About me (and lots of pictures!)

A woman with curly dark hair and a nose piercing smiles while lying on a brown leather sofa with two dogs, a gray tabby cat, and a white and brown dog, in a cozy living room with blue window curtains and dark furniture.

Hi I’m Tanya

I am an animal lover - and have been for as long as I can remember. I have lived with dogs my entire life and in 2022 had to say goodbye to my 13 year old 3-legged pooch, Boris (featured with me on the home page). Other pets I have had include guinea pigs, rabbits, cats, fish, a rainbow land crab, a tarantula and a couple salamanders. I don’t have any pets at the moment, so currently I create pawsitive experiences for the pets of Rossland!

Petsitting can come in many forms, I prefer to think of what I do as Pet Care. I am happy to help with feeding, providing play time, and medicating. If your pet needs special care after surgery, an extra check in during the day, palliative care or puppy play time, I can assist with all of that. All pet sitting is done in your home for the comfort of your pets. I like to have a meet and greet before we decide if we are a good match.

For those who are in Rossland for a holiday, I can come to your hotel or BnB to watch your animals while you go for dinner, a pedal, or a cruise down the mountain. I know travelling with a pet can be challenging at times. You want them to come experience this amazing mountain area, but you’d really like to have some time without them to do less pet friendly things. I’d love to help you with that.

More of my story…

I WWOOFed on a veterinarian’s farm on Vancouver Island and helped with animals who needed extra care - alpacas, chickens, cats and dogs. From there I worked on several other farms that had goats, sheep, donkeys, and more chickens! In 2022 I was drawn to Rossland where I started working with a senior dog, Eddie, who was recovering from back surgery. I spent a wonderful summer with him through his recovery and rehabilitation while his dads worked. In getting to know Rossland, I found so many people wanting and needing help with their animals. I think there are more households here with dogs than without! All of this led me to start my little business called Rossland Pet Sitting. I now have a space where I can welcome pets into my home and more services are in the works!.

Photos of me and a bunch of my fuzzy friends

A woman in a yellow headscarf, sunglasses, and a black jacket taking a selfie with a brown dog near a waterfall.

A person with long brown hair, wearing a purple knit hat and black jacket, smiling in a snowy outdoor setting with snow-covered trees, bright sunlight and a lamb.

A person sitting on a rocky ledge with black hiking shoes and a pink sock, overlooking a scenic mountain landscape with a husky dog, trees, and a small town below under a clear blue sky.

A black dog standing on a forest trail in a foggy, dense woods with tall trees and moss-covered rocks.

An English Bulldog walking on a sidewalk covered with fallen autumn leaves.

A woman with short hair and freckles kissing a large, fluffy dog with wavy, light-colored fur on the head.

Two cats eating from separate bowls on a tiled kitchen floor. One cat is dark tabby with a long tail, the other is lighter with stripes.

A woman holding a young sheep in an outdoor farm setting.

Woman in a black tank top and gray shorts leaning in a small inflatable pool with a dog inside, on a grassy yard with nearby shoes, surrounded by trees and houses with mountains in the background.

A woman with braided hair, wearing a yellow bandana and a plaid shirt, in a kitchen with a Siamese cat on her shoulder. The kitchen has white cabinets, a window, and various appliances and utensils.

A woman with long curly hair wearing a navy blue toque, black jacket, and smiling, sitting next to a large, fluffy tabby cat with green eyes.

A dog walking on a dirt trail surrounded by fall foliage and trees, with a partly cloudy sky overhead.

The rear of a black SUV with its tailgate open, revealing dogs sitting inside on a fall day. The dogs include a golden poodle wearing a brown vest, a smaller golden poodle wearing a red jacket, a black dog,. There's a green tennis ball and a clear container on the floor of the vehicle. The background shows a dirt trail, autumn leaves, and a wooded area.

Two dogs sitting on a dirt trail in a forest with tall trees and forest floor debris.

A woman with dark hair in a braid lying on a sofa with a large dog, both relaxing indoors with a large window showing a view of green wooded hills.

A small dog lying on a fluffy cream-colored bed inside a playpen with metal bars. A pee pad is on the floor outside the bed, and a gray curtain is visible in the background.

A woman with sunglasses and a hat with a patterned band is hugging and kissing a dog in a forest area.

A black, white, and gray Australian Shepherd dog lying on a multicolored geometric rug, chewing on an orange rubber toy. Behind the dog is a brown couch with a black car seat lying on it, a small table with books and miscellaneous items, and a window with light-colored curtains.

A couple and their dog outdoors during autumn, the man in a blue suit with a bow tie and the woman in a white lace dress, all smiling at each other.

Two orange tabby cats sitting on green grass and looking away from the camera, wearing harnesses with leashes attached, near a wooden fence and a tree.

Two dogs sitting on snow in a mountainous area with a town below and forested mountains in the background.

Four dogs, including a golden retriever, a black and white border collie, a curly-haired dog, and a brindle dog, standing on a snow-covered trail in a forest with evergreen trees.

A black and white dog with pointy ears sitting on a paddleboard on a lake, with mountains and trees in the background.

Close-up of a gray and white domestic cat with large green eyes, walking towards the camera, with a blurred background of framed pictures on the wall.

A black and white dog sitting on snow-covered ground in a mountainous area with trees, snow-capped peaks, and a clear blue sky in the background.

A black cat with white markings resting on a person's lap, with the person wearing beige pants. The scene is indoors near a window, with a wooden table, chairs, and indoor plants visible in the background.

A woman with curly hair and sunglasses hugging a black, white, and brown dog in a snowy outdoor setting with trees in the background.

A woman with curly hair and tattoos on her arm smiling for a selfie with a golden doodle on a couch in a living room.

A woman with short, gray hair and a nose piercing smiling at the camera, sitting next to a large black dog with curly fur in a cozy indoor setting.

A woman with gray, curly hair, smiling, holding an old brown dog with black markings outdoors in a wooded area with trees and overcast sky.

A person with a tattoo on their arm is petting a sleeping puppy lying on its back on a beige couch. A blue animal itoy s on the couch near the puppy.

A brown and white Siberian Husky lying on a beige pet bed, indoors near a wall with an electrical outlet and a section of white paneling, with hardwood flooring and a brown rug nearby.

A smiling woman in winter clothing taking a selfie in the snow with dogs laying in the snow beside her.

Two black and white dogs playing in the snow in a winter forest scene with snow-covered trees and branches.

A woman in a green patterned shirt caring for an alpaca inside a wooden structure. The woman is holding a syringe while another person helps.

A woman with short dark hair, wearing a black tank top and khaki shorts, sitting on a wooden floor, petting a large black, white, and brown dog with floppy ears lying on a bedding blanket. There is a water bottle with a mushroom design on the floor nearby, and the setting appears to be a bright room with sunlight coming through glass doors, leading to an outside patio.

A calico cat with orange, black, and white fur standing on a white surface indoors, with a decorated Christmas tree in the background near windows and a black armchair with a yellow and gray pillow.

A woman with dark curly hair, pierced nose, and wearing a pink knit cap and scarf, smiling for a selfie at a snowy outdoor location with a donkey in the background.

A woman with curly brown hair and sunglasses on her head is sitting beside a large bulldog that is winking, on an outdoor porch with trees in the background.

A woman wearing a pink shirt, white and floral sunglasses, and a baseball cap, smiling while walking a dog. The background features a driveway with potted plants, a rock border, and parked cars.

Two dogs standing on a patch of grass and dirt in a forested area with tall green trees in the background. There is a yellow frisbee on the ground near the dogs.

A gray and black striped cat with green eyes looking up at the camera under a wooden table, with a pair of pink and black socks visible at the bottom of the image.

A woman with long dark hair, wearing a patterned cap, shorts, and sandals, is sitting on the ground outdoors, smiling, and holding three puppies. Two of the puppies are black and white, and one is brown and white. They are all small and appear to be young.

A small dog with a fluffy coat and tan, black, and white fur standing outside on a concrete surface next to a white bucket with the word 'WOO' written on it. The dog is near a house with a textured wall and a wooden or vinyl siding panel.

A woman with curly hair, a nose piercing, and tattoos on her arm, smiling while lying on a brown leather couch with a black cat resting next to her.

A black dog with long ears sitting on a beige carpet in front of a decorated Christmas tree inside a cozy wooden cabin. The tree has various ornaments and white string lights, with wrapped presents underneath. A fireplace with a stone facade and a wooden mantel with holiday decorations is in the background.