The Happy House Cat
The Happy House Cat

The Happy House Cat

$35/visit
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Introduction: Please include the dates you need coverage on when asking for quotes or I may not be able to respond. Thank you! I am a cats-only sitter that has been working in the Seattle metro area since I moved here in 2014. Cats are sensitive critters that require trust, and that begins with an understanding of their unique behaviors, body language, and socializing styles. I have years of experience with all kinds of kitties and believe that they do best when they feel safe at home with someone who gets them. I aim to be a source of comfort and fun while their beloved humans are away! Playtime is especially important to me. If the cat is willing, I feel it is essential for kitties to be engaged and expend energy while their routines are disrupted.
Overview

Hired 49 times

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10 years in business

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2018

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Customers say...

This pro demonstrates a strong affinity for cats and provides excellent care. Customers appreciate their responsiveness, thorough updates, and ability to engage cats in play. Cats appear to warm up quickly to the pro's presence, and customers receive peace of mind knowing their pets are in good hands.

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Vanessa C.
Feb 15, 2024
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I loved working with Emily. My cat, Sage, warmed up to her super quick. As a cat owner, you can very easily tell when someone is a cat person and Emily 100% is! Emily even made sure to play with her and figured out my cat’s preferred play-toy! She took so many cute pics and gave a thorough update to show Sage was doing great 😌 Big thanks again and highly recommend!!

Details: Cat • 1 pet • Providing companionship • Giving food and water • Short visit (30 minutes) • Once a day • My home, venue, etc.

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Amanda R.
Jan 17, 2023
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Emily took great care of our cat while we were gone for two weeks over the holidays. She sent daily updates as well as photos and was so nice to work with. It can be tough to leave pets and she made me and my family feel at ease knowing our cat was in great hands and getting excellent care. I highly recommend her!

Details: Cat • 1 pet • Giving food and water • Providing companionship • Changing litter or bedding • Short visit (30 minutes) • A few times a week • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Ellen L.
Mar 15, 2023
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Emily loves cats and this is demonstrated by how she took care of mine. They all played everyday. My girls ate properly and I and my husband were somewhat ignored when we first returned home. Emily sent twice daily reports with some great photos of them all playing. Emily also quickly picked up on the two different personalities of my girls. She is a gem and we are so happy we found her!

Details: Cat • 2 pets • Giving food and water • Providing companionship • Changing litter or bedding • Short visit (30 minutes) • Two times a day • My home, venue, etc.

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Wenge Z.
Feb 28, 2023
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Emily is great! We just moved to the area and have been looking for a cat sitter and I’m glad we found Emily! She’s extremely professional, know how to interact with cat and communicate with us all the time! Her updates after each visit is very through and our cat loves her! I’m glad we are able to find a great sitter like Emily and can’t wait to work more with her!

Details: Cat • 1 pet • Changing litter or bedding • Giving food and water • Providing companionship • Standard visit (60 minutes) • Two times a day • My home, venue, etc.

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Ros B.
Aug 17, 2021
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Awesome experience! Emily visited our cats for 3 days. She was super responsive and able to accommodate us on short notice. One of our girls wasn't feeling well the first day, and Emily made me feel confident in her assessment of the situation. Our cats are usually picky with strangers but they both took to Emily and allowed her to pet them and play with them. We received thorough updates and great pics from each visit. So glad we found her and would definitely book Emily again!

Details: Cat • 2 pets • Giving food and water • Dispensing medication • Changing litter or bedding • Short visit (30 minutes) • A few times a week • My home, venue, etc.

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FAQs

  • What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?

    Pricing: 30 min. visit- $35 60 min. visit- $45 2x Day 30 min. - $70 ($35 each visit) 2x Day 60 min.- $90 ($45 each visit) Overnights- $100/day Boarding- $50/day Fees: CANCELLATION FEES: If you need to cancel your booking or change your itinerary less than 7 days before your trip, a 50% fee will be charged for any cancelled visits that were previously scheduled. Meds- $2/visit *I can administer most medications to reasonably cooperative cats, but I will not force an aggressive cat to take meds. I do not give injections or subcutaneous fluids*

  • What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

    Consult: First I will come meet you and your cats for a free consultation. I'll learn their routines, where all the essential items for their care are located in the home, and have the kitties smell and interact with me (if they want). I'll usually take notes on my phone for later reference, and answer any questions you have. At this time I will often take keys or the code to the home. Key Pick-up: Sometimes its easier for the keys or door code to be provided during the consult, or I can return for the keys another time (also free of charge). Boarding: If you have chosen to board at my home, I'd be happy to give a tour before your trip. When the time comes, bring your cat(s) in their carriers along with enough food (and meds if needed) for the duration of the stay. A shirt, towel or blanket from home that has your scent is comforting to the cat, as well as any favorite toys.

  • What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

    I have spent my entire life around cats, and I have worked for other pet sitting companies as well as a cat boarding house over the years.