Drop-in Visits in Toronto
Short drop-in visits in your Toronto home for feeding, walks, and check-ins.
Drop-in visits are a popular option for Toronto households whose pets are happiest at home but still need care during the day. A vetted sitter visits your home at the time you request, handles feeding, fresh water, bathroom breaks, and short playtime, and then leaves a quick summary so you know everything went smoothly. This works particularly well for cats, birds, small pets, and fish in neighborhoods like Downtown, The Beaches, and High Park, where many pet parents prefer keeping their pets in a familiar environment.
Sitters offering drop-in visits across Leslieville, Riverdale, and Yorkville can take on a single daily visit or two and three visits a day, depending on your pet's routine. Some also handle litter cleaning, aquarium checks, light plant watering, and medication schedules. You can set expectations about entry details, alarms, and whether the sitter should send photos, and all of that lives in the booking so the sitter has it in front of them on every visit.
Drop-in visits sitters in Toronto
Twara S.
VerifiedYour Pet’s Cozy Home Away From Home
Devin L.
VerifiedBig on walks and love meeting pets!
Camie S.
VerifiedCaring for your pets like my own
Lee P.
VerifiedOne-on-One Dog Walker
Sweta G.
VerifiedLove at first sniff 💕🐾
Sanjanaa V.
VerifiedDog lover - experience raising labrador
Why Toronto pet parents choose Hello Marshy
Toronto apartments and secured buildings in places like The Beaches and High Park often have concierge, fob, or intercom entry that sitters need to navigate, so many experienced sitters ask for building instructions, parking notes, and preferred entry times ahead of the first visit. In lower-density neighborhoods such as Leslieville, drop-in timing can flex around standard walks and outdoor breaks. Winter icy sidewalks and summer heat both change pacing, and sitters adjust visit activities to match the season rather than sticking to a rigid schedule.
Drop-in visits pricing in Toronto
Drop-in visits in Toronto are priced per visit. Each sitter sets their own visit duration, per visit rate, and any additional pet charge, all shown on their profile. A longer visit, a second pet, or weekend and holiday timing can carry add-on rates that the sitter displays before you confirm. Hello Marshy shows the full breakdown of the sitter's rate, any additional pet surcharge, and payment processing fees on the checkout screen, so the total you pay matches the rate you saw in search.
Frequently asked questions
Are sitters on Hello Marshy verified?
Yes. Every sitter who offers services on Hello Marshy must complete identity verification before their profile can appear in search or accept bookings. Sitters upload a government-issued photo ID and a selfie holding that ID, and our team reviews both before approving the sitter.
Identity verification is free. Sitters pay nothing to be verified.
Sitters on a paid Monthly or Yearly plan additionally complete a Canadian criminal record check through Certn, our background-check partner. The background check is included with the paid plan at no extra cost. After bookings on the platform, pet parents can leave public reviews, and those reviews come only from real completed bookings.
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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