Katya S.
Katya S.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Experienced livestock and pet owner
I’ve been caring for animals my entire life and grew up on a farm, where I was hands on with daily feeding, cleaning, health checks, and overall care for a wide range of animals. My experience goes beyond household pets and includes livestock and small animals, giving me a strong foundation in animal behavior, safety, and routine based care. Over the years, I’ve worked with and owned dogs, cats, rats, birds, reptiles, and aquatic species. This includes high experience lizards, tortoises and turtles, spiders, and large fish that require specific habitat setups, temperature control, and consistent maintenance. I’m comfortable following detailed care instructions for feeding schedules, enclosure cleaning, lighting and heating needs, and handling animals with very different temperaments and routines. My farm experience includes assisting with animal births, such as helping deliver piglets, as well as hatching and raising chickens from chicks. These experiences taught me how to stay calm, observant, and attentive to animals’ needs, especially in situations that require patience, cleanliness, and responsibility. I currently have two well-trained, energetic dogs of my own, so I understand the importance of consistency, structure, enrichment, and safety. I’m comfortable caring for puppies, high-energy dogs, seniors, and pets with unique personalities or established routines. I welcome pets of all kinds and genuinely enjoy learning each animal’s unique routine, preferences, and needs so they feel safe, comfortable, and well cared for while you’re away.
Cat care experience
Katya also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
I provide calm, routine-based care and follow all instructions exactly as provided. I’m experienced with dogs, cats, exotics, and small animals, including habitat and specialized care needs. Safety, consistency, and clear communication are always my priority. I also have a fenced yard and access to many Mountain View hiking trails!
Ratings and reviews
Katya did a nice job . She had good rapport with Cassidy as well as taking good care of her.She also took care of my tortoise. She left the house clean and tidy. I really appreciated the care she took of my senior dog with the intricate feeding schedule I have for her.
Katya was amazing with my cat Kai over the holidays, very good with instructions and thoughtful. Will book her again and recommend to any cat owners :) thank you!!
Katya is absolutely lovely. A great pet caregiver and caring human all around. She did a great job with my 2 little ones. I highly recommend Katya and would/will call on her again. Thank you so much, Katya.
Katya was amazing! My puppy, Willow, is a very energetic girl and is new to everything but Katya was so patient and loving towards her. Willow was exhausted by the time I picked her up (which is great news) and she looked so happy in the photos Katya took of her! Willow also gets scared around other dogs but I’m glad she had a good play time with Katya’s dogs :) Highly recommend Katya to everyone!
Katya was responsive and communicative from the moment I reached out through the end of her petting sitting for us. She cared for our cats and tortoise while we’re away for a long weekend. Katya cared for our pets like they were her own, sent us photos, and shared about how they were doing. If we need pet sitting again on the future, we will definitely book her again!
Katya is an exceptional and trustworthy pet caregiver who truly goes above and beyond. She treats every pet with kindness, patience, and genuine love, ensuring they feel safe and cared for at all times. Her attention to detail and dedication mean pets not only get their basic needs met but also plenty of play, affection, and companionship. I always feel at ease knowing my pets are in her hands, and they are always happy to see her.
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Schedule
I work part-time, which allows me to give your pet plenty of time, supervision, and individualized attention. I have a fully fenced yard and access to safe walking paths for exercise and enrichment. While I don’t keep crates on hand, I’m happy to use one if provided and will follow all care instructions exactly as requested.