Pet sitters in Markham cover the full range of care a household might need across the year, including overnight boarding when you travel, daytime daycare during the work week, dog walks for active breeds, drop-in visits for cats and small pets, and pet taxi rides for vet or grooming appointments. Sitters on Hello Marshy live across Markham neighborhoods like Unionville, Cornell, and Cathedraltown and pass identity verification and a Canadian criminal record check before they appear in search.

You can browse sitters near Berczy Village, Wismer, and Markham Village, read verified reviews from other Markham pet parents, and open each profile to see exactly which species, sizes, and age ranges that sitter is comfortable caring for. Every sitter sets their own service list, home rules, and rates, so the profile you book is the profile you get. Use a free meet and greet to see the home, the yard, and the sitter in person before any booking is confirmed.

Why Markham pet parents choose Hello Marshy

Markham stretches roughly 213 square kilometres around the Rouge River watershed and the surrounding York Region countryside. Sitters based in Cornell and Cathedraltown can reach most addresses across the city inside half an hour outside rush hour, while Berczy Village tend to draw sitters who prefer detached homes with yards. The mix of high-rise and low-rise housing in Markham means you will find sitters who specialize in apartment pets, sitters who offer fenced backyards, and sitters who run small daytime groups, all in the same search.

Demand peaks in Markham during summer long weekends, winter holidays, and March break, so booking two to three weeks ahead during those windows is wise. Outside peak periods, most sitters can accommodate same-week bookings. Households along York Region Transit corridors often look for sitters within walking or quick transit distance, while those closer to Milne Dam Conservation Park tend to prioritise sitters with backyard access for active dogs. Many regular pet parents build a short list of two or three preferred sitters across Markham so they have options when their first choice is already booked.

Pet Sitter pricing in Markham

Pet sitting rates in Markham vary by sitter experience, the service booked, pet size, and the season. Holiday weeks tend to command a premium across overnight services, and walks or daycare may carry weekend or evening surcharges set by the sitter. Hello Marshy charges sitters zero commission, so the rate posted on each profile is what the sitter actually keeps; checkout adds only the standard payment processing fee, with the full breakdown visible before you book.

Frequently asked questions

Are sitters on Hello Marshy verified?

Yes. Every sitter who offers services on Hello Marshy must complete a two step verification before their profile can appear in search or accept bookings. Step one is identity verification using a government issued photo ID matched to a live selfie. Step two is a Canadian criminal record check run through a licensed background screening partner.

The verification fee is a one time payment at checkout, not a recurring charge, and it covers the cost of running the background check with the screening provider. The fee amount is shown before you pay.

Experienced sitters who already have a proven record on Rover or Wag can skip the verification fee by linking their existing profile so the Hello Marshy team can review their history. After bookings on the platform, pet parents can also leave public reviews, and those reviews come only from real completed bookings rather than from anonymous visitors.

How do I find a sitter?

Enter your city and the type of care you need on the Hello Marshy homepage or search page. You can then browse nearby sitters and view photos, a short bio, the kinds of pets they care for, and starting rates for each service.

You can narrow your search by distance, service, price, pet type, and availability. When a sitter looks like a good fit, open their profile to read reviews, check their cancellation policy, and see what services they offer.

If you want to learn more, you can send a message before booking to ask questions, share your pet’s routine, or see if it feels like the right match. There is no cost or commitment to reach out. You only pay once a booking is confirmed through the platform.

Can I meet the sitter before booking?

Yes. We always recommend a meet and greet when booking with a sitter for the first time. It is a good opportunity to go over your pet’s routine, feeding, medication, behaviour, and any other important care details before the booking begins. Many Hello Marshy sitters offer meet and greets, often at no extra cost, depending on the service.

If it does not feel like the right fit, you can continue your search and message another sitter. You only pay once a booking is confirmed.

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