Pet Boarding in Toronto
Overnight pet boarding in a verified sitter's home across Toronto.
Pet boarding in Toronto gives your dog or cat a comfortable home-based stay with a vetted sitter while you travel. Instead of a kennel, your pet settles into a quiet house or apartment in neighborhoods like Downtown, The Beaches, and High Park, following a familiar routine of meals, walks, and rest that keeps them calm from the first night to the last.
You can browse boarding hosts across Toronto neighborhoods like Leslieville, Riverdale, and Yorkville, read verified reviews from other Toronto pet parents, and open each profile to see exactly which species, sizes, and age ranges that sitter is comfortable hosting. 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 the booking is confirmed.
Pet boarding sitters in Toronto
Why Toronto pet parents choose Hello Marshy
Toronto's character shapes how boarding works. In denser pockets such as The Beaches and High Park, some sitters host in apartments or condos with designated pet zones, while residential neighborhoods like Leslieville offer backyards and easier access to larger parks such as High Park, Cherry Beach, and Cedarvale Park. Winters in southern Ontario run from December through March, so experienced Toronto sitters plan indoor enrichment, shorter outdoor breaks in extreme cold, and a boot or coat routine when salt and ice make sidewalks rough.
Summer long weekends, winter holidays, and March break typically see the highest boarding demand in Toronto, so booking two to three weeks ahead is wise during those windows. Regular travelers often build a short list of two or three preferred sitters across different neighborhoods so they have options when their first-choice sitter is already booked.
Pet boarding pricing in Toronto
Boarding rates in Toronto vary by sitter experience, pet size, and the season. Holiday weeks tend to command a premium, and stays longer than seven nights may qualify for an extended-stay rate. The rates shown are set by each sitter. Hello Marshy charges pet parents 0% booking and payment-processing fees, so no mandatory platform fee is added at checkout, and the full breakdown is always visible on the checkout screen before you book.
Frequently asked questions
Are sitters on Hello Marshy verified?
Yes. Every sitter must complete identity verification through a trusted third-party verification provider before their profile can appear in search or accept bookings.
Sitters on a paid Monthly or Yearly plan also complete a Canadian criminal record check through Certn, our background-check partner.
Pet parents can leave a public review only after completing a booking through Hello Marshy, so every review comes from a real booking.
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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