Lin X.
Richmondtown, Staten Island, NY
Services
Lin can care for
Availability
My schedule is very flexible during the latter half of the week. From Monday to Wednesday, I work as a therapist in Brooklyn. On Thursdays and Fridays, I only have two cases in Staten Island totaling about two hours, which leaves me with plenty of availability from Thursday through Sunday. Caring for animals is a deeply healing experience for me. While I am a huge dog lover, my own home is currently a cat-only household because we rescued three cats from a shelter, one of whom is extremely sensitive to dogs. To ensure her comfort, we decided not to own a dog ourselves, so pet sitting gives me a wonderful opportunity to fulfill my passion for working with dogs. My personal experience with a high-needs, sensitive rescue cat has made me exceptionally patient and skilled in handling pets with various temperaments and specific needs.
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About Lin X.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
My approach to pet care focuses on proactive health, hygiene, and emotional well-being. In my own home and when sitting for clients, I prioritize hydration by mixing water and specialized supplements like cranberry powder into wet food to support urinary health, and I ensure a clean environment by scooping litter and washing bowls daily. Most importantly, I understand that pets—especially cats—communicate through subtle, "high-frequency, low-impact" social cues; I provide gentle affection and verbal greetings without overstimulating them, ensuring they feel respected and safe. I treat every animal as a sentient companion, balancing structured routines with the quiet, intuitive interaction they need to thrive.
Information Lin X. would like to know about your pet
To provide the best care possible, I prioritize understanding each pet's unique personality and specific requirements ahead of time. I encourage owners to share details about their pets' temperaments—whether they are shy and need space like my sensitive cat Wednesday, or energetic and crave interaction like my cat Adam. Please let me know about any medical needs, dietary restrictions (such as specific hydration routines), or behavioral quirks. This information allows me to tailor my approach, ensuring your pets feel safe, respected, and loved while following the exact routine they are used to at home.
A typical day
A typical day with me is tailored to each pet’s unique personality, as I believe play is essential for their mental and physical health. For active pets like my cat Lucky, I enjoy games of fetch or even harness-walking for those who crave outdoor stimulation. For high-energy personalities like Adam, I provide interactive play using wand toys to encourage jumping and exercise. I am also deeply attuned to sensitive pets like Wednesday; for them, I offer encouraged play—tossing favorite toys like springs while providing gentle verbal praise, as many pets gain confidence simply by having an attentive human "audience." Whether it’s intense cardio or quiet, supervised fun, I ensure every pet gets the specific type of engagement that makes them feel happiest.
Location
Staten Island, NY
Pets
Cats lover is here
Pet care experience
Having grown up in a household full of animals including dogs, cats, rabbits, and hedgehogs I possess a lifelong "animal intuition" and a deep comfort level with various species. What truly sets me apart is my hands on experience managing a multi-pet home with my own three cats, which has made me an expert in feline behavior and resource management. Whether it is providing the patient, attentive monitoring required for senior pets or the delicate handling needed for small exotic animals, I am highly adaptable to each pet's unique needs and personality.
Reviews
Great experience! She was nice, friendly, and arrived right on time. She clearly knows how to handle large-breed dogs, and both Hershey and Rocky accepted her instantly, which says a lot. She was easy to communicate with throughout the process. I would definitely use her services again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable dog walker.
Lin was amazing with Simba and Sydney! She took such great care of them, played with them, and treated them like her own. She even brought over a can of wet food for them to try, which was so thoughtful. I really appreciated all the updates and the love she gave them. She also brought a letter from her cat, Wednesday, and my cats loved it! I came home to two very happy cats. Thank you so much, Lin! I’ll definitely book with you again.
Lin is great, I couldn't have asked for better care for my cat. Thank you!
Very communicative and definitely shows in her detailed check ins she care about the dogs
About Lin X.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
My approach to pet care focuses on proactive health, hygiene, and emotional well-being. In my own home and when sitting for clients, I prioritize hydration by mixing water and specialized supplements like cranberry powder into wet food to support urinary health, and I ensure a clean environment by scooping litter and washing bowls daily. Most importantly, I understand that pets—especially cats—communicate through subtle, "high-frequency, low-impact" social cues; I provide gentle affection and verbal greetings without overstimulating them, ensuring they feel respected and safe. I treat every animal as a sentient companion, balancing structured routines with the quiet, intuitive interaction they need to thrive.
Information Lin X. would like to know about your pet
To provide the best care possible, I prioritize understanding each pet's unique personality and specific requirements ahead of time. I encourage owners to share details about their pets' temperaments—whether they are shy and need space like my sensitive cat Wednesday, or energetic and crave interaction like my cat Adam. Please let me know about any medical needs, dietary restrictions (such as specific hydration routines), or behavioral quirks. This information allows me to tailor my approach, ensuring your pets feel safe, respected, and loved while following the exact routine they are used to at home.
A typical day
A typical day with me is tailored to each pet’s unique personality, as I believe play is essential for their mental and physical health. For active pets like my cat Lucky, I enjoy games of fetch or even harness-walking for those who crave outdoor stimulation. For high-energy personalities like Adam, I provide interactive play using wand toys to encourage jumping and exercise. I am also deeply attuned to sensitive pets like Wednesday; for them, I offer encouraged play—tossing favorite toys like springs while providing gentle verbal praise, as many pets gain confidence simply by having an attentive human "audience." Whether it’s intense cardio or quiet, supervised fun, I ensure every pet gets the specific type of engagement that makes them feel happiest.
Lin X.
Richmondtown, Staten Island, NY