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Leah Hogan

Leah Hogan
Winnipeg, MB

Activity summary

Member since: Aug 2025

Welcome message:

My name is Leah and I have over 5 years experience working with children from preschool age to school age!

Pet sitting

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Daily exercise for your pet
  • Care for puppies
  • Care for senior dogs
  • Care for kittens
  • Care for senior cats

Dog walking $15 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)
  • Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

Babysitter, Parent helper $18/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 5 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Cooking with kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • Before school care
  • Preparing school lunches
  • After school care
  • Care for sick children
  • Administering medications
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
    • Anxiety disorder
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
    • Down syndrome
    • Intellectual disabilities
    • Epilepsy / tics

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Winnipeg for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

Day

Arvo

Eve.

Nite

I'm available for:

  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • Full weekends

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 8 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • 5 years experience working with children
    • Registered carer
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • Asthma training
    • Anaphylaxis training
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 30 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

I am a certified childcare assistant in Manitoba with over 5 years of experience. I have CPR training as well as training on child safety.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Video

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Childcare

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Dog walking

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Stephanie Malo
Winnipeg, MB

Activity summary

Member since: Mar 2025

Pet sitting $9.50 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Pet playtime
  • Care for puppies
  • Care for senior dogs
  • Care for kittens

Dog walking $9.50 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet daycare (at my place during the day)

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping

Babysitter $11/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Up to 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Help with homework

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Yard work
  • Cleaning
  • Elderly care / companionship

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel within Winnipeg for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - - - -

Day

- - - - - - -

Arvo

- - - - - - -

Eve.

- -

Nite

- - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 7 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • 7 months experience working with children
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 16 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English and French

I am in the 9th grade and have a younger cousin who is 1 and a half and she is so fun and I’m good with kids and I love taking care of kids because there genuinely so awesome and so fun and I really enjoy doing it

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Sports
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Writing

Contact Stephanie For Free

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Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

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Dog walking

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Sophie Dorrington
Winnipeg, MB

Activity summary

Member since: Feb 2025

I’m available to help

Hey I would love to help. I am not putting much more info on here do to scammers but if would like to know more about me I would love to chat. I am licensed by red cross babysitters. Can’t wait to meet you

Dog sitting $20 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs

Other dog duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Dog playtime
  • Daily exercise for your dog
  • Care for senior dogs

Dog walking $20 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)
  • Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on dogs)

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping

Babysitter $15/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel within Winnipeg for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - -

Day

- - - - -

Arvo

- - -

Eve.

- - -

Nite

- -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • Full weekends
  • Vacations with the family

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
    • Pet owner references
  • Childcare credentials:
    • I carry a first aid kit
    • Asthma training
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 17 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English and French

Hey I am fluent in French and English. I love nature and animals and of course babysitting;)

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Arts / crafts
  • Sports
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Video
  • Computers
  • Writing

Contact Sophie For Free

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Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Minhee Kim
Winnipeg, MB

Activity summary

Member since: Aug 2024

Pet sitting $20 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats

Dog walking $20 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

Babysitter, Nanny $20/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Winnipeg for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - -

Day

- - - -

Arvo

- - - -

Eve.

- - -

Nite

- -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 10 months experience working with pets
  • 2 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 28 years old
    • Languages I can speak: English

Contact Minhee For Free

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Childcare

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Pet sitting

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Yamile

Yamile
Winnipeg, MB

Activity summary

Member since: Jul 2025

Welcome message:

Hello! I'm Yamile, 15 year old from North kildonan. My rates are flexible, depending on your needs. I'm available every day, almost at any time throughout the summer. Ive volunteered at multiple places before, assisting with children. If you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to reach out! Thank you so much and have a great day!

Pet sitting $12 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Birds
  • Fish
  • Reptiles
  • Small animals (rabbits, ferrets, etc.)

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Pet playtime

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

Babysitter, Parent helper $12/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Winnipeg for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

-

Day

-

Arvo

-

Eve.

-

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 1 year experience working with children
    • CPR training
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 17 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English and French

I have experience caring for school-age children as well as caring for my little sister and I know CPR. I'm fluent in french and im conversational in Spanish. Im going into grade 11 with a grade average of 87.5.

My skills and interests:

  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts

You can learn more about me by browsing my social accounts:

Contact Yamile For Free

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Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Sara Mckay

Sara Mckay
Winnipeg, MB

Activity summary

Member since: Jul 2025

Welcome message:

hello everyone! my names sara i live in point Douglas area, was looking for a summer job for babysitting or pet sitting my hours are really flexible if needed I'm very trustworthy person, very sweet young lady I'm 15 and would love to take your little one or pet out of your hands for a few hours of whatever you prefer! let me know if you're interested!

Pet sitting $13 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • 24/7 supervision
  • Care for puppies
  • Care for kittens
  • Care for senior cats

Dog walking $13.45 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)
  • Pet boarding (at my place overnight)

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

Babysitter $16/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Up to 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Help with homework

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Yard work
  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Winnipeg for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - -

Day

- - -

Arvo

-

Eve.

- - - -

Nite

- - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 4 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • 1 year experience working with children
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Nature
  • Cooking

Contact Sara For Free

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Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Vivian Baptiste
Winnipeg, MB

Activity summary

Member since: Nov 2024

Babysitting & Petsitter Available!

Hello! I am Vi or Vivian, I am 14 years old. On August 6th 2023 I have received my babysitting certificate from the Red Cross, I did CPR, Epipen, Inhaler, Choking and much more training, I have babysat for many people before and I can provide proof of certification and references, I attend River East Collegiate in Winnipeg, MB, feel free to contact me ?

Pet sitting $10 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Birds
  • Fish
  • Reptiles
  • Small animals (rabbits, ferrets, etc.)

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Administering medications
  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Daily exercise for your pet
  • Care for puppies
  • Care for kittens

Dog walking $5 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)
  • Pet daycare (at my place during the day)
  • Pet grooming

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

Babysitter $15/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Yard work
  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Winnipeg for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - -

Day

- - - - -

Arvo

-

Eve.

-

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • School holidays
  • Valentine's Day

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 2 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • 3 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
    • I carry a first aid kit
    • Asthma training
    • Anaphylaxis training
    • Water safety training
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 17 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English and German

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Sports
  • Swimming
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Computers
  • Writing

Contact Vivian For Free

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Childcare

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Dog walking

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Amandeep Kaur
La Salle, MB

Activity summary

Member since: May 2024

Pet sitting

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Birds
  • Fish

Dog walking

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)

Babysitter, Nanny

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of La Salle for work.

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • Languages I can speak: English

Contact Amandeep For Free

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Childcare

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Elyse Nahigombeye
Winnipeg, MB

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2025

Elyse Nahigombeye

hello my name is Elyse and i would like to have a job for the summer. I am actually 14 going into high school and i am excited to be you babysitter. I am responsible and have had lesson from grade 6 to grade 7 i have had a certificates with red cross. I can cook and clean and help your child with homework. I have had animals in the past and also have friends who own animals so I am really used to pets. I can also take your dog on walk.

thank you

Pet sitting $15 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats

Dog walking $15 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)

Babysitter $20/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Up to 2 children at once

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Yard work
  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Winnipeg for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - - - -

Day

- -

Arvo

- -

Eve.

-

Nite

- - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 2 months experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
  • 1 year experience working with children
    • I carry a first aid kit
    • Asthma training
    • Water safety training
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 17 years old
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Cooking

Contact Elyse For Free

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Childcare

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Pet sitting

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Dog walking

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Yaroslava Tverdokhlibova
Winnipeg, MB

Activity summary

Member since: Aug 2025

big or small – i love them all

Hi! My name is Yara, and I’ll be happy to help take care of your pets. I’ve been surrounded by animals my whole life – there were always dogs and cats in my home, so caring for them feels natural and truly enjoyable for me. I can walk your dog, feed them, play, and give them the attention they need. I have experience with dogs of all sizes and personalities – so, I can handle your Golden Retriever or Chihuahua.

For me, it’s important that your pet feels safe and happy while you’re away. I genuinely love animals and care for them as if they were my own.

If you’re looking for a caring and responsible pet sitter, I’d be glad to help!

Pet sitting

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Small animals (rabbits, ferrets, etc.)

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Pet playtime

Dog walking

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)
  • Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)
  • Giant dogs (+88lbs / +40kg)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time, Full-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Winnipeg for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - -

Day

- - - - - - -

Arvo

- - - - - - -

Eve.

Nite

- - - - - - -

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
    • Pet owner references
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English and Russian

My skills and interests:

  • Singing
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Cooking
  • Writing

Contact Yaroslava For Free

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Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

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Dog walking

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Pet Sitting Pay Rates Winnipeg, MB, Canada (Updated 29 Sep 2025)

Winnipeg pet sitters are paid an average of $14.94 per hour as of October 2025, which is 8% higher than the Manitoba average of $13.83, and 14.8% lower than the Canadian average of $17.54. A fair pay rate depends on pet sitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for pet sitting services in Winnipeg.
Location Avg Rate/Hour
Winnipeg $14.94
Manitoba $13.83
Canada $17.54

Rates are calculated weekly from our live member data. Prices are shown in Canadian dollars (CAD). If you republish our rates please credit kidsit.com 😊



Top 10 Tips For Hiring A Pet Sitter

Follow these handy tips for hiring a pet sitter to ensure your furry family members are safe, happy, and cared for while you’re away.

1. Check Experience

Ask how long they’ve been pet sitting and what types of pets they’ve cared for. Experience with your specific type or breed is a big plus.

2. Verify Credentials

Look for pet CPR/first aid certification, pet care training, or memberships in professional pet-sitting associations.

3. Ask for References

Speak with past clients to confirm reliability, trustworthiness, and quality of care.

4. Meet in Person

Schedule a meet-and-greet to see how your pet reacts to the sitter and ensure a comfortable connection.

5. Discuss Duties Clearly

Define whether they’ll walk, feed, administer medication, groom, or provide other services. Be specific about expectations.

6. Check Availability

Ensure the sitter can meet your schedule, including holidays, weekends, or overnight needs.

7. Understand Rates & Payment

Clarify fees, overtime charges, and any additional costs (like travel, supplies, or emergency care).

8. Review Emergency Plans

Ask how they handle medical issues, accidents, or other emergencies, including access to your vet.

9. Communication Style

Confirm how often and in what form they’ll provide updates—texts, photos, or reports.

10. Start with a Trial

Consider a short test visit or day before leaving for an extended period to see how your pet responds and assess the sitter’s reliability.


Pet Sitter Interview Questions

Here’s a comprehensive list of interview questions to ask a pet sitter candidate to ensure your pets are safe, happy, and well cared for.

Experience & Background

  • How long have you been a pet sitter?
  • What types of pets have you cared for (dogs, cats, exotics, etc.)?
  • Have you ever cared for pets with special needs, medical conditions, or behavioral issues?
  • How many pets do you usually care for at one time?

Daily Care & Duties

  • What tasks are you comfortable performing (feeding, walking, administering medication, grooming)?
  • How do you structure a typical day for pets in your care?
  • Are you comfortable giving multiple pets individual attention if needed?
  • How do you handle exercise and playtime for high-energy pets?

Health & Safety

  • Are you certified in pet CPR or first aid?
  • How would you handle a medical emergency or injury?
  • How do you prevent accidents during walks, playtime, or interactions with other pets?
  • Are you comfortable administering medications or special treatments?

Communication

  • How do you usually update owners while pet sitting (texts, photos, videos)?
  • How do you handle special requests or instructions from owners?
  • Are you available for immediate contact in case of emergencies?

Rates & Policies

  • What is your standard rate, and do you charge extra for holidays or overnight stays?
  • Do you have a cancellation or refund policy?
  • Are there additional fees for administering medication, multiple pets, or travel?
  • Do you offer trial visits before committing to long-term or recurring care?

Personality & Fit

  • What do you enjoy most about pet sitting?
  • How do you handle pets that are shy, anxious, or aggressive?
  • Why do you think you would be a good fit for my pet(s) and our household?