Cat Sitting in Aldens Corners

“Cilyr went above and beyond our expectations for our cat care. One cat can be a little tricky and unpredictable, and she handled it like a champ.”

Heidi A.

About: I've been around animals my whole life, and I can't imaging existing without them. Animals should be cherished, and I'm excited to share that love with your animals. In high school, I started working at an animal shelter, and it was one of my favorite jobs. I worked with cats, dogs, small animals (rats, rabbits, guinea pigs, etc), reptiles -- even a pig! Many of them came in angry or scared and I quickly learned the patience and gentleness needed to bond with this vulnerable group. I cultivated other skills as well, including providing enrichment, cleaning their spaces (including animals dealing with various illnesses), meeting dietary needs, grooming, and ensuring safety (animal-animal interactions, animal-person interactions, general safety). I've since moved on from that job, but I have been looking for ways to integrate animal care back into my life. I'd love to do drop in visits, whether thats because you work long hours or are out of town for work or vacation. I adore playing and snuggling with cats (or even just being in the same room as them - especially if theyre shy or a little fiesty with strangers). I'm comfortable walking dogs or letting them out in the yard to run around and play, cleaning up after pets, basic grooming, or just spending a few hours with them and providing enrichment. I am also comfortable with most animals and any age! If there are specific needs your (fur)baby has, I'm more than happy to accommodate. I work two jobs in mental health care, both with flexible hours that change week-to-week. I often have time between client visits or jobs, and am available on weekends. Overall availability ranges from 7am - 8pm. I can't do overnight stays or have other animals in my home, as it would be too stressful on my own cat. Between Oct. 1st and Nov. 15 or so, I will have more availability, since my jobs will be virtual while I recover from shoulder surgery. I dont anticipate having many issues with being able to care for animals during this recovery, and I can discuss this further with folks if need be. In high school, I started working at an animal shelter, and it was one of my favorite jobs. I worked with cats, dogs, small animals (rats, rabbits, guinea pigs, etc), reptiles -- even a pig! Many of them came in angry or scared and I quickly learned the patience and gentleness needed to bond with this vulnerable group. I cultivated other skills as well, including providing enrichment, cleaning their spaces (including animals dealing with various illnesses), meeting dietary needs, grooming, and ensuring safety (animal-animal interactions, animal-person interactions, general safety). I've since moved on from that job, but I have been looking for ways to integrate animal care back into my life. I'd love to do drop in visits, whether thats because you work long hours or are out of town for work or vacation. I adore playing and snuggling with cats (or even just being in the same room as them - especially if theyre shy or a little fiesty with strangers). I'm comfortable walking dogs or letting them out in the yard to run around and play, cleaning up after pets, basic grooming, or just spending a few hours with them and providing enrichment. I am also comfortable with most animals and any age! If there are specific needs your (fur)baby has, I'm more than happy to accommodate.

About: Pets bring us all kinds of joy and unconditional love. It's hard to relax on vacation or focus on an event with a piece of you missing . Be able to be present and ease your mind knowing another caring soul will show your pet the same love and attention they enjoy. I have 10 years of experience with all different breeds and sizes. I work remotely. My office is where the WIFI is the strongest. I have time to spend with animals. My children are grown leaving me with an abundance of free time Soft voices and lots of love and attention. Dogs I like to run and make sure that they have the exercise they need. Plenty of tug of war! Social cats I give lap time and bring a feather.

“Jesse provided helpful information and made sure she knew every detail of her visits with my two cats. She made easy work of giving my older cat her meds by dropper. I could tell the cats were not stressed while I was away. I plan on booking Jesse again!”

Pence R.

About: I grew up with pets all around me and I have taken care of dogs and cats since I was 12 when I got my dog called Wally. I enjoy walking and playing with dogs. Growing up with dogs I was able to train them basic commands like sit and lie down. I love dogs and cats! My dogs are back in Kenya. I am currently living with my cat. I am free most mornings so I would be able to give the dogs a good morning walk. With a weeks advance notice I can do in home visits and check in. I am responsible and animal care are a priority to me. I like to think that I am an expert petter. I can not have pets over to my place but I can take care of a pet in your home.

About: I walked many different kinds of dogs at the Humane Society when I was in high school. I have done drop in visits for friends with small dogs and large dogs, as well as cats. I have watched friend's and neighbor's dogs in my home for up to a week at a time. 9 years ago I got my 2 month old black lab puppy and trained him in classes and at home. I'm currently not working a full-time job, so my time is very flexible for accepting walks and drop ins. I am based out of Sauk City but am happy to drive to Madison or surrounding areas to accommodate your needs. When dropping in to care for your pets when you are away, I greet your fur baby as if they were my own. I check around to make sure there isn't any pet mess that needs to be cleaned up. I check water levels and refill food as required. Next, I play with and love on your pet, whether it be going for a nice walk, or playing with a ball in the backyard, or just some inside snuggles. When it is time for me to leave, I make sure to leave the house clean and tidy. Last goodbyes to your pet and or crate them back up and carefully lock the door back up behind me.

About: I love all animals but have a soft spot for older dogs and cats that might need a little extra love and attention. I grew up with dogs but currently have a 5 year old cat who i adopted. I am a teacher who has much more free time in the summers. I am looking for afternoon/evening weekday jobs and anytime on the weekends. I will come to your home and make your fur baby feel comfortable in their own space. I can also take them for walks and/or play with them in your home.

“Donna did ann excellent job watching our two kitties for a week while we were away. She is super communicative and sends photos from each visit. We had peace of mind while on vacation knowing Donna was taking care of our fur babies!”

Pamela J.

“Peyton was great to work with. She was personable, prompt, and took good care of our attention-needing cat while we were away. We will definitely engage Peyton in the future.”

Mark Ellen A.

“Evan did a great job with my two cats. Everything went smoothly, he arrived consistently at the same time. I enjoyed the photos of my cats and the updates on how they were doing. They definitely seemed to like him. Would book again!”

Emily S.

“Sidney was on time, easy to communicate with, and took exceptional care of our cat! We were able to find a schedule that worked for both parties, and we received photo and text updates for each visit. Sidney is our new favorite pet sitter in the area!”

Ethan & Allison M.

“Lindsey was great to work with. She took very good care of my cat while I was gone for a week, sent daily updates with photos, and my cat who is sometimes particular with people loved her. Would book again!”

Brooke R.

About: I have grown up with dogs my entire life, both small and large. And I now have my own 2.5 year old golden retriever, Mylee! I work as a nurse 3-4 days a week, Monday through Friday. I have my own pup and cat that I care for daily. I love all pets! I have a friendly dog and cat that can keep your pet entertained. I also have experience with crating, so I can do that for your pup if needed!

“Cloey was such a great sitter for my cat, Gloria! She sent me so many pictures of her each day, and gave me a thorough description of all the fun things they got up to while she was there! I will definitely be reaching out to Cloey again when Gloria needs a sitter!”

Caroline F.

“Laura is very kind. She answered texts promptly and effectively and the cats were well cared for. She came to our house ahead of time to make sure we were comfortable and that she knew where to find everything, which we appreciated.”

Kirk B.

“Theresa was awesome. We needed someone last minute and it worked out great. She has a lot of experience with animals and i felt like i could trust her. She left us a little progress report of how things went and included pictures and personal message. We will be using her again for sure”

Ali Margaret C.

About: I am a 19 years old and have grown up loving animals since day one. I am a very energetic person that absolutely loves to play with animals of all sorts. I am just as comfortable being outside with a Great Dane as I am being indoor with a five pound cat. I have a plethora of experience walking all sizes and breeds of dogs as well. I have no problem taking a leisure walk in the park or going for a run with dogs that want to try to keep up. I have been to multiple different dog training classes with my own dog. For dogs that are interested in staying at my house I have plenty of space in my home and in my yard to run around and have a blast. I am currently working part time and am available after 2 P.M. most days. I do not work on the weekends and I am free both days I am active and willing to walk and play with all sorts of pets indoors and outdoors. I enjoy playing with exercising all kinds of animals.

“Carlie’s the best and takes care of our cats so well. She’s always flexible on schedules, very responsive, and we love booking her time and again!”

Erin K.

“Brenna is excellent! Attentive, good communication, and sweet to the kitties.”

Jennifer W.

“Great communication and loved the photos/updates we got!”

Mindy H.