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Robert

LAO TZU

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GOOD DAY FOLKS,

I LOVE ALL ANIMALS!
I ENJOY A LIFE OF SOLITUDE, VERY ACTIVE WITH OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES. MOUNTAIN BIKING, HIKING AND NATURE WALKS. MY DAILY VISITS TO THE LIBRARY IS MY FAVORITE TIME. TRAVELING AROUND THE WORLD IS HUGE PART OF MY PAST. I ENJOY WATCHING ALL SPORTS, SPENDING TIME WITH MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS. PETS ARE THE BEST!
I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO HELPING EVERYONE WITH THEIR PETS IN THE NEAR FUTURE, A LONG TERM OR SHORT TERM PET/HOUSE SITTING WOULD BE GREAT! I AM AVAILABLE ... Read more
GOOD DAY FOLKS,

I LOVE ALL ANIMALS!
I ENJOY A LIFE OF SOLITUDE, VERY ACTIVE WITH OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES. MOUNTAIN BIKING, HIKING AND NATURE WALKS. MY DAILY VISITS TO THE LIBRARY IS MY FAVORITE TIME. TRAVELING AROUND THE WORLD IS HUGE PART OF MY PAST. I ENJOY WATCHING ALL SPORTS, SPENDING TIME WITH MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS. PETS ARE THE BEST!
I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO HELPING EVERYONE WITH THEIR PETS IN THE NEAR FUTURE, A LONG TERM OR SHORT TERM PET/HOUSE SITTING WOULD BE GREAT! I AM AVAILABLE TO TRAVEL ANYWHERE IN CANADA!
BEST REGARDS,
ROBERT

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Pet care

petsWilling to care for these pets

DogsDogs
CatsCats
FishFish
BirdsBirds
Rabbits/Guinea PigsRabbits/Guinea Pigs
Chickens/Ducks/GeeseChickens/Ducks/Geese
Farm AnimalsFarm Animals
HorsesHorses
ReptilesReptiles

agricultureFarm experience

I have taken care of multiple animals: Alpacas, horses, chickens, rooster,dogs, cats, cattle and in near future goats,sheep,pig and Yak.

Trust

Platinum member36 months+
reviews5 star reviews
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Availability

eventNext 12 months

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eventCurrent bookings

2026: 1-31 Aug | 1-30 Sep | 1-31 Oct | 1-30 Nov | 1-31 Dec | 2027: 29 Jan - 28 Feb | 9 Mar - 13 May

chairOn a house-sit right now

Preferences

scheduleHouse sit duration

0 - 1 week, 1 - 2 weeks, 2 - 4 weeks, 1 - 2 months, 2 months +

where_to_votePreferred locations

Anywhere in Canada


Reviews (20)

Robert was very accommodating, and communication was easy. He is a kind and gentle man who clearly loves animals and making new friends. He took on the challenge of sitting for us during the winter season in an unfamiliar off grid homestead with unique/customized systems to run heating and electrical. We are grateful that we could get away on a holiday knowing our pets were well loved and cared for.
1 of 3 reviews from this owner
Robert is the perfect sitter for both house and pets ! He is attentive and respectful with your space . My dog Everest loves him ! They went on lots of adventures! He communicated well and we welcome him back anytime! He has become a great friend! Thanks again Robert !
Robert met with us in person and was keen to meet Daisy and familiarize himself with her and her needs. This he did a few times before housesitting and Daisy took a liking to him immediately. This reassured us that he was the right man to look after our high needs dog. He communicated immediately with any concerns while we were away. We came home to a happy, healthy dog and a clean home. Rob also agreed to come a night early and volunteered to stay a day longer in the event our flights were ... MoreRobert met with us in person and was keen to meet Daisy and familiarize himself with her and her needs. This he did a few times before housesitting and Daisy took a liking to him immediately. This reassured us that he was the right man to look after our high needs dog. He communicated immediately with any concerns while we were away. We came home to a happy, healthy dog and a clean home. Rob also agreed to come a night early and volunteered to stay a day longer in the event our flights were delayed. This gave us such peace of mind in these days of uncertain travel. We would certainly recommend Robert and hope he may come to us again.

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Good morning Louise and John, Thank you for the awesome review 😀 We can definitely look into the future for another pet sitting. I am back in Calgary December 2026. No bookings for 2027 as yet. Enjoy your summer and take care. Best Regards, Rob
Robert was a good pet sitter. The dogs were well taken care of, and the seedlings were doing fine when we got back. He did us a big favor and assembled a greenhouse that was delivered while we were away.
We cannot say enough good things about Rob! He did such an amazing job taking care of our animals and home. He was great in keeping in contact with us, sending pictures of the animals. He arrived a day early to get acquainted with our dogs and learn our routines. I am so glad our dogs behaved well for him as they can be a lot for new people since we live in a rural place. We were able to enjoy our vacation and not worry about our animals because we knew he was taking care of them. We highly ... MoreWe cannot say enough good things about Rob! He did such an amazing job taking care of our animals and home. He was great in keeping in contact with us, sending pictures of the animals. He arrived a day early to get acquainted with our dogs and learn our routines. I am so glad our dogs behaved well for him as they can be a lot for new people since we live in a rural place. We were able to enjoy our vacation and not worry about our animals because we knew he was taking care of them. We highly recommend Rob, and will definitely reach out to him again for our next family vacation. Thank you again, Rob!!!

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1 of 2 reviews from this owner
Thanks once again, Rob, for house sitting for us and looking after all our animals! We had a great time away knowing you were there and that all of our fur babies were well cared for. What else can I say, other than we had you back twice now, and will have you come back again in a heartbeat!
We really enjoyed having Rob house sit for us. Things were a bit chaotic when he arrived (my own fault) and he was very kind and understanding and happy to take suggestions and direction but it was clear that he could take care of things all on his own. He was very easy to talk to and be around and treated our home as he would have his own. He asked questions when he needed to and always responded to us quickly. The animals seemed nice and happy when we returned and we'd be happy to have him ... MoreWe really enjoyed having Rob house sit for us. Things were a bit chaotic when he arrived (my own fault) and he was very kind and understanding and happy to take suggestions and direction but it was clear that he could take care of things all on his own. He was very easy to talk to and be around and treated our home as he would have his own. He asked questions when he needed to and always responded to us quickly. The animals seemed nice and happy when we returned and we'd be happy to have him back any time.

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Robert house sat for us for six weeks. It was his first sit on a hobby farm with two mini horses, two mini goats , chickens, dogs and cats. He bonded with all of our animals and took very good care of them (maybe over feeding them a bit) but we are now all on diets . lol. The house was clean and neat when we arrived home. I would recommend Robert for any type of house sit.
2 of 2 reviews from this owner
Thanks to Rob, we were able to get away on a much needed vacation. We never had to worry about anything as he is a very responsible person. He bonded with our pets right away, learning their names, personalities, routines, etc and they took to him right away too! Everything was in fine order when we got home. Rob is a very kind, polite and respectful individual. We would welcome him to take care of our pets and house anytime! Thanks again Rob.
Robert was very personable and easy going! He arrived promptly and I felt at ease leaving him to care for our house and cats. All was well when we arrived home. Cats were spoiled! We will definitely have him here again! Thank you, Robert!
Robert was awesome, came in a day early to meet with us and meet our Golden and then took very excellent care of her and our house! We will definitely have him back again when he’s available!
2 of 3 reviews from this owner
This is my second sit with Robert ! He is an amazing person , so attentive and engaging with our active Border collie cross Everest and the aloof Kali cat. I highly recommend Robert for any sit and hope to book him again very soon ! Thanks Robert !!
Robert did a great job when he stayed at the farm. The animals were very well taken care of and he had no troubles giving the potbellied pig his medication and got along with him well. He was readily available to communicate with and always responded prompty to my check ins. The house was spotless when I got home. The dogs could have used a brush or two while I was gone but I would highly recommend Robert to anyone looking for a sitter.
Wonderful person that did an amazing job. I would recommended Robert anytime he did well in my busy little farm. Kind person, responsable and trustable.
Robert took great care of our house and 2 pets. He left the house tidy and was easy to communicate with while we were away. We wouldn’t hesitate to have him come back to house sit again.
1 of 2 reviews from this owner
Another great stay from Robert. Responsible, punctual, and easy to work with. Always a pleasure.
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Robert was an excellent house and pet sitter ! Amazing communication and I felt comfortable with him looking after my home and Everest and Kali . He took Everest on some amazing adventures and our usual aloof cat even took to him. I returned to my home even cleaner that when I left it .. Highly recommended , thank you Robert !!
Robert did a spectacular job looking after my two dogs (and house). Unfortunately one of my dogs got sick while I was away and Robert handled it as if the dogs were his own. He communicated everything with me and kept me up to date on how things went. I highly recommend Robert for house/pet sitting!
Rob was a great house sitter. He was very conscientious and attentive to the needs of the animals and care for our house. There is no question that we would welcome Rob to do another house sit for us. He bonded very well with our dogs and cat and did a great job of caring for our chickens and Rooster.
2 of 2 reviews from this owner
Rob was excellent in all ways. His communication was clear and prompt, he was very respectful of our specific sitting requirements, was prompt, left our place in impecible shape, and is generally a great guy. We look forward to futher sitting engagements with him and would highly recommend him for any other home owner.
Thank you, Leah and Mariam! My first house sitting was awesome, I really enjoyed meeting you both, your home is beautiful. We had great conversations and mutual respect for each other. I am looking forward to future house sitting and taking care of your garden. All the best my friends, Rob
Peace of Mind

Happy you!

With a house sitter looking after your pets, house and garden - you can really relax. Happy days.