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James G.

Georgian Acres, TX

5.0 out of 5 stars
•55 reviews
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Patient, attentive cat person

Pet care experience

Hi, I'm James – my services here focus on cat care. I grew up in a dog-centric family, so I didn't have a chance to realize I'm much more of a cat fan until I became an adult. I've lived with cats for many years now and I have a keen, discerning sense of how they behave and what they need – and as importantly, what they don't need when they're in solo mode. My work in university student services requires me to be sensitive to nuances and slight changes in individuals and complex systems. I participate in mental health first aid teams at large events, and I volunteer 16 hours per month as an on-call victims services provider at my university. All of this to say: I'm empathetic, attentive, and detail-oriented, and I will bring all of those skills to taking care of your feline loved ones. At the moment I am between pets: my last cat was adopted at an advanced age. It wasn't my intention going in to get a senior cat, but she and I completely clicked when we met, and I committed to giving her a safe landing for her last years. The (too-brief) time I had with her gave me a more complete understanding of the special fulfillment that comes with caring for something that can't take care of itself. I am willing to work with my clients on the types and pricing of services that I offer for unique needs. Does your cat need a longer than default drop-in visit? Let's discuss!

Reviews

Sara P.
Drop-In Visits • Aug 19, 2023
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James always takes great care of my cats!

Sara P.
Drop-In Visits • Sep 03, 2022
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James was great—I felt very comfortable leaving my cats in his care and I hope to use his services again.

Anne P.
Drop-In Visits • Jun 22, 2022
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James is the best- cats love him, people love him, you should hire him.

Casey R.
Drop-In Visits • May 25, 2022
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We’ve been contacting James anytime we need someone to watch our cats for years at this point. James is reliable, prompt, and a great communicator. I can’t recommend James enough!

About James G.

Communication

20 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

Rover is requiring me to enter 25 words in this field, but it's not applicable because I don't provide boarding services. Four more words needed.

Information James G. would like to know about your pet

I’d like to know about your cat's temperament issues, energy levels, favorite activities, and trigger issues. It would also be helpful to know how they are used to being cared for. Are they accustomed to a lot of attention, or are they more of a loner? If medication is necessary, we can discuss a surcharge in addition to the basic care rate.

A typical day

I have cat toys in my Rover bag, and I can experiment to see what will engage your cat. Maybe the key is a feather on a string, or maybe it's a laser pointer – we'll have fun finding out what interests your kitty today! (Or it may be that your kitty's not interested in interaction at the moment, and that's okay too: everybody needs their space sometimes.) I can also provide treats for each visit (with your approval) to help build trust and affection with each animal. I will give your cat time to adjust and come to me on their own terms before I start petting them. Once contact has been established, I pay attention to body language and feedback to find out what sort of attention is well-received. I enjoy playing but I'm also content to simply be a responsible presence to provide safe oversight. I will take lots of pictures and provide feedback via Rover Cards for each visit.

Services

House Sitting
in your home
AWAY
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY

James can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old

Availability

I work full-time Monday through Friday with a flexible arrival time: I can do a home visit before 9:00 AM on weekdays. Otherwise, I am looking for evening work or on weekends.

About James G.

Communication

20 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

Rover is requiring me to enter 25 words in this field, but it's not applicable because I don't provide boarding services. Four more words needed.

Information James G. would like to know about your pet

I’d like to know about your cat's temperament issues, energy levels, favorite activities, and trigger issues. It would also be helpful to know how they are used to being cared for. Are they accustomed to a lot of attention, or are they more of a loner? If medication is necessary, we can discuss a surcharge in addition to the basic care rate.

A typical day

I have cat toys in my Rover bag, and I can experiment to see what will engage your cat. Maybe the key is a feather on a string, or maybe it's a laser pointer – we'll have fun finding out what interests your kitty today! (Or it may be that your kitty's not interested in interaction at the moment, and that's okay too: everybody needs their space sometimes.) I can also provide treats for each visit (with your approval) to help build trust and affection with each animal. I will give your cat time to adjust and come to me on their own terms before I start petting them. Once contact has been established, I pay attention to body language and feedback to find out what sort of attention is well-received. I enjoy playing but I'm also content to simply be a responsible presence to provide safe oversight. I will take lots of pictures and provide feedback via Rover Cards for each visit.

Location

Austin, TX

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James G.

Georgian Acres, TX

5.0 out of 5 stars
•55 reviews