About Me

Love and Reverence for Animals

At the age of three I met my first cat, a stray that came to me which I named Broken Eye because it had one good eye and one bad eye. From that point, I fell in love with cats and with all animals for the most part, holding burial ceremonies to honor whatever creatures I found dead in the yard. To me, each and every one, from a bumble bee to the wildlife in Africa, had a sacredness about them. And later on in life, I came to understand how vital they are to the survival of our ecosystem and our sense of connection to unconditional love. We love our pets in spite of their limitations, and they love us back in spite of ours. And it is with love that I began my pet sitting business in 1996.

Registered Nurse Training

My care-giving experience began with registered nurse's training at the College of Marin.  Subsequently, I realized I wasn't fulfilling my true passion -- caring for animals.  

Long-Time Cat Guardian

Not surprisingly, I've had several of my own cats for many years, and currently have three who give me great joy and liven up my home -- Billy, Bugsy, and Barney.  Bugsy is pictured here and elsewhere on this site.  Billy appears in the logo area above.  Fweedie, who recently passed away at the age of 16, is pictured on the first couple of pages.  I've also looked after a few outdoor cats, including a homeless stray red tabby who showed up in my yard several years ago.  Manny was another outdoor cat who was particularly sweet, and I wanted to honor him by including his picture as well.

Deeply Committed to My Clients

Having my own cats has given me a greater appreciation of what you're likely to want and expect from your pet sitter.  I enjoy caring for my clients' pets, and making sure they get the type of care I would want for my own while away.