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We take pride in delivering first class service, and we value what all of our current clients have to say about their “dog-child’s” experience at Linda’s Pet Sitting and Boarding.

This page allows our potential clients to view our customers' comments (or suggestions) and, upon request, we would be pleased to provide you with their respective phone numbers (with their approval) which would enable you to communicate directly with them.

     “Leaving my dog at Linda’ is like taking the kids to Grandma and Grandpa’s house. It’s a place Duke loves to visit, and he comes back healthy, happy and better than before he left. Going away can cause guilt and stress, but I am always relaxed knowing that I have a safe and friendly environment for Duke. It allows us some flexibility and balance in our lives. In addition, my dog is very sociable, so being in a home with people and other dogs is most definitely the best environment for him when we’re away. Duke has made some great friends at Linda’s. So, with the holidays coming, I just thought I’d tell you about the petsitting service I use again and again. She is a fabulous woman with lots of dog experience who will take your dog into her home and treat him like he was her own. She is amazing, and this has allowed me to have a dog and a life – GUILT-FREE! LINDA IS FANTASTIC!”

- Karen Stothart-Page
 

    




     “I was very apprehensive about leaving my dog with anyone, but Linda settled every fear that I had the first time I met her. Bernie walked in and immediately walked around, went in her back yard, and let Linda pet him. She was wonderful! I recommend her and definitely will be using her services every time we go out of town. Thank you, Linda, for caring for the most precious guy dog around!

P.S., Did you do some training with him? He seems so different, so much calmer. Thank you for whatever you did. He is doing great!"

- Leona Graham





     




     “Pepi would like to thank you for giving her a “Home Away From Home”. She enjoys you so very much and is always very happy and excited to stay with you. We appreciate the love and kindness you give our puppy. Thank you so very much.”

- Sandee and Willie Koza


 

     "We used Linda's Petsitting over the winter break. Our terrier spent 10 days with Linda and was very happy! She accommodated our dog's needs above and beyond what he would have received by staying in a kennel. Thanks to Linda, he received wonderful care and we are looking forward to our next opportunity to use her service in the future!"

- Robin Walter
 

    






     "Mike and I wanted to say thanks again for taking such good care of our puppy, Kate, while we were away. It’s always hard for me to leave her (although I am getting better). I feel so much more comfortable knowing she was in good hands with you and that she behaved good for you. I hope you enjoyed having her around. The next time Mike and I plan on going away, I will give you a call to see if you have room for Kate. Thanks again, Linda!"

- Karen and Mike







One Year Later.....

Hi Linda,

I wanted to say a big THANK-YOU for taking care of our puppy Kate while we were away on vacation. It has been a year since the first time we left her with you. Mike and I feel 110% comfortable knowing she is with you in your loving family. She cannot wait to get out of the car once we pull into your driveway. I know she is well taken care of when she is with you. There is no better feeling for us knowing that she is with someone whom she loves to be with. It is also a good chance for her to hang out with other dogs. We consider it a vacation for Kate when she is at your place. Thanks again for taking such wonderful care of Kate…we greatly appreciate it.

Sincerely,

- Karen & Mike

P.S. I am so glad you love Kate as much as we do. She is just so sweet.








     "I just wanted to thank you for taking care of our Gracie-Dog while we were in Boston - the pictures were great. We really appreciate you giving her the love she's used to while we were away. It's the first time we've travelled and not worried at all about her."

Thanks again,

- Kris and Chris Boniface

Dear Linda,

     "Following a four day stay in a highly recommended doggy motel,
our seven month old Boston Terrier, Jackpot, came home with severely bleeding
ears where he had worried them, it appeared from stress. I set out to find
a good home environment and, after refusing one, I found Linda and was so
impressed with her devotion to the animals and her respect for safety with
these dogs she cares for. I was a preschool and daycare teacher with
children for twenty-five years, and I recognized immediately her
professionalism and dedication. Jackpot came home with glowing reports
and pictures that showed his joyful stay -- and ears that had not been in
turmoil!!! We are so happy to know that she will care for him as long
as she can.

     And what a relief it was to hear that Jackpot got along with everyone and he was happy, especially at this stage of our lives to know that he has a second 'home' to go to when we need a break or are on holidays. Linda will become his 'camp'. I loved the pictures too. She is amazing! I really felt her warmth and knowledge when we first met and will trust that she will see to his needs for all our peace of minds! My thanks to Linda who is taking on the love of other dogs so that her dog, Jake, will always be remembered.”

- Vicki Sainsbury
 

Candy’s Vacation!

     My relationship with Linda started about a year ago. My regular sitter was ill and through a dog groomer I was given Linda’s name. The rest, as they say, is history. Due to urgent family matters I have travelled many times since our first meeting. When departure day arrives and I tell Candy she is going to see Linda, the excitement starts! Upon arrival at Linda’s, Candy literally drags me out of the car, up the path, and she can’t wait to fly through the door to see who her new playmates will be. “Mummy” doesn’t even get a “Goodbye!” This pattern has been repeated many times and Linda gives me great peace of mind when I see Candy so happy. (P.S. Candy says she will see you again soon, Linda!)

     Thanks very much for having Kaiser and we can see that he had LOADS of fun at your place!!!! We were very happy with the care you provided. He definitely felt at home. He certainly was happy, churpy and healthy when we picked him up. We were extremely pleased that you were so flexible with times and that we could check in whenever we wanted since this was his first time out of home. Furthermore, the fact that you live so close to us is such a bonus in terms of dropping him at any hour. We would certainly use your excellent service again and would recommend you highly enough. Keep your good work going and look forward to seeing you again for Kaiser. Please give our regards to your husband Harry. Thanks so much also for the photos that you took while he was there.
Cheers!

- Nalayini and Ravi

    
    

     Sincere thanks for making Cody and Niki feel so comfortable and “at home” while we were away. Although they were very glad to see us, Niki was very quiet through Monday, and we think she was missing the “party”. We know we are over-protective of our dogs, and it is such a relief to know that they have a “home away from home” with Aunt Linda and Uncle Harry. Thank you so much!

- Juliette and Bob

     I was anxious about finding a pet sitter for our dog Pebbles. She is a shitsu-maltese and only weighs 8 pounds so I was concerned that she be in a safe and homey environment. Pebbles is also quite timid. Luckily we found Linda. We knew right away that she was an animal lover. Pebbles stayed with Linda for 3 days over New Years and a few days this month in February. Pebbles was very well taken care of and got to play with other dogs. We would definitely use Linda again! It is such a relief to know that there is someone out there to take care for and love our pet as much as we do. I have no qualms about ever leaving her in your care and in the future I will recommend you to all of my friends.

- Krystyna B. (Oakville)
 

     Cali, our 9 year old German Shepherd has stayed at Linda's twice now, each time for a week. We are delighted with the love and attention that she receives. A nice personal touch are the photos of Cali that Linda gives to us at the end of her stay. We highly recommend Linda's Pet Sitting.

- Greg & Dawn Mullen 

     Leaving Stella with Linda is like leaving her with family. Linda makes you and your dog feel right at home. Stella loves going to Linda's house. It’s just like being at home but with friends to play with. I love the fact that Stella gets cuddles and snuggles anytime in the day. The added bonus is that you can relax and enjoy yourself, because you know that your dog is in great hands with Linda. We will be using Linda whenever we are going out of town.

- Holly and Jeff Corbett     

     I just wanted you to know how very grateful and happy we were with your service. When we left our cat, Tasha, with you recently, this was the very first time we had done so. You can imagine how nervous we were to leave her with someone other than family for the first time. However, you immediately squashed all our doubts. We could see how much these animals mean to you and how much you love them by watching you interact with them and my cat. You had my cat purring from the time you held her, and I knew she would be well cared for. Thanks again, and I would certainly recommend you to anyone who would require pet sitting or dog boarding.

- Helen and Harold Rose   







LINDA IS A GUARDIAN ANGEL
By Carole Hartman - 14 Nov 2009

 
     I was looking for a very special in-home pet sitting solution to my dilemma. I have a very old and sickly dog, Snowball, who I felt I could not leave with just any pet sitter, as she needed constant attention for her heart condition. Through word of mouth and much research, I came across Linda. I had never left Snowball with anyone, except for family, because I thought no one would be as sensitive to her needs as "family" was. Needless to say, the minute I stepped into her house, I felt a sense of comfort and confidence in the way Linda handled Snowball, and was amazed how calm Snowball became, almost as if she already trusted her. After leaving her for almost two weeks, I returned to a very happy and well taken care of dog. I was so relieved! On top of that, Linda handed me pictures of Snowball taken with her little furry friends and was kind enough to let me call for updates as often as I wanted. She is truly a unique dog lover!

- Caroline and Cyril McSweeney







Home Away From Home
By Sandra - 11 Nov 2009

     When I met Linda we connected immediately. I knew she would love my 5 year old Samoyed like her own. She provides an environment that is stress free and loving. She is also very accommodating to my needs. Finally we found a home away from home for Chloe. Thanks Linda for being you!!!!!

- Sandra & Chloe
 

     Gracie has stayed with Linda several times in the last year and she always has a great time.  We are able to relax and enjoy our vacations knowing Gracie is in a warm, loving and secure environment.  During our last vacation we were away for 2 weeks over Christmas and we were so pleased to receive an email from Linda with an update on her progress and Linda also included some lovely seasonal pictures of Gracie.  We would highly (and have) recommend Linda's Petsitting and Boarding to anyone who wants the best home from home care for their 'baby' while they are away from home. Our only disappointment is that Linda doesn't take kids!

Thank you Linda!

- Paul & Jackie Gane








By Gina Howley - 28 Oct 2009

     This past summer we had to leave our dog Shaggy for 3weeks which was a hard thing to do but Linda sent us updates and pictures of Shaggy. We could tell that he was well loved and in very good hands. We (including Shaggy) are very happy to have found Linda. My dog Shaggy has found his loving 2nd home!! Thank you for all the love you've shown Shaggy.

P.S. Gina showed up with a bouquet of flowers












Dear Linda,

     This Thanksgiving, we are thankful we had such a wonderful caregiver take care of our little Minty this summer, and we wish you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving.

- Mary and Patrick

Hello Linda,


     This is a special note of THANKS to you and your family for the special love and care you gave our big 106-pound baby Champ. We are very particular when it comes to our Champ and where he stays when we go away. We, as a family, are so grateful to have a happy dog returning home with us. The little time we spent at your place dropping and picking up Champ, all we saw was a bunch of happy dogs running around. We are very happy that we found your services and would recommend your home to anyone who is looking for a loving and happy home.

Thanks

Champ’s parents & Brother

- Raj, Hycinth and Akaash Gomez

Regarding Linda’s Pet Sitting and Doggy Daycare,

     Well, not sure where to begin. But we have a beautiful 2 ½ year-old Bichon Frise, Puffy, who normally is with friends when we travel out of the country. We felt it was time to change sitters due to our friend’s health complications. I thoroughly searched and found LINDA! We met her, and I must say that Puffy was a bit overwhelmed with the doggy activity at her house, as he wasn’t used to it. I must say he did adjust to her very quickly and totally bonded with her. We went away for a week and I must say that Puffy truly enjoyed it! He was treated like a “king” at Linda’s, and the best part of it was the warm e-mail with photographs she sent us while we were away, which brought tears of happiness into each one of us! No Doubt he was treated the same way as I treat him at home! He will definitely be back!.

Best regards,

- Adriana Mendanha

     Douglas and I live in Mississauga with our 2 year old Doberman, Stella. We boarded Stella in two well reputed kennels and it was obvious we had to find another arrangement for her as both times she was an absolute wreck when we picked her up. Thank goodness for Linda's. This time, I am pleased to tell you, Stella is relaxed and content after our vacation. It feels so good to have an excellent caregiver who really loves animals; who loves my dog.

If you're looking for that extra special someone to care for your pet, I highly recommend you try Linda's Pet Sitting and Boarding. Your pet will have excellent care in a clean and safe environment, compatible friends to play with and, best of all, you don't have to worry about them while you're away. Now, that's peace of mind.

And also, thank you for the suggestion of placing an object in her food bowl to slow her from gobbling up her food; it's working!

Sincerely,

- Douglas and Sandra Soon

P.S.: You have permission to give my information out for reference.





     We were so nervous leaving Stryker for the first time, but leaving her with Linda is just like being at home.

Stryker is so excited to go and visit, she’s even stayed for a week at a time!

Thanks to Linda’s great love and care for Stryker, she comes home a very happy dog.

Linda, thank you for taking such great care of our dog and opening your entire house to her. It’s her “Home Away From Home”.
We don’t need to worry when she’s with you!

- Nick & Marisa Rigato








     I have had the pleasure of knowing Linda and her husband for approximately two years and what a lifesaver! My dog, Sweetie, stays with Linda several times per year for short or long stays depending on our needs. Sweetie just loves being there, and I know that Linda loves having her. It is a match made in Heaven! Linda has even cut short her own vacation to be there for Sweetie. I can't thank Linda enough for all she has done for our family.

- Sincerely, Nancy Pilzecker






    


    


     Bailey stayed with his ‘vacation family’ for a week in March. We knew we had nothing to worry about because Bailey’s excitement at arriving at Linda’s house said it all. We missed our furry child while we were on vacation, but knowing he was safe and loved meant everything to us. Thank you, Linda, for treating Bailey as if he was your own and for opening your home to our furry child.


- Leslie & Steve










Thank You Linda!!

     `Rocket` never did very well when we went away, I dreaded leaving him. Not having any good experiences with the Kennel world, I decided to GOOGLE dog sitters. Seemed like a more personal way to board your dog.

Linda`s web site came up right away. Just reading the testimonials, I knew it was a good fit for Rocket. Her best idea was the “pre-vacation visit”. He took to Linda right away! We had a great time, and Rocket was well looked after! Nice to know he has a home away from home now!!

- Karen, Randy & Rocket






Dear Linda

     Our family was so lucky to find you and your service. After having visited various "kennels" in Oakville my heart sank to think that our beloved Maxxie would be in a cage with little attention while we enjoyed a family trip in Punta Cana. I was determined to try and find a better place and thank God I came across your website. Maxx and I were both very comfortable and happy with the environment you provide for your dogs. You were extremely flexible with times in dropping off and with pick up as well. When we came home, our car battery had died, and you were kind enough to accomodate us with our picking Maxx up later as the kids were very excited to see him. Knowing that Maxx was in your hands made our trip just that more enjoyable. Thank you ever so much for all the love and attention Maxx received. He came home happy and well behaved. Planning our next trip will be that much easier knowing you are around for Maxx.

- Gianna Marcantonio




    



We just had our dog, Bailey, stay with Linda for 4 days. The minute I went to meet Linda, prior to having Bailey stay with her, I knew that we had found the perfect place. Linda's love for animals is clearly evident and I knew instantly that she would treat Bailey as her own. Sure enough, Bailey had the best time and also made new friends! We will definitely keep going to Linda's! It is so amazing to know that Linda will be there to take care of Bailey when we go away.

- Julie Foss