Meet Our Team
Our sitters all have years of experience volunteering at shelters, owning cats themselves, and even working with other cat sitting companies. They are all background checked, bonded, and trained by us. They will absolutely deliver the same level of service as the owners deliver. We have never received anything but praise for the wonderful sitters on our staff.
Sitters
Alethea
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Alethea became extra fond of cats when one of her roommates welcomed a purr-fect roommate to the household back in college. She moved to San Francisco in December of 2018, and currently lives in a no-pet apartment. To make up for her cat-less home, she enjoys befriending and caring for your cat(s)! Outside of work and studying for Finance, Alethea enjoys reading, creative projects, and surfing YouTube for that next hit song or Facebook for amazing cat videos.
Bradley
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Bradley grew up with numerous cats in Charlotte, NC and has been an avid cat lover ever since. While he cannot have any pets due to lease issues, he thoroughly enjoys spending time with his boyfriend's cat Meadow. Bradley has lived in the Castro neighborhood for the last twenty years and has been active with numerous animal right groups over the years.
Casey
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Casey was born and raised in San Francisco and grew up in The Mission District. She has had cats as long as she can remember. Casey feels joy being around cats, and has never met a cat she doesn't like. She currently has three fur kitties of her own. Rose, Pierre, and Pharoah. Casey has also fostered cats for the SPCA and has been involved in TNR. She studied design at San Francisco State University, and makes hand forged silver jewelry.
Diana
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Diana grew up in New York, and her family was never without cats. She relocated to the bay area in 2003, and began volunteering at cat rescues. She began volunteering at a cat rescue, and adopted Lucy and Orlando. She is an avid photographer of both people and cats, and enjoys nature, creating dollhouse scenes, watching old movies, and reading.
Giusi
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Born and raised in Italy, Giusi grew up with a passion for cats. She had her first kitty when she was 17, but has lived with cats since then. Giusi now has two cats, Zoe and Ollie, and along with her daughter, they are her family. Giusi’s passion for animals led her back to college to pursue a degree in biology with the goal to become a conservation biologist and protect all the animals around the world! In her free time Giusi loves cooking, watching Netflix, reading and taking road trips. She is looking forward to meeting your beloved furry friends!
Jessi
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Jessi moved to San Francisco from NYC in 2010 with her husband and three cats: Harriet, Commander, and Pickle. Born and raised in Miami, FL, she didn't become a cat parent until her early 20s but she's never looked back. Jessi is obsessed with Pickle and her two new brothers - longhaired tuxedo littermates Dean "Marty" Martin and "Sammy" Davis Jr Jr. In her spare time, Jessi works in the music industry, managing bands and running a record label called Father/Daughter Records.
Kasandra
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Kasandra is a relative newcomer to San Francisco, having moved here in 2021 from the East Coast. A lifelong adopter of older cats from shelters, she’s loved many kitties with special needs, and relishes giving them all the gentle attention, sensitivity, and love they require! She’s a CPA & nonprofit finance professional who runs an intuitive counseling business and also works as an editorial assistant. She loves to paint, write flash fiction and poetry, and go for long exploratory walks in her new home!
Mary
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Since 1971, Mary has had at least one cat whenever possible! Today, she spoils her cats Josie and Bridget by making up nicknames and songs in their honor, talking to them, and giving them tons of kisses and snuggles. They have toys, a kitty condo, and lined cardboard boxes all over the house to chill in. Mary is also raising two insightful human children with her amazing husband in San Francisco. She likes to read paper books and swim and will take excellent care of your beloved cat!
Nadine
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Nadine was born and raised in San Francisco and has been a long time cat enthusiast! She grew up bonding with the neighborhood cats in Bernal Heights and has fond memories of her childhood cat. She now lives with 2 tabby cats and often visits her family to see the kittens she helped raise during the pandemic. When she isn’t spending time with cats, Nadine loves to spend time outdoors going on hikes, riding her bike, and gardening!
Sarah
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Sarah has loved small animals since childhood and is a dedicated cat owner. She understands cat owners' concerns when away and offers personalized, compassionate care for each cat's unique personality. Beyond her work with cats, Sarah enjoys outdoor activities like hiking and biking, which help her bring calm and positive energy to her pet care.
Yuli
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Yuli moved from Southern California to San Francisco in 2016 and has lived happily with their cat Chica since 2018. Their adoration for cats began in middle school when her older sister begged their mom to let them adopt a kitten. A strong bond grew that taught them how intuitive, intelligent, caring & funny cats are. They enjoy meeting and getting to know all the different personalities and habits of each cat they cross paths with.
Ashia
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Ashia became a cat mom back in 2005 and ever since then cats have become the love of her life. She currently has a seven year old fur daughter named Eclipse. She is an SF native but has spent a lot of her life traveling as a performing artist. These days she is a teacher to aspiring young performers and spends a fair amount of time loving her precious fur baby.
Bry
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One of Bry's earliest memories is throwing pennies into a wishing well and wishing for a cat. They were then rewarded with a whole litter that they grew up along side of. A kitty lover since a child, Bry loves being around and taking care of cats. They have worked as a feline foster and also volunteered at shelters. You can be sure they will love your cat like one of their own!
Chuli
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Chuli is a Frisco born & raised former youth volunteer at the SPCA and an animal lover of all four legged friends. A writer, filmmaker and street film photographer, Chuli enjoys spending time with their rescue chiweenie and befriending the neighborhood stray cats. A whisperer of sorts, Chuli is intuitive with animals and enjoys meeting all kinds of purr-sonalities.
Elena
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Elena moved to San Francisco about a year ago from Sonoma county and brought her 2 kitties with her. She has been around cats since birth; they are some of her first memories. Around age 14 she started volunteering for Rohnert Park animal shelter and has fostered over 100 kitties since then. She has also worked at an animal hospital making sure to keep the cats and dogs comfortable while boarding or staying for procedures. Since then she’s been pet sitting, making great connections with both the clients and their pets.
Hiromi
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Hiromi was born in Japan. Her father was a Veterinarian so she always had an early exposure to and love of animals. Hiromi came to the United States for University, first in New York and then San Francisco where she wound up staying. She is an event photographer with interests in music (playing Koto and editing music), traveling, film, cooking and of course her love of her fur baby Sage (a 16 year old lovable gray Diva tabby who always seems to have the last word). Hiromi has a deep affinity with cats, a true cat lover. Hiromi loves meeting and taking care of each precious fur baby, making sure each is happy and comfortable.
Julee
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Hailing from New York City, Julee has shared her life with many cats (Lola, Lucy, Mister Bopo, and Neus). She views cats as magical creatures who provide unconditional love and affection and who become family members and best friends to their people. Julee's aim as a cat sitter is to empathize and offer safety and kindness to these sweethearts. When Julee is not caring for cats (and her family's dogs, Pebble and Sandy) she is an illustrator/graphic designer ...who enjoys drawing cats.
Lydia
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Lydia was born and raised in San Francisco and lives with her daughter in Bernal Heights. Growing up, she was always finding stray cats on Bernal Hill and bringing them home to take care of. She’s never met a cat she doesn’t love. She spent some years living in rural Grass Valley, and working on farms with everything from goats to pigs and chickens, she’s a big lover of all animals. In her spare time she enjoys cooking and gardening, as well as hiking around the city with her tiny dog.
Megan
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Megan is a San Francisco native who’s never managed to stay away, a former outdoor education instructor, a trained herbalist, very part time astrologer, regular tai chi player, and a dedicated cat caregiver. She joined Precious Fur while nursing her latest cat through a terminal illness. Now Megan brings the same care and attention to your cats.
Phoenix
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Phoenix grew up in San Francisco with several cats and has remained an avid cat person over the years. Snuggling, petting, and playing with cats have been constant sources of joy in their life. Phoenix recently graduated from Mount Holyoke College with a BA in psychology and is incredibly excited to be able to spend time with cats again. In their free time, they enjoy hiking in parks around the city, seeing live comedy, and tending to their fish tank.
Steven
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Steven's journey as a cat and animal lover has been incredibly rewarding. He believes each feline has its own story, and he prioritizes understanding their needs and preferences, ensuring they feel comfortable and loved at home. With a background in event production, Steven prides himself on bringing responsibility, punctuality, and attention to detail his cat-sitting duties. He is driven to create a stress-free environment for the pets he visits, with plenty of playtime and affection. Steven has lived in the Bay Area for nearly a decade and hopes to be that extra loving cat-uncle for all the cats of the city!
Bethany
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Bethany is a Bay Area native who loves animals, but especially cats. She has enjoyed raising cats most of her life, which has made her an excellent caregiver to them. In her spare time she can be found watching animated films with her corgi and chihuahua.
Caitlyn
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Caitlyn has been an animal lover since she was a young child, so caring for cats across the city she now calls home is a dream come true. She admires them for their curiosity and their tenacity, and is looking forward to witnessing every unique personality that she will come across while working at Precious Fur. Her love of cats extends well into her spare time: she spends hours online browsing subreddits dedicated to cats and their adorable antics, to the point where her phone is filled to the brim with cute videos she’ll happily show to anyone who asks.
Cristina
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Cristina has been an animal lover since she was a child, with a special affection for cats. She finds them to be incredible creatures—agile, intelligent, and with such unique personalities that make them truly special. Her cat that she's had for 11 years is the love of her life! Cristina aims to give the same love and care to every cat she looks after.
Gina
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Gina’s road to Precious Fur and love of cats is an interesting one. A lifelong Bay Area native, Gina left home at 17 as an Army Reservist, studied Criminal Justice at SJSU, and spent the next 25+ years in Human Resources. During college, a boyfriend gave her a cat for Mother’s Day, beginning a lifelong love affair (kitties, not the boyfriend). She left the corporate world in 2020 and moved to the City, fur babies Penny and Jilly in tow. Gina understands firsthand how difficult it can be to travel and leave fur babies behind and has a strong commitment to making sure clients can rest assured that they are in great hands.
Jenn
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A nurturer by nature, Jenn was born and raised in the Bay Area. In her youth she developed a special love for and bond with animals, but has in recent years found a favorite in cats. She is intrigued by their mysterious, unique, and independent nature and is touched by how intuitive and accepting they are. Although not a current cat parent, Jenn is proud to be “auntie” to Nala and El Gato. She endeavors to treat every furry loved one she encounters as her own, building trust, exercising patience and showing unconditional love. In her personal time, Jenn is an avid traveler.
Kai
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Kai grew up in Delaware & Pennsylvania where animals first came into her life at the age of 4. As she grew, so did her love of animals thanks to a German Shepard named Grover, loveable tabbies Sherry I and Sherry II, and kittie sisters, Nina & Simone. She thinks furry family members add more joy, adventure, and love to your life. Kai moved to San Francisco 11 years ago and when not caring for amazing cats, she is creating photographs & studying winemaking.
Marco
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Marco originates from the coastal town of Laguna Beach, California. Having moved originally to San Francisco in 2022 for his masters degree, he stayed as he fell in love with the city. Marco has always had animals in his life. He is currently an uncle to his friend's kitty, Mabel, and is excited to meet more of the city's kitties! Beyond his professional pursuits, Marco finds relaxation by surfing California's coastline and expressing his creativity through mosaic stone art.
Michael
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Michael has been a cat fiend all his life and hopes to be able to have his own sometime down the road. He loves the different personalities each cat possess and is especially fond of Tuxedo cats. Michael finds it most important to show respect towards a cat when first meeting them, and allow them to get comfortable and warm up to him on their own time. When not tending to cat needs, he freelances on creative film projects, where he hopes to find a cat on set.
Rowan
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Rowan is an audio/visual technician that loves to read, watch television and movies, and hang out with kitties! They have two cats at home (Velma and Paprika) but they still needed more cats in their life, which led them here. They grew up with many pets (cats, dogs, mice, rats and guinea pigs, to name a few) and will always say hi to any furry friend that comes their way.
Tee-Jai
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Tee-Jai loves all animals, but especially cats. In 2007, she adopted her own fur-baby, Kiko, from the SPCA. Her friends call her the cat whisperer due to her deep understanding of cat body language, from tail movements to different purrs. Besides cats, she is passionate about helping people and works full-time at the Department of Public Health doing preventative care work. Tee-Jai also enjoys traveling and baking and looks forward to giving your fur baby all her love and attention.
Staff
Caroline
Manager
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Caroline is a long-time resident of San Francisco. She has worked in the hospitality industry for over 15 years while pursuing career opportunities in varying fields. After her beloved cat passed, she explored the idea of fostering; however, found cat sitting to be the perfect opportunity to express her love and passion for animals. Caroline has a deep understanding of people's bonds with their cats, and displays it in the care she shows for every little furball she meets.
Andrea
Human Resources
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Andrea works behind the scenes remotely from her home in Oregon supporting all of the sitters and clients by ensuring that business systems run smoothly. As a life-long lover of animals and problem solving, this role was a perfect fit. When not focused on Precious Fur, she works as a voice actor, volunteers in the community and enjoys adventures with her partner and two children.
Karen
Manager
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Cats have been a constant source of joy in Karen’s life since begging to bring home a kitten when she was little. After several years of fostering kittens at the SPCA, she ended up adopting a whole litter! Karen has been with Precious Fur since 2017, after retiring from a long career as a wedding floral designer. She loves living in San Francisco, spending time with her husband and two grown children, and snuggling with her kitties.
Kristin
Business Owner
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Kristin is a native Oregonian that developed her love for cats in homes that always had animals around. When she’s not busy playing with her feline friends, Kristin stays busy by chasing around her two young kids, Glen and Mirinda, with help from her husband, Neil.
Kristen
Manager
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Kristen has a deep appreciation for animals, always looking to learn more about behavior and care. She grew up with cats, volunteered with cats, and adopted two littermates of her own. Kristen recently moved from Minneapolis with her Portlander partner and her kitty siblings, Griffin and Loon. Outside of cat care, she loves museums, yoga, and plants. Kristen is eager to meet and care for your cat soon!