

Kayla D.
Uptown, Chicago, IL





Services
Kayla can care for
Availability
I work remotely, have flexible hours, and can hang out with your little one all day or whatever your needs are! If you would like me to stay with them during the work week for a few extra hours after the hang, I would need access to your Wi-Fi.
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About Kayla D.
Communication
Cat skills
Safety, trust & environment
I treat each and every animal I encounter with kindness and respect. If your little one is wary of me, I’ll earn their trust by respecting their space and by slowly introducing myself and by buttering them up with any treats! By the time you’re back, your baby and I will be the best of friends. As well, please let me know if there are any spots your little one likes to hide in and their temperament. I want to be respectful of their space. Your baby is my baby!
Information Kayla D. would like to know about your pet
I would love to know any major dislikes/triggers or positives/loves your baby has. I want to be as respectful to the little one as I can.
A typical day
I like to try and get to know the lil baby before I try and pet them. I usually try and find them (unless owner specifies not to), speak to them and let them know who I am. I know how scary a new person can be as a cat owner!
Location
Chicago, IL
Pets
Kayla D. has Star Sitter status
The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.
You can call me Katla
Cat care experience
I have two 6-year old rambunctious sibling/littermate-bonded kits who test me daily with their wild antics. They get into tons of trouble and def keep me on my toes. Bean and Mapo have figured out how to open doors and cabinets together! One uses their head/paws to open the door and other uses their body to push it open. I’ve had to childlock all cabinets because of them! I absolutely love getting to know each individual kit and will do whatever their tiny heart desires. If they want to chill/hang out, we’ll do just that; if they’re super playful and full of energy, I’ll help them get their zoomies out! Regardless of whatever energy they exude with me, I’ll make sure to match it! FYI - if a kit is super playful, be sure to expect tons of (usually candid) pics! One of my kits (Mapo) is fully toothless and endured a lot of pain and hand feeding before his surgery. Currently, he’s taking liquid medication 1x/day. I can easily administer liquids, pills and inhalers gently, but firmly and with plenty of treats and scritches, of course! :) Whenever I meet a new baby, I make sure they feel safe around me by explaining who I am, why I’m there and what I would be doing. I always make sure to give your baby the space and time to get used to a new person because a random person who knows your name/is in your home is definitely scary!!! If a kit isn’t the friendliest/is shy, I’ll make sure to help them feel safe by moving quietly/gently and to allow them to come up to me, if they want. I never test boundaries with kits and will usually stay in the room or near the door frame reading to them or speaking aloud to them in a calm voice.
Reviews

Above and beyond every time! Nothing is better than coming home to a cat who has clearly been so well loved😻

Kayla took great care of my cat! She was always on time for visits and left detailed updates with lots of photos. I would definitely use Kayla’s services again!


Kayla is so great with my two cats and always goes out of her way to make sure they are happy and fed :) they love her!


Really great, sent great photos tooo!
About Kayla D.
Communication
Cat skills
Safety, trust & environment
I treat each and every animal I encounter with kindness and respect. If your little one is wary of me, I’ll earn their trust by respecting their space and by slowly introducing myself and by buttering them up with any treats! By the time you’re back, your baby and I will be the best of friends. As well, please let me know if there are any spots your little one likes to hide in and their temperament. I want to be respectful of their space. Your baby is my baby!
Information Kayla D. would like to know about your pet
I would love to know any major dislikes/triggers or positives/loves your baby has. I want to be as respectful to the little one as I can.
A typical day
I like to try and get to know the lil baby before I try and pet them. I usually try and find them (unless owner specifies not to), speak to them and let them know who I am. I know how scary a new person can be as a cat owner!


Kayla D.
Uptown, Chicago, IL
