Based in SW CalgaryCats, dogs & more

Loving care for your furry friends

Experienced, loving pet care here in SW Calgary: walks, meals, snuggles, and overnight stays, all with photo updates so you never have to wonder how they're doing.

Not taking new clients right nowMeet the pals

Updates every visit
Trained & certified

Golden retriever puppy holding a tulip in its mouth

Belly rub expert

Treats: negotiable

that could be your pup!

Charlie grinning with a grey kitten perched on her shoulder — me, plus a kitten who had opinions

hi there!

I'm Charlie.

Animals have been my whole heart for as long as I can remember. Whether your pup needs a midday adventure or your cat wants company strictly on her own terms (respect), I look after every pet the way I'd want someone to look after mine: with patience, attention, and an unreasonable number of photos.

I'm based near Chinook and cover the surrounding SW neighbourhoods.

the official bits:UC Davis pet nutrition Animal care aide trained Volunteered with a cat rescue

More about me

the good stuff

What I do

All services & FAQs

Dog Walking

Adventures, sniff stops included

Half-hour dog walks in SW Calgary at your dog's pace, whether they're a power-walker or a professional sniffer. Rain, shine, or full Calgary snow.

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Drop-in Visits

Meals, meds & a little company

Half-hour visits that keep the routine humming while you're out: bowls filled, meds given, chins scratched, then play, brushing, or quiet couch company, whatever fills their cup. This is my cat sitting service too, since most cats would much rather stay home.

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Overnight Care

Sleepovers, so no one sleeps lonely

Overnight pet sitting in your own home (house sitting with pets, if you like), evening to morning, with bedtime rituals kept exactly the way they like them.

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plus two little extras:Pet Portraits House Cleaning

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A few of my favourite pals

The whole gallery

Senior black Staffordshire terrier with a grey muzzle and pink collar sitting on a tree stump in the forest, leash trailing — sniff stops: unlimited

Charlie cheek to cheek with a smiling Bernese mountain dog — cheek to cheek

Charlie smiling with a tabby kitten standing on her shoulder — new friend, instantly

Two Australian shepherds, a blue merle in a bandana and a red merle behind, lying on a bed — the welcoming committee

Charlie laughing while hugging a fluffy white dog with its tongue out — somebody said walkies

Grey cat with bright yellow eyes peering out from between cedar branches — undercover in the cedars

Charlie laughing as a Bernese mountain dog puppy licks her face — puppy kisses, zero notice

Charlie touching noses with an orange and white kitten — official greeting

Senior black dog with a grey muzzle lying on a shag rug in front of a brick fireplace — fireside, distinguished

Charlie smiling down at a long-haired orange cat wrapped in a pink towel — post-bath, forgiveness pending

Charlie smiling beside a fluffy cream and white Japanese chin — fluff levels: critical

festive and patient

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the promise

Care you can actually relax about

Always a meet & greet first

Before an overnight we always meet at your place first, and walks and drop-ins can start that way too, so your pet gets to size me up before anything else happens.

Photo updates, every visit

Every walk and drop-in ends with a photo and a little note. You'll see the zoomies from wherever you are.

Routines, kept sacred

Dinner at six sharp? Three treats, not two? The blanket goes just so? Noted. Done. Always.

Rain, shine, or Snowmageddon

This is Calgary, and the weather has opinions. Walks happen anyway, with a warm towel-off at the door.

happy tails

Kind words from the pack

word for word
“Charlie did a wonderful job catsitting our furbabies! While we were away for 3 days, she housesat/catsat and kept them company. Marin - a 9 year old tux gal - is chill, while our other cat (recently rescued young ginger) Ferdie is SUPER shy. Will shiver + wet himself at the vet shy, and hides away from strangers. On the third day they were cuddling together, which was a huge step for him. She sent pictures and updates to let us know how they were doing, which was reassuring. I highly recommend Charlie.”
Sarah G. & Marin & Ferdie, the cats

word for word
“This summer I needed to find someone to feed my aquariums while I was away for a week. Charlie was my first choice! They followed all of my instructions & made sure my babies were all happily fed for when I got back home. I wouldn’t hesitate to call Charlie back if I go away again!”
Jordan L. & a week of aquariums

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Not taking new clients right now

My hands are full at the moment, so I'm not booking walks, drop-ins, or overnights. Thank you for thinking of me, genuinely. The photos are staying up, and when that changes I'll say so right here.

Still want to say hello? Write to hello@petcarebycharlie.com, or read the whole note.

thank you for understanding, Charlie