Donna M.
Lincoln University, PA
I am the ultimate cat lady
Pet care experience
I have been around cats my entire life. I have a 13-year-old dilute Tortie (Eggy) and an almost 4-year-old grey tabby (Oliver) and they are my world. I am trusted by multiple people to care for their cats when they are away and I'm the go-to person when friends have questions or concerns about what's going on with their fur babies and what they should do. I personally don't use things like spray bottles on my cats but if the pet owner does, I will use their method of training/discipline (reasonably). I have excellent intuition when it comes to cats and I know how to handle even the sassiest of kittens. I'll treat your fur babies like they're on their own vacation while you're away.
Reviews
Donna was beyond amazing!! We hate leaving our babies, but knew they were in good hands! She was professional and thorough in our meet & greet. Our animals warmed right up to her. She updated us multiple times a day with pictures & videos. She stayed in our home & left it the way she found it. One of our kitties is very shy & was literally eating out of Donna’s hands by the time her stay was over. Our doggies are pretty sensitive. One of our pups takes anxiety meds. Donna didn’t bat an eye when we went over the specifics of their (very spoiled) routines. She took note and followed everything perfectly. Our doggies were playing outside and one of them got hurt. Donna immediately contacted us and updated us. The next day, Donna took her to the vet for us! She spent for final few nights sleeping on the couch downstairs, as our dog couldn’t walk up the stairs and she didn’t want to leave her downstairs alone. (When we returned from our trip, we followed up with the vet, who also mentioned that our pet sitter was amazing and very loving towards our hurt pup). She even made us little cozies. I cannot recommend Donna enough!! She was fantastic!!! She will be our first call for all our future pet sitting needs!
Leaving your pet at home when you go away can be tough, but I always know that I will come home to a happy boy (rather than lonely or stressed) when Donna visits! She is our favorite pet sitter!
Donna was wonderful with our cat Papaya!! She kept us informed the entire week with photos and videos. She listened to our confusing instructions regarding Paya’s diet and followed them all. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a kind, responsive, considerate pet sitter. We will definitely be using her again in the future!
Donna is my favorite pet sitter! She is considerate and responsible when it comes to taking care of my Hunter and my home. Except for a happy boyo and a clean litter box, I can barely tell she’s been here. She treats him like he is her own. I also just love the photos she sends me while I’m away. Highly recommended!
About Donna M.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I will discuss with you how your pets should be handled at your home. Due to having cats at my house, I’m not available to have other pets stay there.
Information Donna M. would like to know about your pet
For dogs, I like to keep them on their regular routine, even if you aren’t as strict/structured with them. I don’t want them to feel like much has changed except there’s a new, very nice person staying with them for a little. How often do they go outside, tell me about their walking sessions, treats, feeding schedule, any special care. For cats, It's best to know their hiding spots and how they prefer to be approached. I know how to give animals their space and let them come to me. I'm entering their home so I know to respect their boundaries.
A typical day
Even though I am more a cat caretaker, I can walk your dog and play outdoor fetch. For cats, it’s laser pointers and stick/string toys!
Services
Donna can watch in your home
Availability
I work full time Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm in Coatesville, PA. Please keep this in mind for pets that don’t do well when left alone for long periods during the day. Overnights are doable since I don’t live alone and my pets are taken care of.
About Donna M.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I will discuss with you how your pets should be handled at your home. Due to having cats at my house, I’m not available to have other pets stay there.
Information Donna M. would like to know about your pet
For dogs, I like to keep them on their regular routine, even if you aren’t as strict/structured with them. I don’t want them to feel like much has changed except there’s a new, very nice person staying with them for a little. How often do they go outside, tell me about their walking sessions, treats, feeding schedule, any special care. For cats, It's best to know their hiding spots and how they prefer to be approached. I know how to give animals their space and let them come to me. I'm entering their home so I know to respect their boundaries.
A typical day
Even though I am more a cat caretaker, I can walk your dog and play outdoor fetch. For cats, it’s laser pointers and stick/string toys!
Location
Lincoln University, PA
Pets
Donna M.
Lincoln University, PA