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Cathleen S.

Sebastopol, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•47 reviews
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Animals sense my calm heart.

Pet care experience

I’m an animal communicator working in Coquille, OR & Sonoma/Napa/Marin Co., Calif. All details, such as price, are negotiable. Dogs and cats sense my calm and playful heart. They enjoy being near me. I will feed, love and exercise your pet. House sitting for all sorts of animals, cats, dogs, chickens, goats, horses, pigs, sheep... Experienced with administering medication in older pets. Began walking dogs professionally while in college because I couldn't keep a dog of my own. Took care of cats and yards for neighbors at 13 years of age. My own pets have been: cats, dogs, rat, chinchilla, rabbits, pigeon, pig, chickens, ducks, lizards, snakes, toads, fish. As a teen, I wanted to become a veterinarian. My petsits have been in many places including Sacramento, Kenwood, Sonoma, Sebastopol, Colorado, Costa Rica, Peru, Ireland, Spain, France. Looking forward to helping you and your beloved animals. Thanks, Cathleen My lifestyle allows for flexibility in my schedule. Sometimes I work as a catering chef or substitute teacher in Sonoma County, Calif. Other times I am cooking for my elderly mother and at my Coquille studio/gallery.

Reviews

Criss & Russ E.
Doggy Day Care • Aug 05, 2023
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We felt confident leaving Bailee in the care of Cathleen. Bailee was happy when we picked her up. Cathleen is professional and friendly. Would definitely use her services again.

Jana M.
House Sitting • May 30, 2023
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Cathleen deserves more than 5 stars! She took such great care of our dogs and home while we were away. We are so grateful to have found her at the last minute after another sitter fell through. She sent daily updates which made us feel reassured. She treated our dogs like they were her own. Cathleen will be the first person we reach out to next time we need a dog sitter!

Barbara C.
House Sitting • Apr 06, 2023
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Cathleen was great. Our dogs and cats were well taken care of, not stressed out at all. I highly recommend her!

Shirley B.
Dog Walking • Apr 06, 2023
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Cathleen has always been great with our three Bassets. She has always been a pleasure to deal with, on time and very accommodating. We would highly recommend here for your pets.

About Cathleen S.

Communication

18 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

In your home I do as you do. If your pets’ care allows, I may substitute teach at Analy High School or Sonoma Valley Unified School District. Otherwise I’ll do work in your kitchen, yard or at a desk on my iPad.

Information Cathleen S. would like to know about your pet

Have you trained your dog? What book or method do you use? What commands and words does she/he know? Will your dogs obey commands? [I can help work on this, but I cannot fix a problem in the short time that I’m with your pets.] I would need to know if your dog is aggressive to people or animals. Does your dog run away if let out the door or gate? Does he or she like long or short walks? Brisk or leisurely? May your dog eat some meat scraps from my dinner? Do you allow your pets on the sofa or bed?

A typical day

I might take your dogs to the dog park to run around. Before bed and before breakfast, I would walk your dog(s) around town or in the forest. I enjoy traveling and can pet sit in other locations too, such as Coos Bay, Bandon, or Roseburg, Oregon, or in California, SF, Tahoe, Sacramento, Sonoma/Marín, where I raised my daughter, from 2000 to 2019. My daughter still lives in Sonoma County, so when I’m there I’ll probably invite her over for dinner one night.

Services

House Sitting
in your home
$50per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$26per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$25per walk

Cathleen can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old

Availability

I’m semi-retired and enjoy occasional substitute teaching jobs while I pet sit, but only if your pet can be alone for 6 hours. Otherwise I can work on my own projects at your home. My home fluctuates between Sonoma County, California and Coquille, Oregon.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Cathleen S.

Communication

18 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

In your home I do as you do. If your pets’ care allows, I may substitute teach at Analy High School or Sonoma Valley Unified School District. Otherwise I’ll do work in your kitchen, yard or at a desk on my iPad.

Information Cathleen S. would like to know about your pet

Have you trained your dog? What book or method do you use? What commands and words does she/he know? Will your dogs obey commands? [I can help work on this, but I cannot fix a problem in the short time that I’m with your pets.] I would need to know if your dog is aggressive to people or animals. Does your dog run away if let out the door or gate? Does he or she like long or short walks? Brisk or leisurely? May your dog eat some meat scraps from my dinner? Do you allow your pets on the sofa or bed?

A typical day

I might take your dogs to the dog park to run around. Before bed and before breakfast, I would walk your dog(s) around town or in the forest. I enjoy traveling and can pet sit in other locations too, such as Coos Bay, Bandon, or Roseburg, Oregon, or in California, SF, Tahoe, Sacramento, Sonoma/Marín, where I raised my daughter, from 2000 to 2019. My daughter still lives in Sonoma County, so when I’m there I’ll probably invite her over for dinner one night.

Location

Sebastopol, CA

Cathleen S.'s Neighborhood

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Cathleen S.

Sebastopol, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•47 reviews