Van Isle Paws

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.



A few of my favourites:
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04/16/2024

🐾 GIVEAWAY ALERT 🐾

We're looking furward to attending the Victoria Pet Expo, happening May 4 - 5, 2024 at the Pearkes Recreation Centre - and we want you to go too! We're giving away TWO TICKETS to attend this inspiring weekend event - and here's how to win:

1️⃣ Follow us, and Victoria Pet Expo

2️⃣ Like this post

3️⃣ Tag a friend or a pet account that you love. 😍

4️⃣ For more chances to win, head over to our Instagram !

Van Isle Paws will be one of dozens of exhibitors working in the Island's pet industry. Whether you're searching for health products, classes, new skills, or pet-care (😏) for your furred or feathered companion, gear up for the most purr-fect animal-filled weekend!

This giveaway closes at 11:59 pm on April 29, 2024. Winners will be selected by random-draw on April 30 and contacted via Instagram DM or Facebook Messenger. Good luck! 🐾

04/12/2024

T-minus under one month until the Victoria Pet Expo, and we couldn't be more excited to be an exhibitor! 🐾

We are honoured to be amongst hundreds of businesses in the pet-industry, showcasing our pet-care and dog-walking services to Victoria and beyond. 💐

Come say hi! 💙🐕 The weekend will have trick-training demonstrations and workshops, a cat show, a daschund dash, treat and training workshops, and more. Whether you're an avid pet-lover or a well-behaved pet owner, join your pet at the Expo for only $10 (with a signed waiver - fetch these at victoriapetexpo.com). 🐈

04/03/2024

A PSA: 💙

04/03/2024

Our April VIPet award goes to... Evie and Keely! 🐕🐾

These two pitbull mixes were a classic sister act. We had a lovely girls weekend with them filled with lots of pets and plays.

PS: They definitely passed the "boop test". ☝️

To book our pet-sitting and dog-walking services, e-mail us at [email protected] or book through our website (🔗 in bio).

03/16/2024

A throwback to two weekends ago, when we were setting up for our very first tradeshow - The Victoria Women's Expo!

We loved meeting with new people and getting to know the vibrant, diverse tapestry of small businesses that make Vancouver Island all that it is. 💙

Stay tuned for more VIP appearances this year... next up, the Victoria Pet Expo 🐾

03/08/2024

We had a great time at The Victoria Women's Expo this past weekend! It was lovely to meet and converse with so many inspiring women leaders on the island. 💐

Now, we don't mean to pick favourites, but we did have one interaction that stood out to us. Swipe to meet Jay Jay. He had a great time at our VIP booth trying our swag. 🐕🥎

03/02/2024

Meet Simba and Elsa, the VIPets of March 🐱🐾

Simba and Elsa have captured our hearts for eight years now - since 2016!

This brother and sister duo are a classic orange knight and a Disney princess pairing 🏰⚔️

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

02/15/2024

📢 We’re pleased to announce that our website is live! 📢

Visit www.vanislepaws.ca, and let us know what you think! Find our full breakdown of services, our rates, testimonials, product launches, and much more.

A round of ap-paws for our fantastic team for working together to get it up and running. We’re happy to officially own a strand of the world wide web! 👏

📸 Photos of our Digital Marketing Specialist, Szilvia Paradi taking Leila 🐕 out for exercise.

02/11/2024

🌷 GIVEAWAY ALERT 🌷

We're so excited to be attending The Victoria Women's Expo, happening March 2 & 3rd, 2024 at the Pearkes Recreation Centre - and we want you to go too! We're giving away TWO TICKETS to attend this inspiring weekend event - and here's how to win:

1️⃣ Follow Van Isle Paws and The Victoria Women's Expo
2️⃣ Like this post
3️⃣ Tag a woman or female-presenting person in your life that inspires you. 💐
4️⃣ For more chances to win, head over to our Instagram !

Van Isle Paws will be one of over 100 exhibitors of women-and-female-presenting owned-and-led businesses. Whether you're searching for health products, fitness classes, new skills, or even pet-care (😏), gear up for an unforgettable, resourceful weekend.

This giveaway closes at 11:59 pm on February 24, 2024. Winners will be selected by random-draw on February 25th and contacted via Instagram DM or Facebook Messenger. Good luck! 🐾

02/06/2024

We're just one month away from The Victoria Women's Expo on March 2-3, 2024 at the Pearkes Recreation Centre, where we will be an exhibitor! 🪻🐕

We are honoured to be representing women-owned Pet Services for our first year at the Expo. We'll be one of over 100 exhibitors there, held by women and welcoming everyone. 💐

At the Van Isle Paws booth, we'll be doing raffles, giving out tennis balls, and having boop-tastic conversations about the latest and greatest in the pet-care industry.

Will you be there? Let us know! 🌸

02/01/2024

Meet Cedar, our crowned VIPet of February! 🐕

Cedar is a small, young rottweiller mix with big paws and big love to give. He immediately won us over with those deep brown eyes!

We suspect Cedar won't stay mini for long, and will be King of the Rotties quite soon. He's got some BIG paws. 🐾

We're excited to spend more time pet-sitting Cedar again in a few weeks. Want a place in our Paw-ll of Fame? E-mail us at [email protected] 💫

01/30/2024

Met a new furry friend this weekend! 🐾

01/08/2024

Pet-parents: what is your favourite dog-friendly trail around Vancouver Island? 💭 Asking for a furry friend. ;)

📍 Dallas Road
🐕 VIPet: Annabel

01/05/2024

Thinking about that polar dip... 🤔❄️

We're eager to see what 2024 has in store for us! Many beach walks, good dog treats, and zoomies, we're sure.

🐾 VIPet: Dex

01/03/2024

Introducing our first VIPet of the year... Annabel 🐶🐾

Annabel is the sweetest of golden retrievers. She was an absolute joy to watch these past few weeks over the holidays.

Patient, kind, and very attentive to bag crinkles for potential snacks. Especially attentive for chicken and lettuce. 🥬

Stay golden, Annabel 💛✨️

12/31/2023

And what a year it's been.... 🎉✨

Today, we're filled with gratitude for Mount 2023. A hill we hiked this year that has tested us, pushed us, and had us feeling a certain rush of life like never before.

Launching our pet-services small business this year has been no small feat, and has consisted of peaks, dips, and learning curves. This all made up one grand curve (we like to think of it as a Mountain 😉), and the challenge of summiting it has been downright enjoyable, thanks to the amazing clients (and our new furry companions) for cheering us on 🐶🙌

Here's to a new chapter filled with wagging tails, exciting adventures, and shared memories. May this new year bring you and your pets health, happiness, and boundless love. 🐕

Happy New Year from all of us at Van Isle Paws! 🎊💙

12/05/2023

We sure miss those warm, long summer days.

Let us know when you book your next getaway. We'll stay on the Island and hold the fort down while you're gone 😉 🐾

VIPet: Blue

12/02/2023

Meet Layla and Kimba, our VIPurrs of the month! 🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛

These two were a pleasure to cat-sit for a long-haul (three weeks) along with their dog-brother Tashi. As you can see they enjoyed helping us around the house, including doing laundry, emptying grocery bags, and acting as home-office assistants. 😉

A round of appaws for these two! 💐

12/02/2023

Quite possibly our favourite foodie event on the island!

Go, and go hungry when you do. And if you need pet-sitting services for the night, you know who to call. 😉

Clear your calendars - we're kicking off 20 years of Dine Around and Stay in Town Victoria with the Dine Around Gala on January 25th, 2024! Hosted in the Carson Hall at the Victoria Conference Centre, the Gala will feature mouthwatering bites and sips from over 50 local restaurants and beverage purv...