Official "Crazy Kitten Lady" of the Nanaimo SPCA :)
I was honored for my foster cat work with the 2018 Nanaimo BCSPCA Volunteer Award. For the last 3 years I've focused on fostering kittens/cats needing medical care and socialization. I'm on my 53rd foster and am loving every minute of it.
I started fostering after I had lost my own beloved Vanilla Bean to cancer and was missing a kitty to love on. I realized that I could combine my love of animals with my desire to fight for the little guy. Though I worried it would break my heart to let my fosters go, in reality I am rewarded a million times over when I see pictures of them thriving with their new families.
The greatest lesson I've learned from my foster is work is to meet an animal where they are. To interact with them in the way they are most comfortable (ie with play or treats) and simply be a calm and consistent presence for them. I've seen so many scared and shut down animals blossom in this environment and go on to loving and supportive homes.
Beyond that I am Auntie to multiple cats and dogs (as well as 2 humans) and have pet sat for friends and family for decades. I offer cat sitting and dog sitting in your home. I can administer medicine/injections as needed and will interact with your pet at the level they feel most comfortable with.
You can also follow my life as a foster on Instagram @marthas_foster_kittens and @nanaimocatsitter which is 100% photos and videos of cute kittens with the occasional unflattering photo bomb of yours truly.
A 30 minute drop in visit includes:
1. Fresh food and water.
2. Clean litter or take your dog on a potty break.
3. Play or cuddle.
4. Administer medication or injections if necessary.
Drop-in visits are available any day of the week from 6am to midnight. If you book 2 x 30 minute drop in visits in a day you will get a $2 discount.
Unfortunately at this time I have a slight knee injury and cannot do longer walks so a high energy dog would not be a good fit.
Remboursement intégral en cas d'annulation avant midi la veille du début de la réservation, remboursement de 50% si l'annulation survient après cette échéance.
. Aucun remboursement n'est prévu si la réservation est annulée à la date de début de la réservation ou après.
Note : Toutes les heures sont basées sur le fuseau horaire du gardien.
Martha was conscientious and friendly, both to me and my cat Leone. I loved the videos she sent and felt reassured that my cat was well looked after. Thank you Martha, I will definitely use your services again.
Home visits. Martha is kind, friendly and reliable - and the cats, who are very selective about people thoroughly enjoyed her company. It was a relief to know we had left them in such capable hands! She kept us updated everyday making us feel comfortable that they were safe. I would definitely recommend Martha. Thanks!