Browse sitters in Ottawa, Ontario, compare and find the right match for your pet.
Pet care services in Ottawa
Sittsy data in Ottawa · June 2026
How quickly Ottawa responds
Response and offer times across the Sittsy network.
How fast sitters reply
Median ~5 min · 81% reply within 1 hour
When you post a request
Who they accept
% of sitters for this service in Ottawa
Why Sittsy gives you peace of mind
Does your pet get nervous when you're away? For pets with separation anxiety, Sittsy keeps their routine, their environment and a limit on time alone that you decide.
Care schedule and max time alone
You set your pet's routine and how long it can stay alone; the sitter sees it and Sittsy helps make sure it's respected. Designed for pets with separation anxiety.
You see the sitter's other pets
On their profile and calendar you see which other pets they have or host on those days. When you book we tell you if your pet will overlap with others, so you can confirm they're a good fit.
Ottawa for dogs, in numbers
The city's green spaces and sitter network, in figures.
Ottawa's dog map: parks, vets and sitters nearby
10 dog areas and Ottawa's veterinary clinics, on the map (OpenStreetMap data). 69% of Sittsy sitters live within 2 km of a dog area. Tap any point for details.
Parks: OpenStreetMap. Nearby sitters: Sittsy data. Clinic locations approximate; confirm address and hours on their website.
Weather and caring for your dog in Ottawa
A rainy fortnight in Ottawa: 5 of 14 days with precipitation. Keep a towel and raincoat handy. 14-day forecast (Open-Meteo); updated daily.
Toughest day: Sun 13 Sep, 34 °C. Walk only first thing and at dusk; completely avoid the middle of the day (12–7 pm). Check the asphalt with the back of your hand: if you can't hold it for 5 seconds, it burns their pads. Always fresh water, and watch brachycephalic breeds, puppies and older dogs.
Rain
Shorter walks and a raincoat if your dog tolerates it. Dry paws and coat well on return to avoid colds and fungus.
Drizzle
Showers possible. Make the most of the clear spells to walk and bring a towel to dry them on the way back.
Very hot
Walk only first thing and at dusk; completely avoid the middle of the day (12–7 pm). Check the asphalt with the back of your hand: if you can't hold it for 5 seconds, it burns their pads. Always fresh water, and watch brachycephalic breeds, puppies and older dogs.
Ideal
A perfect day for dogs: make the most of it with a long walk, play at the park or some socializing.
Air quality and walks in Ottawa
Air quality in Ottawa for the next few days. European air quality index (Open-Meteo); updated daily.
What to do these days
Clean air these days: no restrictions for walks.
Pet care in Canada, city by city
Sittsy network data combined with public sources (OpenStreetMap, Open-Meteo). Updated 2026-06-29.
The most dog-friendly city
Vancouver tops the Sittsy Dog-Friendly Index with 81/100.
The most affordable boarding
Etobicoke has the lowest boarding price, from about CA$20/night.
The most reviewed by volume
Vancouver has the most verified Sittsy reviews in the country.
Canada Dog-Friendly Index
Sittsy Dog-Friendly Index (0–100): combines sitter supply, verified review volume, average rating and the variety of pets accepted across the Sittsy network in each city in the country.
- 1Vancouver81
- 2Winnipeg57
- 3Calgary56
- 4London55
- 5Brampton44
- 6Ottawa· this city44
- 7Waterloo40
- 8Victoria39
- 9Cobourg30
- 10Pickering30
| City | Index | Boarding CA$/night | Accept cats | Dog areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver | 81 | CA$30 | 0% | — |
| Winnipeg | 57 | CA$45 | 100% | — |
| Calgary | 56 | CA$25 | 25% | — |
| London | 55 | CA$30 | 25% | — |
| Brampton | 44 | — | 25% | — |
| Ottawa· this city | 44 | — | — | — |
| Waterloo | 40 | CA$50 | 0% | — |
| Victoria | 39 | CA$25 | 0% | — |
| Cobourg | 30 | — | — | — |
| Pickering | 30 | — | — | — |
What owners value most in Ottawa
Words that come up most often in reviews · 11 verified reviews
Reviews in Ottawa
Showing the 6 most recent reviews of 11. Swipe to see more.
Pet care services in Ottawa
Compare pet care services services and prices in your area.
| Service | Sitters | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Any Service | 6 | $15 – $60 |
| Dog Walking | 39 | $15 – $25 |
| Drop-in Visits | 37 | $15 – $25 |
