Services for Cats

My cat sitting service philosophy is to minimize stress for both cat and owner. I often sing or talk to the cats as I work so they can hear a human voice. Even if your cat is shy, after I finish taking care of their physical needs, I will spend the rest of my time with them softly talking as they feel safe in their special hiding spot.

Pet sitting visits must occur daily or twice daily.

Clients can mix different visit lengths for any pet sitting reservation. For longer absences, I recommend grouping longer and more frequent visits after a certain period of time has passed to provide more companionship, as cats may become more lonely as more time passes. I have found that longer daily visits seem to be more beneficial than two shorter visits, for the purposes of socialization and for shy cats.

I can also visit simply for play time, feedings (e.g. midday feeding), brush out and nail trim, or litter box scooping. Pet visits are also available for small caged animals, like Guinea pigs, rabbits, hedgehogs, chinchillas, mice, and hamsters. Pricing is based on time and location.

 

Example of chores that might be included in cat visits, as time allows:

  • Clean water and food bowls

  • Feed cat

  • Scoop litter box, tidy litter box area, track litter box usage

  • Spot clean vomit, litter box accidents

  • Extended cat play and petting session

  • Brush out/coat maintenance, wipe eyes, nail trimming (depending on cat temperament). If using my tools, cleaning and disinfecting tools after use.

  • Daily email, text, WhatsApp reports with pictures

  • Short videos via WhatsApp

  • Water houseplants

  • Collect mail

  • Quick walk-through of interior
  • Move drapes
  • Turn lights on/off
  • Move waste bins
  • Disinfect frequently-touched hard surfaces on last visit before client return

  • No additional charge for extra cats or small furry animals

60 Minutes – Premium Visit

For complicated set ups, many plants to water, or for a very relaxed visit with lots of attention for the pets.

Visits longer than 60-minutes are also available.

45 Minutes – Deluxe Visit

A popular option, will fit most set ups and routines.

30 Minutes – Basic Visit

Depending on the set up, there may be time for only the most basic chores during a basic visit.

Up to 20 Minutes – Express Visit

Scheduled only as a second visit in a day, on a case-by-case basis. Only for returning clients with very simple set ups and antisocial pets like feral cats, or for only litter box scooping or for only feeding or for only play time. Restrictions will apply, as this option will not be suitable for most clients. Express visits ARE NOT available for:

  1. new clients
  2. the first or last visit of a pet sitting reservation
  3. visits including medication administration
  4. special scheduling requests, like after-hours visits or visits scheduled within a specific time window

Brush Out/Nail Trimming Visit

Either as a once-off (for example, during shedding season), or as a regular standing arrangement.

Check out my YouTube video about my brush out and nail trimming services. I also regularly post nail trimming videos on YouTube and Facebook.

  • Estimated time: 30 minutes (recommend longer for fearful, anxious, or stressed cats)
  • Brush out fur using client’s or my own tools. Please note that I am unable to cut fur, shave fur, or remove matted fur. All of my tools are cleaned then disinfected with a cat-safe bacterial, fungicidal, virucidal, and tuberculocidal disinfectant after each client.
  • Trim nails using client’s or my own nail trimmers.
  • I am happy to demonstrate how I trim nails or brush fur
  • Because Fear Free methods are used, there is no guarantee that the nail trim or brush out with be successful.

Litter box tidying

Either as a once-off, or as a regular standing arrangement. Great during pregnancy or to avoid stress and arguments (“It’s your turn to scoop the litter box!” “I did it last time!” “I hate scooping cat litter!” “This is so gross.” “We should hire someone else to do this for us!”).

  • Estimated time: 20 minutes for scooping only (express or basic visit for maintenance; basic, deluxe, or premium visit if litter box must be emptied, washed, and refilled)
  • Scoop litter, sweep or vacuum around litter box area
  • Extra fee per litter box for litter box wash (discard old litter, clean litter box, refill with new litter)

Prices listed on Fees page.