Cat Sitting in Rush

About: Animals need human contact and love. exercise is important and keeps a dog healthy. I have had rescue cats most of my life and recently have taken care of my daughter's dog when out of town I am retired now and have available time. I am up by 6:00 AM every morning I love to walk and it is part of my daily routine. I have a cat and keep her on a healthy schedule and annual vet appt. With a dog, I follow the instructions of the owner. They may be on medication, eat certain types of food etc.

“David took such great care of my cats while I was gone! He was a great communicator, and made sure to send me plenty of pictures :) Would definitely book him again!”

Kylie L.

“Destiny was great! She was very communicative from the start, a pleasure to meet, and took great care of my cats while I was away. I came home to happy and healthy cats. :)”

Sarah S.

“Lindsey was great! Our meet and great went well and i felt right away that she was perfect. She has the experience and background that made me comfortable. Lindsey followed all of my crazy long notes and specifications. She did everything we asked and how we wanted it. I was able to be at work and not have to worry about the care my (fur)kids were receiving, I received good updates and detailed post visit notes. We are very cautious on who we let in our home and with our dogs. But I am extremely happy and confident with Linsey. We already booked her for our next two visits.”

Erica D.

“Kathryn was EXCELLENT. She was incredibly patient and creative with making sure Arya felt as comfortable as possible. Kathryn went above and beyond to make the most out of the drop in and I couldn’t be happier.”

Marissa C.

“Abigail was outstanding. I highly recommend her.”

Kate F.

“Gigi was very personable and did a great job taking care of Gus during the drop-in visit. She gave him lots of love, and we'll definitely be booking her in the future as well. Thank you Gigi!”

Christine K.

“Kim is amazing. She helped watch my puppy almost every day for half an hour while potty training and crate training. She was in my home every day for months and it felt like she was family. Your pet and you are in excellent hands with Kim! Trustworthy and extremely kind! My family and I appreciated her so much”

Sarah M.

“Alana did a wonderful job taking care of our two cats while we were away for a week. Knowing they were in such good hands and getting daily updates made being away from them much easier. We plan to use Alana for all of our future trips!”

Sarah W.

“Kaitlyn does a great job every time!”

Miguel B.

“Meghan did an amazing job taking care of my boys! (One dog and one cat). I highly recommend her, she definitely is the best!”

Patty R.

About: I've had several dogs in my life, smaller and larger dogs. I had a cocker spaniel mix when I was a kid, a collie when my kids were young, and most recently a German shepherd. Each had their own personality and I have special memories of each one of them. I have taken care of older dogs and younger dogs. I can handle the energy of younger dogs and the needs of older ones. We have always seen our pets as members of the family and I hope you will allow me to see your dog in the same way. I have friends that I have stayed at their house for a couple of weeks to spend time with their dog while they were on vacation. We went for walks twice a day and had a lot of time playing together. I work remotely in my job so I am happy to work from wherever is needed to take care of your pet. My schedule is flexible and I will work hard to accommodate the schedule of you pet. If you just need someone to come to walk your dog or just spend time with your cat, I have the flexibility in my day to do that. My first goal is to make your dog or cat comfortable with my visit. If I'm staying in your home, I will follow the routine you have set to do just that.

About: I’ve taken care of friends and families pets for 5 years now. I love all animals and believe all pets deserve the best care while their owners are away. I’ve had cats, dogs, hamsters, fish, shrimp, and snails over the years and am comfortable with all kinds of pets! I’ve just returned home from the Disney college program and am off for the summer before I go back to college. I’m very flexible and available for whatever your needs might be any day of the week. I love my pets and their care is a very high priority. I’ll care for your pets as if they are my own and ensure they’re safely cared for while you are away.

“Madeline was great! Will definitely be booking with her in the future!”

Niary C.

About: I genuinely love spending time with animals and taking care of them. I’m comfortable with all kinds of personalities, from shy cats to playful puppies. Very reliable, I also enjoy capturing fun moments and sharing photos with theirs owners. I currently work full time, but I am available in the morning and evening as well as the weekend. Especially on the weekends I am very flexible to spend time with your furry friend. I have two kittens at home, they are either flying off the walls or napping right next to me. Taking care for your pet, I am very detailed with instructions and ensure everything requested is completed.

“Kate took great care of my diabetic cat while I was out of town for Thanksgiving. She was very reliable, and he really liked her! He needs insulin shots twice a day and those went really smoothly. I am so grateful that he was happy and well cared for while I was gone. I would definitely book with her again in the future!”

Lea M.

About: I grew up in a family with plenty of dogs, cats, and other critters and spent lots of time in 4-H clubs and at horse stables before I started fostering dogs at 15. Over about 3 years, I was the primary caregiver to 14 foster dogs ranging from 10-pound Chihuahuas to 90-pound American Bulldogs and from puppies to seniors. Having had difficult pasts before making it into a rescue, most of those dogs had some behavioral or medical issues (and often a combination of the two), so I built plenty of patience around training and even more familiarity with medical regimens. After graduating high school, I continued pet-sitting the cats and dogs of friends, neighbors, and family whenever I had a chance. Now that I’ve got a typical full-time job, I love using my weekends and evenings looking after other's pets! I work Mon-Fri 7:00am-3:30pm, so I'm typically only available evenings and nights during the week, but am also willing to make early mornings work under particular circumstances. If you're within the city of Rochester, I may be able to make brief mid-day stops even on days I'm working. Happy to discuss details and find flexible solutions for everyone involved! In a client’s home for housesitting or drop-ins, I like to make sure pets are engaged and having fun so they have a full day even when their people aren’t around. I’m also happy to incorporate any training regimens a client is trying to establish. During over-night stays, I’m used to waking up for frequent potty breaks or for medical needs. I also stay very conscious of what will make the pets most comfortable and establish trust with them – whether that means giving them space or letting them stick with me 24/7 – so missing their family is as minimally stressful as possible. For walking services, I’m happy to adjust our pace and distance to make sure pets have all their excess energy out by the time they get home. I'm a runner so that includes runs for high-energy dogs. If a senior pet just likes to get outside during the day without the focus on exercise, I keep a very close eye on their energy level to make sure we take appropriate breaks or wrap up the walk before they push their limits. At the end of the day/visit, I like to give clients a recap of what their pets were up to, including the big and small things, just to make sure everyone’s in the loop and knows what’s going on in their pet’s life.

“Katie is extremely responsible and flexible to work with. Our kitties were very happy and well cared for, and we didn't have to worry for a minute while we were away. I highly recommend Katie.”

Stephanie T.

“Huge huge huge shout out to MacKenzie for watching my pups while I was out of town! I just moved up here and was a little worried about being away from the new place/state and leaving the dogs up here in the meantime. However, MacKenzie just seemed trustworthy, cool, and kind, and I was right! Not only did she want to make sure she did a good job and followed their schedules and everything to a T, she also just loved and cared about them instantly. What really sold MacKenzie as just being a rockstar was her willingness to work with my one dog who has major stranger danger and takes a bit to trust especially with females. MacKenzie did what she could and spent a lot of time focusing on his comfortability and building his trust with her while still ensuring my other dog got her attention and love as well. Throughout the visits, MacKenzie gave me numerous photos and videos as well as updates from all her visits. I am truly grateful to have had her help and her love and care for my animals while I was away. I will 100% be using MacKenzie from here on out for my animal’s care!”

Jennie K.

“Hollis was an absolute angel for my little man Peter. He kept him company, followed my directions, showed kindness and compassion. He even did my dishes and room out the trash which wasn’t part of the job! We had one miscommunication which he cleared up and made up for. I would hire Hollis again and recommend him.”

Andi L.