Joyce is truly the Mary Poppins of cat sitters. My husband gave her that nickname, and it truly fits perfectly. My cat is very shy and usually takes a long time to warm up to people, but Joyce has such a special way with her. She goes above and beyond to make her feel comfortable, safe, and cared for. She brings toys and treats, is incredibly thoughtful and diligent, and clearly puts extra effort into making each visit a positive experience. One of the things I appreciate most is how communicative she is. She sends so many photos and videos during her visits, which helps me feel completely in the loop and gives me so much peace of mind while I’m away. I always feel happy and comfortable knowing Joyce is taking care of my cat. Honestly, I joke that we should hire Joyce even when we’re home, because my usually scaredy cat seems to love her so much. I wholeheartedly recommend Joyce to anyone looking for a caring, attentive, and truly exceptional cat sitter.

Joyce is a fantastic cat-sitter! She spent so much time helping our cats familiarize themselves with her. We truly appreciated how communicative she was while we were away. Joyce also followed all directions, really played with the kitties, and shared plenty of pictures & videos. We look forward to booking her again!

Joyce was truly the best cat sitter we could have ever asked for!! From the very beginning, she made us feel completely at ease and confident that our cats were in amazing hands. She was incredibly thoughtful and consistent about sending updates and so many photos, which meant the world to us while we were away. Every update felt personal and genuine, and it was so clear that she was really paying attention to our cats and their personalities. We never once felt out of the loop or worried about how things were going. Joyce was also extremely respectful of all of our rules, routines, and preferences. She took the time to follow everything exactly as we asked and clearly understood how important consistency is for cats. One of our kitties requires daily topical medication around the same time each evening, and Joyce handled this so reliably and with such care. Knowing that this was done correctly and on schedule every night gave us so much peace of mind! On top of being incredibly responsive, responsible, and attentive, Joyce is just a genuinely kind and personable person. You can tell she truly loves animals and treats them like her own. Our cats were relaxed, happy, and clearly comfortable with her, which says everything. We came home to happy, well cared for cats and could not be more grateful. We would absolutely book Joyce again without hesitation and recommend her to anyone looking for a sitter who is communicative, trustworthy, and truly wonderful at what she does!

Joyce took the BEST care of our girls and I’d absolutely recommend her! She was timely, communicated every day, and even brought new toys for them to play with. She even worked around bad weather to make sure she made it to a scheduled visit. I returned to two noticeably happier than usual kitties-they barely minded my absence! 10/10

Joyce was such an incredible cat sitter for our two boys! We were out of town for 5 days over the holidays, and Joyce took excellent care of our cats - she’s super communicative and provided real time photos, videos, updates during her visits. We could tell she went above and beyond with our cats, giving them ample play/cuddle time and ensuring their food was replenished and litter boxes were cleaned. She also asked good questions while we were away. I highly recommend booking with Joyce!!

Joyce went above and beyond to care for my 2 kittens while we were away for Thanksgiving! She’s timely with communication, provides lots of details and pictures during her visits, and even spent extra time with my kitties to make sure they were okay (during a winter storm)! She brought new toys for enrichment activities as well. My kittens loved her! 10/10!

I've moved neighborhoods a few times so I've gotten to work with a variety of cat sitters in the city and Joyce is an absolute standout! She's extremely kind, professional, and our cats loved her! We're in the process of introducing a semi feral kitten to our cat and i was worried about how that would go and if the kitten would be nice but they both loved Joyce so much. She asked so many questions, was extremely organized, and proactive. I can't recommend Joyce enough!

Joyce was amazing!! 🤩 Truly the best cat sitter I’ve ever had! She took wonderful care of my cats while I was away, giving them treats, playing with them, and even helping keep the house clean. She kept me updated every day and sent me pictures of my cats, which meant so much. I’m so grateful to her and would absolutely recommend her!

This was my second time with Joyce and for a very unexpected need to be away from my cats. I have to say Joyce was incredibly quick on her feet with my crew of 5. I had an emergency reservation request due to a family emergency. She decreased a level of stress with my kitty family well I needed to be away on very short notice to be with my human family for a family trauma. I am forever greatful that she stepped up so swiftly and at the last minute in a time of great sadness. I highly recommend Joyce’s care for a crew of 5 cat in such a short notice of time. My cats adjusted to her taking over very smoothly and then transitioned back to normal care with my return with no issues after Joyce was with us. Thank you again very much Joyce!! 🙏😸

Joyce was really communicative and I felt so reassured while away. She won over my shy boy and got the tortie playing with the laser very quickly , quite the cat whisperer!

Some people say know one can care for your fur child as good as you. Well let me just say that statement is not true. Joyce was incredible with my Crew of 5, kept the same feeding schedule I have them on early in the mornings and mid to late evenings. Incredible consistency in communication plenty of pictures and video. Followed my instructions to to T! I have 2 cats that have special needs 1 with kidney disease that is elderly and on a special diet. Joyce took special time with her to make sure she was not over looked and no one got into her food dish. I have another cat with severe allergies that cannot come in contact with certain proteins. Joyce was very punctual in making sure that did not happen. I am beyond greatful for her and will definitely look to book with her again in the future!

This is the second time I’ve trusted her to take care of my cats while I travel, and I truly couldn’t be happier. She is incredibly communicative, always keeping me updated and giving me peace of mind while I’m away. She goes above and beyond, not only making sure my cats are well cared for, but also spending quality time with them, bringing treats, and really engaging in play so they feel comfortable and loved. It’s clear she genuinely cares about them. On top of that, she leaves my home spotless every time, which I really appreciate after traveling. She is kind, reliable, and thoughtful in every aspect. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for someone they can fully trust with their pets and their home.

Joyce was truly, by far, the best cat sitter I have ever hired! Even from the first meeting, I could tell how deeply she loves and cares for all cats while still making me & my cats feel special. She came extremely prepared and whether it was cleaning duties, playing, feeding, you name it - she went above and beyond in every single aspect. Her detailed summary of each visit along with the many photos and videos gave me such peace of mind while I was away. I will 100% without a doubt be re-booking Joyce any chance I get.

Joyce was extremely communicative and trustworthy when a few things went ary during her visits. I could tell my cats were having fun with her and that’s all I could hope for!

Joyce took amazing care of my cats! She asked so many great questions during the initial meeting so that she has a good understanding of their individuals needs and personalities. She kept me informed throughout the visits and sent many great photos. I highly recommend!

Here’s a polished version that keeps your tone but reads smoother and more natural: Great as always! She is one of the few people I’ve found who truly loves caring for cats—it’s obvious how much she cares. She puts so much attention and effort into making them feel safe, comfortable, and trusting around her. I’ve honestly lost count of how many times I’ve asked her to take care of my cats. She is amazing (though I almost don’t want to say it out loud because I’m afraid she’ll get too busy 🤭). I always feel completely at ease and at peace knowing she’s taking care of them.

Joyce is a wonderful catsitter. I was nervous to leave our two for a 10 day trip and she put my mind right at ease at our first meeting. She is attentive, compassionate, thoughtful and she really understands and loves cats. She provided detailed, daily updates and it made our trip so much more enjoyable to know they were well taken care of. She treated our two like her own. Best catsitter you could find in 10 lifetimes!

I highly recommend Joyce as your cat sitter! When we did our meet and greet, she came prepared with questions and really gravitated towards my cats. During her visit, she sent me numerous photos and many detailed notes. I could tell my cats enjoyed her company. She went above and beyond and brought my treats that she had approved with me first and extra toys for my cats to play with. She was just so kind and was really committed to taking care of my cats while I was gone, which gave me so much peace of mind. I will definitely be booking her for the future!

Joyce was organized, thorough, easily reachable, and the cats loved her. Even the one cat who is very shy immediately warmed up to Joyce. I would highly recommend her.

We highly recommend Joyce. She is very responsive, knowledgeable and understands how to communicate effectively. She also knew how to interact well with our cat. A true professional! A+

Joyce was lovely! She was very communicative and provided great updates on the day of her visits! She took great care of Ganni and gave her so much care and attention! I would definitely recommend Joyce!

Joyce is the best! this time booking with her and will continue doing it. She truly enjoys being with my cats, she plays with them, spoils them and takes extra time with them. she sends me pictures, videos and is very communicative. i am glad that i found her!

Joyce is always so wonderful! She is extremely communicative and truly cares your for cat just as you would. I’m thankful to have Joyce around to look after my cat while away!!

Joyce was amazing! From the moment we met her, we could tell that she loved our cat SO MUCH and would be amazing with him! Her knowledge, care, and communication were all incredible. We will be using Joyce again.

Joyce was one of the most attentive cat sitters I have ever had! You can tell she has a deep love for cats through her above and beyond care, and I'd highly recommend Joyce to anyone looking for a sitter!

Joyce is the perfect cat sitter! She took amazing care of my cat while I was on vacation. She went above and beyond. She will be my go to option whenever I need sitting for my cat moving forward. She is super kind, reliable, and thoughtful.

Joyce is a great cat sitter. My cat, Campbell, loves her. She is conscientious and thoughtful in the performance of her cat sitting obligations.

Joyce is by far the best cat sitter I have ever had. She goes above and beyond in her care of the cats and in her communication with her clients. I feel 100% comfortable with my cats in her care when I am away.

amazing! she is my go to cat sitter and I completely trust her with my baby!

simply the best!

I have used Joy several times as a cat sitter and every time she is the absolute best and takes superb care of my boy.

Best cat sitter ever! My cat adores Joyce and she always goes the extra mile

the best cat sitter in the world!

always the absolute best!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️amazing

always amazing and goes above and beyond

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as always, Joyce is amazing and I can’t recommend her enough!

Third time Joyce has cared for my cats and she is consistently wonderful!! always going above and beyond and making my kitties feel so loved

Joyce will always be my go to! she’s amazing!

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