Marleen A.
Marleen A.
Highlights
Pet care experience
4‑cat mom & reliable sitter
I’m a lifelong cat lover and 4‑cat mom offering cat‑only care across West and Central LA, from Mid‑City and Culver City to the beach neighborhoods. I share my home with three tabbies and a half‑Persian, so I’m very comfortable with big personalities, from confident “alphas” to anxious or shy kitties who need extra patience and a gentle approach. I have experience giving oral medications (like daily pills for asthma), keeping litter areas very clean, and watching for subtle changes in appetite, behavior, or breathing. During each visit, I handle feeding, fresh water, thorough litter scooping, playtime or quiet company (depending on your cat’s mood), brushing, treats if allowed, and basic home care like plants, mail, and lights. I’m currently available most weekdays and can do early‑morning weekend visits with advance notice, and I always send photo updates so you can relax while you’re away. I’m clean, detail‑oriented, and a strong communicator, and I’ll treat your cats—and your home—with the same care and respect I expect for my own fur family.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
I treat every home and cat as if they were my own. I carefully follow your instructions, keep food and litter areas clean, and double‑check doors, windows, and alarms before I leave. I’m experienced with giving oral medications, supporting shy or anxious cats, and handling the occasional accident. During each visit I’ll send photo updates and a brief note so you always know how your cat is doing and can travel with peace of mind.
Ratings and reviews
My cat is very shy and usually hides from everyone, but she warmed up to Marleen faster than I’ve ever seen. Marleen moved at her pace, respected her boundaries, and checked in with thoughtful updates every visit. I came home to a calm, happy cat and a very clean litter area. She’s gentle, patient, and really understands cat behavior.
Marleen has taken care of our cats through drop‑in visits many times, and we trust her completely. She follows our detailed instructions perfectly, keeps the litter area clean, and always sends thoughtful photo updates after each visit. Even our shy cat comes out to see her, which says a lot. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a responsible, genuinely caring cat sitter.
Marleen is amazing with both cats and communication. She took the time to learn each cat’s routine and quirks, then kept us updated after every visit with clear messages and lots of photos. We always knew when they were fed, how the litter boxes looked, and what kind of mood they were in. Coming home, our cats were calm and content. Her reliability and obvious love for cats make it very easy to trust her.
We have a small crew of cats with different personalities and routines, and Marleen handled everything like a pro. She kept track of feeding times, meds, and special quirks for each cat, and everyone was relaxed and well‑cared‑for when we got back. It was clear she treated them like her own. We feel lucky to have found her.
Marleen has helped us several times with our senior cat who needs daily medication and a bit of extra attention. She is very reliable with timing, double‑checks doses, and lets us know how he’s eating and moving around. Her updates are detailed and reassuring, and our cat is always comfortable and content when we return. I wouldn’t hesitate to trust her with any pet who has special needs.
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Schedule
I’m currently between full‑time roles, so I have plenty of flexible time to care for your cats. I’m available for visits most weekdays throughout the day, plus early‑morning weekends with advance notice. This makes it easy for me to stick closely to your cat’s usual feeding and play schedule and provide consistent check‑ins while you’re away.
Prices include all fees.