Our Sitters
Meet the team at Catcouver!
Andrea
Experience: Cofounder of Catcouver in 2018, VOKRA volunteer since 2016
Medication Skills: pills, syringes, subcutaneous injections, inhalers
Favourite part about being a cat sitter: When I build a strong relationship with very shy/scared cats after a few bookings. I find it very rewarding to gain their trust. I also have a soft spot for senior cats that need extra care and many meds.
Best cat name I’ve come across: Archie/Reggie (ginger and dark grey cat), Mr Mojo
Favourite memory: I’ve been looking after 2 cats for a few years. One of them is very timid and scared. My strategy was just to let her be and let her come to me when she would be ready. After 2 years, she finally walked toward me and bent down her head which meant ” you may start petting me now”. Ever since, she has been very friendly, purring and happy to be pet.
Best cat toy/enrichment tool: I think puzzle feeders is great for cats that are left alone for a little while. It keeps them busy and give them some rewards when they figure it out!
Favourite cat joke/pun: purralysis
Angela
Experience: With Catcouver since 2024. I’ve had cats as part of the family since childhood, I grew up with animals. I have been pet sitting for family members and neighbours for over 10 years.
Medication Skills: Pills, syringes, subcutaneous injections
Favourite part about being a cat sitter: Connecting with loving pet owners, and building a rapport with caring people. I love getting familiar with a diverse range of feline personalities. I enjoy providing care for cats, and giving socialization to them when they need it the most when they are missing their families.
Best cat name I’ve come across: Mr. Peacock, Shadow of Bathery, Harry Berry.
Favourite memory: Spending time in the sunshine with my childhood street cat Billy who was rescued. And seeing my first litter of kittens learning to walk for the first time.
Best cat toy/enrichment tool: Cat wands, but really cats will gravitate towards anything that tickles their fancy such as a ball of socks, mittens or hair bands. Or anything that makes a crunchy sound. Also, catnip and a treat are obvious favourites.
Favourite cat joke/pun: It is not a joke, but a saying that dogs feel like they need humans and therefore, look up to humans as they need a leader. But cats see humans as equals (or slightly beneath them lol)— so they stick around humans only if the relationship is mutual and they “get something out of it”.
About Me: I deeply support rescue organizations, whether it be for companion animals or wildlife across BC. I am dedicated to rehabilitation, to give animals with behavioural issues or with multiple barriers, understanding and a second chance. Currently working as a veterinary assistant/receptionist and going to school to become a wildlife vet tech. Things that are close to my heart is being there for the kitties that require extra support.
Anna
Experience: With Catcouver since 2023. 21 years and change with cats in general.
Medication Skills: Pills, inhalers
Favourite part about being a cat sitter: meeting different types of cats and experiencing their different personalities
Best cat name I’ve come across: Cappuccino, I am personally biased on this one. Cappy was my late cat and he really looked like a soft cup of cap.
Favourite memory: I love cats so much. My favorite memory with a cat was honestly finding Cappuccino in my family’s local pool. He was a tiny kitten that was looking for food and lots of love, both never faded.
Best cat toy/enrichment tool: Poof balls and feather toys!
Favourite cat joke/pun: That’s purrrfect
About Me: Honestly, I am and always will be a cat lady and I’m proud of it. I loved all the cats that have come and gone in my life. They all own a piece of my heart. I will definitely love your cat and treat them with the best of care.
Anne
Experience: Catsitting with Catcouver since June 2023, owner of three kitties, and proud VOKRA foster!
Medication Skills: pills, syringes
About Me: I’m a specialist in grooming, kitty playtime and socializing shy cats.
Chie
Experience: Lifetime cat parent. Joined Catcouver in 2021, and have been VOKRA foster since 2016.
Medication Skills: pills, syringes, subcutaneous injections
Favourite part about being a cat sitter: I love to work with shy kitties. Such a great feeling when a shy cat starts opening up to me.
Best cat toy/enrichment tool: I am a big fan of Da Bird and Bamboozler (both wand toys) and often bring them to sittings.
Coco
Experience: Catsitting with Catcouver since 2023, and 50 years caring for cats
Medication Skills: pills, syringes, subcutaneous injections
Favourite part about being a cat sitter: Getting to know each cat’s unique personality and building trusting relationships with the cat owners
Gael
Experience: Co-founder of Catcouver since 2018
Medication Skills: pills, syringes, insulin injections
Favourite part about being a cat sitter: Having so many furry friends
Favourite memory: Lap cats are always the best moments 
Best cat name I’ve come across: Detective Button
Best cat toy/enrichment tool: Wand toys when the cat is really up for it is great!
Favourite cat joke: I probably use ”purrfect” way too often 
Jane
Experience: Lifelong cat owner, catsitter with Catcouver since 2019, VOKRA medical team member and trainer 2016-2020, and Catcouver’s catministrator since 2022.
Medication Skills: pills, syringes, subcutaneous injections, inhalers
Favourite part about being a cat sitter: I love winning the affection of a shy kitty, and I have a big soft spot for senior kitties who need a little extra TLC.
Best cat name I’ve come across: Cowboy, my beloved soul mate
Best cat toy/enrichment tool: Something free, like a box or scrunched up paper balls!
Jenna
Experience: Catsitting with Catcouver since 2023. I grew up taking care of, playing with and cuddling with so many amazing cats.
Medication Skills: pills, syringes
Favourite part about being a cat sitter: When a cat starts to trust you after being scared of you at the beginning <3
Best cat name I’ve come across: Lady Fluffington!!
Best cat toy/enrichment tool: anything on a string
Favourite cat joke/pun: I’m not an introvert or an extrovert. I’m a catrovert!
About Me: I have a super shy kitty named Autumn, so I have a soft spot for shy rescues.
Julia
Experience: 15 years as a catsitter and with Catcouver since 2024
Medication Skills: meds in food
Favourite part about being a cat sitter: Getting to meet all types of cats and helping them feel safe with my presence while their family is away.
Best cat name I’ve come across: Cricket
Favourite memory: Reaching the level of gentle affectionate head butting with a cat as a way to greet each other.
Favourite cat pun: “Purr-naby” (Burnaby)
Karen
Experience: 35 years of sitting, at least! I cofounded VOKRA in 2000. Catsitting with Catcouver since 2021.
Medication Skills: pills, syringes, subcutaneous injections, inhalers
Favourite part about being a cat sitter: I like meeting new cats and making a connection with them. Sometimes hard to get them to trust , sometimes a big surprise when it happens fast!
Best cat name I’ve come across: Uboo is the best name I know
Best cat toy/enrichment tool: I love the round spinning ball toys , with a round of cardboard in the middle. Cat dancers
Lisa
Experience: Catsitting with Catcouver since 2022
Medication Skills: meds in food
Favourite part about being a cat sitter: Getting to meet and cuddle so many sweet cats
Best cat toy/enrichment tool: For food-motivated cats, I like placing kibble in an empty egg carton. It provides mental stimulation and slows down insatiable eaters
Mag
Experience: Catsitting with Catcouver since 2022, long-time pet owner
Medication Skills: Pills, syringes, subcutaneous injections
Favourite part about being a cat sitter: getting to know the kitties and all their preferences and quirks
Best cat name I’ve come across: Poltergeist
Favourite memory: 3AM snuggles from a very shy kitty
Best cat toy/enrichment tool: usually those feathers hanging off a stick
About me: I haven’t gotten cats since mine passed away so super happy to get my kitty dosage from Catcouver
Megumi
Experience: Catistting with Catcouver since 2023, 20+ years of being a cat mommy, 2+ years of cat foster mom with VOKRA
Medication Skills: Pills, syringes, inhalers
Favourite part about being a cat sitter: Being able to meet many different cats and get to know them. Helping cats and helping cat parents!
Favourite memory: Every memory is unique 😀
Best cat toy/enrichment tool: A wand toy! And of course cardboard boxes!
About Me: I love cats! I have an allergy to cats and I take allergy meds so that I can live with or spend time with them. Crazy cat lady? That’s me! 😀 Every cat is unique and my role is to understand who they are and make them feel comfortable while you are away
Melanie
Experience: Over 30 years! Catcouver since 2024
Medication Skills: pills, syringes, inhalers, subcutaneous fluids
Favourite part about being a cat sitter: Seeing them open up and show their character. Playing with them and giving them comfort while their owners are away
Best cat name I’ve come across: Zephyr
Favourite memory: When a shy cat lets you cuddle and they start purring
Best cat toy/enrichment tool: Chasing game or riding in a box or basket
Nicole
Experience: Catsitting with Catcouver since 2022, lifelong cat owner, VOKRA volunteer since 2017
Medication Skills: pills, syringes, subcutaneous injections, inhalers
Favourite part about being a cat sitter: I love cats! I love taking care of people’s loved ones when they are away and making them feel stress free that their cats are being spoiled with love
Best cat name I’ve come across: So many! Coco is my favorite though
Favourite memory: Having a foster who was pregnant and she gave birth to 7 kittens
Best cat toy/enrichment tool: Best cat toy is a box!
About Me: I am very thankful for VOKRA and Catcouver for all they do and love that proceeds from Catcouver go to VOKRA
Samareh
Experience: 7+ years, with Catcouver since 2022
Medication Skills: pills, syringes
Favourite part of cat sitting: meeting new cats!
Best cat toy: feather wand + cat nip toys
Sandi
Experience: Catsitting with Catcouver since 2021, lifelong cat owner, proud VOKRA volunteer since 2021.
Medication Skills: Inhalers, oral, and ear meds
Favourite part of cat sitting: Getting to snuggle and have great conversations with all my new fur babies! Getting to know their personalities and listening to a cat purring is like the magic of music.
About Me: I go back to the 60’s as a cat owner! I’ve had 2 devon rex cats and many other rescues over the years. My one devon lived to be 20! At one time, I had 2 dogs and 3 cats (2 devons and 1 oriental shorthair, Beck, Lola and Harper).
Sharisse
Experience: lifelong cat owner, catsitting with Catcouver since 2023, VOKRA volunteer since 2021
Medication Skills: pills, syringes, subcutaneous injections, inhalers
Favourite part of cat sitting: To be able to spend time with the cats and make their place still feel like home when their dad and mom are away/busy!
Best cat name you’ve come across: Raccoon (it’s the name of my first cat when I was kid… I guess I was creative enough to think my cat’s tail looks like a raccoon so we decided to name my cat a different animal!)
Favourite memory: Anything that involves cats!!! (sniffing my own cats, cuddling and playing with them, as well as sharing yogurt with them :))
Best cat toy/enrichment tool: catnip kicker (since that’s what my cats like the best)
Tanya
Experience: I’ve had cats for most of my life. I’ve been catsitting for close to 12 years, and with Catcouver since 2024.
Medication Skills: pills, syringes, inhalers
Favourite part of cat sitting: Getting to be with cats all day, everyday! Also, is there anything better then a purring cat? It is the most soothing beautiful sound ever!!
Best cat name you’ve come across: Cleocatra, Chairman Meow and Slow Mo
Favourite memory: Rescuing a half frozen kitty as a child. She was named Slow Mo because everything she did was slow motion. It would take her forever to make it onto your lap and once she finally did she would happily drool all over you.
Best cat toy/enrichment tool: Boxes and paper bags-after you spend lots of money it seems these free things are a favourite!