I'm Gregg | Cat Sitting in Sacramento, CA

I have had as many as 6 cats at one time. Although there are certain traits they have in common, they are all quite individual and need to be appreciated for their own behaviors. I once was given a cat who was deemed to be impossible to socialize. She had been abused and would strike out if your hand or foot got near her, but not your face. We gave her the space she needed and slowly acclimated her to the entire space and never reproached her for her attitude. This went on for three months. Then, one day I came home from work, she was on the kitchen counter. I went up to her and put my face up to her and said, 'Hello', then went and sat on the sofa. She jumped down, climbed into my lap, stood on her hind legs and threw her arms around my neck. I have never had a cat do that before or since and from that day was as sweet and as loving as any cat could be. And to this day, I remain so moved and grateful for her trust and affection. I am widowed and cats have become my family and best friends. I almost never have to look for cats, they usually find and rescue me. Currently, there is only one cat in my life. He is a feral that has been living at the complex for the past few years, which technically does not make him 'mine', but he has been spending most of his time with Lefty and myself for almost a year. My poor Lefty passed a couple of weeks ago from cancer and I would be completely bereft without Oscar's companionship. I am currently working on my retirement and have a great deal of flexibility in my schedule. I have experience with handling medications, oral and topical and delivering subcutaneous fluids. I have been vaccinated for Covid, but I intend to continue to use a mask and clean with soap, water, hydrogen peroxide and hand sanitizer.

I have had as many as 6 cats at one time. Although there are certain traits they have in common, they are all quite individual and need to be appreciated for their own behaviors. I once was given a cat who was deemed to be impossible to socialize. She had been abused and would strike out if your hand or foot got near her, but not your face. We gave her the space she needed and slowly acclimated her to the entire space and never reproached her for her attitude. This went on for three months. Then, one day I came home from work, she was on the kitchen counter. I went up to her and put my face up to her and said, 'Hello', then went and sat on the sofa. She jumped down, climbed into my lap, stood on her hind legs and threw her arms around my neck. I have never had a cat do that before or since and from that day was as sweet and as loving as any cat could be. And to this day, I r...