My name is Kathy "Kat" Kergaravat(A/K/A "Aunt Kat").

I have been a pet lover and caretaker for my entire life. I opened Berkshire Pet Pals, LLC in 2010 after spending more than 20 years as a nurse. While I loved working with and helping people, it was the animals that brought me true happiness.

Before pet sitting became a "thing", I realized that there was a need for caring and experienced pet caregivers. Especially for those pets with special needs. I had 10 cats, 5 ferrets, and 3 dogs at the time and a few of them had medical conditions that required medication and special care. I found it nearly impossible to find people to take care of them when I had to go out of town. That was my "aha" moment.

While I have always been the first to volunteer to take care of pets for family and friends as needed, I officially started my first pet retail business, Best Petz, in 2000. After a few years, I saw that a direct care service was needed in my area and created it from the ground up. Berkshire Pet Pals, LLC was born out of a love of all pets and my devotion to providing the best care possible when their owners had to be away. It was a successful endeavor that I shared with my husband for more than 15 years.

In 2024, I found myself unable to work due to a health crisis and had to close my business. I underwent a grueling chemo regimen that left me with some serious side effects that I am still trying to manage. It is the animals that saw me through this most difficult time and it is for them that I continue to persevere. I can't even begin to describe the feeling I get from spending time with them. It is with love and gratitude that I want to continue for as long as I can.

Aunt Kat's Pet Care is a TRIAL RUN for me. I am still in the process of setting things up, so this site, my SM pages, and all that it encompasses are still under construction. It is an ongoing process and a work-in-progress. It may take some time to complete, so please bear with me.

Assuming that things improve for me physically, I am hoping to expand services to include dog walking/hiking, drop-in home visits, possibly some limited private boarding in my home and daycare services, and/or some overnights in your home.

I created the "LYFT AND ASSIST" service so that clients can have access to a reliable local transportation and errand/shopping service when they need it. I found that this is something that I needed for myself while I underwent my own medical treatment and rehabilitation so it is likely that others would benefit from it as well.

I appreciate all of the love and support from my family, friends, and clients! I would not be able to do something that I love if it weren't for you!

I am looking forward to re-connecting with former clients and welcoming new members to the Aunt Kat's family!

Thank-you for your patience, understanding, and ongoing support as I continue to navigate this new chapter.

With much Love and Gratitude,