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How Do We Make Barks N Purrs Better?

We start off with Amazing Walkers and Sitters

  • Lifelong Pet Owners – Years of Experience
  • Have a true love for all animals and their well being
  • Knowledgeable of positive based training methods
  • Loves being outside and nature
  • Are physically fit
  • Have experience working on farms, veterinarian offices, volunteering at shelters and pet stores
  • Fully insured and bonded by ProFur
  • Pet First Aid/CPR trained
  • Mandatory police checks
  • Reference checked
  • Must complete a 2 week training course that includes trials, shadowing and working hand in hand with several of our experienced Dog Walkers
  • Our Dog Walkers and Sitters are team players. They go above and beyond for their clients and help out other members of our team when needed

Our Team

Rebecca
July 18, 2017

Rebecca


Job Title: Barks N Purrs, Proud Owner. Dog Walker, Cat Sitter and Boarder

Neighbourhood: Yonge and Eglinton, North Leaside

Rebecca grew up with a passion for animals. Her first word was “dog”! As she puts it: “I just love dogs; it’s a simple as that. I can’t remember when I didn’t have a dog or cat around me.  I love being around them. I love the way they...

December 11, 2023

Heline


Job Title: Part time dog walker and cat sitter

Hi, I`m Heline! A completely pet-lover human being. I have a 10-year-old French Bulldog and a 5-year-old moody Chow-Chow, since I was a kid it was my dream to have an animal to take care of and give infinite love, and when they...

December 11, 2023

Ariel


Job Title: Part time dog walker and cat sitter

Neighbourhood: Yonge and Eglinton

Ariel is a lover of animals and passionate about their welfare. She grew up with two yappy yorkies who taught her the love and furr-iendship that dogs have to offer. During university, she volunteered as a dog walker and grant writer...

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December 11, 2023

Bruna


Job Title: Full time dog walker and cat sitter

Neighbourhood: Davisville

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Heather - Full time dog walker, cat sitter and dog boarder
February 29, 2020

Heather


Job Title: Full time dog walker and cat sitter and house sitting

Neighbourhood: St Lawrence Market and Corktown

Growing up in a small town of 600 just outside of Kingston, we always had at least 1-5 pets in our house at a time. When I moved to Toronto I wasn’t able to bring my cat along as she was considered the family’s cat so I found a way to...

Deena
January 18, 2023

Deena


Job Title: Part time dog walker, dog boarder and cat sitter

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Rachel
July 19, 2017

Rachel


Job Title: Part Time Office Manager

Rachel loves being outdoors and has a passion for animals, so Barks N Purrs has been a great fit. She grew up in a house that always welcomed pets of all shapes and sizes. This means she’s felt more at home in this city while being...

February 18, 2022

Corrine


Job Title: Part time dog walker and Boarding.

Corrine grew up in Nova Scotia, and was typically surrounded by many pets, especially cats. In 2017, Corrine adopted a rescue puppy with her parents and her passion for being around dogs grew. Sadly when she moved to Toronto, she...

Colleen -Full time dog walker and cat sitter
August 20, 2021

Colleen


Job Title: Part time cat sitter

My first job was walking a family friend’s miniature poodle two days a week. I didn’t have a dog or see many of them growing up, but after spending some time with this dog it was all I wanted! I was constantly seeking out dogs on the...