Homestay North York, Canada

5.0
(2 reviews)2

🐾 Pet Lovers Dream: Stay, Care & Cuddle Rescue Pets in North York 🐶🐱 | Ontario

Practice English
2 travelers recommend this host to practice English
Connect with the locals
2 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
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What you offer

5h

Hours per day
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Pet Sitting
Taking care of and looking after pets.
Cleaning
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Housekeeping
Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
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What you get

2

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Private Room
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Fast Internet Access
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Discounts on Tours
Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Discounts on Accommodation
Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
Support
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Verified Host
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Availability

Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Stay at least
2 weeks

The Experience

I’m looking for a kind-hearted volunteer to stay with my rescue family in North York. If you want a comfortable home base with easy access to everything Toronto has to offer, this is the place. Perfect for animal lovers: you’ll spend quality time with Bandit and Jeff, plus lots of cuddles from our “foster fail” kitties. A warm home filled with paws, purrs, and personality 🐾🏡

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Requirements

  • Beginner English
  • Between 18 and 50 years old
  • Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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2 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Homestay

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 2 Practicing English
  • 2 Meeting locals
  • 1 Get in touch with nature
  • 1 Developing social awareness
  • 1 Developing environmental awareness
  • 1 Meeting international travelers
Katharina

Germany

5

I spent six weeks at Shira's place and the daily tasks were exactly as described: walking the dogs four times a day, feeding the cats, and handling regular cleaning. Since Shira works from home but is also away at times, clear communication regarding the daily schedule is essential. The animals are wonderful—they all have their own unique personalities, and I especially fell in love with Peanut Butter. Walking the dogs was also a great way to explore the neighborhood and have some nice conversations with other local dog owners. It was a time filled with lots of animal companionship and a gre

4 months ago

Juliana

Brazil

5

Shira and the guys are truly amazing and so loving. It was my first volunteering experience and it was honestly so good. The work was relatively easy, all the animals are very loving, and the whole experience was wonderful. Thank you, Shira, for this amazing experience ❤️

5 months ago

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