Catrina D.
Plainsboro, NJ
Services
Catrina can care for
Availability
As a PhD student, my schedule is very flexible, and I always welcome study breaks to hang out with your furry friends! I am available mornings, afternoons, and evenings, including during weekdays and normal business hours.
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About Catrina D.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have experience giving medications, navigating allergies, and working with pets of all life stages. I also have a knack for befriending shy pets, especially nervous cats!
Information Catrina D. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know if your pet has any particular medical or behavioral needs when you reach out. This will help me prepare to give them the best care possible!
A typical day
I try to keep visits as consistent as possible to allow pets to feel comfortable. I am happy to learn from you about your pet’s favorite toys and treats, and where your dog likes to go for walks. Whether your pet wants to play, snuggle, hide, or sniff everything in the neighborhood, I’ll go at their pace prioritizing their safety and happiness.
Location
Plainsboro, NJ
Pets
Long-time pet owner & animal lover
Pet care experience
I have returned to school to earn my PhD as an adult in my 30s, which means I have both many years of experience with animals and significant flexibility to help out as your schedule requires. I have spent my whole life around animals - I grew up in a house with two cats, a dog (chow chow), and a multitude of fish; I worked for a stint on a farm as a teenager; and as an adult I have two sweet cats! I have been pet sitting for family and friends since I was young, most recently caring for a variety of cats and dogs for friends during work travel, vacations, and weddings.
Cat care experience
Catrina also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Reviews
Catrina was absolutely wonderful with Remy and Rosie! From the very beginning, she was kind, patient, and attentive to both of their different personalities. Rosie can be a little shy at first and gets very excited for walks, while Remy is a big sweetheart who loves attention, and Catrina handled them both so well. She followed all of our care instructions, made sure they were well taken care of, and gave us great peace of mind while we were away. We especially appreciated all the updates and adorable photos she sent—they truly made our day and reassured us that our pups were happy and comfortable. It’s clear that she genuinely loves animals and treats them like her own. We came home to two happy, relaxed dogs, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. We highly recommend Catrina to anyone looking for a caring, trustworthy, and dependable pet sitter. We would absolutely book with her again. Thank you for taking such amazing care of Remy and Rosie! ❤️🐾
Catrina is conscientious and caring. My cats adore her and she goes out of her way to make sure the pets around her are safe, comfy, and happy!
Catrina has watched my two cats multiple times over the years and has consistently done a fantastic job of looking after them. She has gone out of her way to make sure they are safe and taken care of, and has even managed to make friends with my especially shy one. Strongly recommend her as a petsitter for anyone who loves cats, as I have always trusted her implicitly to watch mine.
Catrina has a magic touch when it comes to pets - they all just love her. Even my cat who normally keeps his distance from people walked right up to her and asked for head scratches. Catrina obliged and sat with him for half an hour to give him the attention he wanted. She truly goes the extra mile to ensure pets feel loved and cared for.
About Catrina D.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have experience giving medications, navigating allergies, and working with pets of all life stages. I also have a knack for befriending shy pets, especially nervous cats!
Information Catrina D. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know if your pet has any particular medical or behavioral needs when you reach out. This will help me prepare to give them the best care possible!
A typical day
I try to keep visits as consistent as possible to allow pets to feel comfortable. I am happy to learn from you about your pet’s favorite toys and treats, and where your dog likes to go for walks. Whether your pet wants to play, snuggle, hide, or sniff everything in the neighborhood, I’ll go at their pace prioritizing their safety and happiness.
Catrina D.
Plainsboro, NJ