Mala H.
Mala H.
Prices include all fees.
Highlights
Pet care experience
You're barking up the right tree!!
I grew up with a black Lab mix named Goose, along with an orange tabby named Roo, and they were my first loves. I have previous experience fostering both dogs and cats, and I absolutely loved the adventures, except when I had to say goodbye! Being a guardian to 4 cats of my own over the years (including a 5-month period helping to care for the 6 kittens the stray whom I adopted gave birth to!), while living with roommates and helping care for their dogs has been so rewarding, as well. I practice patience, use positive reinforcement, and never use force of any kind as punishment. I do have a sweet cat named Ourson, who gets along well with dogs. However, if yours doesn't like cats, I can keep them separated and in different parts of the apartment. I'm able to provide pet sitting services either in your home or mine, whichever you prefer. I love animals, and I will treat yours like they're family. I understand how difficult it can be to leave your dog or cat with a stranger, so please feel free to ask me any questions and share any concerns you may have. I look forward to hearing from you, and hope to work for you soon! Note for potential boarders and doggy daycare pups: - I have a roommate (she's the other person in the one pic in my photos), and while she's great with both cats and dogs and has helped me with my fosters in the past, I will be the sole person doing all the caring for your furbaby! - I do sometimes have 2-3 dogs max. (including boarding and doggy daycare pups), so I'm best equipped to care for dogs who are socialized. I also live in an apartment building, so I can't care for dogs with separation anxiety who will bark. I do have occasional appointments or errands that will take me away for up to a few hours, so pups that chew on property or bark excessively would not be a good fit. - I live in a quiet and safe apartment close to Broadview station, however I don't have access to a vehicle. So pickup/dropoff is only available to those who live within an approx. 30 minute walk from my home, unless you're open to covering the cost of an Uber Pet. - Accessibility at my home: approx. 20 steps to second floor apartment (no elevator).
Cat care experience
Mala also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Mala was great with Margot and great with communication and updates. Would definitely book her to take care of Margot again.
Mala was a fantastic cat-sitter. Took care of Kona really well, gave us daily updates, and left the house in great condition. Would love to have her cat-sit for us any time.
Mala was very accommodating to Sophie and my needs. She’s very kind and warm. I felt very comfortable leaving her in my home and with my angel. Great with updates and making sure she was following instructions. Highly recommend! Thank you Mala 🙏🏼❤️
Thank you Mala for being so patient with shy Gennie.
This was the first time Mala looked after Gennie. Gennie is very timid and shy and Mala was great with her. I would definitely call on Mala again. Thanks Mala!
Mala is an amazing communicator and dog walker. She really helped out with my dog raffiki and I could tell he was having a blast with her! I look forward to hiring mala again :)
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Schedule
I'm currently working remotely, so I have flexibility to be able to come to you or for you to drop your cat or dog off to me! I do need to go out periodically for commitments, however it wouldn't be for more than a few hours at a time. If so, I would let you know in advance.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I will respect your boundaries and guidelines for your pets, and any care instructions you provide to me. Your trust and your furbaby's wellbeing are of paramount importance to me.
A typical day
I'll happily to go to any parks in your neighbourhood, and check out dog parks as well, where your pup can socialize. I also have two great parks in my neighbourhood. Stimulating your cat or dog by playing with toys is also a great way I like to interact and bond with them.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsDogs over 1 year oldSpayed and neutered dogs onlyNo females in heatMala can host up to 2 pets per night
- I don't have any breed preferences, and would just like to know any do's and don'ts for your home (ie. are they allowed on furniture? Where are their favourite toys, and feeding schedules, etc), as well as how your dog interacts with other dogs (and cats, as I have one of my own). I do have 20 steps up to my apartment, so your furbaby would need to be able to climb the stairs, or be light enough for me to be able to carry them up and down (approx. 30 lbs max).
Prices include all fees.