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
Very communicative and definitely shows in her detailed check ins she care about the dogs
Excellent experience with Lin. She went above and beyond to make sure our cats had everything they needed. Communicating with every visit with pictures and details, letting us know the exact situation, was very helpful to keep us reassured everything was fine.
Lin did a great job. She's wonderful and extremely patient. She would play with the cat very patiently. I Would be happy work with her again!
To Whom It May Concern, I’m so happy to recommend Lin as a pet sitter. We originally met while I was living on Staten Island, and when I needed someone to watch my cat during a recent vacation, she kindly offered to help. Knowing she and her husband already care for three rescued cats at home gave me total confidence leaving my own cat with them. She did everything perfectly: feeding on time, keeping the litter clean, and even sending me little photo updates while I was away—which really put my mind at ease. She is kind, reliable, and truly loves animals. I couldn’t recommend her more! Sincerely, Jiaao Sun
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