kataliya s.
kataliya s.
Highlights
Pet care experience
your trusted neighborhood walker ❤️
Hi! I’d love to be your pup’s next walker or sitter. I grew up right here in Westwood, taking care of neighbors’ pets since I was a kid (dog walking, cat sitting, babysitting, all of it)! Animals have basically always been part of my life, and I know this neighborhood inside and out (great parks, quiet routes, the works). I left for a few years to study in San Francisco, where I kept dog walking and cat sitting on the side. Now I’m back in Westwood and have my own cat (a very demanding one), plus experience fostering kittens and older cats, so I’m comfortable with pets who need a little extra patience. You’ll get photo updates from every walk or visit, and I’m happy to do park playtime if your pup’s up for it. Treat your pet like it’s mine, because honestly, animals have always felt like family to me. Looking forward to meeting your baby! 🐾
Cat care experience
kataliya also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
For dogs, that means walks and visits based on whatever routine you set, feeding times, potty breaks, exercise level. For cats, I stick to their normal feeding and litter routine, give them the attention they’re used to (play time or just quiet company), and check food/water/litter every visit. If your pet needs meds or has a specific routine, I follow it exactly as instructed. I also treat your home with the same respect I’d want for, everything left exactly as I found it. You shouldn’t have to wonder how things are going while you’re away. I send photo updates every visit or walk, so you get to see your pet mid-walk, mid-nap, or just being themselves. If anything seems off, they didn’t eat much, seemed a little low energy, I’ll message you right away instead of waiting until the visit’s over. I also send a quick recap after each visit: what we did, how they seemed, anything worth noting. You should feel just as in the loop as if you were home yourself.
Ratings and reviews
Kataliya took wonderful care of my two Maine Coon cats, and I couldn’t have been happier with the experience. She was responsible, attentive, and genuinely caring, making sure they were well fed, comfortable, and received plenty of attention. My cats were relaxed and happy when I returned, which says a lot. I would highly recommend Kataliya to anyone looking for a trustworthy and compassionate pet caregiver.
Kataliya was an excellent, caring, and attentive dog sitter! She took such great care of my dog Snowy, who is a big and very energetic husky. She made sure to walk him every day, play with him, and keep him happy while I was away on my trip. She was also easy to coordinate with and always responded to my messages quickly. If you want someone who will make sure your dog feels loved, cared for, and gets plenty of exercise, I highly recommend her. Snowy came home happy and tired every day!
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Schedule
Pet care is just part of my everyday life, not a side task. I have my own cat, Miso-san, and I’m currently fostering a 6-year-old who’s teaching me a lot about patience with older cats, different needs, different pace, and I’ve learned to read those cues well. Every morning I’m out walking, rain or shine, and I usually pick up a few pup friends from the neighborhood along the way — so your dog would be walking with familiar company, not just me. It’s become a real routine for me, not something I squeeze in. Because animals are woven into my day already, your pet isn’t an inconvenience I’m fitting in around other things — they’re just part of how my day naturally goes.