how did we get here?

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Meet Our Founder – Deanna Toth
A lifelong passion for hospitality, now extended to every four-legged guest.

With over 25 years in the hospitality industry, Deanna Toth brings a wealth of experience, heart, and vision to Pet on Vacation. From her time at the iconic Hotel Vancouver to co-owning a boutique resort on British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast, Deanna has always believed in the power of thoughtful service to elevate every guest’s experience.

Hospitality runs deep in her family. Alongside her husband, a seasoned hotelier, and their two children—both of whom have followed in her footsteps—Deanna lives and breathes the values of warm, personalized care.

It was during her time managing their resort that inspiration struck. More and more guests were traveling with their dogs, and she saw an opportunity to make them feel just as welcome. What began as a simple gesture of hospitality quickly evolved into something much bigger.

Deanna realized that sourcing pet amenities from local or discount stores wasn’t delivering the consistency or quality she felt her guests—and her brand—deserved. She asked herself the question so many hoteliers face: “There has to be a better way.”

And there was.

Pet on Vacation was born from that desire to do better—for pets, for guests, and for hospitality teams. Deanna set out to create a solution that was not only professional, but also meaningful: recyclable, biodegradable, vegan, hand-packaged, home-baked, and charitable. Today, every pet welcome package reflects that commitment—and supports regular donations to the SPCA.

“With a passion for guest experience and a belief in our unique, premium offering, we knew we had to give it a whirl,” Deanna says. “It’s hospitality, reimagined—for every member of the family.”