SERVICES
Premium In-Home Pet Care · Vancouver
Your pet stays home, in their own bed and routine, while you actually enjoy your trip.
One trusted person, in your home, treating your dog or cat like family. Daily photos and videos so you can see they're happy. You come back to a calm pet and a clean house.
Book a free meet & greetInsured & registered · Caring for Vancouver pets since 2015 · One-on-one, just your pet
Why home matters
You know the feeling of picking your dog up from a kennel and they're just... off. Not eating. Worn out. A little shut down. That's stress, and it's completely normal in a strange, noisy place full of other animals. Keeping your pet in their own home, their own bed, their own walk, and their own feeding schedule is the single biggest thing that keeps them calm while you're gone. So that's what we do. We come to them.
Dog Walking & Exercise
A good walk is the best part of a dog's day, and it keeps them calmer, happier, and healthier. We walk your dog one-on-one, or in a small buddy group if they love a bit of company. Beyond walks we can do swims, hikes, and focused on-leash work to back up the training you're already doing at home. We're not trainers, but we'll happily reinforce what your dog is learning.
Currently walking in Downtown, the West End, Coal Harbour, and Yaletown.
Read more: Dog Walking in the City →
Dog & Cat Sitting
This is where we really get to know your pet. Staying with your dog or cat for longer stretches lets us bond with them, learn their quirks, and build real trust. You'll get daily photos and videos so you can see they're happy, and we'll FaceTime so you can say hi. You come home to a content pet and a home that's just as tidy as you left it.
We offer hourly sitting, overnight stays (around 12 hours, say 8pm to 8am), full 24-hour care, and longer. Our longest stay so far was two months, and we loved every minute.
Great for when you:
- Work overnight shifts
- Want someone with an anxious or recovering pet for a few hours
- Travel for work or for fun
- Head out for dinner, the theatre, or the symphony
- Need more than a quick drop-in
For daytime care of 4 to 8 hours, see 1-on-1 Daycare below. Weekly and monthly rates available on request.
1-on-1 Daycare
Daycare without the kennel. We care for your pet one-on-one, right in their own home, while you head to work or out into your day. It's perfect for puppies, senior dogs, pets recovering from surgery, dogs with reactivity or behavioural needs, and any pet who doesn't love a busy group setting or struggles with being alone.
Hours past 8 are capped at $150 for the day. Monthly rates available on request.
For visiting pet parents
Hotel Pet Sitting
In Vancouver with your dog and want to actually enjoy the city? We come to your hotel or rental and stay with them while you head out. A concert, a wedding, whale watching, a long dinner, a night out, we've got your pup so you're not leaving them alone in a strange room or cutting your evening short.
Bonus: we love this city, and we're happy to point you to the best restaurants, cafes, clubs, theatres, and things to do while you're here.
Hours past 8 are capped at $200 for the day. Weekly and monthly rates available on request.
Animal Reiki Therapy
Animals are remarkably sensitive to energy, and their response to Reiki can be beautiful to watch. It's a gentle, calming kind of self-care that helps a pet settle and heal, in body and in spirit.
Especially lovely for pets who are:
- Recovering from surgery, an accident, or injury
- In pain or run-down
- Settling into a new home or neighbourhood
- Working through reactivity or behavioural concerns
- Dealing with stress, anxiety, or low mood
- Travelling and staying somewhere new, like a hotel
- Newly in a shelter or rescue, or who have just had a litter
Read more: Animal Reiki, Self-Care for Your Pet →
Drop-in Visits
Sometimes your pet just needs a quick check-in. We'll stop by for a potty break, breakfast or dinner, a litter box clean, or a little cuddle and play. Visits run 15 to 30 minutes. If your pet could use more time, our hourly sitting is the better fit.
We help dogs, cats, and birds.
Puppies under 12 months, senior pets, and pets with extra medical or behavioural needs may be a little more. Every quote is tailored to your pet and exactly the care they need, and we'll sort the details out together at your free meet & greet.
Daily photos and videos, every single day
You'll get a little window into your pet's day, every day. The kind of photo that makes you stop and smile in the middle of your trip. FaceTime anytime you miss them.
We look after the home, too
Coming home should feel good. While we're there we can water the plants, bring in the mail and packages, take the garbage/recycling/compost out, even have fresh bread and groceries waiting so your first night back is easy. Just ask. More details on our About page.
Questions pet parents ask
Do you stay in my home?
Yes. For all of our pet sitting, we care for your pet right in your home so they keep their own bed, routine, and surroundings. It's the calmest option for them and the easiest on you.
Can you watch my dog at my hotel while I'm visiting Vancouver?
Yes, it's one of our most popular services. We come to your hotel or rental and stay with your dog, half day or full day, so you can head out to a concert, a wedding, dinner, the theatre, or whale watching without worrying. We walk them, keep them company, and send photos while you're out.
Will I get updates while I'm away?
Every day, guaranteed. Photos and videos so you can see your pet is happy and relaxed, plus FaceTime whenever you want to say hi.
Are you insured?
Yes. Puppy Time is fully insured and registered, and we've been caring for Vancouver pets since 2015.
Do you take groups, or just my pet?
Sitting, daycare, and drop-ins are always one-on-one. Walks can be one-on-one or a small buddy group, but only if all dogs are very friendly with other dogs. We never pair dogs that have any reactivity to other dogs.
My pet is older, anxious, or on medication. Can you help?
Absolutely. We're experienced with senior pets, anxious pets, medications, and special diets, and we can offer Animal Reiki to help them stay calm and comfortable if you'd like (no pressure).
What areas do you serve?
Vancouver and around it, with our main service areas including Downtown, Coal Harbour, Yaletown, the West End, Kitsilano, North Vancouver, and West Vancouver.
Meet us before you book. It's free.
Tell us about your pet and your dates, and we'll set up a quick hello plus a free in-person meet & greet.
Book a free meet & greet