Ikumi-san was a godsend. We travel often, and, every time we did before meeting her, we had to first contact everyone we knew to ask about watching our beloved cat; when that fell through, we searched for a trustworthy and convenient (and expensive) cat hotel with vacancy. Finally, a mutual friend happened to mention Ikumi-san, her childhood friend. Knowing that our cat would be safest and most comfortable in our own home, we trusted Ikumi-san with our keys. It was easy and smooth. We found that Ikumi-san truly loves cats, and is quite knowledgeable on feline health issues. Indeed, she impressed us every day we were away with photos and reports of our cat’s activities and state of health. She cleaned the litter box, checked food and water, and even kept a written diary of her daily visits. We were satisfied beyond expectations, and Ikumi-san is now our regular cat-sitter. We are extremely grateful to have met her, we trust her completely, and we recommend her highly!