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
Catherine S. has Star Sitter status
The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their 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
This was Catherine’s second time watching my dog Jazzy, and she did an incredible job, just like the first time! I can always travel worry-free knowing that Jazzy is receiving the best care possible! I received updates throughout the days I was gone and very cute photos. When I returned home, Jazzy was very happy and content and had went on many adventures. I can’t recommend Catherine enough!
Catherine took great care of our pups!
Catherine was perfect. She was a quick to respond and offered to come by for a meet and greet. My miniature poodle immediately adored her and she clearly has a way with animals. We scheduled 2 30min walk/hangs and she followed all my feeding instructions perfectly and even gave my dog some extra hang time. I am so lucky to have found a great reliable kind honest dog walker like Catherine!
Catherine is amazing. Lovely person, completely reliable, and great communicator, giving detailed updates and sending many photos with each visit. She also went above and beyond to care for our cat. She spent extra time with him, knowing he was lonely, and tried to engage him in different ways. I’m pretty sure he misses her!
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