I grew up and currently live on the North Shore and have had at least one pet cat since the age of 7. I love looking after and learning every cat's quirky personality. Growing up we had a senior cat who needed medication twice a day, in learning how to get her to take her medication, I learned that being calm and patient is key. Currently, I have a cat of my own 12-year old femal cat and often cat sit for family members. .
When is comes to introducing myself to cats, I find letting them come to you is the easiest way to gain a cat's trust and spending time with them in the same room goes a long way to help them feel comfortable with you.
As a petsitter, I am happy to look after your fur-baby in your home. For once a day visits I aim to stay for at least an hour to spend time with your lovely pet (I am open to other time lengths as well), for twice a day visits, I aim to spend at least a total of 2 hours with your pet. I am available Wednesday through Mondays for home visits.
I am comfortable administrating medication to cats. For the time I spend with your cat, I will feed them, refresh their water bowl, clean their litterbox, play with them, pet them, and brush them if the cat is comfortable with it.
If you have any specific request for me to do while you are away, such as taking out the garbage or watering plants, I am happy to do those as well.
Full refund if canceled before 12:00 p.m. one day before the booking, 50% refund afterward.
No refund is payable if the booking is canceled on or after the start date.
Note: All times are based on the sitter’s time zone
Marianne was great. I was really nervous handing over my home and pet to a complete stranger, as this was the first time I've used a pet sitter. She didn't hesitate to provide her ID so I could do a Google and get an idea of who she was. Everything she told me in the meet & greet aligned, which put my mind at east.
She came and picked up the keys, then dropped them off after I was home, making the entire process really easy. Reports were sent through the Pawshake app when she visited, so I was confident my cat was in good hands and being taken care of. I came home to my house in the same condition I left it, and my cat was healthy and fed. Marianne also monitored the litter box, adjusting the food as necessary (dealing with a minor constipation issue).
All in all an excellent experience, and I would recommend Marianne to anyone as a cat sitter.