Hello, I'm Catherine Inglese.
I started L.A. Pet Nanny Service back in 2006. Caring for people's pets is a huge responsibility and I take it very seriously. The vast majority of my business now comes from personal referrals.
My love for animals is something I was born with. Caring for them came naturally to me. I was blessed to have a Mom who allowed me and my siblings to rescue as many creatures in need that crossed our path.
Raised in a once rural part of the San Fernando Valley my work with animals began at a very young age. My favorite destination was always the Placerita Nature Center, where I first learned about the basic traits and care for many species. Later, as a young adult with pets of my own, I was heavily influenced by the training techniques of Paul Owens, the (Original) Dog Whisperer.
My business philosophy is based on mutual respect for both pet and owner. I believe in minimizing trauma, separation anxiety, and exposure to other animals' illness and disease. That is why I founded an at-home pet care service, where your loved ones can remain safe and happy in their own environment regardless of what calls you away.
A Dean's List graduate of CSUN, and 15 year veteran of the television advertising industry here in Los Angeles, I shifted gears a few years ago, finally focusing on what truly makes me happy: working with animals! Helping create harmony in the homes of pets and their owners is the most satisfying work I have ever done. Catering to some of Hollywood's hottest celebrities and non-celebrities alike, the priority is always the same...doing what is best for the well being of you and your pet.
Formally trained at ABC (Animal Behavior College), I am a proud volunteer at the WLA Animal Shelter (LAAS), where we work with dogs on basic obedience commands and other behavior modification training to increase their chance of adoption. An active ASPCA member, Red Cross certified in Pet Safety and First Aid, I am also involved with the recruitment of service dog candidates and training.
I have been entrusted with the care of many dogs and cats, birds, fish, snakes, frogs, turtles, rabbits, mice, rats, guinea pigs, chinchillas, and even a pot-belly pig. In fact, aside from one very ill-tempered Ostrich I have never said 'no' to servicing any type of animal. Pit Bulls get a really bad rap in the press, and are often discriminated against at boarding facilities, day care centers, public parks and classes, but they don't deter me. I've owned one myself, have extensive rescue experience with them, and generally love good Pits.
I am available to visit or to sit overnight, and welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver to you the best service in the industry. You don't have to be a celebrity to be treated like one. I am trained, trusted, friendly, honest, reliable, and fully insured, with more client references and testimonials than I can fit on this page!!
"Boomer is crazy about his Nanny, Catherine, and so am I. She takes great care of him and my house whenever I travel. What did I ever do without her? She's the best."
Thomas Lauchner ~ Encino
"We feel better having Catherine stay at the house to keep an eye on everyone for us when we're out of town. She does a great job with the animals and keeps the place running smoothly. Coming home is pure joy."
Elizabeth and Evan Smith ~ Hollywood
"Our Pet Nanny gets it! She's so good with my two babies Charlie Brown and Snoopy. Catherine takes better care of them than anyone else ever has."
F.S. Kitridge ~ Topanga
