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I absolutely love the process of bonding with cats. That includes getting to know each kitty's unique personality, earning her trust, and building mutual respect and affection. I was a "cat mom" for over 25 years, and I loved every minute of it. Then, I lost my beautiful Buddy to cancer and I wasn't quite ready to bring the next kitty into my home permanently. Cat sitting informally for friends and neighbours brought both me and those cats I visited a lot of joy, so I decided to offer official cat-sitting services. It has now become my main gig, and I have had the joy of visiting, playing with, and caring for hundreds of wonderful cats over many years. If you leave your kitty in my care, I will give her a vacation while you're away. Specifically, I will: - Follow your special instructions to make sure any interruptions to your cat's routine are minimized. - Spend time getting to know your cat. I make the effort to understand what each kitty I care for enjoys. - Talk to your cat. I make sure they know that they are safe and loved while you're away, but that you are coming back for them! - Play with your cat -- using the favourite toys you provide or toys I have for your kitty to try out. I bring a laser pointer and tablet to play videos of birds and squirrels for them. - Brush your cat if that is part of your routine. - Sit quietly nearby your cat while I read, write, or knit, in order to provide calm company without overstimulating a nervous kitty. - Offer as much petting, ear rubbing, whisker rubbing, back-scratching, or tummy rubbing as a social kitty desires. - Make lots of cat treats and catnip available, if you permit it. Catnip comes in the form of dried catnip pieces. - Bribe your cat with tuna if you permit it. I can offer tuna for shy cats who need a bit of extra encouragement to come out and visit, and I can offer tuna for holidays, birthdays or special occasions. Please do let me know if you would like me to offer some tuna as a treat during your booking, and also let me know about any special health or dietary needs! - Treat your kitty as family. In my home, felines are family and that's the way I treat all kitties I meet. - Send you updates regularly so you know how your feline family members are enjoying their vacation while you're away. There is nothing quite as rewarding as the company of a content cat! If you leave your cat with me, I will do everything possible to make sure your furry family member is deeply content while you're away. My goal is to make your cat forget -- at least for a little while -- how much he or she misses you. Please contact me with any questions, or to arrange a meet and greet before you book your cat's vacation. I can't wait to bring "the catnip forest" to your special kitty. Note on Service Area: I currently take on new clients roughly in the area between Wellesley St. in the north and Gerrard St. In the south, and between Bay St. in the west and Jarvis St. in the east. These "major intersections" are not hard boundaries, so please do feel free to contact me if you live on side streets near this area, and I continue to serve clients I previously took on outside this area. Note on Fee Transparency: At time of writing (August 2025), I receive $20 for each basic cat sitting drop-in visit. I set that rate. The remainder of what you pay are fees that are set by the Rover platform and which go directly to the Rover platform. How they charge and display fees can change without notice to me. I am sharing this because I believe it is important to be transparent with you about what I am charging for my service and where your money goes.