Van Isle Paws

12/10/2024

Miss Daisy is our December VIPet - our last of the year! 🏆

Don't let this little muffin fool you - she doesn't consider herself 'small and fluffy'... we think she prefers to identify as a wolf! I'd mix Daisy's firecracker confidence with my morning coffee anyday! 🎆

Ready for any adventure or road trip - Daisy loves to be out there and everywhere!

We are booking into 2025 for pet-sits and dog-walking - and our months are filling up fast! E-mail us at [email protected]. 📩

11/01/2024

We're happy to announce that our November VIPet is... Dex!

Dex is the original VIPet, and he's stolen our hearts since day 1.

This angel loves long walks on the beach and time spent with family. When he's not with his pack of people - he loves being with Auntie Sarah (ie. the founder of Van Isle Paws 😉).

Some us us - both pups and humans - have separation anxiety. We get it.

Dex is why we do what we do. We give reactive dogs with major separation anxiety the ease and full attention they deserve.

He's just a big guy with a big heart! 💙

If you’re requiring our pet-sitting or walking services for the upcoming winter season, e-mail us at [email protected]. 📩

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween, from our crew at Van Isle Paws to you! 🎃🍄🐾

Have a photo of your pet in a costume on-the-ready? We were hoping to have the interactive carousel feature on this post, but looks like Instagram hasn't rolled it out to us yet... 😒

DM us your photo, and we'll add it to our Stories! 👻

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10/23/2024

Friendly reminder… we look after cats as well! 🐈‍⬛🐾

We day-time drop-ins for low-maintenance kitties – or overnights for the more anxious.

Whether you’re away for just the day, or you’re taking a vacation, rest assured that your pet is in great care with us. 💙

If you’re requiring our services for the upcoming winter season, e-mail us at [email protected]. 📩

🐈‍⬛: Mamu, our purrfect client from earlier this year. 💙

10/16/2024

Some of those Halloween decorations can be quite spooky! 🎃

Remember to give your pups grace when walking them at this time of year. If a particular house has décor that is setting them off, skip over that street!

Be wary of small, plastic fixtures on the lawn as well. The last thing you want is them chowing down on an undead hand 😉🧟‍♂️

Need a hand with walking at this time of year? Send us a DM or e-mail us at ✉️ [email protected]. 💫

10/09/2024

We like the leaves how they like their kibble… crunchy. 🍂

Where’s your pup’s favourite place for an autumn walk?

📍 Saanich, BC

10/01/2024

Presenting our October VIPet... Theo the cat! 🏆

Albeit not a pet-sit client, Theo is the cat (and pride, and joy) of our Marketing Coordinator, Szilvia of Statera Media.

Sometimes sweet, sometimes psycho, Theo is an orange cat disguised in a tabby tuxedo. 🤵 Recently, Theo made a trip to the vet and did a phenomenal job, despite hating carriers, hating car rides, and hating getting his temperature taken in areas a thermometer shouldn't go.

We're proud of you, Theo! 😻🙌

09/10/2024

Introducing our September VIP: our favourite princess, Poppy 👑🐶

From long weekends to extended stays, Miss Poppy was an absolute joy to pet-sit this summer.

She's a "Goldador" (Golden/Labrador mix) full of some serious sunshine and overflowing love.

If we were keeping track with a doggie 'report card', she'd get 12/10 across everything! This is Poppy's world, we're all just living in it 🌎

To book our pet-sitting or dog-walking services, e-mail us at [email protected]. 📩

08/26/2024

Some might say this is our favourite day of the year. 😉 🐾 Happy National Dog Day!

07/09/2024

Cedar and Sarah wanted to show some local business love to Hazel's Ice Cream 🍦💙

You just KNOW it's going to be a great summer when you see your new favourite ice cream perched on Dallas Road. The sight of their bike-pulled-cart had Cedar wagging with giddiness (and maybe Sarah too... 🤫)

Perks of being a VIPet!

(Also please don't fret, Cedar's cone was chocolate-free 🐶)

We would HIGHLY recommend Hazel's Ice Cream to cool off today. :) Awesome staff, nostalgic ice cream flavours, and sold at many convenient locations around Victoria - it's a perfect sweet little treat. ☀️

07/02/2024

Welcoming July with our two VIPets... Joey and Nala 👭🐕

Birds of a feather, they should stick together 🩵 these two ladies have stolen our hearts for a long time now. Another sister act at its fullest!

Nala (the chocolate lab) ALWAYS needs to be by Joey's side.

Joey... loves the attention, but I'm sure appreciates the breather every now and then. 🥹

To book our pet-sitting or dog-walking services, e-mail us at [email protected]. 📩

06/21/2024

Today is National Indigenous People's Day - a reminder for us all to reflect upon, learn from, and celebrate the history, culture, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people.

Committing to educate yourself on the true history of the land we live on will help us make informed choices now and onwards.

Van Isle Paws operates on the traditional territories of the lək̓ʷəŋən-speaking and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples. We are so grateful to be living and working on these (TRULY) breathtakingly beautiful ancestral lands - and our clients adore it here too! 🐶💙 It's important to recognize its history and vow to preserve, protect, and show respect to every one of its habitants.

06/20/2024

Happy pride month, everyone 🏳️‍🌈

We LOVE celebrating love in every shade! 🌈 Never be afraid to be unapologetically you!

We are looking forward to the Big Gay Dog Walk, organized by Victoria Pride Society. It's happening July 3rd at 5:30pm in Banfield Park - let us know if you'll be there! 💙

🐕 VIPet: Simba

06/02/2024

Meet Jathy and Mamu... our little Junebugs, aka. our purrfect VIP's of June 🐈🌞

Mamu and Jathy are the sweetest sisters. We were told prior to our sittings that both are SUPER shy... but we found that Mamu (on the right) isn't so shy once the treats come out! 💗

Once you're in her good books, you'll know. She LOVES the attention with her "quick snack" or "morning coffee".

Little Miss Jathy on the other hand, ceases to amaze us with her ninja kitty diappearing act. 🥷

To book our pet-sitting services, e-mail us at [email protected].

05/07/2024

Sheltie shoutout!

These five little cuties quite literally lined up at the VIP booth for a photo. The furrier the merrier!

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05/06/2024

Our first experience was such a success! 🐾

From ferrets, parrots, to everything in between, we had such a blast meeting so many of you and your pets. There was such an incredible energy there. We must say, your feathered and furry companions are all troopers (and boopers)! 🐕

Here are some of our favourite shots from the weekend. We hope to cross paths again, and are always happy to step in and help you care for your companions while you're away.

Hearts = so full! 💙

05/01/2024

Meet May's adventurous VIPet... Eva! 🐕💐

We are convinced Eva is an angel walking among us.

She greets everyone with a bright "hello song".

Her eyelashes are so long, she could fly away.

And we swear... those flowers weren't there before. She stepped out, and they began to bloom.

Angel? Maybe. The VIPet of May? Most definitely. 🏆👼

To book our pet-sitting services, e-mail us at [email protected] or book through our website, www.vanislepaws.ca.

04/19/2024

Check out these Victoria Pet Expo tips and tricks by Peanut Butter Kisses & Treats!

Happy Friday! I thought it would be fun to have a small segment leading up to the in 2 weeks with some Tips and Tricks on making the most out of your expo visit!
1. Who is attending - check out the Pet Expo site and find some of your favourite vendors!
2. Tickets - Make sure to pre-order OR watch attending vendors for giveaways!
3. Social Media - Make sure you follow your favourites or new pet vendors for early access fun
4. Draws - this is the BIG one for me! Save time by printing out stickers with your name, number and email to attach to the draw submittals. I cannot express enough how many draws I cant use as the writing is illegible.



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