I'm Rebecca

I'm Rebecca | Cat Sitting in , IL

As a life-long animal lover, I have always seen my pets as part of my family - and I will treat your cat just like I treat my own! Not only am I compassionate toward animals and a cat parent to three wonderful cats myself, but I also have an extensive professional history in the animal services field; this combination of traits and skills is apparent in the quality of services I provide. Professionally, I have over 16 years of experience in various areas of pet care. In my career of working in the animal welfare field, I have gained relevant and valuable knowledge that allows me to go above and beyond when caring for your pet. My extensive experience includes working at pet boarding facilities and daycares, animal shelters and rescues, and veterinary hospitals and rehabilitation centers in different areas of the United States. I currently also coordinate a cat program (along with rabbits and guinea pigs) at a local animal rescue, and at one of the shelters I previously worked at I specialized in cat adoptions. I also started and managed a cat committee at a shelter I volunteered at as a teenager and young adult. I have worked with thousands of cats over my career and have seen all types of medical, behavioral, and other needs cats have. I am able to administer medications, well-trained in recognizing behavior signals, and knowledgeable regarding breed specificities. My qualifications include that I am a Certified Dog Obedience Instructor through Animal Behavior College with special classes taken in Cat Training. I am also formally trained in pet CPR and first aid. Besides being a professional in animal welf...