Catherine S.
Amherst, MA
Services
Catherine can care for
Availability
I am available 24/7 for drop-in visits, especially in the Amherst area. I can stay overnight in your home for up to a week and can provide care during the days.
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About Catherine S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I will visit your home and follow all your instructions for pet care. I will 100% respect your property, privacy and security. I stay in close contact with clients every visit or house-sit. I address any issues with pets or property straight away.
Information Catherine S. would like to know about your pet
I like to know everything about your pet before I work with them and with you. Their routines, personalities, behaviors, health and history are all basic and essential information. I also need to know if they have been left with sitters before and how they reacted so I can adapt my approach to every pet.
A typical day
I play with your pet according to their needs and will never force any interaction on them unless they are comfortable and happy with me. I take my cues from the pets I'm looking after. Each one has very different needs for play and companionship. I am wholly tuned to those varying needs so make sure every visit is a good one for each pet on that day. I learn what your pet loves the most and always balance the fun with their health and emotional requirements. Some need a comforting routine, others love variety, many like both!
Location
Amherst, MA
Pets
Experienced, practical, calm
Pet care experience
I have had many years of experience with cats, dogs and birds of all breeds and varieties! I am 100% reliable in their care, and loving and respectful of their needs and routines. I have a calming and reassuring presence. I am very observant of health patterns and animal behaviors and have much practical knowledge. I have owned, trained and cared for many dogs from working breeds to lap dogs. I have had cats in my life from childhood. I fostered many kittens for our local shelter and then adopted. I have kept pet birds for 25 years, many of them rescues. I care for all kinds of birds, small mammals and reptiles. I love to tune in to every pet and use my skills to help them have the best possible experience while their owner is away.
Cat care experience
Catherine also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Reviews
We are so grateful that Catherine was able to care for our cats while we were away. We had a pre-trip visit and she was attentive to both cats' personalities and preferences, as well as our questions about leaving them at home with drop-in visits for the first time. Catherine's experience caring for cats was clear. During our time away, we received updates, photos, and videos from each of her visits that left us feeling assured that our cats were happy, active, and engaged. This whole experience left us feeling very comfortable and we will definitely seek out Catherine's services again.
Catherine is an amazing cat whisperer! She's stayed with our kitties a couple of times before, and they remember her every time. She's really intuitive with them, giving our playful kitten and older give-me-my-space girl each the kind of care and attention that keep them feeling loved and secure when we're away. Catherine will absolutely love on your animals like they were her own!
Catherine was great! Took great care of our cat over a weekend away. Thanks!
Catherine is wonderful! She's been great with our pup and always sends wonderful pictures.
About Catherine S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I will visit your home and follow all your instructions for pet care. I will 100% respect your property, privacy and security. I stay in close contact with clients every visit or house-sit. I address any issues with pets or property straight away.
Information Catherine S. would like to know about your pet
I like to know everything about your pet before I work with them and with you. Their routines, personalities, behaviors, health and history are all basic and essential information. I also need to know if they have been left with sitters before and how they reacted so I can adapt my approach to every pet.
A typical day
I play with your pet according to their needs and will never force any interaction on them unless they are comfortable and happy with me. I take my cues from the pets I'm looking after. Each one has very different needs for play and companionship. I am wholly tuned to those varying needs so make sure every visit is a good one for each pet on that day. I learn what your pet loves the most and always balance the fun with their health and emotional requirements. Some need a comforting routine, others love variety, many like both!
Catherine S.
Amherst, MA