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 and house sitting in the following communities:

Mill Bay

Cobble Hill

Shawnigan Lake

Cowichan Bay

Duncan

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

Overnight In-Home Pet Sitting

For all Overnight In-Home Pet Sitting Services:

We include 20 minutes of home and/or yard care per day
$5/additional 15 minutes per day

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

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

Benefits of Overnight In-Home Pet Sitting Services:

It is less stressful for pets and their owners to have them stay in their own secure environment

We follow your pets regular routines (i.e. walks, pee breaks, feeding times)

Your pets medical needs can be attended to

Your home is being occupied in case of an emergency and to prevent theft

Less risk of parasite or illness exposure and undesirable interactions with other dogs

You do not have to impose on family, friends or neighbours to care for your pets

Unlike boarding facilities, the care is customized to your pets specific needs

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

Travel fees depending on location

Packages and Rates

Overnight In-Home Dog Sitting

Service includes one dog and one small pet or equivalent

  • Base
    Rate

  • $70
  • Additional
    Dogs
  • +$15
  • Additional
    Small Pets
  • +$5
  • Additional Farm
    Animals
  • $10+ (varies)
  • Medication
    Administration
  • +$5
  • Holiday
    Rate
  • +$15

Overnight Care for Cats, Small and Farm Animals

Service includes two small pets or equivalent

  • Base
    Rate

  • $60
  • Additional Small
    Pets
  • +$5
  • Additional Farm
    Animals
  • $10+ (varies)
  • Medication
    Administration
  • +$5
  • Holiday
    Rate
  • +$15

*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*

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

Check-ins can be morning, afternoon, or evening and the sitter’s arrival will be within a two hour time range i.e. arrival between 9am and 11am

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

 Customizable care based on yours and your pets specific needs

Additional dogs will be charged a fee of $5/dog for 20-25 minute visits and $10/dog for 30-90 minute visits

*Please note daily check-in services for dogs is limited, please inquire

Durations and Rates

A Variety of Times Available to Meet your Specific Needs

  • 20 Minute Check-In
  • $25
  • 25 Minute Check-In
  • $28
  • 30 Minute Check-In
  • $30
  • 45 Minute Check-In
  • $35
  • 60 Minute Check-In
  • $40
  • 75 Minute Check-In
  • $45
  • 90 Minute Check-In
  • $50
  • Holiday
    Rate
  • +$10

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.

* 20 minutes generally includes a maximum of 2 pets or equivalent (i.e. 2 cats or 20 minutes of watering while tending to flock of chickens)

*25 minutes generally includes 3 pets or equivalent (i.e. 3 cats or 25 minutes of watering while tending to a flock of chickens)

FAQ

Because we offer:

  • Over 8 years in professional pet care experience
  • Reliable, consistent and professional care from our pet sitters and our management team
  • A team of sitters! We almost always will have back up for your requests
  • Incorporated business with insurance
  • Sitters provide clear criminal background checks
  • Credit card payment options
  • Once you submit your request for daily check-ins or overnight care through the portal, we will send out a meet and greet to you and sitter
  • You and the sitter arrange a date/time to meet at your home to go over care instructions and ensure it is a good fit. Preferably through the client portal.
  • Following the meeting, please confirm through the client portal that you would like to book OR if you’d like to request an alternate sitter
  • Once confirmed, the deposit is required and we will send a detailed confirmation of your booking
  • Our subcontractor pet sitters stay in your home while you are away and live in your home as you would in a respectful and professional manner
  • An in-home sitter provides security and care for both your pets and home, maintains your pets routines (walks, potty breaks, feeding schedules, medications etc), and, of course, provides your pets with the care, love and attention they deserve
  • 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 subcontractor pet sitters come to visit your home at your requested frequency and treat your home as you would in a respectful and professional manner
  • Our check in sitters provide security and care for both your pets and home, maintain your pets routines (walks, potty breaks, feeding schedules, medications etc), and, of course, provide your pets with the care, love and attention they deserve
  • Once you’ve discussed the preferred arrival time at the meet and greet, the sitter will provide a two hour range of approximate arrival. For example, if you would like the sitter to come at 9am, they may provide an arrival window between 8am and 10am
  • Many of our sitters have other jobs as pet sitting is not a full time income earning position
  • If you have a pet who requires additional attention during the day, please inform us at the time of booking so we can try to customize a plan for you i.e. add a midday break or less consecutive hours they are left alone
  • The sitter who will check-in on your pet during the day may not be the sitter scheduled for your stay
  • As soon as travel plans are solidified! Summer, long weekends and holidays are our busiest times!
  • Holidays include New Years Day, Family Day, Easter Friday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Labour Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Thanksgiving, Remembrance Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Eve
  • Absolutely! We offer complimentary meet and greet with a sitter prior to your departure to ensure everyone is comfortable with one another
  • Absolutely not! With our overnight pet and home sitting services, the sitter will always be with your pets through the night
  • Yes, our in home pet sitting options are insured
  • No, our boarding options are not insured
  • In home pet sitting allows for your pet to do what they’re used to! As such, freedom or crate, the choice is yours when the care is in your home
  • Our intake form on the client portal requests information regarding your pets routine and we then match the best fit sitter to meet these lifestyle requirements. If you have a highly active pet, let us know at the time of booking so we can plan accordingly and determine if extra charges apply
  • Since care is one on one, pets do not have to be vaccinated for in-home pet sitting services
  • Unless approved by the client, no guests are permitted
  • With this in mind, it is appreciated (especially during longer stays) if the sitter is permitted to have 1 to 3 guests. That said, they will NOT stay the night!
  • Yes! Using the Time To Pet app, clients and sitters can be in regular contact and share regular updates and photos! Please download the app to your phone if you book with us
  • A 50% deposit is taken following your free meet and greet to secure the booking and the remainder is due the day of your departure
  • E transfer to [email protected]
  • Credit Card
  • 30+ days cancellation notice = 100% refund or credit, 15 to 29 days cancellation notice = 50% refund or credit, 0-14 days cancellation notice = 0% refund or credit
  • Clients may cancel through the client portal or by contacting us
  • Tips are appreciated; however, not expected! Cash tips are always preferred by our sitters but can also be added to credit card or e transfer payments

Cowichan Valley Pet Sitting and Boarding

Contact Us

Email: [email protected] | Phone: 1-403-763-2838 | Client Portal: New Clients or Existing Clients