Kennels, Apps, or Pet Sitters? Ontario Pet Care Compared
Pet Sitting vs. Dog Daycare
Kennels, Apps, or Pet Sitters? Ontario Pet Care Compared
Pet Sitting vs. Dog Daycare

Pet Care Services in Streetsville | Loving Paws

You’re heading out early to catch the GO train, and your dog is already parked by the leash hook giving you the guilt-trip look. Or maybe you’re planning a getaway and wondering who’s actually going to feed the cat, water the rabbit, and grab the mail while you’re gone. Streetsville pet owners need someone reliable, professional, and genuinely good with animals.

Your Pet Stays Home, On Routine

Feeding, walks, naps, and bedtime all happen on the same schedule — a caregiver steps into your Streetsville home and keeps everything running the way your pet expects.

Same Familiar Caregiver, Every Visit

PSI-certified, bonded, insured professional assigned to your pet long-term — someone who already knows the routine, the quirks, and the things that keep your pet calm.

E-Diary Updates You Can Count On

Photos and detailed visit notes after every session cover feeding, behaviour, medication, and mood — real reporting you can check from anywhere while you’re away.

In-Home Pet Care That Fits Streetsville Life

Streetsville has a real small-town feel tucked inside Mississauga. Historic homes along the Credit River, older established streets around the Village, newer townhome pockets, young families walking to the shops on Queen Street, and plenty of longtime residents who’ve watched the neighbourhood evolve over decades. It’s the kind of place where dogs get proper walks and cats have their preferred windowsills.

That’s where in-home care makes sense. Loving Paws has been caring for Ontario pets in their own homes since 2005, and our Mississauga team knows the area well, from the riverside paths near Streetsville Memorial Park to the quieter residential streets branching off Mississauga Road.

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 anxious car ride. Your pet stays home, on their usual schedule, while you handle whatever the day requires.

Services We Offer in Streetsville

Dog Walking

Looking for a dog walker in Streetsville who actually shows up when promised? We do daily walks built around your dog’s pace, whether that’s a long river-path loop through Memorial Park for a high-energy husky or a slower neighbourhood route for an older pup. A great fit for GO commuters, work-from-home parents, and any dog who needs more than a backyard break.

In-Home Dog Sitting & Puppy Sitting

When you travel, 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 disruption, 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. Ideal for travellers, shift workers, and any cat who treats the carrier as a personal insult.

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 to the letter, track symptoms in our e-diary, and flag anything that looks off. The kind of medical pet care that lets you focus on work or travel without the constant background worry.

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 follow-ups. Useful on weekends, holidays, or those late nights when you’re not sure whether something 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 like mail and parcel collection, plant watering, alternating lights, and a visible presence so your place doesn’t sit empty. One trusted person handling both your pets and your home while you’re gone.

Why Streetsville 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 swap 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 under the bed. It’s the small stuff that genuinely settles your mind 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 any of 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 normal 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 Streetsville Village and Memorial Park area?

Yes, we serve all of Streetsville, from the historic streets around the Village and Queen Street South to the residential pockets near Memorial Park and out toward Mississauga Road. If you’re unsure whether your address is in our service zone, send us your postal code and we’ll confirm right away.

Services that we offer

Gently trimming Nails of cat

Pet Nail Trims Service | Stress-Free & Safe

Worried your pet’s nails are too long or causing discomfort? At Loving Paws, we provide professional nail trimming so your pet stays calm and relaxed in a familiar environment, avoiding the stress of vets or groomers.

Trusted House Sitting Ottawa

House Sitting Service | Trusted Care While You’re Away

Whether you’re traveling for a few days or several weeks, leaving your home shouldn’t come with worry. At Loving Paws, we provide trusted house sitting services, so your property stays protected, maintained, and lived-in while you’re gone.

Pet Medical Care Hamilton

Pet Medical Care | Medications & Recovery Support

Worried about giving medications or managing medical care for your pet? At Loving Paws, we provide professional in-home pet medical care services for both routine treatment and advanced recovery needs. Your pet receives veterinary-directed medical support at home, avoiding the stress of clinics, boarding facilities, or hospital stays.

Virtual Veterinary Care

Virtual Veterinary Care | Pet Health Consultations

Worried about your pet’s health but unable to visit a clinic? Our virtual veterinary care services connect you with licensed veterinarians and certified pet care professionals online, providing expert guidance, medical advice, and treatment recommendations from the comfort of your home.

Puppy Training

Puppy Training | Stress-Free, Positive Reinforcement

Bringing a new puppy home is exciting, but training can feel overwhelming. At Loving Paws, our puppy training uses positive reinforcement, practical skills, and confidence-building to help your pup grow into a happy, well-behaved dog, so you can enjoy puppyhood without the stress.

Cat Sitting In Hamilton

Cat Sitting Service | In-Home Care While You’re Away

When it comes to your cat, you want someone who will love and care for them as you do. At Loving Paws, we keep your feline friend in their familiar environment, surrounded by attention and affection.

Dog & Puppy Sitting

Dog & Puppy Sitting | Personalized In-home Care

Worried about leaving your best friend while you’re away? Our dog & puppy sitter keeps your dog in their favorite place, their own home. No stressful kennels, no loud barking from strangers, and absolutely no change to their favorite routine.

Pet Sitter loving guinea

Reliable In-Home Small Pet Sitting Service

Worried about leaving your small pets alone while you’re away? Our small pet sitting service ensures rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, birds, fish, reptiles, and other pocket pets stay comfortable in their own home. We follow their daily routines, and offer gentle attention to keep your pets stress-free while giving you complete peace of mind.

Dog walker walking a happy dog through garden in Ottawa

Professional & Trusted Dog Walking Service

Worried your dog’s not getting enough exercise while you’re busy? We turn your busy workdays into your dog’s favorite time of day with fun, relaxed strolls full of play and totally loved while you're away.

Mississauga Neighborhoods We Serve

Mineola

Trusted pet care services in Mineola, keeping your pet's routine fully intact while you're at work, travelling, or away for the holidays.

Lorne Park

Reliable in-home pet care in Lorne Park, with one-on-one attention and consistent daily visits for pets who do best at home.

Clarkson

Dependable pet care services in Clarkson, tailored to busy families who want steady, personalized care close to home.

Erin Mills

Professional pet care services in Erin Mills, with daily check-ins, feeding routines, and a photo update after every visit.

Sheridan

Caring pet care services in Sheridan, offering gentle, one-on-one attention for dogs, cats, and small pets alike.

Cooksville

Attentive pet care services in Cooksville, keeping your pets comfortable, fed, and well looked after while life gets busy.

Review from our customers

From daily walks to medical care, we provide trusted, compassionate support for your furry family members

Reasons to join our team and earn a good income

WE WORK HARD TO SUPPORT OUR DOG WALKERS, AND PET & HOUSE SITTERS

  • Work with us as one of our sub-contractors by driving to the homes of our clients to provide dog walking, pet sitting, medical care, and house sitting services.

     
  • The amount of work depends on the number of requests we receive from clients for our services, and that number keeps on growing as more and more pet parents and home owners learn of our services.
     
  • We diligently maintain our website and routinely work to ensure strong Web Search Engine Optimization so that our website appears top-most on web pages for search results.
     
  • Requests for our services come from clients who come to our website and submit quote or reservation requests. We then assign the work directly to you.
     
  • All work is paid, and we pay one of the pet care industry’s best rates for walking dogs, pet sitting, and house sitting.
     
  • No purchase of any “kit” is required to work for us. We do not charge any fee as a condition of working with us. We are not a pyramid-type organization.
     
  • There is much flexibility in terms of where, when, and how work is done, as long as the needs of our clients and their pets are met, and as long as what is paid for is done (we guarantee the duration of each visit, and that the visit will take place). Most clients are easy going about the services they need. Some clients are more specific; e.g. if their pet needs medication.
     
  • Aside from a computer with internet access, cell phone, and a vehicle that you need to work with us, we provide everything else you need to do the work, and for free: our admin software tool, access to our database, personalized email address, your insurance coverage and bonding, all the necessary printed materials, a professional binder for all documents, 4 handbooks covering medical care, procedures, and policies topics, and brochures/posters for networking.
     
  • We generally sponsor one major pet-related event annually; e.g. Pet Expo, and expect you will attend with us.
     
  • We put you in touch with new clients after they accept our quotes or existing clients after they reserve our services. Essentially, we pre-screen each assignment request to ensure it is valid before asking you to decide whether or not you want to take it on.
     
  • You can reduce your taxable income on your annual income tax filing with the Canada Revenue Agency by claiming eligible expenses for working as a sub-contractor, for using space where you live for office / admin work, and for using your vehicle for work.
  • We provide service every day of the year, especially on weekends and holidays when people tend to go away, and we pay 1.5X the normal rate for work done on a holiday.

     
  • You will interact with kind, animal-loving people who will appreciate and welcome the services you will provide, and who will trust you with their homes, belongings and their living pet(s).
     
  • You will have a territory and only be expected to drive to the homes of clients who live within typically 15-km from your home. We pay extra if you need to drive further (unless you agree to a larger territory when you join our team).
     
  • Walking dogs leads to getting exercise and the fresh are is as good for you as it is for the dogs; count on your health improving and not being stuck in a windowless office cubicle.
     
  • You will be pleasantly greeted at front doors by many pets that will be happy to see you and to also give you lots of unconditional love, affection and attention in return for just enough simple food and water, and all the play time and TLC you can afford.
     
  • You will experience improvements to your stress levels … numerous studies show that spending time with animals is relaxing and beneficial to human health.
     
  • You will learn about pet health and what it takes to become one of the region’s most respected, professional pet sitters.
     
  • You will have the opportunity to grow with us … we are increasingly called upon for our dog walking, pet sitting, medical care, and house sitting services. We provided our services to thousands of clients in the greater Ottawa region since 2005 and in Mississauga since 2012. Our goal is to reach more and more communities as we move forward.
     
  • We work on a very personalized level and are always available. We answer questions and solve problems quickly, and we invite suggestions for change and improvement regularly.
     
  • We have clear and concise policies and procedures so you will never have to guess about what you should or should not do.
     
  • We provide 4 detailed Orientation, Emergency, Procedures, and Policies Handbooks. Job shadowing and we continues with on-the-job coaching and accessibility. 
     
  • We provide continuing education opportunities relating to all areas of the pet care industry.

If you love interacting with and giving care to animals …
we and our clients … and their pets … can’t wait to hear from you.