I don't think I can think of a more devoted, gentle, responsible, or caring pet caregiver than Brenda. While Brenda can give wonderful, compassionate care to any animal species, she shines the brightest with kitties - especially shy, ill, or older kitties that might struggle with the change of going out of town. I have been a small animal veterinarian for 17 years and worked in a veterinary clinic setting side by side with Brenda, and while I am so sorry my patients no longer get the blessing of her calm, loving presence at the clinic, I am thrilled to have her to recommend as a petsitter. Brenda is soft spoken and gentle and has a quiet, intuitive understanding of animals, and extensive knowledge of animal behavior and body language. I have had many occasions working with her where she advocated for an animal that couldn't speak for itself - sometimes when a pet was in our clinic for a routine reason, say a nail trim, she was amazing at identifying subtle problems that might need a vet to take a second look, or make a truly inovative plan for how to help a scared pet have a better mental health experience. She used to sew little catnip pillows in her free time for our patients and send them home as a gift for the kitties. She can get any animal to take a pill without ruining any relationships, and she can tempt the shy little violets out from under the bed to have a sip of water and eat dinner. This woman is intelligent, super skillful in low stress handling techniques, eternally gentle, astute at catching issues early, and has limitless compassion for animals. She also is a kind, thoughtful, and caring coworker and generally lovely person to have around, emitting her mellow grace. I have observed over and over again how she talks to and treats people's kitties and pets when their owner is not around, and I would trust her completely with the most emotionally or physically fragile pets I have ever worked with. She is an absolute gem and cat whisperer, and I can only wish her luck in her new adventure because I love her so much, as I'm so sad I don't get to have her working at my side every day elevating the care I give.

Brenda is truly an exceptional pet sitter, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. From the moment that I met her, it was clear that she brings not only genuine care and warmth, but also a deep level of knowledge and professionalism thanks to her veterinary background. Some pets can be a bit particular, but Brenda handled them with incredible patience and understanding. She quickly picked up on their personalities, routines, and little quirks, making them feel comfortable and safe in her care. Knowing she has hands-on veterinary experience gives her an extra layer of confidence—especially when it comes to recognizing subtle changes in behavior or health. She takes the time to give updates with thoughtful messages and photos, which really will put your mind at ease. It’s rare to find someone who combines compassion, reliability, and medical knowledge so seamlessly. If you’re looking for someone who will treat your pets like family and bring expert-level care to the table, Brenda is absolutely the one to trust.