Cowichan Valley Pet Sitting and Boarding

At Tinkle Time, Exceptional Care of your Pets and Home is our Business

We currently offer professional, experienced and insured overnight in-home pet sitting,
daily pet and farm animal check-ins in the following communities:

Cobble Hill

Cowichan Bay

Duncan

Mill Bay

Shawnigan Lake

Lake Cowichan

If you are in a community not listed but would like to request services, please inquire as we may be able to help case by case

Twinkle Overnight In-Home Pet Sitting and Boarding

For our Overnight In-Home Pet Sitting Services:

Includes 1 dog and 1 small pet   OR   3 small pets

Feeding + fresh water provided daily

Activities and cuddles provided for all pets

A 30 min walk & multiple pee breaks for dogs

No pet will be left alone longer than 9 consecutive hours

The Sitter is always in the home overnight

Check-in on day one of care is after 12pm
Check-out on the last day of care is 12pm

We charge a half day fee if we are requested up to an additional 5 hours of care on either side of 12pm
We charge a full day fee if we are requested beyond 5 hours on either side of 12pm

Our base service always includes morning, later afternoon, evening, and overnight care. If your pet requires additional care during the day we offer a consecutive less hours alone service

We understand each household is unique and different.
Contact us to get a personalized quote!

Overnight In-Home Pet Sitting Services and Rates

Service includes one dog and one small pet OR 3 small pets

  • Base
    Rate

  • $70/night
  • Additional
    Dogs
  • +$15 ea/night
  • Additional
    Small Pets/Livestock
  • +$10 ea/night
  • Puppies
    (under 1 yr)
  • +$15/night
  • Holiday
    Rate
  • +$20/night
  • Consecutively Less Hours

  • +$10/hour
  • Extra Walks (30 mins)
  • +$20/per
  • Medication
  • +$5/dose
  • Cleaning Fee*
  • +$20/day
  • Special Requirements
  • +$10/night

*If your pet is unable to be left alone for 8 to 9 hours during the day, please inform us at the time of booking. We have limited sitters available for this service and there are additional charges of $10/hour*

*Cleaning fees are applied upon discussion with client if the condition of the home does not meet basic cleanliness standards*

For Our Boarding Services:

Small scale boarding – usually 1 to 3 dogs max per home per night

Feeding + fresh water provided as needed/instructed

Activities and cuddles!

A 30 min+ walk & multiple pee breaks daily

No dog will be left alone longer than a few hours

Check-in on day one of care is after 12pm
Check-out on the last day of care is 12pm

We charge a half day fee if we are requested up to an additional 5 hours of care on either side of 12pm
We charge a full day fee if we are requested beyond 5 hours on either side of 12pm

Boarding homes locations in Duncan and Mill Bay

Our Duncan boarding home is suitable for dogs of all ages, stages, and behaviours.
There is a resident dog at our Duncan home so your dog must get along with other dogs

Our Mill Bay boarding home is suitable for small to medium sized, mature, and well mannered dogs.

We understand every dog is unique and different.
Contact us to get a personalized quote!

Boarding Services and Rates

Service includes one dog in the pet sitters home

  • Base
    Rate

  • $80
  • Additional
    Dogs
  • +$50
  • Medication
    Administration
  • +$5
  • Holiday
    Rate
  • +$20

Additional Charges May Apply for:

Pets who require extra exercise, attention or medical care

Dogs with behavioral issues such as separation anxiety or aggression

Puppies who are not housebroken or crate trained and require constant attention

Homes that are not clean

Travel fees depending on location

Daily Check-Ins For Your Pets and Home

Daily Timed Check-In Options for your Home, Cat, Dog, Critter and/or Farm Animals

For all Home, Cat, Critter, Dog and and/or Farm Animal Check-Ins:

We offer 20 to 90 minute daily check in options for just your home or a combination of your home and animals

Base rates include 1 dog OR up to 2 small pets/livestock

We provide a two hour window of arrival for check-ins

May include feeding animals, changing litter, potty breaks and walks for dogs, watering plants, checking mail and more

 Customizable care based on yours and your pets specific needs

Durations and Rates

A Variety of Times Available to Meet your Specific Needs

  • 20 Minute Check-In
  • $25
  • 30 Minute Check-In
  • $35
  • 45 Minute Check-In
  • $40
  • 60 Minute Check-In
  • $55
  • 90 Minute Check-In
  • $70
  • Additional Dogs
  • +$15/visit
  • Additional Pets
  • +$10/visit
  • Holiday Rate
  • +$20/visit
  • Medication
  • +$5/dose
  • Special Requests
  • +$10/visit

Before booking, please consider the amount of time it takes to care for your home, pets and animals.
This is to be fair for everyone and discussed in detail at the meet and greet.

Cowichan Valley Pet Sitting and Boarding

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