From cats to dogs, and so many animals in between, Leaside is a neighbourhood full of beloved pets. And thankfully, it’s also a neighbourhood with plenty of pet services right at your fingertips.
Walkers, boarders, groomers, trainers, vets, pet-sitters and more call our area home. It’s so handy for you, our neighbours, to have all these services so close by!
Hannah McGroarty, a local professional who has worked in the pet care business for many years, has tips to keep in mind when searching for just the right carer for your cuddly companion.
According to McGroarty, it’s recommended that you use a dog walker with insurance in case of emergencies while your pup is in their care. It’s also a good idea to ask for post-walk reports to keep up to date with your pet’s socializing habits, any health issues the walker might have detected and their eating and bathroom break records for the day.
In terms of daycare, McGroarty advises asking daycare providers and boarders several questions upfront. For instance, it’s important to know where dogs “go to the bathroom” (inside or out – outside is far healthier) and how often they go outside for exercise. It’s also important to ask how many dogs per human are in the facility (a good ratio is eight to 10 dogs per person).
McGroarty also notes that she “would 100% ask for references, and if you’re leaving your dog overnight, I would highly recommend doing a trial night to make sure it’s a good fit for you, your dog and the boarder.”
With McGroarty’s advice in hand, we have compiled a list of pet services (including dog walkers, all of whom have insurance) right here in the neighbourhood.
Our list is by no means exhaustive; we’d love to hear about your favourite service.
Vet Clinics
Juno Veterinary
11 Industrial St.
Animals treated: dogs and cats
junovet.com
Laird-Eglinton Pet Hospital
211 Laird Dr.
Animals treated: dogs, cats, “pocket pets” such as hamsters, rabbits, amphibians and reptiles
lairdeglintonvet.com
Leaside Animal Clinic
1662 Bayview Ave.
Animals treated: dogs and cats
leasideanimalclinic.com
Mt. Pleasant-Davisville Animal Hospital
745 Mt. Pleasant Rd.
Animals treated: dogs and cats
vcacanada.com/mtpleasant
Davisville Park Animal Hospital
518 Mt. Pleasant Rd.
Animals treated: dogs and cats
davisvilleparkvets.com
My Animal Veterinary Clinic
703 Mt. Pleasant Rd.
Animals treated: dogs and cats
myanimalvetclinic.com
Dog Walkers
Leaside Dog Walkers
leasidedogwalkers.com
Davisville Dogs
davisvilledogs.com
CityPaws
citypawstoronto.ca
Midtown Walks and Wags
midtownwalksandwags.com
Good Dogs Social Club
www.gooddogs.ca
Lucky Penny Pet Care
luckypennypetcare.com
Pet Visits
BredinsBest
Cats, dogs, birds, rabbits, hamsters
bredinsbest.com
Davisville Dogs
Cats and dogs
davisvilledogs.com
Leaside Dog Walkers
Cats and dogs
leasidedogwalkers.com
Frankie’s Pet Care
Cats
Email:
CityPaws
Cats and dogs
citypawstoronto.ca
CoopsK9s
Dogs
coopsk9s.com
Lucky Penny Pet Care
Cats, rabbits, reptiles
luckypennypetcare.com
Trainers
Follow the Leader
followtheleaderinc.com
K9 Academy
Website: k9academytraining.ca
Daycare
KYON Dog Daycare
kyondogdaycare.com
UberDog Athletic Club
uberdog.ca
Lucky Penny Pet Care
Cats, rabbits, reptiles
luckypennypetcare.com
Groomers
Tails Up Grooming
1662 Bayview Ave.
Dogs and cats
tailsup.ca
PetVille Spa
668 Mt. Pleasant Rd.
Dogs and cats
petvillespa.com
Uberdog Mt. Pleasant
571 Mt. Pleasant Rd.
Dogs
uberdog.ca
Dog & Groom
511 Mt. Pleasant Rd.
Dogs
dogandgroom.com
Pampered Paws
317 Millwood Rd.
Cats and dogs
pamperedpaws.com
Mt. Pleasant Grooming
414 Moore Ave.
Cats and dogs
416-483-5194
Pet Shops
PetValu
95 Laird Dr.
petvalu.ca
Leaside Pets
1542 Bayview Ave.
leasidepets.com
Uberdog Mt. Pleasant
571 Mt. Pleasant Rd.
uberdog.ca
PetSmart
25 Industrial St.
petsmart.ca
Tails Up Grooming
1662 Bayview Ave.
tailsup.ca
Global Pet Foods
45 Wicksteed Ave.
globalpetfoods.com
Pawland
748 Mt. Pleasant Rd.
(416) 546-3152
Multi-Service Provider
Rover
On Rover.com you can find local boarders, in-home pet sitters, daycare, drop-in visit services, walkers and trainers. Recommended by some of our readers:
Chelsea Testa: rover.com/sit/chelst32854
You don’t own a pet but might enjoy some time with animals?
Pawsitively Pets
Day camps (summer, PA Days, March Break, etc.), parties/events, pet therapy and wellness programs, after-school programs, drop-in programs, and more.
pawsitivelypetskidscamp.com
Puppy Yoga Club
Classes include 30 minutes of yoga and 30 minutes post-yoga to cuddle and play with the puppies.
puppy-yogaclub.com
