Cat's Critter Care

Cat's Critter Care "I treat your pet(s) like family-they'll never know you're gone!" My very first pet was a cat when I was 4 years old. Sorry, I do not do overnight stays. Namaste

I don't know where my compassion for animals came from exactly, but I am so grateful to feel such a close bond with all animals and nature. My parents took me to the local shelter and I asked for the next cat who was going to be put to sleep, because no home was found for it. Again, I don't know how I understood about that at such a young age, but it has been with me ever since. I have been rescui

ng and fostering animals (and birds and fish) all my life and always I have been someone who people call upon to take care of their animals. I am also a very strong advocate for animal rights. "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way it treats its animals." - Gandhi

I provide pet sitting services in your home for: cats & dogs, caged pets (birds, rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, mice/rats), some reptiles, fish (including Koi), some farm animals (chickens, horses, goats, sheep, etc.). Visits to your home last a minimum of 1.5+ hours from the time I arrive. I usually do 2 visits/day, morning and evening, if cats and small dogs. If there are large dogs, I can visit 3 times/day for a small extra charge. While there I will feed, water, cuddle and play with your pet(s). Dogs will get a 1 hour minimum morning and evening walk. These walks can include dog parks and other local dog-friendly areas and beaches. In addition, I will collect your mail and newspapers, turn on/off any lights, put out trash cans/recycling bins, and water your plants if you wish. Having me come to your home helps keep your pets(s) on their normal schedule and in their normal environment. Plus, it keeps your house looking "lived in" while you're away. However, if it is an emergency, please feel free to contact me to discuss. If I can't help you, I may know someone who can!

*Additional fees may be charged for services rendered outside my regular route area (which is Aptos, Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley) - as well, for administering medications, watering a large number of plants or for other requested services that are time consuming. But, I'd love to help! See Notes for rates and other information. "A hundred years from now, it will not matter the sort of house I lived in, what my bank account was, or the car I drove…but the world may be different because I was important in the life of animals and the creatures on this earth."

03/17/2025
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03/11/2025

We've been asked many times to re-post this poem since we first shared it many months ago. Sorry, but we do not know the author or the artist of the picture.
For anyone who has lost a loved one......
Afterlife & A Loss For Words
I stood by your bed last night, I came to have a peep.
I could see that you were crying...you found it hard to sleep.
I whined to you softly as you brushed away a tear.
"It's me, I haven't left you...I'm well, I'm fine, I'm here."
I was close to you at breakfast, I watched you pour the tea.
You were thinking of the many times, your hands reached down to me.
I was with you at the shops today, your arms were getting sore.
I longed to take your parcels, I wish I could do more.
I was with you at my grave today, you tend it with such care.
I want to reassure you that I am not lying there.
I walked with you toward the house, as you fumbled for your key,
I gently put my paw on you. I smiled and said, "It's me."
You looked so very tired, and sank into a chair.
I tried so hard to let you know that I was standing there.
It's possible for me to be so near you every day.
To say to you with certainty, "I never went away."
You sat there very quietly, then smiled, I think you knew...
In the stillness of that evening, I was very close to you.
The day is over...I smile and watch you yawning
And say, "Goodnight, God bless, I'll see you in the morning."
And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide,
I'll rush across to greet you and we will stand, side-by-side.
I have so many things to show you, there is so much for you to see.
Be patient, live your journey out...then come home to be with me.
-Author Unknown
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03/04/2025

Poor Max!!
off the mark comic by Mark Parisi

02/22/2025

A "cat lady" from the 1930s was typically an older woman who lived alone and kept several cats as companions. In this era, society often viewed women who were unmarried or living independently with a certain degree of social stigma, so having a collection of cats could be seen as both a comfort and a source of companionship. These women often preferred the company of their pets over the busy social lives that many others led, and cats became symbols of independence and eccentricity during this time.

In the 1930s, many cat ladies were known for their deep affection for their feline friends, and they would often be seen knitting, reading, or simply enjoying the company of their cats. The animals were not only companions but also provided emotional support during a time of great social and economic uncertainty, particularly during the Great Depression. The cat lady archetype was often portrayed in literature and media, sometimes with a touch of humor or even as a symbol of a life lived outside of conventional norms.

While the stereotype of the "cat lady" became more pronounced over the decades, in the 1930s, these women were simply carving out their own spaces in a world that often made them feel out of place. Their love for their cats was genuine, and for many, these animals became their closest friends, offering affection and companionship in a time of societal upheaval.

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02/19/2025

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While planning my platform to make affordable and safe for all, Nancy and I’s rescue cat Whiskers wanted to assure “No Kill Shelters” and stopping animal abuse are a part of my platform! As we all know, a city that is truly compassionate takes care of its people and animals equally. I will make sure of this as your next Mayor.

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02/09/2025

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