Our Cat Sitters in Philadelphia

Andrea  is the owner of Walkies LLC and the owner of The Cat Peeps She is the author of The WALKIES Potty Training E-Book and How To Start your Dog off Right (for a healthy, happy well-behaved life) and also founded The Walkies Volunteer Effort to benefit Philadelphia’s Communities.

Andrea is devoted to providing Philadelphia with the best that cat care has to offer, and providing cat owners with peace of mind, reliable care and most of all support through ALL stages of their pets’ life.

Andrea attended Villanova University for Biology, Temple University for English and graduated from Pratt Institute and received her degree in Graphic Design. She is a certified yoga instructor in vinyasa and Ashtanga Yoga from Ashtanga Yoga Worldwide. She also is a certified Health and Nutrition Coach from The Institute of Integrative Nutrition. Andrea is an equestrian and trains in dressage on her Connamera Pony Charlie, and LOVES her retired Dappled Black Welsh Pony Peter Pan. She currently resides on a farm in the country with her husband Tim. She is a proud stepmother to Sebastian an amazing freelance artist in LA, and his wife Hilary. Tim and Andrea are also the proud parents of a beautiful dachshaund Sardine, a Belgian Shepherd-Husky called Chef, a Jack Russel Chi named Pretzel and an Otterhound Chowder.

Growing up in Southern Chester County, Maggie has been an animal lover her whole life. She made a move to the city after getting her Fine Arts degree from WCU and became a Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway Fox & Roach in 2006. 

Besides selling houses, her favorite thing is getting cuddles from her 2 cats, Chica and Bean! Aside from being the greatest cat mom around, Maggie is also Walkies and The Cat Peeps Key Manager!

In the market to rent or buy?!? Get in touch with Maggie! https://www.foxroach.com/Bio/margaretaiello

Favorite Pizza Topping: Anything from 20th St Pizza! 

Favorite Movie: Back To The Future

After growing up in the suburbs of Philadelphia, Diana moved to the city five years ago with her two cats, Audrey and Abbey. In addition to snuggling her two kitties, she spends her time working as a marketing and social media manager for a chain of comedy clubs, baking and photographing recipes for her blog, and trying to eat her way through the Philadelphia restaurant scene. Diana currently calls South Philly home.

Fav cat moment: every once in a while, my cat sits on her back legs and paws the air like she’s dancing. It’s pretty amazing.

Fav Movie: The Royal Tenenbaums

Hobby: Baking, thrifting, & bouncing around the city

Fav Pizza Topping: usually just pepperoni but I do love a white pizza from time to time

Shannon is a Northern Virginia native who has been living in Philly for the past two years with her fiancé and their two adorable and chaotic cats, Meg and Viola.  When she’s not professionally editing videos, she can usually be found working on her ceramics projects, reading, or rewatching a mid-2010s era comfort TV show.  

Fav Cat Moment: Getting to see my cat in person for the first time! The rescue center I volunteered at in college always posted their cats on Instagram and as soon as I saw Viola, I fell in love. I’d figured that she would have been adopted before I returned for my senior year, especially given how adorable every photo of her was, but when I returned in August, she was still there, cozied up in her favorite spot - the chair in the back office - waiting for me to give her all my attention and tummy pets.

Fav Movie: O Brother, Where Art Thou?

Hobby: Ceramics, Reading (thrillers mostly), and playing Stardew Valley

Fav Pizza Topping: the Sriracha Honey Pie from Clarkville Pizza!

Clare lives with her beagle mix Woody in south Philly and loves meeting all the neighborhood dogs and cats through her work with Walkies and Cat Peeps and at a local rehab vet. She especially loves winning over shy kitties with patience and wand toys! When not working with animals, she is usually training for ultramarathons or dying her hair various shades of blue and green.

Fav Cat Moment: When they act like they don’t care at all about the toy you are waving around like a fool, then suddenly pounce!

Fav Movie: The Princess Bride

Hobby: Running

Fav Pizza Topping: Pesto

Kimmy was born and raised in Los Angeles and has loved living in and around the Philadelphia area since 2016, working with older adults who have or may be at risk for dementia. She is a lover of all cats and is a mom to her beautiful and energetic Maine Coon Luna. When she is not knees deep in cat videos or showering Luna with attention, Kimmy loves to cook and explore Philadelphia by foot (especially new restaurants and bakeries)!

Fav Cat Moment: When Luna "plops" on the floor belly-up for tummy scratches

Fav Movie: The Parent Trap

Hobbies: cooking, knitting, reading

BONUS: Fav Pizza Topping: mushrooms!

Ryan is a South Philadelphia resident and big animal lover, living with and raising a dog of his own, an English Springer Spaniel named Penny.  Growing up with pets his entire life, he enjoys the opportunity to connect with and care for animals of all kind. He is an experienced pet sitter ready to watch over your furry loved ones.

Megan was born and raised right over the bridge in South Jersey and has lived in Philly for 3 years now. She grew up having cats and currently has a kitty named Kurt. She works as an interior designer in the city. 

Fav Cat Moment: Kurt waiting for me at the door every day when I come home.

Fav Movie: Wizard of Oz

Hobbies: Design, gardening, cooking

Fav pizza topping: White pizza with broccoli

Sophia is a first year PhD student at Temple studying neuropsychology who just moved from sunny San Diego and is an absolute cat lover. Sophia has grown up around cats her entire life and values giving them the attention they deserve!  When Sophia isn't studying, she loves hiking and exploring the great food in Philly. 

Fav Cat Moment: probably when my friend Hannah's cat attacks my hair :)

Fav Movie: Goodwill Hunting

Hobby: anything involving the outdoors or food!

BONUS: Fav Pizza Topping: mushrooms and spinach

Marina is originally from the suburbs of Philadelphia and recently graduated from Temple University with a bachelor's in psychology. Marina grew up with a dog and two cats of which she has many fond memories. 

Fav Cat Momoent: It's hard to single out just one favorite cat moment but on is when she left for college move-in, both of her cats ran and sat by the window as she was leaving to say goodbye. It was so hard to leave them, but it was the best reunion when she returned for fall break! 

Fav Movie: She loves a good Harry Potter movie marathon, especially around the holidays!

Hobby:  reading, do yoga, and cook!

Fav pizza topping:  pepperoni

Fav Cat Moment: I've had cats in my life for as long as I've been alive! There are so many amazing moments I've been able to be a part of. One of my favorite cat moments happened  recently with a cat I had never met before- I was coming home, and I recognized a cat who had been missing for a while, so I got in touch with their owners. He got to go home that night, and  I've never been more thankful to be able to help.

Fav Movie: The Big Lebowski 

Hobby: Singing, painting, and biking

BONUS Fav Pizza Topping: Thin-sliced potatoes and rosemary! (best on a white pizza)

What is Brieon’s fav thing in the world? The answer would be her 2 year old, adopted pit bull mix, Sonja. In fact, Sonja inspired Brieon’s first ever hashtag use when she declared her a #fosterfail when Brieon and her husband, Mike, adopted Sonja after fostering her. Brieon grew up in a house full of pets, despite having a dad who is not fond of animals (Thanks, Dad, you’re the best!). She loves all animals and, thanks to Sonja and her dog-nephew, Boss, has an especially soft spot for pit bulls. Brieon, Mike, and Sonja live in the Olde Richmond where Brieon is the operations assistant for NexGen Exterior Home Remodeling by day, dog walker by mid-day, and a furniture maker by night. Brieon is Pet First Aid Certified.

Fav Movie: Role Models

HobbyY: Refinishing old furniture / building furniture

Fav Pizza Topping: Usually just cheese but mushrooms if I'm feeling crazy.

Born in Philly, raised in the suburbs, and always surrounded by beloved cats, Aimée journeyed off to the South for some adventures in Nashville with a friend before making her way home to Philadelphia again several years ago. She is beyond happy to be back in the Northeast and, since coming back, has been inspired to become more of who she already truly was: an artist. From her tiny South Philly studio apartment she joyfully combines papers, fabrics, acrylic paint and all sorts of ephemera to create bold, colorful abstract works that can be seen online and in various shops and exhibits around the city. She also started a vintage business, along with a dear friend and fellow bright color-lover, called Sweet and Brite PHL which sells vintage housewares and clothing as well as offering vintage/thrifting tours in the city. 

https://www.etsy.com/shop/aimeesiegelcreates?ref=search_shop_redirect (artwork)

https://www.sweetandbritephl.com/ (vintage) 

Fav Cat Moment: growing up I had a cat named Misty who always knew exactly when I was feeling sad and would curl up right on near my face at the perfect times to cuddle me with comfort. 

Fav Movie: Moonrise Kingdom 

Hobby: Trying new cocktail recipes at home  

BONUS: Fav Pizza Topping: pepperoni + onions 

Originally from the small town of Bloomsburg, PA, Shelby has been living in the Fairmount area of Philly for almost 6 years and absolutely loves it. During the day, she works full-time in marketing and is super excited to be part of The Cat Peeps and Walkies team. While she has always had a love for all animals, she is a true cat person at heart. Growing up, she had a cat, Smokey, and a dog, Heidi, who both gave her family so many wonderful memories and laughs. Since she can't have her own pets due to the constraints of apartment living, she is more than happy to care for your furry friends! Shelby is Pet First Aid Certified.

Fav Cat Moment: When I still lived at home, every time someone in the house would make tuna salad, Smokey would come running as soon as she heard the can opener pierce the top of the can. I don't know how but she heard it even if she was sound asleep, and she would appear out of nowhere with her eyes half open and her fur all messy. It always made me laugh :)

Fav Movie: WALL-E

Hobby: Yoga, knitting, reading

Fav Pizza Topping: Mushrooms

Katie is a PhD student at Drexel University studying health information sciences. She moved to Philly last summer after completing her Masters of Public Health at Johns Hopkins! Katie grew up around animals her whole life and she has two cats named after female scientists: Rosalind Franklin and Barbara McClintock. Aside from spending time with her cats, Katie enjoys running, making crafts, watching movies, and reading! 

Fav Cat Moment: Every night, Rosalind meows at me and brings me her e.coli bacteria cat toy!

Fav Movie: Dirty Dancing

Hobby: I love running, knitting, and reading

Fav Pizza Topping: Pepperoni with honey on top!