Darla & David S.
Durham, NC
THE CAT PEOPLE (2nd cat FREE)
Pet care experience
As a couple of pet sitters who’ve long belonged to cats ourselves, we reallyreallyreally GET cats! Our current owners (Santos & Magarita) and the many other cats who’ve loved us and shared their homes with us over the years – along with the countless others who have taken us on as visiting staff – have trained us well. They’ve taught us that our job is to care for and serve every cat on his/her own terms, but always with love. When we visit your cat(s), it only takes a few minutes to deal with water, food, and litter chores, but we allot a full 30 minutes to every visit to interact with your cat in the way that best suits his/her needs. If LeBron enjoys tussling about with balls and string toys, we’re up for the game. When Homer just wants to laze about and get belly rubs, that’s the order of the day. So Queen B likes a little sweet talk, but only from a distance? No problem; we’re happy to oblige. Since David and I work together on every visit, if you have two cats, we can simultaneously accommodate both your cozy little cuddle bug and your energetic little play-biter. We offer a FREE meet-and-greet before your first booking starts. And there’s typically NO CHARGE for your second cat. We’re also happy to water plants, bring in packages, etc. at NO EXTRA CHARGE. Plus, we always send you cat moms and dads plenty of photos/videos for your own entertainment and peace of mind. From tiny kittens to geriatric cats, David and I have experience with, and love, them all. On Rover, you can find lots of sitters who will “take” your cat. But we truly “get” your cat. We’re CAT PEOPLE. Thanks for considering us. Please reach out with any questions.
Reviews
Darla and David were absolutely perfect cat sitters. They went above and beyond to care for our sweet cat, Willow! These two are truly cat whisperers. Our girl is typically shy and introverted with new folks, but they get on the floor and meet the cats where they are at. They want to know their favorite toys, their hiding spots, comfort zones, etc. Willow absolutely loved them! After a week in their care, I’m sure she’s missing them already. Thank you both for everything! We truly appreciate it!
Darla and David were wonderful with our two kitties. We loved and appreciated the daily updates and that they were very patient with our super shy boys. Looking forward to working with them again!
Very attentive and professional! Super caring, and great communication.
LOVE LOVE LOVE! David and Darla really and truly GET cats! They are feline experts and treated our cats like their own family. They immediately learned our cats' quirks and catered to each weirdo individually. David and Darla are the absolute BEST - they are truly cat people, a critical quality in cat care - cats are so finicky and picky - David and Darla know this and cater their time to each cat's specific needs. Bonus - they grabbed my mail and sent check-in pictures that are frame-worthy. They are trust-worthy, thoughtful and made me feel like my entire home was in safe hands. Love them - will absolutely hire them over and over.
About Darla & David S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Santos and Margarita purr-fur that we only spend time with YOUR cats at YOUR place. But when we visit, we'll give your kitties the same loving attention that our cat bosses deserve (and demand) over here.
Information Darla & David S. would like to know about your pet
Let us know about your cat's/cats' favorite toys, special needs, or anything else YOU deem essential to our providing the best care and ensuring your peace of mind while you're away.
A typical day
As every real cat-owned human knows, "typical" doesn't apply in the kitty kingdom. That's why we tailor our visits to what YOUR cats tell us they want to do for fun. (Unless they say, "shred the sofa," in which case we promise to suggest alternate activities.)
Services
Darla & David can watch in your home
Availability
We're retired from teaching (Darla) and sales (David), so hanging out with your kitties is priority number ONE. We're flexible and generally available for early and/or late visits.
About Darla & David S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Santos and Margarita purr-fur that we only spend time with YOUR cats at YOUR place. But when we visit, we'll give your kitties the same loving attention that our cat bosses deserve (and demand) over here.
Information Darla & David S. would like to know about your pet
Let us know about your cat's/cats' favorite toys, special needs, or anything else YOU deem essential to our providing the best care and ensuring your peace of mind while you're away.
A typical day
As every real cat-owned human knows, "typical" doesn't apply in the kitty kingdom. That's why we tailor our visits to what YOUR cats tell us they want to do for fun. (Unless they say, "shred the sofa," in which case we promise to suggest alternate activities.)
Location
Durham, NC
Pets
Darla & David S.
Durham, NC