Amanda B.
Amanda B.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Thoughtful Care for Dogs & Cats
I've been caring for animals since I was 8 years old. I grew up with cats of my own and have hands-on experience with both dogs and cats in rescue, shelter, and home settings. In high school, I volunteered for two years as a dog walker at LaMancha Animal Rescue in Chester County, PA. During college, I began fostering cats and volunteering at Gifford Cat Shelter in Brighton, MA where I continue to volunteer weekly. There, I work with cats of all ages and temperaments, from kittens to shy or under-socialized cats to high-energy adults. I have experience administering medications to cats, including eardrops, pills, and insulin, and I’m comfortable learning new medication routines as needed. In 2024, I adopted a shy cat of my own, and we regularly do clicker training to help him comfortable in his carrier, build confidence and strengthen our bond! This has given me a deep appreciation for patience-based, consent-driven care.
Cat care experience
Amanda also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
I’m a patient, down-to-earth caregiver who takes the time to get to know each pet and go at their pace. I take safety seriously while keeping things calm and low-pressure. I follow your instructions closely and keep routines consistent to make sure your pet's day feels as familiar and stress-free as possible. I'm especially mindful around transitions, i.e. coming and going, leasing up, or introducing new outdoor areas, and I always let pets opt in to interaction rather than pushing them past their comfort zone. Before leaving, I make sure pets have access to fresh water, get any meals or medications on schedule, and are comfortably settled before I leave.
Ratings and reviews
Amanda was so great! She was so easy to communicate with and she sent lots of pictures so we knew our cats were in good hands. She offered to refill the litter boxes and even cleaned up after one of our cats had an unfortunate puking accident. We’d definitely love to book her again for future services!
I had a last-minute care request, and Amanda was not able to quickly respond & offer to help, but she was also able to give new medication to my fairly finicky kitty! Truly an amazing job!
Kind, caring, excellent communication, and very flexible which I appreciate! I am always looking for a cat sitter that works with my schedule and Amanda was so helpful.
Amanda was great! Really responsive, took lots of photos of Bert and Rozzy, took the time to play with them, and was just all-round great! We would absolutely book her again!
Amanda was great as usual, she takes awesome pictures and our cat loves hanging out with her :)
This was my first time using a cat-sitting service, and she made me feel very comfortable and confident leaving my cat in her care. She did a great job, and I truly appreciate how caring and trustworthy she was. I would definitely recommend her and would be happy to have her watch my cat again in the future!✨
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Schedule
I’m typically available weekday mornings before 8 AM and weekday evenings after 6 PM, with some flexibility on remote work days in the middle of the week, and holidays. On weekends, I’m typically in the Cambridge/Somerville area and available most of the day.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsDogs over 1 year oldAmanda can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
- I always appreciate knowing about any special needs, medical concerns, or behaviors to be aware of. For dogs, it's especially helpful to know how they respond to other dogs, cats, people, cars, and new environments while on walks. For both cats and dogs, I'd love to know what makes them feel comfortable (or anxious), any triggers such as noises or smells, and their general personality, i.e. quiet or talkative, independent or very people-oriented. The more I know, the better I can tailor my care to help your pet feel safe, relaxed, and happy.