Hello! I am Margaret Wilson, owner of Barrie Loving Care Pet Services.

I have always loved animals. I have lived and worked with animals my entire life. As a young girl, my family always had several pets, and even then I was looking after my neighbour’s animals. Horses were my passion throughout high school.

I graduated from the University of Guelph and have worked in the pet and veterinary businesses for over 20 years. I have studied animal behaviour, and have learned obedience training along with my energetic Australian Shepherds. I have handled animals of all types, sizes, and temperaments. In addition to many dogs and cats, I have owned rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, mice, rats, turtles, fish, hermit crabs, and even a chameleon. I love them all! After years of working in veterinary hospitals, I am competent at administering medications to pets, including insulin injections and subcutaneous fluids.

I have rescued and fostered homeless, unwanted, orphaned and abandoned animals my entire adult life, including kittens and puppies, rabbits and hamsters, turtles and squirrels. I volunteered with the Peel Region SPCA when I lived in Mississauga. In Barrie, I have volunteered with Furry Friends Animal Rescue as well as the Barrie Food Bank.

I lived in Mississauga for close to twenty years. In 2012, I moved to Barrie to be closer to family. I currently live with Teddy, a shihpoo, Sophie, a mini dachshund, four cats, and my teenage daughter, who assists me with the pets.

My own frustration with finding quality, reliable pet care was part of my motivation for starting a pet care business. The main motivation is that I am happiest when I can help both people and animals, and spend my days surrounded with pets!

Insured & Licensed in Ontario   Pet First Aid Certified
Member of Professional United Pet Sitters