caregivers are trained in small animal care, so your rabbit or leopard gecko gets appropriate, attentive care throughout your absence.

Medical Care

Post-surgery recovery, chronic illness management, and daily medication, this is one of the areas where in-home pet care makes the biggest practical difference. We follow your vet’s instructions carefully, monitor for any changes, and flag concerns right away. For owners who can’t take extended time off work after a pet’s procedure, this service fills a real gap.

Nail Trims

Done at home, in a space your pet already trusts. No waiting rooms, no unfamiliar handling tables, no added stress on top of the trim itself. Our caregivers use calm, low-pressure techniques that work particularly well for anxious pets or older animals who don’t travel comfortably. Quick, practical, and one less errand for you.

Virtual Veterinary Consultations

Not every concern warrants an emergency clinic visit, but some questions can’t wait two weeks for a regular appointment either. Our virtual vet service connects you with a licensed veterinarian for remote advice. It’s practical, fast, and a lot easier on pets who find clinic visits stressful.

Puppy Training

Built entirely on positive reinforcement, no punishment methods, no outdated techniques. We focus on the fundamentals: recall, leash manners, sit, stay, and the kind of calm behaviour that makes your puppy genuinely enjoyable to live with. Starting early with consistent, reward-based training sets the foundation for a well-adjusted adult dog.

House Sitting

When you’re away, an empty house tells its own story. Our house sitting service keeps your pet on their regular schedule while also maintaining a lived-in look, mail collection, plant watering, lights on, and a responsible adult on the property. Useful for Dundas families with longer trips or anyone who wants real peace of mind while they’re gone.

Why Dundas Pet Owners Choose Loving Paws

When a friend recommends a pet sitter, what they’re really recommending is accountability. Not a profile on an app, but a real person with a real track record.

Every caregiver on our team is background checked before they ever enter a client’s home. They’re bonded and insured, and so is the business. That means if anything goes wrong, you’re protected. That’s not something a lot of independent sitters or booking platforms can say.

Our Ready-Key program handles home access the right way. Your key is logged, assigned to your dedicated caregiver, and stored securely. No passing it around, no wondering who has it. When your service wraps up, it’s returned or kept on file for future bookings, your call.

After every single visit, you get a photo update and an e-diary note. What your dog ate, how the walk went, and how your cat was behaving. It sounds simple, but it’s the thing clients mention most in our reviews. That check-in, mid-workday or while you’re sitting in an airport, genuinely helps.

Booking is available online, 24 hours a day. No phone tag, no waiting for business hours. And compared to boarding or pet hotels, our pricing is competitive, often meaningfully lower when you factor in no hidden add-on fees and a pet who comes home calm instead of rattled.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the difference between in-home pet sitting and boarding? 

Boarding moves your pet into a facility with other animals, unfamiliar smells, and a lot of stress, especially for dogs who are anxious or sensitive. In-home sitting means they stay in your house, on their routine, with a familiar caregiver. For most pets, especially those with anxiety or medical needs, in-home care produces noticeably better outcomes.

My rescue dog is unpredictable with strangers. Can you still help? 

Yes, we work with anxious and rescued animals regularly. We always recommend a meet-and-greet before the first booking so your dog can get comfortable with the caregiver at their own pace. We go slow, follow your pet’s lead, and never push interactions before they’re ready.

Can your sitters handle medication or post-surgery care? 

Absolutely. Medication administration and health monitoring are part of our standard service for dog and cat sitting. For post-op recovery specifically, we follow your veterinarian’s care instructions carefully and will flag anything that looks off right away.

How does the Ready-Key program work? 

You provide a key, and we log it into our secure system linked to your file. It’s assigned only to your designated caregiver and stored responsibly between bookings. When you no longer need the service, the key is returned on request. The whole system is designed so you always know exactly where your key is.

Is Loving Paws more expensive than a kennel or pet hotel? 

Usually not, and often cheaper when you look at the full picture. There are no extra fees for medication, multiple pets, or extended stays. Your pet also comes home without the adjustment period that boarding often causes, which saves stress (and sometimes vet bills) on the back end.

Are your sitters insured and bonded? 

Yes, fully. Every caregiver is bonded and insured, and Loving Paws carries complete business coverage. This matters because if something happens, an accident, damage, or a health incident, you’re actually covered. That’s not guaranteed with individual sitters or most booking apps.

How do I book a service? 

Online through our website, at any time of day. We recommend a meet-and-greet visit before the first booking, particularly for dogs or cats who need time warming up to someone new. Once that’s done, future bookings are straightforward and fast.

Do you cover the area near Dundas Driving Park and the trails off Governors Road? 

Yes, we service Dundas, including the residential areas near the park and escarpment-adjacent streets. If you’re unsure whether your address falls within our coverage area, just reach out, and we’ll confirm quickly.