cat mom calgary
Boutique cat sitting in downtown Calgary and surrounding areas: find out about my cat sitting services, booking me, and arranging a new client meet and greet. (Please note: meet and greets are closed until September 2024. I will be on vacation from June 27 to July 15 and am booked completely from May 6 to 30 and then from July 16 to the end of August 2024.)
I have a lot of cat sitting clients who are part of the LGBTQ2+ community, and I’ve had many tell me that they reached out to me in the first place specifically because I am both openly queer and married to a woman. The majority of my work involves me going inside people’s homes and caring for cats when their people are away, so there’s a built-in vulnerability here.
Cat Mom Calgary has been named one of the best pet sitters in Calgary by TheBestCalgary for the third year in a row! See all the best pet sitters in yyc here.
This afternoon, I was awarded The Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Medal (Alberta) for my work with cancer communities and my local branch of UELAC, the United Empire Loyalists’ Association of Canada.
This venture started off with a thought: “I love cats and spending time with them. I wonder if it’s a viable small business idea to become a cat sitter and have my catchment area be where I can ride my bike to within 25 minutes of my home?” The name Cat Mom Calgary popped into mind immediately as to what my business should be called.
I’ve just successfully completed this disaster preparedness course offered by Pet Sitters International so I can continue being the best cat sitter I can be to my clients, many of whom are also on floodplains, and look after my own family and cat.
My cat sitting ethos has always been based around what each cat needs to thrive while their human families are away and how I can make the cat sitting experience as positive as possible for every cat in my care. Fear Free® is part of my continuing education on cats and cat care; this approach is based on the current and best cat behavioural science, knowledge, and practices available.
“Going outside has been great for Gary. He used to be quite skittish but has gotten a lot friendlier and braver since we started adventuring. Leashed outdoor adventures are also a great way to add some mental stimulation for your cats without the downsides of letting them roam free.”
Meet Gary The Cat, Calgary’s outdoor adventure kitty! Cat Mom Calgary recently chatted with Gary’s dad, James, about Gary and their adventures.
