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Delanie H.

Medford, MA

5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
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These prices are for 1 cat, including a booking fee of 11%.

Services

Availability

I'm currently a full-time pet sitter with a fairly flexible schedule. I'm available late mornings, midday and evenings for drop in visits, and for boarding. I work everyday of the week.

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About Delanie H.

Communication

5 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Report Cards

Cat skills

Oral medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

For in home visits, I like to have a conversation about your pets regular routine, either in person or over the phone to make sure I have all the information needed to keep your pet safe, comfortable, and happy. For boarding, my home has 2 large rooms appropriate for cats, which allow me to safely keep boarding cats separate from my own 2 cats, while providing them plenty of space to play and relax. I also keep my home quiet to help keep the environment as stress free as possible. All rooms, bedding, and litter boxes are thoroughly cleaned between boarders.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 cats
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture

Information Delanie H. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your pet has any behaviors I should keep in mind when sitting them, i.e. are they temperamental or shy, do they have incontinence issues, vomit, wheezing, etc. I'd also love to know their preferred type of play, if they love cuddles, and if they like to be brushed.

A typical day

For drop in visits, I typically start with feeding, move to litter, do a sweep to check for hairballs and other messes, and then spend the rest of the time giving pets and doing their preferred play, i.e. wand toys, catnip toys, balls, etc. I adjust as needed, adding in time for medications, cleaning, or adjusted feeding schedules.

Location

Medford, MA

Delanie H.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Love cats at every life stage!

Cat care experience

I've owned cats most of my life, and taken care of them from being kittens to end of life. I'm most familiar with shy, temperamental, and older cats, and am experienced giving medication, whether in pill form, topicals, inhalers, etc. I've assisted friends in cat introductions to help ease the stress. I'm a firm believer in listening to how cats are trying to communicate with me, and giving them the best care while respecting what makes them comfortable. You can expect an update per sitting with picture(s).

Reviews

Lucy C.
Boarding • Jun 02, 2026
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Received so many pics and updates twice a day while my cat was being boarded! Really happy with my experience:)

Emma B.
Drop-In Visits • Apr 26, 2026
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Delanie was super flexible with our schedule, and she seems to really care about the happiness of our cat Nellie. She even brought her own toys and got her to play (Nellie normally doesn’t like playing, especially not with new people. Delanie’s got some sort of magic). Would highly recommend and will book again if she allows us.

Alyssa B.
Boarding • Apr 18, 2026
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Delanie was amazing! The amount of attentiveness and care she put into caring for Dakota from the very beginning was incredible, and I couldn’t be more grateful. I had a complex situation of needing to board my baby last minute for a trip when she was only three weeks post-op. She kept a close eye on her recovery and made sure she was comfortable and safe the entire time. She turned an extremely stressful situation around by giving me peace of mind the entire time I was away. It’s clear that Delanie truly cares about the animals she looks after. I would absolutely trust Delanie again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and compassionate person to board their pet with, I promise they will be in good hands!

Megan L.
Boarding • Mar 30, 2026
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Wonderful experience! Highly recommend and will definitely use in the future

About Delanie H.

Communication

5 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Report Cards

Cat skills

Oral medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

For in home visits, I like to have a conversation about your pets regular routine, either in person or over the phone to make sure I have all the information needed to keep your pet safe, comfortable, and happy. For boarding, my home has 2 large rooms appropriate for cats, which allow me to safely keep boarding cats separate from my own 2 cats, while providing them plenty of space to play and relax. I also keep my home quiet to help keep the environment as stress free as possible. All rooms, bedding, and litter boxes are thoroughly cleaned between boarders.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 cats
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture

Information Delanie H. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your pet has any behaviors I should keep in mind when sitting them, i.e. are they temperamental or shy, do they have incontinence issues, vomit, wheezing, etc. I'd also love to know their preferred type of play, if they love cuddles, and if they like to be brushed.

A typical day

For drop in visits, I typically start with feeding, move to litter, do a sweep to check for hairballs and other messes, and then spend the rest of the time giving pets and doing their preferred play, i.e. wand toys, catnip toys, balls, etc. I adjust as needed, adding in time for medications, cleaning, or adjusted feeding schedules.

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Delanie H.

Medford, MA

5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews