Pet Care Services in Mineola | Loving Paws

In-Home Pet Care That Fits Mineola Life

Mineola has a quiet, established feel that pet owners love. Mature trees, wide lots along Mineola Road West, young families settling into the neighbourhood, and longtime residents who’ve watched the area grow up around Cawthra Park. A lot of dogs out here have space to run and routines they don’t want broken.

That’s exactly why in-home care works better than boarding. Loving Paws & House Sitting has been caring for Ontario pets in their own homes since 2005, and our Mississauga team knows the side streets, the trails through Cawthra Woods, and how to plan a walk that doesn’t end with muddy paws on a freshly cleaned floor.

Every one of our 15+ caregivers is Pet Sitters International (PSI) certified, background-checked, bonded, and fully insured. We’ve cared for more than 5,000 pets across Hamilton, Mississauga, and Ottawa, with a 4.9/5 rating across 75+ reviews. No cages, no kennels, no nervous car ride. Your pet stays home, on their own schedule, while you handle whatever life’s throwing at you.

Services We Offer in Mineola

Dog Walking

Looking for a dog walker in Mineola who actually shows up when promised? We do daily walks tailored to your dog’s pace, whether that’s a long stretch through Cawthra Park for a high-energy lab or a slower neighbourhood loop for an older pup. Ideal for busy professionals, commuters, and dogs who need more than a backyard break.

In-Home Dog Sitting & Puppy Sitting

When you’re away, we stay. Overnight or daytime in-home dog sitting keeps your dog or puppy in their own bed, eating their regular food, and following the schedule they already know. We handle medication, separation anxiety, potty breaks, and play, the same things you’d do if you were home.

Cat Sitting

Cats hate change, full stop. Our local cat sitters come to your home for feeding, fresh water, litter maintenance, and proper indoor enrichment, not a rushed five-minute drop-in. A great fit for shift workers, travellers, and any cat who treats the carrier like a threat.

Small Pet Sitting

Rabbits, guinea pigs, birds, reptiles, we look after all of them. That means habitat cleaning, species-appropriate feeding, temperature checks for reptiles, and the gentle handling small pets need. If your vet would approve, so will we.

Medical Care

Post-op recovery, senior pets on multiple medications, chronic conditions, we’ve handled it. Our caregivers follow your vet’s instructions exactly, track symptoms in our e-diary, and flag anything that looks off. It’s the kind of medical pet care that lets you focus on work or travel without constantly worrying.

Nail Trims

Nail trims at the clinic stress out a lot of dogs and cats. We do them at home using a low-stress, go-at-their-pace technique, often while your pet is relaxed on their own couch. Quiet, quick, and far easier on anxious animals.

Virtual Veterinary Consultations

Not every concern needs a clinic visit. Our virtual vet service connects you with licensed Ontario veterinarians for advice on minor symptoms, behaviour questions, or post-op check-ins. Handy on weekends, holidays, or those late nights when you’re not sure if it can wait until morning.

Puppy Training

We use positive reinforcement to build the foundations: name recognition, leash manners, crate comfort, basic cues like sit and stay, and early socialization. In-home sessions mean your puppy learns in the environment they actually live in, which sticks better than anything picked up in a busy group class.

House Sitting

Heading away for a week or two? Our house sitter service in Mississauga combines full pet care with home-watch basics: mail and parcel collection, plant watering, alternating lights, and a visible presence so your house doesn’t sit empty. One trusted person handling both your pets and your home while you’re gone.

Why Mineola Pet Owners Choose Loving Paws

The biggest thing people tell us is they’re done with the app-based gamble. You shouldn’t have to wonder who’s walking up your driveway or whether they’ve ever handled a reactive dog or a cat on insulin. Our caregivers are employees we know personally, background-checked, bonded, and fully insured. No grey zone, no rotating strangers from a marketplace.

Our Ready-Key program handles home access the right way. Keys are logged, tracked, and stored securely, so the same trusted caregiver lets themselves in for every visit. No awkward key handoff every time you travel.

After every visit, you get photo updates and an e-diary note. What your dog ate, how the walk went, whether your cat finally came out from behind the couch. It’s the small stuff that genuinely puts your mind at ease when you’re away from home.

Booking runs online 24/7, so you can lock in a midday walk at 11 p.m. without leaving voicemail. And compared to pet hotels and boarding kennels, especially for multi-pet households, our pricing usually comes out competitive or better, without the boarding stress.

Twenty years in, we still treat every pet like the only one on our schedule. That’s the part that doesn’t show up on a spec sheet.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does in-home pet sitting work compared to boarding?

Instead of dropping your pet at a facility, we come to your home on a schedule that matches their routine. They stay in familiar surroundings, sleep in their own bed, and eat their regular food, which removes most of the stress that comes with boarding. We handle feeding, walks, play, medication, and home check-ins, then send photo updates so you can see how they’re doing.

Do you work with anxious or rescue animals?

Yes, separation anxiety and rescue animals are a big part of what we do. We move slowly, follow your pet’s lead, and stick to whatever calm-down routines already work at home. A lot of our clients found us specifically because their rescue dog couldn’t handle a kennel.

Can you administer medication and handle post-op recovery?

Absolutely. Our PSI-certified caregivers are trained in medication administration, including pills, liquids, topical treatments, and injections like insulin, plus post-op care. We follow your vet’s instructions exactly and log everything in your e-diary for a clear record.

How does the Ready-Key program work?

Ready-Key is our secure home-access system. We collect your key, label and store it under a coded system, and assign it only to your designated caregiver. It means no last-minute key handoffs every time you travel, and your home access stays accountable and tracked.

How does your pricing compare to pet hotels or boarding kennels?

In most cases, our in-home service is competitive with or more affordable than boarding, especially if you have more than one pet. Boarding usually charges per pet, per night, while we care for your whole household in one visit. You also skip the drop-off and pick-up routine entirely.

Are your caregivers actually insured and bonded?

Yes, fully. Every caregiver on our team is background-checked, bonded, and insured under our company policy, not relying on a gig-platform’s coverage. It’s a proper safeguard if anything ever goes sideways.

How do I book a visit?

Online, anytime. Our booking system runs 24/7, so you can request visits whenever you remember, including the night before a trip. We confirm quickly and match you with a regular caregiver so your pet sees the same familiar face each visit.

Do you cover the Cawthra Park and Mineola Road area?

Yes, we serve all of Mineola, from the streets around Cawthra Park and Kenollie Creek to the residential pockets near Mineola Road West. If you’re unsure whether your address is in our service zone, send us your postal code and we’ll confirm right away.