Cat Sitting

Cat Sitter provides in-Your-Home VISITS – Novato, Ca

$30 per visit

What do you want in a cat sitter? Lots of people on social media offer inexpensive care, but who are they and what are their qualifications?

I’m an experienced, trained & qualified cat sitter providing loving visits for your cats!

I carry the highest amount of business insurance to protect your home and pets. Your cats will be happy at home with regular routines and playtime. 

I use THE BEST visit app for transparency and reporting. You’ll have a time stamped, GPS record of my visit. You’ll never need to worry if your cat was visited!

Cats get interactive playtime to reduce stress, increase confidence and simulate hunting. It’s the most IMPORTANT activity for a cat’s wellbeing! 

Contact me to discuss your care needs! 

What if your cat is uncomfortable with strangers in the home? Adult cats CAN learn to accept & like people in their home, giving them positive experiences is the key! I see amazing transformations with my fearful cat clients. ALWAYS use a cat sitter who’ll work with your cat to be less shy and fearful. 

Looking for experience and knowledge in your cat sitter? I’ve been volunteering with our local animal shelter since 2017. Helping shelter cats build confidence and become adoptable is a great job! 

Here’s what I’ll provide during during visits:

• I’ll use your toys and bring my own to engage your cat(s) with Interactive playtime 
• Hangout time for petting, scratches, lap time, brushing or just chilling. Many cats just want companionship and lap time
• Shy, and hiding cats are supported and encouraged. Usually a wand toy will bring them out from hiding.
• Food and water are monitored, refreshed and refilled 
• Litter boxes are cleaned and monitored each visit. Yes, I count poop and urine clumps
• You’ll get a GPS tracked, time stamped report card each visit
• Videos and pictures of your cats
• If needed, I’ll take them to the Veterinarian

Behaviorists recommend a minimum of twice daily visits. I’ve found two visits per day is critical for emotional and physical health. I have encountered situations that could have been dire if left 24 hours:
*Ant infestation into food bowls during the night.
*Illness requiring Veterinarian exam.
*Access to litter box became blocked
*Allergy attack requiring cone and medication
*Painful abscess that required treatment
*Sudden aggression in a two cat home
*Urinary blockage in male cat                                            

Age is not a disease!, senior cats get shorter playtime.
I use wand toys for low impact stalking & mousing.

Hiding & fearful cats: Hiding is a way for cats to protect themselves. That’s why they choose dark, inaccessible spots to hide. Treats (if allowed) like Bonito flakes, Temptations, or Churu provide a positive human association and draw them out. Dangling a wand toy near a hiding cat usually entices them out to play. The higher the stress the slower we go. Building a trust bond with hiding cats is achievable in most cases.

LOST CAT RESOURCES:

GREAT VIDEO FINDING YOUR CAT:       https://youtu.be/g2eCoC63B9I?si=U6rkAidl87qM1BOu

HOW TO FIND A LOST CAT https://planetdogwalkers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/How-to-Find-a-Lost-Cat-Best-Friends-Animal-Society.pdf

LOST CAT TIP SHEET FOR INDOOR ONLY CAT https://planetdogwalkers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Lost-Pet-Tip-Sheet-For-Displaced-Cat-2018.pdf

LOST CAT TIP SHEET FOR OUTDOOR ACCESS CAT https://planetdogwalkers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Lost-Pet-Tip-Sheet-Lost-Cat-2018.pdf