Alice

I am COVID vaccinated and fully up to date with all boosters & flu shots. I also sanitize hands, & any toys and brushes I bring between homes.

**I am currently doing all visits between 1pm-10pm**

Pet Sitting mainly cats, but really EVERYTHING except dogs (Sorry doggoes!)

Let me start by saying I already love your cat, and can't wait to meet & hang out with them! :D And let's be honest, cats are just much happier staying in their own homes rather than going to boarding places, so I will come to your home to keep your cat entertained, happy, and healthy so you can enjoy your trip worry-free. I try my best to provide fun, interactive, and stress-reducing visits for you cats, with lots of updates, pics, and vids for you :)

I am an established, reliable, and dedicated sitter, on Pawshake now for approximately 4 years of stellar service, (reflected in my numerous reviews that you can check out any time), but I have been the "go-to" pet sitter for my friends for MANY years.

Because 2/3 of my cats have complex medical and emotional needs, I've acquired some extra EXTRA knowledge and resources base on feline nutrition, digestion, anxiety, behaviour, allergies, and managing feline diabetes. In my efforts to ensure MY fuzz-butts get the best care possible, and live their best lives, I now have specialized knowledge for cat sitting cats who benefit from any kind of extra attention: whether it’s because they are very social/human-bonded and love attention, or if they are anxious/fearful and need those extra care tactics to reduce their stress. And while I LOOOOVE cuddly playful cats, I do specialize in anxious, fearful, and complex-needs cats. I'm used to different diet requirements for multiple cats in one household, giving various oral and sub-dermal medication to cats (including insulin), and am comfortable taking blood sugar readings to non-spicy kitties. If your fur baby is “a bit extra,” or needs medication during cat-sits, or you have multiple cats eating different foods; I've got you!

I do 1-hour visits (unlike “drop-in” services that are only about 15-30 minutes). This gives me time to make sure everything is changed/cleaned, topped up, AND that your cat gets loooooots of play time and positive interaction. This is so important for their mental and physical health because it helps them feel less stressed and still cared for and entertained while everyone is away! You will find that my pet sitting service always goes above and beyond, and your pets and home will always be very well taken care of.

WHAT YOU GET:

PLEASE NOTE: all pet interactions will be positive and Fear-Free focused! I do not employ any kinds of punishment!

RATES

All prices include: one free Meet & Greet before first cat sit, all travel time, gas, plant watering, fish feeding, & mail check as needed.

1-Hour Visit - best for 1 or 2 cats/animals:

1x/Day:

2x/Day:

1.5-Hour Visit - best for 3-4 cats/animals:

3-Hour Visit - best for 5+ cats/animals, OR instead of 2 Daily 1hr visits. (Book under HOUSE SITTING).

Bare Bones Visit (20-30 min) - covers basic feeding/watering only.

LAST MINUTE BOOKINGS: An in-person Meet & Greet is required before commencing my services for the first time for you :) because of this, there will be a $20 last minute booking fee if booking less than 48hrs in advance.

Please note that the Pawshake app unfortunately doesn’t let me set multiple fee options for you, or change the fees after an initial inquiry is sent. Please let me know what you need (or if you need a custom rate not listed here) and I’ll adjust my rate so you can send a new inquiry with the correct fee :)

Cancellation Policies (made by Pawshake):

ABOUT ME:

I am 40 and am a friendly and outgoing social introvert :) I am generally a huge animal & plant lover, and have had pets & plants all my life. Cats in particular have always held a very special place in my heart <3. They are wonderful little beings with a lot of personality and fascinating quirks :) Because of this life-long fascination, I have always owned cats, have dedicated a lot of time and effort to understanding them better, and now cat sit as a regular part time job :) I currently live with 3 adult cats (all rescues), 4 geckos, a fully planted fish tank, various invertebrate feeder colonies for my tribe, and an ever-evolving indoor jungle of tropical, succulent, and fruit plants. (I also propagate and sell plants and have a dedicated plant room!).

My 3 cats, Jasper, Rex, and Bear, range between 6 - 12 years old. My oldest boy Jasper is fairly high needs (severe food allergies, environmental allergies, PICA, picky eater, diabetes, and high anxiety). He's also my soul mate and we are each other's "security blankets" lol. Rex is a Snowshoe Siamese, he’s a very good boi, but sheds like a husky XD. Bear is my youngest-a very happy (but not too bright) rescue from a hoarding situation. He's sadly inbred AF. He was the only kitten to survive from his litter and has a grade 3 heart murmur and some pretty severe constipation/digestion issues. He wasn't supposed to live past 2, but he just turned 6 in November! :D

My geckos are female Leos, and live communally in a very large fully planted bioactive terrarium. My fully planted freshwater aquarium usually sports female bettas, shrimp, snails, and a very orange bristle nose pleco, but I’m currently in transition with fish tank sizes, so no bettas right now.

In the past I’ve also owned corn snakes, hamsters, more geckos, aquatic frogs, a rabbit, and-of course-more cats! Lol Occasionally throughout my life I've done rescue/rehab for various animals (cats, reptiles, a few amphibians, rodents, birds, and even a spider!), and I’ve fostered cats and kittens for approximately 2.5 years.

I have a lot of crafty and artsy hobbies, I love art and making new things, and I love to meet new animals!! :)

If you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to ask! I look forward to meeting you and your pet family! :)