Margot V.
Margot V.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Cat Care, Dog Walks & Lots of Love
I’ve spent more than 35 years caring for cats and dogs, including two German Shepherds, four Shelties, and my current cat—who adopted me after I found her asleep on my bed one day and she simply never left! I understand that every pet has a unique personality. Some cats want affection and playtime, while others feel safest hiding, and I always respect their boundaries while making sure they have fresh food and water, a clean litter box, and a comfortable environment. I’m equally at ease with dogs: I’ve trained dogs to sit, stay, lie down, and heel; I’m patient with teething, rambunctious puppies; and I love taking older dogs on relaxed walks where they can sniff and enjoy the world. What sets me apart is my experience, attentiveness, and genuine affection for animals—I take the time to understand what makes each pet feel happy, secure, and cared for.
Cat care experience

Margot also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
Since I have a cat who rules my home I'm not able to care for dogs or other cats where I live. I'm happy to come to you.
Ratings and reviews
Margot took phenomenal care of my very shy kitty who has extreme stranger danger. She met Kitty where is, adapted to her needs as a shy cat, didn’t force her to engage, and provided a safe space for her to interact if she chose to. Margot is very reliable, I never once worried if Kitty would be fed or tended to. She really loved animals and loves to connect with their unique personalities. Would hire again!
Margot is a caring pet lover, and a rock solid reliable person. Whether walking your dog or caring for your cat, she will give your pet the attention it deserves. When walking Jake, a somewhat eccentric older Sheltie, she always gave him time to sniff everything at his own pace, and splash through mud puddles (and she was always ready with a towel to clean him up afterwards). Extremely organized and responsible, she will show up on time and always goes above and beyond the bare minimum.
Margot has cared for our cat Mimi on numerous occasions. In addition to feeding and providing loving, one on one attention to our animals, she has the experience to notice any changes in the health of our cat. Her attention to details and her unparalleled sense of responsibility has been greatly appreciated by our family! We recommend Margot as a pet caregiver without hesitation! Submitted by Karen A.
My American Eskimo Crystal loves Margot! When I tell her that Margot is coming over, she immediately goes and lays by the front door, eagerly anticipating her walk! Margot is always on time, and gives Crystal a really nice long walk around our neighborhood. Crystal is literally smiling when she gets home and she is so calm afterwards! I am so grateful for having someone like Margot available to take such good care of her while I am working and unable to walk her during the day. I highly recommend Margot!
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Schedule
I’m self-employed and have a very flexible schedule, so pet care fits easily into my daily and weekly routine. I’m available for morning, afternoon, and evening visits and can often accommodate changes or special scheduling needs. At this point in my life, spending time with animals is something I genuinely enjoy, and I appreciate having the flexibility to give each pet attentive, unhurried care.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsMargot can host up to 2 drop-ins per day
- I like to know how social a pet is, and if it's a dog, how socialized it is with other dogs and if there is leash aggression. I also like to know their feeding times, their routines, if there are any behavioral triggers or any health details that might arise while I'm caring for them. When I'm caring for a cat I like to know where their hiding spots are so I can check on them. I require the name and number of the vet, and if possible, an emergency contact.
