Cat Sitting Dufour

About: I am a regular volunteer at the YOLO animal shelter and Happy Tails Cat Sanctuary. At home I take care of all of my exotic pets, I own a parakeet, cockatiel, bearded dragon, rat, and two fish tanks. I love my at home zoo and taking care of everybody, I'd love to share that joy with YOU! I currently work part-time with a flexible schedule to accommodate all YOUR pet's needs! Weekdays are very flexible where-as weekends need a couple days notice. I follow directions diligently and confidently. With all of my pet experiences your pet is sure to feel comfortable, safe and happy in my care.

“Nicholas was amazing with our 3 cats and they all loved him! He went above and beyond to make sure they were cared for and was very communicative during our trip. He is very good with animals and a trustworthy sitter. We would love to have him look after our cats again in the future.”

Christina C.

“Ruixi was wonderful!! Our two kittens were so happy to be able to play with her while we were on a long trip! We knew they were well cared for and loved! She communicated really well with us and gave us updates on our kitties! We would definitely book her again!!!”

Samantha W.

“Chelsea is a great sitter! My kitties were fed and happy when I came home from my trip. She followed all the instructions I left for taking care of my kitties and was super responsive overall.”

Kathiah D.

“Gina helped my daughter give her very difficult cat medications. She was friendly, competent, patient, and super helpful in brainstorming methods of medicating the cat. We would definitely hire Gina again!”

Vicki W.

“The most incredible cat sitter I have ever had. I have literally NO words. I have two kittens both recovering (one from FIP the other from multiple issues) and they need meals 5x a day and play time and calm care and Jazmine did all of that and then some. We traveled with complete peace of mind thanks to her. I am SO happy to have come across her profile. Thank you 🤍”

Mandana T.

About: Hello! :) My name is Mari & I grew up around various animals ranging from horses, cattle, livestock, and of course- dogs! I’m a huge animal lover & treat them with the utmost respect. I make it a high priority that pet owners & their fur babies feel safe, comfortable & confident with me. I can’t wait to meet your furry friend! ☺️ I have availability Friday - Sunday. I like to make sure pets & their owners feel safe with me. I always make sure I’m keeping up with routines, diet, exercise, etc. Respecting animals and their homes is a top priority for me. I always want to make sure that my clients can entrust in me and that they feel confident in my care and that their pet feels safe around me at all times whether their owner is present or not.

“I have a pretty high energy golden pup and Rich did a great job with her. He took her on a long walk then came back to the house to play a little fetch with her. Remi had a great time with Rich. I will definitely be using him again!”

Terri M.

About: My name is Destiny and I grew up caring for large and small dogs and cats. I have hands-on experience raising puppies and kittens from birth through adulthood. As an adult, I continue to care for both cats and dogs, including adopted shelter cats and my own Labrador Retriever and Standard Poodle. Both of my dogs are neutered, gentle and affectionate. My Standard Poodle loves to run and play and can be wonderfully bouncy, but he's also surprisingly nurturing and likes to make sure everyone is okay. My Labrador is basically Eeyore from Winnie the Pooh—a lovely potato who is particularly drawn to wee, scrappy dogs. I actively study canine behavior and learning. I train and participate in dog sports including obedience, scent work/nose work, agility, Barn Hunt and NASDA. I'm comfortable observing canine body language, following established training and management routines, providing enrichment, and adapting my approach to the individual dog. Most importantly, I genuinely enjoy getting to know animals as individuals. I don't expect every dog or cat to immediately love me, and I don't force interaction. I believe comprehensive care starts with paying attention to what makes an animal feel safe, comfortable and understood. I work from home with a flexible schedule and control over my own hours, which gives me plenty of time to incorporate walks, play, enrichment, meals, potty breaks and companionship throughout the day. Our household is unusually quiet and relaxed. There are no children in the home, and my neighborhood is a peaceful residential area that's well suited to walks and downtime. Pets staying with me have opportunities for activity and engagement, but also plenty of time and space to settle, nap and simply relax. Because I'm home much of the day, pet care fits naturally into my routine rather than having to be squeezed in around a long commute or rigid work schedule. I believe pet care starts with understanding the *individual* animal. I take time to learn each pet's normal routine, temperament, preferences, training cues, feeding needs and anything that may make them uncomfortable or stressed. My approach is calm, patient and attentive. I don't force interactions, and I pay close attention to body language and changes in behavior. I follow owners' established routines and management instructions carefully because consistency can make being away from home much easier for a pet. My home is clean, quiet, child-free and low-stress, in a peaceful residential neighborhood. I want visiting pets to have a comfortable place where they can play and engage when they want to, but can also settle and rest without constant activity, noise or disruption. When caring for pets in their own homes, I bring the same approach: respect the animal's familiar environment, follow the household's routines carefully, communicate reliably with the owner, and leave things exactly as I found them.

“Mel is awesome! Very professional, easy to get along with, great communication, reliable and absolutely great with our dogs! Frank (our large male pitbull mix) and Becky (our medium female bulldog) both adored Mel from the first moment they met her. She is very much Frank and Becky approved! Mel's done a great job taking care of our pups, she's a fantastic pet professional, and we highly recommend her services!”

Matthew C.

“Cody was absolutely wonderful! He checked in on my cat, Jacki, for a drop-in visit, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. He was caring, reliable, and attentive, and it gave me great peace of mind knowing Jacki was in such good hands. It’s clear that Cody genuinely cares about animals and takes his responsibility seriously. I really appreciate the care and attention he gave Jacki, and I would happily recommend him to anyone looking for a trustworthy and compassionate pet sitter. I would definitely book Cody again! 🐱❤️”

Ashley H.

About: I’ve taken care of dogs since i was young. Neighbors, friends, family and others have relied on me to walk feed and bathe their fur babies. i currently have 3 female dogs. one is a chocolate lab and the 2 others are black labs mixed with blue heeler from the same litter. both are so kind and sweet. taking care of dogs is what i enjoy the most and have been talking about them since i could talk. i also have two cats. i am available to watch your pets any time of the day 24/7. pet care fits into my daily routine as i care for 3 dogs and 2 cats of my own. i have a fenced yard and three friendly dogs to keep your fur baby company! anything to make your animals happy relaxed and satisfied with their needs.

About: Hello my name is Aléna, I’ve been taking care of animals since I was little. Animals are so amazing to me and I love their personality’s. Looking forward to meeting you pet. My availability is really open, don’t have any dogs of my own, but grew up with them. I miss the connection. So I thought, I would put myself out there, to help service them. In my home I care for my cat Bella by giving her lots of love and making sure to keep her litter box cleaned and let her have her outside time around the yard. My cat Toby, I give him treats and try to teach him some tricks. Give lots of attention and time to play with his toys. He’s a little monster but I love him. Having a clean environment is not only necessary for your animals but yourself. I do the litter box multiple times a week.

“Makaylan was super kind, sweet, and communicative! Our cats were in good care and I would definitely recommend her service!”

Lisa N.

About: I’ve taken care of 7 cats, and dogs that need to take medications 2 times a day and 2 times a night. I’m also experienced with cats needing to take medications. I’m here to make a comfortable space for your pets and a peace a mind for you. Im available any day on the weekday after 5:30pm! I work a regular 8-5! And weekends are available after 6pm. Available for any house sitting. Any afternoon or nightly walks are also greatly encouraged. Do love a moonlight walk with a furry companion. I’m here to make sure your pet is in a comfortable and safe environment for them. If any pets have mobility issues I will make sure that there corners that have been made safe.

“Kay is wonderful! Super communicative, kind, and trustworthy. Best compliment for a pet sitter is when the pet is barely excited to see their owner when they return because they were so well loved, and my cat had obviously been given great care and attention from Kay and was totally normal and regulated when we got home. Thanks so much for everything, Kay!!! Toaster and we appreciate you!!”

Emily S.

About: I have a great deal of common sense which is really helpful. I have also been around many types of animals since childhood and I enjoy them. I have very flexible schedule and I'm an early riser. This makes me available more often to care for your pet/s. I also enjoy them a great deal I'm aware of my surroundings and I am considerate. My common Sense comes in handy when caring for pets and a clients household. It's a joy to work with animals.

“All I can say is that Leonna is a true ROCK STAR! We have two 4-year-old kitties we adopted during COVID, and since then we basically stopped traveling because we didn’t know who we could trust with our kitty girls. In 2023 we tried a cat hotel. While it was a nice place, it just wasn’t a good fit for our girls—so we hadn’t traveled since. After reading Leonna’s bio, she seemed like the perfect match. After meeting her in person, we knew she was the sitter for us. Last week, Leonna cared for our kitties while we were away. If you know cats, you know they don’t like change and ours are no different. The one I thought would adjust the easiest hissed at her the first day and went into hiding. But Leonna was patient, gentle, and did everything possible to make them feel comfortable and safe. On top of providing excellent care, she kept in daily communication with us, sending photos and videos. That was such a comfort—especially for my husband, who was initially a nervous wreck about leaving them. By the end of the trip, he couldn’t say enough about how wonderful Leonna was and how much she clearly cared for our girls. We already have another trip planned in a few weeks, and Leonna will be taking care of them again. She is truly an answer to our prayers for a compassionate, trustworthy pet sitter!”

Sher S.