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about us
Cat Care Collective was founded by Laura & Meg, two trusted pet professionals and enthusiastic cat lovers. We offer an extraordinary level of expertise and many years of experience working with animals and within the pet care community. We love cats for their unique personalities and we designed our business to respond to their unique needs. With many years of pet care and professional experience between us, we imagined a service that specializes in providing customized cat care exclusively for cats and their owners.
Our service provides a caring and enriching experience for cats who are home alone while ensuring their environment is well looked-after. We value communication and transparency and our goal is to ensure our clients and their cat companions enjoy a high level of trust, safety & care. We are insured, educated, Fear Free Certified and Pet First Aid Certified. As active members of the Toronto pet community we participate avidly in ongoing education, collaborate on community initiatives, and network with other pet professionals.
Laura with one of her many feline friends
Meet Laura:
As an avid animal lover, Laura has dedicated the last 10 years to focused education and building her career around caring for Toronto's pets. Her professional experience includes working as a groomer and pet store manager. As the owner & operator of She Said Walk Dog Walking Laura is a valued member of the Toronto Dog Walker's Association. Laura's career in pet care encompasses a broad range of experiences and educational opportunities. Laura brings low-stress nail trimming, basic grooming and nursing skills to the table to the delight of cats and their guardians.
Laura's animal-related passions include holistic nutrition and finding fun and creative ways to enrich the lives of indoor cats . She shares her home with Aida, a sweet-natured Greyhound mix.
Laura's Experience & Credentials:
Certified in Animal Care; Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
Certified in Companion Animal Health and Nutrition; University of California Extension Program
Dog-Tec/Dogbiz Dog Walking Academy Graduate
10 years of experience working as a pet professional
Pet First Aid Certified
Ongoing commitment to pet care education & professional development
Education and experience in small animal care including reptiles, birds and small mammals
Meg canoodling a cat & loving her job
Meet Meg:
For several years Meg operated her own well-loved professional dog walking and pet sitting business called Walk With Meg, which was voted one of the best dog walking services in Toronto by BlogTo, and has been a proud member of the Toronto Dog Walkers Association. Meg is now an accomplished dog trainer specializing in fear, anxiety and aggression at Meghan D’Arcy Training and Behaviour pursuing extensive education in animal behaviour.
Building upon years of dedication to working with local humane societies and rescues, Meg enjoys fostering whenever she's able to. Meg shares her life with her adorable mutt Wile E Coyote, who has proudly earned her Canine Good Neighbour and Saint John Ambulance Therapy Dog certification.
Meg's experience & Credentials:
Certified in Training and Counselling; Academy for Dog Trainers
Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer
Associate Certified Dog Behaviour Consultant
Fear Free Certified Animal Trainer
10+ years of experience working as a pet professional
Toronto Cat Rescue Cat Behaviour Counsellor certification and experience
Extensive involvement with local pet rescues including fostering cats and kittens
Pet First Aid Certified
Ongoing education in cat behaviour, welfare and training