Xinyao W.
Hayward, CA
Experienced Dependable Cat Care
Pet care experience
Hello cat parents!😸 (I go by Michelle) I'm an interior designer with a flexible schedule and am commited to providing the best cat-sitting experience for you and your cat(s). As a dedicated cat lover, I've taken care of many kitties for 9+ years and have raised 4 sweet-as-ever cats of my own (their instagram is @bun.and.kit). Check out my photo gallery for hundreds of happy kitties I've cared for 🤗 My experience include: ✅ 3 years of volunteer at shelters ✅ Completed American Red Cross Cat & Dog First Aid Training ✅ Completed multiple Feline Nutrition and Behavior study courses ✅ Oral & topical medication application ✅ Teeth brushing & nail clipping ✅ Making complete & balanced raw/cooked diet ✅ Experience with shy/sensitive/skittish/senior kitties, active adults, young kittens and multi-cat family.
Reviews
Wonderful as always. Can tell my cat is well cared for when I come home.
Great and kind sitter, my cat loved her!
Xinyao is great. Thorough and trustworthy, wonderful communication. Obviously loves cats. Not sure what more one could ask.
Michelle is such an excellent sitter, I always feel our kitties are in great hands when she is there to take care of them. She’s the best!
About Xinyao W.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I always make your cat's well-being my top priority and am respectful of each kitty's quirks and perks. I am clean, detail-oriented, respectful of house rules and take great pride with caring cats of all kinds of personalities! Kindly allow me some flexibility in time of visit to accommodate for unexpected commute time 💛 🗝Key arrangement: I gladly offer the 1st meet & greet for free, hence I won't be able to offer additional key pick-up/drop-off service, Thanks for understanding! Let me know if you prefer to: A. Give me a copy of key at our meet & greet B. Hide it at a safe place/lockbox for me to collect at 1st sit & return at last sit C. Drop off & pick up from my place at your preferred time D. Set up key-free smart lock access. *IMPORTANT* New Clients: Please book at least 2 days in advance to allow time for a meet & greet. If you're a first time Rover user, my promo code is MICHEW89769 to take $20 off your 1st booking. If you need additional meet & greet after the first complimentary one, or a key pickup/return service, please book them as a 30min visit. If you have more than 4 cats, please book 60min visits. Please do not book visits that are spaced more than 2 days apart. It's not ideal for the cat's well-being and many things can go wrong if the visits are spaced too far. My minimum frequency is 1 visit every other day and there's no maximum frequency. Thanks!
Information Xinyao W. would like to know about your pet
Let me know if you also have dogs as I'm sadly very allergic to doggies. Let me know if your kitty is an escaper, shy of newcomers, has any allergy, current/past medical condition, or anything you feel like it's better for me to know about and I'll keep all noted. Thanks!
A typical day
During each visit, I'll make sure that all standard care routines are covered first, including food, water, litterbox, and any meds necessary. Then I dedicate whatever time that's remaining to tailor to your cat(s)' needs, whether it'd be playing, brushing, or loving pets. You'll have the ease of mind of receiving a detailed report of everything we did and lots of pictures. I also clean around the litter box at the end of the entire stay.
Services
Xinyao can watch in your home
Availability
I always do a meet and greet first to learn all about your furrbaby. As a cat mom of 4 myself, I understand the insecure and anxious feeling being away from my furry kids. Therefore I have never missed a visit and will never no-show. I do my best to ease your mind by sending lots of photos/videos and detailed updates after every visit. During visits, your kitty/kitties will receive: ✅ Fresh food and water ✅ Clean litter box, every visit! ✅ Lots of love, attention, fun and care ✅ Fun play session/deluxe brushing/gentle accompany ✅ Simple house tasks such as watering plants, mail/package collection, lights/blinds adjustment
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About Xinyao W.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I always make your cat's well-being my top priority and am respectful of each kitty's quirks and perks. I am clean, detail-oriented, respectful of house rules and take great pride with caring cats of all kinds of personalities! Kindly allow me some flexibility in time of visit to accommodate for unexpected commute time 💛 🗝Key arrangement: I gladly offer the 1st meet & greet for free, hence I won't be able to offer additional key pick-up/drop-off service, Thanks for understanding! Let me know if you prefer to: A. Give me a copy of key at our meet & greet B. Hide it at a safe place/lockbox for me to collect at 1st sit & return at last sit C. Drop off & pick up from my place at your preferred time D. Set up key-free smart lock access. *IMPORTANT* New Clients: Please book at least 2 days in advance to allow time for a meet & greet. If you're a first time Rover user, my promo code is MICHEW89769 to take $20 off your 1st booking. If you need additional meet & greet after the first complimentary one, or a key pickup/return service, please book them as a 30min visit. If you have more than 4 cats, please book 60min visits. Please do not book visits that are spaced more than 2 days apart. It's not ideal for the cat's well-being and many things can go wrong if the visits are spaced too far. My minimum frequency is 1 visit every other day and there's no maximum frequency. Thanks!
Information Xinyao W. would like to know about your pet
Let me know if you also have dogs as I'm sadly very allergic to doggies. Let me know if your kitty is an escaper, shy of newcomers, has any allergy, current/past medical condition, or anything you feel like it's better for me to know about and I'll keep all noted. Thanks!
A typical day
During each visit, I'll make sure that all standard care routines are covered first, including food, water, litterbox, and any meds necessary. Then I dedicate whatever time that's remaining to tailor to your cat(s)' needs, whether it'd be playing, brushing, or loving pets. You'll have the ease of mind of receiving a detailed report of everything we did and lots of pictures. I also clean around the litter box at the end of the entire stay.
Location
Hayward, CA
Pets
Xinyao W.
Hayward, CA