Nathalie V.
Nathalie V.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $15 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Your Pet’s Snuggly Sidekick
I connect best with cats and have years of hands-on experience caring for them at every life stage. I’m especially comfortable with seniors — my own sweet cat passed recently, and supporting him has taught me how to be patient, attentive, and incredibly gentle. If your older kitty needs slow movements, soft routines, or extra emotional care, I understand that deeply. I’ve also cared for dogs and am happy to help with pups who need calm companionship, reliable check-ins, or a steady routine. No matter the pet, I focus on creating a peaceful, loving environment where they feel safe and understood.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
When I’m caring for pets — whether in my home or my client’s — I focus on creating a calm, loving environment where they feel safe and understood. I move at their pace, keep routines consistent, and pay close attention to the little things that help them relax. For cats, especially seniors, I’m extra gentle and patient. I’m attentive to changes in behavior, eating habits, and energy levels, and I make sure they get plenty of quiet companionship. With dogs, I bring the same warm, steady energy. I stick to their usual schedule, offer lots of reassurance, and make sure they get the right balance of play, walks, and downtime. I’m great with pups who appreciate a calm presence and predictable routine. No matter the home, I treat every pet like they’re part of my own little family — with kindness, patience, and genuine affection.
Ratings and reviews
Nathalie did so amazing house sitting our two dogs and cat! We got tons of pictures throughout the stay, and she went above and beyond in making sure they were all comfortable and on schedule. Will definitely be reaching out again.
Nathalie is perfect for this role. She is compassionate, kind, and has a genuine way with animals that is hard to teach. They naturally gravitate toward her and feel safe and comfortable in her presence. She is patient, attentive, and very intuitive when it comes to understanding their needs and behavior. I think her natural connection with animals, along with her caring nature, would make her an excellent fit for this position.
I have known Nathalie for 7 years and she is truly a very responsible young lady with an unbelievable love for pets. She is caring, trustworthy and will love and care for your pets as if they were her own. I highly recommend her.
Nathalie is a lover of animals and a natural. They always gravitate toward her and make a connection, and that's just fine because she loves them all. She has volunteered at the ASPCA over the years and has fostered several animals, one of which she kept 11 years ago and who became one of her most beloved pets. He was a cat afflicted with PADS (Patellar Fracture and Dental Anomaly Syndrome), which required lots of patience, care, and love; Nathalie imparted all of those in abundance. Nathalie will be a great caregiver.
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Schedule
I work full‑time Monday–Friday, but I’m available for lunch visits when possible. I am most available before and after work since I work full-time in the office.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsDogs over 1 year oldNathalie can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
- Before we meet, I’d love to know the basics like their personality (are they shy, energetic, food-motivated?). It also really helps to know their health issues I should be aware of. If they have any triggers, fears, or quirks (afraid of thunderstorms, doesn’t like strangers touching their paws, that kind of thing), definitely let me know so I can make them as comfortable as possible.