Our Story

The Company

A Pet Nanny Plus originally began as Animal Transportation Services in November 1995 by Ellen Holmes. Primarily the only service offered was pet transportation to local veterinarians, groomers, kennel, etc., but eventually expanded into professional pet care. In May 2001, it amalgamated with A Pet Nanny to become A Pet Nanny Plus and was purchased by Lillian Miller in May 2005.
APNP participates in a variety of charity functions each year. The main one would be our APNP calendar. We have been producing it for 15 years now, all profits from the sales go to help a variety of charities. We also support the Pet Trust Fund at the OVC, the Alzheimer Society of Canada, Cuddly Cats Rescue and Sanctuary, K9 Crusaders Animal Rescue and many more.
APNP is a proud member of Pet Sitters International as well as the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce.

Meet the Nannies

Lillian

Began with APNP back in 1999, when it was still Animal Transportation services and owned by Ellen Holmes. When Ellen decided it was time to retire, Lillian was her first choice to take over the business. Since then, Lillian has met so many wonderful pets and clients. As of 2011, Lillian is a Reiki Master and has taken Animal Reiki workshops, which she has the pleasure of offering to her clients.
She now has a Golden named Dair and 4 rescue kitties, Rowan, Nuin, Hazel and Birch to keep her company.

Becca

A pet nanny, Becca joined APNP in 2007, and keeps herself very busy cuddling every cat and dog she meets. She lives in the country with her small rescued zoo. Five kitties and three dogs; Pebbles, Cassie and Angus.

Candie

A pet sitter, Candie joined APNP in 2012 after many years fundraising and volunteering at the HSDR. With a great love of all animals big and small, she is fur-mom to four wonderful babies; Lucie, Nina, Phineas and Zoe.

Christie

A pet nanny, Christie is our resident kitty whisperer, having fostered numerous kittens over the years. She shares her home with 2 kitties: Twotone & Monet, 2 dogs: Pandora & Darby and a rabbit named Bun-Bun.

Deb

A pet nanny, Deb began boarding for APNP in 2010 after the loss of her beloved german shepherd. She has a big heart, enjoys lots of cuddles and play time with all of her clients, big and small.

Debbie

Office administrator as well as a pet nanny, Debbie started with APNP in 2012. A life-long lover of animals she has had everything from lizards, horses to Miss Hope, her kitty whom she rescued from HSDR.

Diane

Doreen

A pet nanny, Doreen grew up on a farm and has worked with animals for the majority of her life. After the loss of her beloved Sam, Doreen has been opening her heart and her home to many new furry friends since 2013.

Jayne

A pet nanny, for Jayne pet sitting is just one of her many talents and hobbies! She currently has many clients who look to her like part of the family and looks forward to meeting any new clients that need her help.

Kathy

A pet nanny, Kathy joined our team in 2017. She has always had a passion for cats and simply can't live without one. She is also getting some experience with dogs. She shares her home 3 cats, Jack, Buster and Casey as well as her rescue dog, Leo.

Kelly

A pet nanny, Kelly,

Kristen

Office administrator as well as a pet nanny, Kristen joined the family in 2019. Growing up with both cats and dogs, she has brought with her, her unwavering love for all creatures, both furry and scaley.

Mandy

A pet nanny, Paws Inn and office administrator. Mandy started walking in 1999 for Ellen. She has been training, playing with and cuddling all of her lovely clients ever since. At home, she has 3 fur companions to her company, her gold, Lite and two rescue cats, Pelu and Willow.

Nikki

Our Happiness Manager and a pet nanny. Nikki started with us in 2012 as as administrator and loved the animals so much she had to become a Nanny. All her clients can attest to her bubbly personality, making her an excellent candidate for the Happiness Manager position. Nikki currently resides with her adorable Charlie, a kitty named Rigby and numerous little geckos.

Sandi

A pet nanny, Sandi is our resident bird whisperer, she has a love for all of the our feathered clients. Being with us since 2005, she has become well loved by all of her clients, feathered and furred alike

Valle

"We are very satisfied with the service! Definitely will recommend it to our friends, you guys went above and beyond our expectations."

Philipp Trapp