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Catherine J.

Santa Rosa, CA

5 out of 5.0 stars
5 reviews
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Be the dog!

Pet care experience

Lifelong dog, cat, horse owner! Sold the farm (at least I didn't buy the farm yet) and live in town now but still the pets rule the roost!! Since I'm home so much I thought I'd offer pet sitting, my place or yours. I'm semi retired and luv to give tons of attention, walks and such. Whatever one needs. Years of vet care too.

Reviews

Ashley W.
Dog Boarding • Aug 08, 2025
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Catherine saved us with a last minute request to care for our dog. We were on vacation and our previously booked Rover reservation had to cancel last minute. Catherine was caring and a great communicator. We will definitely use her again!

Nm
Dog Boarding • Jul 30, 2025
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Cathi was a lifesaver. We had a trip planned and a few days before we were supposed to leave, our cat, MacAroni had an emergency that required medication 3 times a day. I was on the verge of canceling our trip when I came across Cathi's profile and saw she had experienced administering medication. I reached out to her and received a response almost immediately. We chatted for a bit about MacAroni's care requirements and I knew right away that she would take good care of our boy. She kept us updated with pictures and texts the entire time we were away. I could not have asked for a kinder, more welcoming person to leave him with. She was truly wonderful and I will DEFINITELY be working with her again in the future. Our pets are part of our family, and she welcomed mine into her home like he was part of her family. Highly recommend Cathi!

Tom M.
Dog Boarding • Apr 30, 2025
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Catherine and her little doggie provided a perfect weekend retreat for Digby, and we are grateful. I recommend her to anyone who wants to leave their furry friend with a trusted sitter.

Ann S.
Oct 21, 2024

I have known Cathi for many years and have seen how she never fails to make the animals in her care her top priority. She is very knowledgeable about animal behavior and health care. She loves animals and they love her!

About Catherine J.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
86% bookings with photo updates

Skills

50 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Back door opens to a deck and fully fenced yard, greenspace behind fence so it's super quiet. House sitting available some. And if your pet likes car rides we can drive to parks or beach. Very attentive, I also have extensive vet experience.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Catherine J. would like to know about your pet

Friendliness, how they are on walks with other dogs, feeding needs and preferences, all pertinent vet care, etc. Do they like hanging out on the deck and yard or prefer to sit inside or? Fav dog movies ?

A typical day

Walks or Car rides to the park or beach in my SUV there's plenty of room. Spring Lake is a fav! Pet store so they can pick bones!

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$63per night
House Sitting
in your home
$56per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$10per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$56per day
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$16per walk

Catherine can host

Cats
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Catherine can watch in your home

Cats

Availability

Home mostly, super attentive, work from home, we have a nicely fenced yard, and parks nearby for daily walks! One friendly dog lives here. She shares!

Available
Not available
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About Catherine J.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
86% bookings with photo updates

Skills

50 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Back door opens to a deck and fully fenced yard, greenspace behind fence so it's super quiet. House sitting available some. And if your pet likes car rides we can drive to parks or beach. Very attentive, I also have extensive vet experience.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Catherine J. would like to know about your pet

Friendliness, how they are on walks with other dogs, feeding needs and preferences, all pertinent vet care, etc. Do they like hanging out on the deck and yard or prefer to sit inside or? Fav dog movies ?

A typical day

Walks or Car rides to the park or beach in my SUV there's plenty of room. Spring Lake is a fav! Pet store so they can pick bones!

Location

Santa Rosa, CA

Catherine J.'s Neighborhood

Pets

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Catherine J.

Santa Rosa, CA

5 out of 5.0 stars
5 reviews