The Cat Folx SF Team
"The people at Cat Folx are not just Cat Sitters - They are Cat Family"
Wilma Goodyear - OwnerPronouns: She/Her/Aunty
I am a passionate cat lover and have always had cats - I've even traveled the world with them. Our Cat, Roxy, moved with us from Sydney to London, to Barcelona, Back to London, To Puerto Vallarta and finally here to San Francisco. I've been called the Crazy Cat lady most of my adult life. It was a running joke for years that when I was old I would be surrounded by Cats. |
Talk about manifesting my destiny.
Here I am doing what I love and hanging with my favorite people - Cats - All Day Every Day.
I have been caring for other people's Cats for 30+ years. When my wellness clinic had to close due to the pressures of COVID I reassessed everything and I started doing more Cat-Sitting. It has grown into my Full Time "Job" quickly. Not that I even think of it as a job, because I love it so much. I now can't imagine a better way to spend my days.
I'm a Kiwi born in Holland that has been traveling the world since I was a child. I have lived in San Francisco since 2010. I finally hung up my hat and have stopped moving around. I love San Francisco! I share my home with my husband Paul and our 2 (CrAZy) MisFits - WaWa and our new addition Quincy (The Dude). Snuggles and playing with my purry ones is always the best part of my day. I really don't know what I would do without them.
In Australia I volunteered with the Cat Protection Society so I have interacted with cats of all sorts including shy, neglected and traumatized kitties. Cats seem to love me as much as I love them. I have a Veterinary Assistant Certification from SF City College and am currently studying to become a Cat Behaviorist. With my experience in working with felines in their own homes and with traumatized kitties in shelters I have seen it all. Whether it be urinating outside the box, aggression or other behaviors that you find worrying or difficult to handle; I can help.
I have served Clients with a high level of professionalism all my life. I owned and operated an Acupuncture Clinic and have been a Practice Manager in the Medical Field. I was a Registered Nurse in Australia before moving to San Francisco in 2010. I'm meticulous and organized and have given all manner of medications. My experience as an RN, working during the peak of the AIDS Epidemic at the largest HIV Clinic in Australia and both my Hypnosis and Life-Coaching Skills and Accreditations mean I am also able to offer formal Coaching to my hooman clients. I can coach those of you who are dealing with the grief associated with loss of a pet, and I can support those of you who are coming to terms with the difficult decisions that must be made around the end of life and palliative care of your most precious ones.
More about me:
Here I am doing what I love and hanging with my favorite people - Cats - All Day Every Day.
I have been caring for other people's Cats for 30+ years. When my wellness clinic had to close due to the pressures of COVID I reassessed everything and I started doing more Cat-Sitting. It has grown into my Full Time "Job" quickly. Not that I even think of it as a job, because I love it so much. I now can't imagine a better way to spend my days.
I'm a Kiwi born in Holland that has been traveling the world since I was a child. I have lived in San Francisco since 2010. I finally hung up my hat and have stopped moving around. I love San Francisco! I share my home with my husband Paul and our 2 (CrAZy) MisFits - WaWa and our new addition Quincy (The Dude). Snuggles and playing with my purry ones is always the best part of my day. I really don't know what I would do without them.
In Australia I volunteered with the Cat Protection Society so I have interacted with cats of all sorts including shy, neglected and traumatized kitties. Cats seem to love me as much as I love them. I have a Veterinary Assistant Certification from SF City College and am currently studying to become a Cat Behaviorist. With my experience in working with felines in their own homes and with traumatized kitties in shelters I have seen it all. Whether it be urinating outside the box, aggression or other behaviors that you find worrying or difficult to handle; I can help.
I have served Clients with a high level of professionalism all my life. I owned and operated an Acupuncture Clinic and have been a Practice Manager in the Medical Field. I was a Registered Nurse in Australia before moving to San Francisco in 2010. I'm meticulous and organized and have given all manner of medications. My experience as an RN, working during the peak of the AIDS Epidemic at the largest HIV Clinic in Australia and both my Hypnosis and Life-Coaching Skills and Accreditations mean I am also able to offer formal Coaching to my hooman clients. I can coach those of you who are dealing with the grief associated with loss of a pet, and I can support those of you who are coming to terms with the difficult decisions that must be made around the end of life and palliative care of your most precious ones.
More about me:
- I believe in magic and have a deep connection to the natural world and animals.
- I believe strongly in the nourishment found in real food. I love to grow it, source it, prepare it and eat it.
- I believe in ritual and the healing and centering that it creates.
- I spend hours pottering in my garden, exploring farmer's markets and foraging for food in the wild.
- I believe that Mother Earth is the source of all life, not a resource.
- I believe we all need to change to grow, after all if there was no change there would be no butterflies..... Imagine a world without Butterflies?!
- I feel most powerful when walking through the world with quiet grace. Sometimes I also believe that it's perfectly OK to say Fuck this Shit and then move on.
- I am deeply connected to the Divine Feminine and believe that what the world needs now is to tap into it more deeply.
- Music with soul moves me and I love to get lost on a dance floor. My favorite song is The Boss by Diana Ross.
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Paul - Cat Sitter Extraordinaire
Pronouns: He/Her
Wilma is my wife and together we have been pawrents to ten fantastic felines. I've always loved Cats and have a natural affinity with them - After all I'm a Leo. My first Cat when I was a wee young thing was very smart and used to switch the heater on in the winter time. I was forever getting into trouble because of her actions, but she was worth it. I honor each cats uniqueness and love their extraordinary intelligence. I have volunteered with rescue kitties and have been told that I have the magic touch. If kitty will let me I love to give them kitty-massage.
When I'm not hanging with Felines I love Food and Music. I have been a club DJ for 39 years and have been remixing and producing since the early 90's. You may have heard of me @SanFranDisko. You can catch me spinning every weekend here in San Francisco and around the USA.
Wilma is my wife and together we have been pawrents to ten fantastic felines. I've always loved Cats and have a natural affinity with them - After all I'm a Leo. My first Cat when I was a wee young thing was very smart and used to switch the heater on in the winter time. I was forever getting into trouble because of her actions, but she was worth it. I honor each cats uniqueness and love their extraordinary intelligence. I have volunteered with rescue kitties and have been told that I have the magic touch. If kitty will let me I love to give them kitty-massage.
When I'm not hanging with Felines I love Food and Music. I have been a club DJ for 39 years and have been remixing and producing since the early 90's. You may have heard of me @SanFranDisko. You can catch me spinning every weekend here in San Francisco and around the USA.
Michelle - Cat Sitter Extraordinaire
Pronouns She/Her
Hello, I’m Michelle and I’m thrilled to be a part of the Cat Folx team! I'm a cat lover who’s looking forward to being a cat sitter for other peoples' fur babies. I have a lifetime of experience with animals and am a natural caretaker. I especially love kitty cats and their independent, unique personalities. I’m a special education teacher and my students and I often bond over our shared love of kitties! In my leisure time, I enjoy dancing, going to the park, exploring fabulous San Francisco, playing softball, spending time with my family and friends, and taking Snapchat pictures of my cats! I'm empathetic, patient, thoughtful, and considerate- all qualities which help to make cats and I great friends. I'm very excited and grateful to have the opportunity to care for your most precious creatures. My wife, Krissy is also part of the Cat Folx Family. |
Krissy - Cat Sitter Extraordinaire
Pronouns She/Her
I am Krissy and I am delighted to join the extraordinary team of cat-loving humans at Cat Folx SF. Michelle and I are cat moms to two beautiful, loving, wise elders (Pepper and Izzy) who have graced our lives for many years. Pepper has been with us for almost 2 decades! While the humans in this relationship have taken on the role of parents, our honored felines are central to our family dynamic and they really run the show. They ultimately hold our hearts in their paws, teach us about loving and caring for others, remind us to slow down and listen/see what is important in this world. Yes, as kitty parents we have been charged with “taking care” of them, but really the reverse is true. They have always taken care of us and it is from them and our fur babies that came before them, that I have learned how to care deeply for your kitties.
When I am not cat-sitting, I teach children. When I am not teaching, I am reading, cooking, hiking, and spending time with my amazing family, community changemakers, artists, healers, lovers of wine, and explorers of our Fair City. As a lifelong cat-lover, I look forward to sharing my love for kitty cats with your revered furry family members.
I am Krissy and I am delighted to join the extraordinary team of cat-loving humans at Cat Folx SF. Michelle and I are cat moms to two beautiful, loving, wise elders (Pepper and Izzy) who have graced our lives for many years. Pepper has been with us for almost 2 decades! While the humans in this relationship have taken on the role of parents, our honored felines are central to our family dynamic and they really run the show. They ultimately hold our hearts in their paws, teach us about loving and caring for others, remind us to slow down and listen/see what is important in this world. Yes, as kitty parents we have been charged with “taking care” of them, but really the reverse is true. They have always taken care of us and it is from them and our fur babies that came before them, that I have learned how to care deeply for your kitties.
When I am not cat-sitting, I teach children. When I am not teaching, I am reading, cooking, hiking, and spending time with my amazing family, community changemakers, artists, healers, lovers of wine, and explorers of our Fair City. As a lifelong cat-lover, I look forward to sharing my love for kitty cats with your revered furry family members.
Jim - Cat Sitter Extraordinaire
Pronouns He/Him
I started my relationship with Cat Folx as a client. It's been awesome to become a sitter and to meet the Cat Folx cats that I have looked after! I’ve been a cat lover since the age of 4. Unfortunately my mom was allergic to them when I was growing up but once I was able I have had 4 awesome cats in my life. 2 have crossed over and for the first time, I currently have 2 young fur buddies. Sharkie and Sheldon bring me non-stop joy and are bonded brothers. I love their unique personalities and companionship. I rescued all of my cats from the streets, or a shelter. I’ve been told I have a special touch with cats. Friends that have shy or semi-unsocial cats are amazed when their fur buddies climb up in my lap and hang out. In my spare time, I enjoy doing music production, and archiving DJ and nightclub history. I have been a club DJ for 49 years and have a passion for all types of music. Music and cats are my life. |
Wawa (the Best Cat) and Quincy (the Dude)
Wawa is a nine year old Burmilla. She LOVES company, both hooman and feline. She is the social butterfly in every situation and always on hand to give head boops and have a good long chat. Most important to her is that she is considered the "Best Cat" like the true Diva she is. She enjoys bossing everyone around, lap-time with mamma, birdwatching, lounging in the sun, playing, eating!! and snuggling with her brother.
Quincy is the latest addition to our family. He has some hearing loss so communicates purrfectly with his eyes. When he enters a room he lets out a little chirp to announce his arrival. Confidence just oozes out of him and he can be a little mischievous but mostly he is laid back and sociable - the ultimate Dude. When he enters the land of nod he goes OUT! He enjoys sun worshipping, eating, playing with Da Mouse, snuggling with sis and surveying the scene from atop his cat tower.
Quincy is the latest addition to our family. He has some hearing loss so communicates purrfectly with his eyes. When he enters a room he lets out a little chirp to announce his arrival. Confidence just oozes out of him and he can be a little mischievous but mostly he is laid back and sociable - the ultimate Dude. When he enters the land of nod he goes OUT! He enjoys sun worshipping, eating, playing with Da Mouse, snuggling with sis and surveying the scene from atop his cat tower.
Our Teachers
Always loved, never forgotten
From Top Left: Riley, Topaz, Bubby, Eartha, Roxy, Sylvester, Ruby and Mac
From Top Left: Riley, Topaz, Bubby, Eartha, Roxy, Sylvester, Ruby and Mac