My name is Sumita or Sumi for short, I am the owner and sole caregiver behind Paws and Hooves Care Services. Animals have always been an important part of my life, and caring for them is something I approach with patience, respect, and genuine dedication. I understand that inviting someone into your home or barn and trusting them with your animals is a big decision.

I started Paws and Hooves Care Services because I saw a real need for dependable, knowledgeable, animal care. Too often, animals experience stress when their routines are disrupted or when they are placed in unfamiliar environments. I also noticed that most pet sitting services in the area do not include horses, small animals such as bunnies and guinea pigs, reptiles or even fish. I know with my experience working with horses that it is important to have an experienced, knowledgeable and dependable person to care for your equines.

My goal is to provide care that allows animals to stay where they are most comfortable at home or on their own property ,while giving owners peace of mind that everything is being handled responsibly and professionally.

I have hands-on experience caring for a wide variety of animals, including:

• Dogs and cats of all ages and temperaments

• Small household animals such as hamsters, bunnies, guinea pigs and exotics

• Horses and equine daily care routines

• Farm animals

I am comfortable following detailed care instructions, administering medications as directed, and recognizing changes in behavior that may require attention.

I believe great animal care is built on:

• Consistency

• Patience

• Understanding

• Observation

• Calm handling

• Respect for routine

Every visit is done with attention to detail and a focus on the animal’s comfort and wellbeing. I take the time to understand each animal’s personality and needs, ensuring care feels familiar and reassuring.

Paws and Hooves Care Services is a fully insured, professionally operated business. I value clear communication, written agreements, and dependable service so clients feel confident and supported from the first consultation onward.

A Little More About Me…

Animals have been a big part of my life since I was a little girl. My love of animals start on my grandparents’ hobby farm outside of Kemptville, Ontario . I would follow my grandfather around the barnyard helping him feed and care for the animals. He taught me to be kind, patient and loving towards animals. When I was about 8 years old we welcomed our first dog a small Yorkie named Katie who was a part of our family for 10 years. Our second dog, a spunky, mischievous Beagle named Shadow had a big personality was with us for over 18 years. My sweet little black Chihuahua Bella , I brought home from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario along with my first cat a Calico cat named Peaches when I was 22 years old. Bella was my little black shadow and would follow me everywhere I went. She passed away at the age of 18 years from old age. Peaches was my first cat that I had adopted from the Humane Society in Sault Ste Marie. I named her Peaches because of her peachy colours. She was a very chatty cat and she loved drinking water from the tap. She was with me until she was 16 years old. I had a bunny named Buddy who was with me for a short period of time and two hamsters Speedy and Patches.

I currently share my life with a 6 year old rescued Terrier -Mixed breed name, Prince who I adopted from SCAAR dog rescue a month before the first Covid-19 Lockdown in 2020. Prince is a very high energy, dog that loves to play outside and loves going out to the barn. He is my little wing man. I adopted a Tuxedo Cat name Harley from the Middle-Sex Humane Society in 2021 as a companion for Prince. Harley is a very sassy, sweet little cat and very independent. It took sometime for her to trust and bond with me. I decided I wanted to get a friend for Harley because I thought she was getting lonely when Prince and I would go out, so I brought my youngest cat , Autumn home September 2024. My friend had adopted her sister from a litter of barn kittens and Autumn was the last kitten in the litter that needed a home. Autumn is a sweet, curious and outgoing little cat. She has bonded with Prince and follows him everywhere.

I have been a volunteer at Gateway Equine Healing Centre for the past 10 years. My first year volunteering I was asked by my friend and the barn owner to work with a little horse that needed some attention that is when I met Contigo. Contigo is a 17 year old Paso Fino gelding. He is a very sensitive and reactive horse that needs a confident and brave rider . He experienced some trauma as a young horse and it took me a few years of working with him consistently in natural horsemanship to gain his trust and establish a strong relationship with him. He is a very intelligent horse and he loves to learn new things. Contigo is a Paso Fino, which is a small Latin American breed of horses that are known for their smooth, flowing gaits. Contigo is very special to me.

I adopted two Roborovski dwarf hamsters name Vixen and Aspen from the Middle-Sex Humane Society in 2025. They are nocturnal and tend to be up during the night. They are very cute and not as friendly as other breeds of hamster, but they are fun to watch in their cages. I love spending time out in nature at my family’s cottage in Grand Bend or spending time with my friends and family.

My animals provide me with unconditional love, companionship and friendship. I believe when you open your heart and your home to animal whether it is a dog, cat, bunny, horse you are promising that animal a life long commitment to their health and well-being. My animals are my whole world and I promise to treat your animals in my care as if they are my own.