Caitlin A.
Caitlin A.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Individualized and loving pet care
Animals have always been an important part of my life. As a child, my family fostered kittens for the humane society. Over the years, I have had or cared for a variety of pets including dogs, cats, chinchillas, a parrot, gerbils and hermit crabs. Additionally, I have volunteered with horses and hippotherapy. I enjoy getting to know pets as individuals and building loving, trusting relationships with them. In the past few years, I have mainly been walking dogs for 1 family due to my work and school schedule. However, now I have more time on my hands and would love to welcome more dogs and animals into my life.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
I do my best to provide individualized, patient and loving care based on each pets needs. There are many different approaches to dog training and behavior but I’m a big believer in positive reinforcement. In order to provide the best care possible, I do require intake interviews with potential clients to establish needs, goals, and rules. For dogs that are still working on leash manners I do require these dogs to be walked using harnesses instead of collars. I also require harnesses for certain breeds like pugs and greyhounds or those suffering from certain health issues.
Ratings and reviews
It was wonderful having Caitlin take care of our cat and our home! Caitlin is very communicative and sends the best picture updates. I really appreciate the kindness, respect, and care Caitlin showed towards our pet and our home, even going above and beyond to wash the linens and towels before our return. It felt great knowing my cat was in good hands while I was away.
Caitlin is great! Her updates are thorough and the photos are great! We have an old boy and two kittens who require a lot of attention. Caitlin did a wonderful job managing all of their different needs. This is the 2nd time she has kitty sat for us and we will definitely rebook with her in the future.
Caitlin took exceptional care to details of our kitties and all of their quirks. She sent great photos and lovely updates daily. We would definitely have her come back for cat care and recommend her to others!
Caitlin is absolutely phenomenal. This was her second overnight stay, watching our 16 yo cat for just over 2 weeks and she continues to give us total peace of mind. Caitlin is highly responsive, frighteningly punctual, and takes her responsibilities seriously. She sent daily photos where it was clear Tuxie felt totally comfortable and had colonized her lap, her written updates were hilarious, and she stayed on top of our food/litter/medication inventory when we didn't. To top it off, we came back to a house cleaner than before we left: all surfaces clean, floors vacuumed, all linens washed, and the bed made. Caitlin is at the top of our list for sitters -- don't take her from us!
Caitlin is the best. She’s watched my 3 cats several times and always takes such great care of them & of my home.
Caitlin did a terrific job with my cats and house; lots of messages and photos. She handled "hot spots" on one of my cats with care and good judgment, attentive but not panicky. Thanks so much, Caitlin.
Calendar and availability
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Schedule
I do work full time and my schedule can vary but I will do my best to provide you an up to date work schedule. Most of my shifts range from 6-8 hours.
- CatsCaitlin can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
- Please let me know if your dog has any special needs. I am happy to adjust our time together in a way that accommodates each dog’s individual needs to the best of my abilities. I do prefer to do a quick intake interview over zoom or in person free of charge. This allows us to get to know each other better and establish any needs, preferences and expectations.