Emilia-Laura & Ion M.
Emilia-Laura & Ion M.
Prices include all fees.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Exceptional Cat Care & Dog Walks
PETS ARE FAMILY not just pets ! We are Emilia-Laura (cat sitting) and Ion (dog walks), a dependable team offering tailored pet care in your neighborhood. Our goal is to ensure every pet feels safe, loved, and comfortable while you are away or busy. Emilia-Laura | Cat Sitting (Oakland and nearby areas) & Communication Laura specializes in cat care, with years of experience caring for cats of all ages and personalities. I'm calm, observant, resourceful, highly capable, and happy to follow detailed instructions (science background here!). Pet parents frequently praise my genuine care, thoughtfulness, responsiveness, ability to bond with shy or senior cats, as well as returning home to happy, relaxed pets. ... Emilia-Laura manages all communication and coordination with pet parents. ... Ion may occasionally assist with physical tasks when needed. Ion | Dog Walking & Dog Care (Piedmont) Ion specializes in daytime dog walking for small to medium-sized dogs, tailored to each dog’s energy level, routine, and individual needs. Retired Physics professor and a lifelong animal lover, Ion is now dedicating his time to family, pet care, and gardening. He is patient, attentive, and reliable, and he carefully follows all instructions. Ion believes regular walks are essential for both a healthy body and a balanced mind. ... Ion primarily speaks Romanian.
Cat care experience
Emilia-Laura & Ion also care for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
Emilia-Laura provides personalized drop-in visits focused on playtime, feeding, litter box cleaning, and plenty of cuddles. For shy or reserved cats, I am patient and take the time to build trust, ensuring they feel comfortable, safe, and a little spoiled. I am comfortable administering medications, including pills and liquids, and can carefully follow specific dietary requirements. Ion provides regular dog walks adjusted to your dog’s pace, stamina, and routine, along with engaging play and positive reinforcement, ensuring each outing is safe, enjoyable, and stress-free for both dogs and their owners. Especially well suited for calmer dogs!
Ratings and reviews
Always does an amazing job! Really cares for our cats and makes sure they are well fed and played with while we’re gone. We appreciate her so much!
Emilia-Laura was absolutely amazing as a sitter for our two cats - she truly went above and beyond. The cats loved her (even the one who’s normally shy!) and they got so much play time and attention. She wrote extremely detailed notes and took great photos, which was so nice to see and eased our anxiety immensely while we were on the longest trip we’ve been on since having them. Would absolutely try to book her again if she has availability!
Great daily updates! Went above and beyond would book again!
Absolutely wonderful- will be using them again!
Emilia-Laura went above and beyond with my shy cat. Sent regular updates and I really felt like my baby was well looked after while I was out of town. Would absolutely book again.
Great communication and awesome care of our kitties! Cannot recommend Laura and Ion enough.
Calendar and availability
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Schedule
CAT CARE - any time, DOG WALKS - working hours, some flexibility on weekends. Last minute requests OK! We can meet various needs, just ask!
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbsDogs over 1 year oldEmilia-Laura & Ion can host up to 4 drop-ins per day
- We follow your routine closely. The more details you share, the better! Feeding schedule, portions, and dietary needs? Any medical concerns to keep an eye on? Behavior notes (shy, chatty, door-dasher)? Favorite toys and play style? House rules (plants to water, trash day, lights, alarms)?
Prices include all fees.