Vanessa U.
Vanessa U.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Just call me Meowy Poppins! 🐾
I have experience taking care of a high medical needs cat. I also have experience with deaf and blind cats. I understand each pet is an individual and will adjust my care as I get to know them. Some pets love human interaction and others need their space. I’m absolutely ready to kiss and hug them or give them the distance they need to feel safe. Nothing like the smell of fresh litter in the morning!
Cat care experience
Vanessa also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
Home is a sacred place. I will treat your pets and your space respectfully. I can send you all the photos you need to feel comfortable, or video call you. I am comfortable cleaning up after your pet, and giving them all the cuddles and words of affirmation they need while you are away.
Ratings and reviews
Vanessa was super nice, professional, and easy to communicate with. She truly “speaks cat”—our cat Rhubarb adores her and even our super hidey former feral Newt came out to hang with her. She sent us lots of photos and detailed report cards, which I really appreciated. I highly recommend Vanessa for your cat sitting needs. We certainly hope to work with her again soon!
Vanessa is great! Super communicative and took great care of our two cats!
Vanessa is a 10/10 with our boys.
Vanessa took amazing care of our cats and sent plenty of pictures. We would work with her again any time!
We literally could not be happier with the care we got from Vanessa. This was our first extended time away since adopting Finn where a friend or relative (usually his grandma) was not available to cat-sit so we were pretty nervous how all of this would work. Finn is extremely nervous with new people and even with ones he’s met a few times. But Finn absolutely loved Vanessa as her photos and videos easily showed. Within her first visit, she had photos of him rolling over to show his belly - the ultimate sign that he was so comfortable with her. We really appreciated Vanessa’s communication with us during the entire process. There is a 100% chance we will hire her again. Anyone who’s nervous about leaving their separation-anxiety cat alone for a few days should really be confident Vanessa is going to go a long way in making you comfortable.
Vanessa was our first experience bringing someone in (other than a close family or friend) to feed and hang out with Finn. We honestly expected him to hide under the bed the whole time she was here, but he warmed up to her immediately, even showed his belly within the first 15 minutes! (per the pictures that Vanessa kindly sent us). We are so relieved and also excited to have re-hired her for the upcoming holiday weekend.
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Schedule
I am a cat mom to 2 playful, cuddly adopted babies. I recently became a volunteer at a cat shelter, which gives me so much purpose. I have a full time job Monday-Friday. I am looking to occasionally pet sit on weekends and early mornings on weekdays.
- CatsVanessa can host up to 1 drop-in per day
- I am most knowledgeable about cats. Let me know if your cat has a preferred toy, treat, or hiding spot. Please let me know if there is something they don't like - I want to become their friend as soon as possible. I do love dogs, but I am a short lady, so I am most comfortable with small/medium sized dogs. Let me know if they are big barkers or on the quiet side. As with cats, I want to be their friend as soon as possible so any tips on winning their heart are welcome. Are there any behaviors or medical conditions I should be aware of? Is there something they are not allowed to do or eat?