Did somebody say “Staycation”?!
With a bwd Staycation, a member of the bwd Petcare staff will stay overnight in your home and care for your pets while you travel without them. This is the perfect solution for pets who can’t be boarded due to temperament, medical conditions, and/or age, as well as pets in tanks and cages like rodents, fish, and reptiles.
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Our Staycation service includes a notification when we check in so you know when we’ve arrived at your home.
You’ll get updated twice a day with a mix of photos, videos, and written summaries of your pet’s activities, so you can relax poolside, worry-free.
We’ll water your plants (if you need us to), pick up your mail, and make sure your garbage and recycling goes out on time. We can keep vet and/or grooming appointments that you have scheduled and ensure your home is exactly as you left it.
How does it work?
You fill out the form and we’ll get back to you to let you know which bwd Pet Sitter is available for your specific needs. It’s really that easy. You do not have to be an existing customer to enquire about booking a bwd Pet Sitter.
At bwd Petcare, we’re commercially insured to protect your pet(s) and your home, and all of our employees are criminally background checked.
Your bwd Pet Sitter will take care of the basics like morning and evening pees, feeding, basic medication administration, and cuddles. You can optionally book extra daytime activity if you want!
Every Staycation includes twice daily updates so you never have to worry. The first update is sent in the morning after breakfast and a second update is sent in the evening after dinner. Updates can include photos, videos, and always a written summary of your pet’s activities.
A 50% deposit is required to secure your Staycation Pet Sitter.
No extra cost for medical needs.
ALL STAYCATION CARE IS SINGLE HOUSEHOLD: YOURS.
Staycation
$135 / night
Have a bwd employee spend their days and nights looking after your pet’s needs just like you do.
Staycation House Tour
$40 / visit
If you’d like to schedule a meet with your sitter before arrival. Required prior to first visit for new customers. Bookable after you have an account.
Surcharge of $15/night + HST for households with more than three pets.
Howlin’ Reviews
AUDREY-MARIE
My husband and I were in awe by the incredible service we received from Charlotte for our staycation care.
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LUSHANI & WAYNE
We were quite anxious about leaving [Piper]. We received detailed twice daily updates about how everything was going along with pictures, which really helped us relax and enjoy our vacation.
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BOBBIE
Not only did [Stephanie] take superb care of my dog, she also kept in constant contact with me[…] [s]he also accommodated some last minute change in plans […] and left my house in immaculate condition!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
How can we help?
Filling out this form is the fastest way to find out if we can accommodate your dates. In order to match your pets with an available bwd Pet Sitter, make sure to give us the most accurate information.
You can expect a response within 48 business hours. If you haven’t seen a response and it’s past 48 hours since you sent this form, check your spam/trash; we always reply!
Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question for us that you don’t see below? Get in touch here.
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Lockboxes and keyless entry are accepted.
Detached/Semi-Detached housing: Outdoor lockboxes or front door keypads.
Apartment buildings: Buzz codes for entry and a lockbox on your apartment door (those velcro command strips work really well to hold them up with no damage).
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It’s your house.
We do require that devices used to stream video are not given access to private areas such as bedrooms and bathrooms for the safety and protection of our staff.
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We do need to pick up groceries and check on our own pets/spouses/kids at our own homes and sometimes walk a dog or two, but yes, we effectively live with your pet for the duration of their Staycation.
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We don’t permit shared responsibility of your pet’s care while you are out of town. Not only does this increase the likelihood of errors, e.g., that animals may be overfed, or overmedicated, this also is a liability issue and may create an unsafe environment for our staff.
You can continue to have other home services as long as we do not have to grant entry to third parties and we are made aware of their schedules.
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We do not provide this service for individuals in a shared living space situation for safety reasons. Consider booking our Blockwalks or Pussy Patrol instead! To get started with that you can book a Phone Consultation once you create your account!
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We accept bookings up to 2 months in advance to ensure that we have available sitters and can provide reliable service. Life has a way of throwing curveballs at the most unexpected times, and we want to be prepared to meet your needs.
You're more than welcome to inquire further in advance if you'd like! While we can’t confirm bookings beyond the 2-month window, we’ll be happy to pencil you in. This will give you priority over those who inquire later when we begin taking confirmed bookings for that period.
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Yes.
We require access to a private parking space for the duration of your Staycation.