Catherine J.
Catherine J.
Contact for Boarding
from $60 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Life-long Pet Sitter + Animal Lover
Hi! I'm Cat, and it is my literal pleasure to care for your dog, cat, lizard, bunny, or parrot! What you can expect from me: -Fast, clear, and concise executive-level communication. -Deep breed-specific knowledge of behavior underpinned by my time as a vet receptionist -High quality photos -Easy, flexible scheduling -Complete focus and attention to detail -Genuine joy and enthusiasm to care for your pet In my previous life, I was a design program manager within corporate tech (Meta, Comcast, Pinterest), and I'm thrilled and privileged to pivot into pet care. I have cared for dogs of every size, flavor, and temperament. I have extensive experience training dogs, and quite frankly, I've watched a whole lot of Westminster dog show. In particular, I have specialized experience with shy or nervous dogs and will provide them the space and understanding needed to relax and feel comfortable. I am happy to walk or jog to help burn canine energy. Not afraid to get down in the dirt and play! I have been deeply involved in cat rescue since 2020, when I began working remotely. I have fostered dozens of cats over the years. This includes kittens with complex medical issues. I am very capable at medicating cats and kittens as well as identifying when a cat may be feeling unwell. When you board with me, your pet will not be left alone for more than 1 hour. I only board pets from one household at a time and provide dedicated personal care. When your baby is at my house, they are family. Feel free to reach out with any additional questions.
Cat care experience
Catherine also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I’VE USED ROVER AND I’M SO PLEASED. CAT TOOK SUCH GOOD CARE OF MY CAT AND SENT ME PICTURES AND UPDATE ON HER. MY CAT IS USUALLY SHY BUT SHE TOOK TO CAT RIGHT AWAY.
Catherine is the best an absolute god send! Sending pictures and taking my giant mastiff mush on walks and playing with him ♥️ All her sweet messages about him and how he was doing showed how much she enjoys caring for animals and treats them like family 🫠 So grateful she was available and that they had so much fun together. Definitely will be reaching out and using her again! 🙏🏼
Cat is an absolute gem of a pet sitter! She was fantastic with Nox and looked after my girl as if she were her very own. Throughout her stay, Cat kept my mind completely at ease by sending regular updates and the perfect amount of pictures / videos. It is incredibly clear that this isn't just a job for her—she genuinely loves what she does and has a true passion for animals. I felt so comfortable knowing Nox was safe, happy, and showered with affection. I cannot recommend Cat highly enough and will definitely be booking her again!!
Catherine was so sweet with my dog. She kept up with her energy and gave her lots of swims/walks on the beach. There was such a calm energy in the house. Daisy felt right at home 🩷
Catherine and James took wonderful care of our dog, Muddy, over the Fourth of July weekend. From the moment we dropped him off, we knew he was in great hands. They were excellent communicators, sending regular updates and photos that gave us peace of mind while we were away. It was clear Muddy received plenty of love, snuggles, walks, and attention, and he came home happy and relaxed. They treated him like part of their family, which is exactly what every pet owner hopes for. We couldn't have asked for a better experience and have already booked with them again. We highly recommend Catherine and James to anyone looking for kind, reliable, and caring pet sitters!
Highly recommend they took such good care of my two cats Biff and Pippa I was a bit nervous leaving Biff because he’s only three months old but the communication and pictures sent made me feel confident knowing they were well cared for…
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Schedule
I'm currently working remotely doing project-based contract work, so I have plenty of availability and scheduling flexibility. If boarding or house-sitting, I will be fully available and no pet will be left alone longer than an hour.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I have a friendly chihuahua mix (8 lbs) and 2 cats, but if needed, I have plenty of room to give everyone their own space. I have an unfenced backyard with plenty of room to romp. Dogs will always be leashed or tethered in yard.
A typical day
I'm very fitness conscience and enjoy walks. A walk buddy would be absolutely ideal. There will be plenty of fetch and tug-and-war if your pet is the energetic type. Otherwise, im happy to just cuddle up if the vibe is more snuggly. I love hanging out with dogs and cats and just want to make it fun.