Danielle R.
Danielle R.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Enrichment, Play, & Peace of Mind
About Me As a proud cat mom for over 20 years, I've cared for every stage of a cat's life—from playful kittens to seniors with special needs. Currently, I’m a 3rd-year zoology student at the University of Calgary, and since spring 2023, I’ve been working as an Animal Care Assistant at the Calgary Zoo. I’m skilled in administering both oral and injection medications, and I’m comfortable caring for cats with special needs. When it comes to shy or anxious cats, I believe in patience and giving them the space they need to build trust, using treats and playtime to connect. Special Services I aim to keep your kitty entertained, happy, and relaxed while you’re away. My visits include brushing, interactive play sessions, and tailored enrichment to reduce boredom. I also offer daily photo or video updates so you can see how your furry friend is doing. As a bonus, I can care for your plants to keep everything thriving at home!
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
When caring for cats in your home, I prioritize creating a comfortable and stress-free environment for your furry friends by sticking to their regular routines as much as possible. I take time to observe the cat's behavior and adapt my approach accordingly, ensuring their individual needs are met. Whether it's providing playtime, enriching their environment with new toys, or offering affection, my goal is always to keep them happy and entertained while their people are away. I also ensure the home is safe and secure, following any specific instructions you have. Throughout my visits, I send daily photo or video updates to keep you in the loop, offering peace of mind. In addition to pet care, I can also provide basic home services, like watering plants, to make the your return even easier.
Ratings and reviews
Danielle was amazing! She was able to look after my two cats, including my dramatic protective boy. I will be hiring her again!
took excellent care of my 3 cats while i was on vacation! my go-to sitter!
Danielle is the absolute best care taker for Ollie. We are so lucky to have her, I cannot say that enough! Each visit, she finds new ways to give Ollie enrichment, care and love. She also monitors his health concerns and updates us with his condition. Hands down the best care taker we could ask for!
I couldn’t recommend Danielle more. She had fantastic communication and is great with our shy kitty.
Danielle is amazing! She took wonderful care of Preto, and it was clear he was happy, comfortable, and well looked after. I really appreciated the updates and the care she gave him. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy and caring pet sitter!
Danielle was incredible! She was so attentive to our cat and cared so well for him while we were gone! She was flexible with the visits, and so responsive throughout our week away. We are so grateful we found her!
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Schedule
Pet care is an important part of my daily and weekly routine. As a lifelong cat mom and a zoology student with hands-on experience at the Calgary Zoo, I have a deep understanding of animal behavior and care. Each day, I ensure that my own pet is well-cared for with feeding, playtime, and affection. Additionally, my role at the zoo has taught me the value of enrichment activities and creating individualized routines for each animal, which I apply to the cats I sit for. I make time in my schedule to provide personalized attention to every cat I care for, ensuring their physical and emotional needs are met. Whether it's through brushing, play, or following a special care plan for cats with unique needs, I incorporate these elements into my day-to-day routine. I’m always mindful of the importance of routine and consistency, both in my work and my pet care.
- CatsDanielle can host up to 6 drop-ins per day