I'm a long time cat parent currently between cats. I'd love to make friends with your kitty and make her feel loved in my home while you're away. (Please note that I can only board cats, not dogs.) I understand how different cats have their own needs. Some like attention and petting, some don't. Some like looking at the world from up high, some like burrowing. Some like being brushed, and others love drinking from the sink! I'll find out from you what makes your cat most comfortable. I had 2 long term cats as an adult (one at a a time), providing full care for them for a total of 20 years. My elderly cousin entrusted me with her cat when she couldn't take care of her anymore. I had cats as a child since age 8, and I worked for a time as veterinary technician when I was a teenager. I am currently a policy professional who has lived in DC for more than 20 years.