Dolce Vita Pet Concierge
The Sweet Life for Your Pets
Launching September 1, 2026 - Secure Your Spot Today
The Sweet Life for Your Pets
Launching September 1, 2026 - Secure Your Spot Today
Il Diario di Bordo: A detailed, hand-written observational diary left for you after every visit.
Home Stewardship: Mail collection, indoor plant care, waste management, & active perimeter security checks.
The Reveal: Analog, heartwarming keepsakes capturing your companion's special time with Dolce Vita.
Professional Stewardship: Double Pet First Aid certified with Feline Specialization.
Personal Concierge: All services are personally delivered by Marcella Firmini, PhD (PoliSci).
The Monthly Stewardship Retainers — Exclusive Limited Registry
Micio (Feline) — $425 / month (South End & Limited Corridor, Monday - Friday)
Dedicated care honouring your cat’s crepuscular nature. Each day features a 45-minute premium engagement with purposeful play, cognitive enrichment, fresh hydration, litter restoration, environmental management, and medication administration (strictly and only as directed by your veterinarian).
Twilight Resonance: 45-minute premium engagement featuring high-fidelity play, cognitive games, and fresh hydration rituals.
Habitat Integrity: Daily litter restoration and environmental scent management. Minimum weekly complete litter replacement.
Signature Inclusions: Full home stewardship, monthly Diario di Bordo archive, and custom analog, heartwarming keepsake reveals.
Lupo (Canine) — $725 / month (South End & Limited Corridor, Monday - Friday)
A refined daily rhythm with 90 minutes of tailored care (scheduled as you prefer). Includes sensory walks or expeditions, meaningful connection, evening tuck-in, full home stewardship, and medication administration support (strictly and only as directed by your veterinarian).
The Explorer: 60-min sensory urban expedition + 30-min evening tuck-in.
The Socialite: Three intentional 30-minute engagements (morning, midday, evening) for consistent companionship.
Signature Inclusions: Full home stewardship, monthly Diario di Bordo archive, and custom analog, heartwarming keepsake reveals.
Weekly Stewardship Retainers Five consecutive days (Monday–Friday)
Micio Weekly (Feline) — $115 / week
Five consecutive days of our 45-minute elite twilight feline residency, instinctual enrichment, age-appropriate playtime engagement, and habitat maintenance.
Lupo Weekly (Canine) — $195 / week
Five consecutive days of our canine residency with your choice of Explorer or Socialite option with cognitive, dedicated, enriching playtime.
Both include the full daily rhythm, home stewardship, diary entries, custom keepsake, and medication administration (as strictly directed by your veterinarian).
The Expeditions - High-Fidelity Outdoor Enrichment
The Weekend "Ruff Walks" Urban & Coastal Excursions — $65
A 90-minute immersive urban hike through the historic trails of Point Pleasant Park, the Dingle, the Halifax Waterfront and more, focusing on high-fidelity olfactory tracking, species-appropriate cognitive stimulation, and controlled social calibration.
Vacation Stewardship
Il Soggiorno (Vacation Residency) — $95 / day.
Comprehensive daily stewardship while you are away traveling, featuring multiple structured touchpoints, full estate safety logistics, and weekend integration. For our active monthly registry members, weekday travel care is seamlessly covered under your base membership; our preferred $95/day rate applies exclusively to weekend dates. All needed oral or topical medication is administered strictly under the pre-established directions of your veterinarian.
*Key-Holder Emergency Dispatch — $75 per call (+ any third-party transit costs). Rapid response for first responders, tradespeople, or unexpected home needs.
Boutique – À La Carte
Il Turista (Hotel Residency Excursion) — $125
An elite excursion designed exclusively for visitors traveling with canine companions staying at Halifax's premier downtown properties. Includes pickup from the lobby for a 90-minute waterfront or park sightseeing trek, followed by dedicated outdoor playtime to alleviate the stress of travel (Available after 5:00 pm weekdays, all day Saturdays, and Sunday afternoon & evenings; no in-room stays).
Serata di Gala (Date Night) — $55 / hour (2-hour minimum)
An elegant evening engagement providing you with the luxury of a care-free night out in the city. Your companion enjoys an intentional evening of care including a tranquil twilight walk, dinner ritual, and a meticulous tuck-in right before your return. Premium home stewardship (mail, plants, property check) is fully integrated (Available after 5:00pm weekdays, all day Saturdays, and Sunday afternoon & evenings).
Nuptials (Wedding Stewardship) — From $425 (3-hour package)
An immersive service including aisle readiness, venue coordination, behavioural management during photos, and a safe return. Extended hours: $65/hour thereafter. Weekends only; advance booking required.
Additional Notes
All monthly & weekly rates are for one pet. Additional pets: an additional 20% to 30% depending on species and needs.
24-hour cancellation policy. All services subject to availability and compatibility assessment.
Founding Member discounts available for early registrants (limited spots).
Medication support (oral, topical, eye/ear medications) is included only for clients enrolled in weekly or monthly retainers. We strictly follow your veterinarian’s written instructions. We do not perform injections. There are no exceptions to this policy. This service is not available for occasional walks, date nights, weddings, or one-time bookings.
A Note on Our Stewardship Standards
Dolce Vita Pet Concierge provides premium behavioural and supportive care. Please note that while our oversight is rigorous and double first-aid certified, we do not provide veterinary medical diagnoses or clinical treatment. Our founder’s Ph.D. is in Political Science, meaning our dedication to meticulous data logging, documentation, and corridor governance is unmatched, but clinical medical direction remains strictly in the hands of your veterinarian.