... Iwona has always loved animals and grew up in a household that had many pets over the years, including fish, hamsters, a rabbit, a guinea pig. a hedgehog and several cats. She currently volunteers a few hours every week at the Toronto Humane Society in the Feline Department and also shares her home with a rambunctious cat named Franklin, with plans of expanding to fostering cats in the near future. Iwona loves to meet and interact with all types animals and is excited to care for and get to know your furry family members.

      ... Caitlin has been with Flying Duchess since 2011 and is a recent graduate from the University of Toronto. She has had pets all her life including: cats, dogs, mice, gerbils, birds, fish, rabbits and guinea pigs. Currently, she shares her house with a ragamuffin named Kaylee, a Shih Tzu/Maltese named Krista and a rather unique Tortie/Tabby named River. Caitlin loves meeting new animals and looks forward to meeting and taking care of your pets!  

   

    ...Growing up Declan felt his house was like a zoo and he loved it! Starting from a very young age, thanks to his mother, he always had animals around. Declan always enjoyed caring for them, as many of them were rescues. Not only has he helped socialize feed and clean countless animals, he also has experienced administering medication and handling high risk animals. Currently, Declan lives with his 3 year old rat named "Big Rig" and his cat named "Chi". He prides himself on his honesty and punctuality. He is trustworthy and dependable and would love to look after your animals big or small.

      ...  Stephanie has this deep intuitive, connection with all types of animals with a deep understanding of them and their behavior. Dogs, cats, and other animals are always drawn to her. They come up and say hi (in their own way) and she is drawn to them, as well. Stephanie is an experienced sitter. She looked after and cared for cats, dogs, rabbits, and guinea pigs and birds. She is pet first aid certified and is experienced administering pills and meds. She will treat your living space respectfully and she will provide your pets with fresh water, food, and clean up after them.  She will happily play with them, give them exercise, give them lots of affection, and will be very reliable. It brings her great joy to be in the presence of animals, it always has!

    ....Amy has taken care of cats, dogs, birds, rabbits and hamsters and is always eager to make new animal friends. Always amazed by animals' distinct personalities, she cannot walk past a cat on the street without approaching and trying to engage it. She is skilled in the administration of insulin injections, oral medication, and asthma inhalers, and loves caring for pets with special health concerns. Amy is the proud mother to two beautiful felines.

   ...Kat has always loved animals and always had pets over the years, including fish, hamsters, a rabbit, a guinea pig, a dog, several cats and kittens. She studied clinical and social psychology and wants to pursue her study in animal behaviour. She worked in a shelter where she was involved in limiting the stress of cats. She is also volunteering in the Toronto Wildlife Center when she has free time. Her background and her empathy for animals help her to be a really good animal caretaker. Her main interest is to make animals the less stressed and the most happy as possible. Kat is looking forward in meeting new pets and making them happy.

   ....Jillian is no stranger to pets. She has over 20 years of experience with animals working at veterinary hospitals. Caring for animals has been one of her life long passions. Your furries are in good hands with Jillian, and whether your pet requires special needs care or just plain cuddles & feeding, Jillian is happy to accommodate. She has experience administering various types of medications and is well versed with various treatments. Jillian is available to walk your dog, or just sped quality time, providing playtime and snuggles for your cat. She is punctual and trustworthy and looks forward to making sure your trips are worry free for you and pleasant for your pet.

   ... Ever since Nataliya was a small child, spending time with any animal that she met felt uplifting, familiar and natural. Growing up in Israel, from a very young age, Nataliya has taken care of many parakeets and hamsters. She taken care of cats and a small dog while living with her grandparents for some time, and have always had a special place in her heart for our furry, scaly and feathery friends. Four years ago a homeless and starved kitty chose her window and ever since then Nataliya has been a mom to a very special tuxedo boy named Moula. It warms her soul to be around animals, to take care of them, to play and pet and most importantly to share her love with them as any living being on this planet deserves to feel loved...

   ...Cindy currently shares her home with 7 beautiful & amazing cats, all of them rescues. She is extremely proud that they have all adapted so well to each other with no issues. Since she was little, she has always known the neighbours by their animals - and their animals have all known her, which led to frequent pet sitting opportunities. Growing up, she shared her home with dogs. One of which came to live with her for the last year of his life. He was hearing impaired & adapted to the cats and his new surroundings, which was beautiful to see. Last December, Cindy lost Pixie, the matriarch of her Furry group. It was her passing that encouraged her to make the move to become a pet sitter - life is too short to not do what you love.

   ...Hiranya Throughout her entire life, Hiranya has found solace and joy in the company of animals. She is a proud mother to two precious companions: a cat named "Snow" and a dog named "Sky." Being surrounded by furry friends creates an atmosphere of pure happiness for her. Not only is she ease with cats, dogs, bunnies, yes even rats, guinea pigs and birds; but she also possess a deep understanding of their needs and behaviors. Caring for animals comes naturally to her, and she takes pride in providing them with the utmost love and attention. From cleaning up any messes they may make to ensuring they are nourished and satisfied, she handles these responsibilities with boundless patience and compassion. Seeing them happy and content brings her a great sense of fulfillment.

   ...Kashmi has loved animals her entire life. She always had pets around her as her parents were animal lovers as well. Her home was a shelter for many rescue animals. Over the years, Kashmi grew up taking care of them, and enjoyed being their caregiver. Kashmi is comfortable with many different kinds of animals and particularly enjoys learning their personalities. Being with animals warms her heart and taking care of them, playing & snuggling with them is therapeutic for her. She is a reliable and very responsible person and she is looking forward to taking care of your pets as her own so that you can have a hassle free trip.

   ...Jacqueline has experience and knowledge with both domestic and wild animals and everything in between! She is mature, sensitive, energetic, and understands that all animals are unique and no two days are exactly the same when it comes to animal care. She currently shares her home with 2 rescue cats named Chloe and Charlotte. Jacqueline looks forward to offering you peace of mind by caring for your pets while you are away from home.

   ... Christine absolutely love animals of all kinds and will treat your fur-babies as if they are her own. She is a responsible care provider and has taken care of many animals and is comfortable grooming, walking, feeding, playing with them. Every single pet has a unique story and their own little personalities which makes a job like this for her worthwhile. She is very enthusiastic to be able to assist our clients in ensuring things run smoothly and that pets in her care are well-loved. Christine currently works in a non-profit and enjoys volunteering in her community in support of immigrant families. In her spare time, she enjoys yoga, travel and photography.

   ...Carolina is a passionate lover of all animals furry, fluffy, feathered and fanged. Her obsession with animals began when she was a kindergartner who read wildlife magazines with her yarn kitten (Yarnzee). Since then, her fascination has only increased. So far she has taken care of many amazing cats, dogs, bunnies, hamsters and snakes – and has yet to meet an animal she didn’t love! You can be assured she understands the importance of patience and compassion in pet care - she has one lovely rescue kitty (Zora) that can vouch for her owner’s gentle nature and cleanliness. Carolina looks forward to meeting and taking care of your little loved ones!

   ... Chelsea discovered her love for cats upon meeting a chatty tuxedo kitten at the Toronto Humane Society in 2009. Since then, her cat, Tattle, has inspired her interest in feline behavior, raw feeding and nutritional therapies, and stress management. Chelsea initially began caring for animals on a volunteer basis and quickly developed a connection with many different personalities in the Rescue. It was incredibly rewarding to watch an animal develop trust with her, and as a result she found the best part of volunteering was learning how to relate to pets to make them comfortable. In her day job, Chelsea is a writer and editor for STRONG Fitness Magazine. Being able to care for pets has been such​ ​a pleasure​ for Chelsea​. ​She looks forward to meeting your furry family members!

   ...Tammy has always had a passion for animals. She spent many summers on her aunts horse farm, learning how to care for the horses, cats and dogs that were an integral part of farm life. Over the years she has had a variety of pets of her own. She lived in Europe for a few years and when she came back home, so did her 3 cats. Always drawn to farm life, Tammy made certain that she had plenty of space to give to the pets she rescued. She has been learning how to treat pet injuries and health issues in a more holistic way. Any complex issues were brought to the vet of course. When a necessary move took her to the city, she brought her 2 dogs, Maggie and Sally, and cats Molly and Callie with her. Although nature has taken its due course with her life long pets, Tammy now gets her 'pet love fix' from pet sitting. Tammy is very dependable, caring and honest. She will get your specific tasks done and then happily give some cuddles and playtime to your lovable fur babies.