Yaqiu W.
Yaqiu W.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Cat distrib system approved cat mom
I grew up with my grandmother’s female cat, who I considered my big sister, and my parents have three dogs at home. I currently care for my own rescue cat, Maulie, who I adopted off the street. Over the years I’ve also looked after pets for family and friends, handling feeding, walking, and overnight care. My philosophy is simple: I treat cats like guests, not pets to be managed. I respect their independence fully — there’s nowhere off-limits in my home. Countertops, beds, top of the fridge — wherever they feel like being, that’s where they can be. I don’t change their behaviors or train them. You’ll pick up the same cat you dropped off. I feed manually — wet food, dry food, or whatever you prefer — because I believe in watching how they eat and adjusting accordingly. No auto-feeders. I want them to feel attended to, not processed. I use a Litter-Robot so they always have a clean bed of litter. And they sleep wherever they like, including on beds if that’s their thing. I understand how it feels to be away and not able to care for your pet — everywhere you go reminds you of your babies. I don’t have fancy facilities made for professional cat care, just a second home for your meow meow babies.
Cat care experience
Yaqiu also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Yaqiu is an absolute star cat sitter! She is so attentive and thoughtful, keeping his litter and water fresh and even offering to let his food warm up to room temperature before feeding time. Our Sam was doing his signature belly twirls for her (his ultimate sign of trust!). Will definitely book Yaqiu again!
Good communication and prompt responses throughout. I really appreciated the regular photos and updates showing what Taco was getting up to. It was clear from the photos that he was comfortable, happy, and making himself right at home. He needed no transition time when he returned home and was immediately his usual happy self. Would definitely use this sitter again. :)
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Schedule
I work from home, which means I’m home most days and able to give cats plenty of attention, playtime, and consistent routines, so your pet is never left without care.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I live in a calm, family home with my daughter and our rescue cat, Maulie, so your cat will be joining a household that’s used to gentle routines and lots of attention. I believe in indoor-only cats — they stay inside, always safe. I use a Litter-Robot to make sure litter is clean every single time, and I manually feed every meal to make sure nutrition is on point. The apartment is bright and fully windowed. I won’t let your cat onto the balcony unless you prefer it — and even then, they’ll only be out there when I’m physically present with them. The space is quiet, safe, and pet-friendly — just a calm second home while you’re away. Maulie is a friendly, socialized cat who spends most of her time sleeping. She gets along with almost every cat, and if she’s not in the mood to play, she has her own secret hideaway spot where she goes to be left undisturbed — so your cat always has space to decompress too.
Pets
A typical day
I start every morning with fresh water and a little breakfast or treats — or whatever you’ve instructed. From there, I let your cat set the pace entirely. If they want to play, I’m there. If they want to nap in a sunbeam and be left alone, I respect that completely. No forced interaction, no training, no nagging. I feed manually at every meal so I can observe how they’re eating and adjust if needed. They roam freely wherever they like — counters, beds, wherever feels right to them. Quiet, calm, and on their terms all day.