What is your experience with cat sitting, and how long have you been doing it?

I have experience caring for my own cats my entire life, and have cared for others’ cats in my family. Since I have raised many senior cats from birth, I have full spectrum knowledge of cat behaviors, medication support and care for felines.

What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

I love caring for cats and always have! I love it so much that I have rescued feral cats (I’m certified with the Feral Cat Coalition), cared for rescues who need homes and have cared for other cats belonging to friends and family. I feel connected to cats' personalities and truly understand how special and intuitive they really are.

What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a cat sitter?

I'd recommend you write a list of some questions and make sure they’re all answered during your initial meeting with a sitter. Things to consider are timeliness of the sitter, their sanitation protocol, their special guidelines/restrictions as a sitter (which could be beneficial or go against what you want), and their overall experience. Lastly, it’s so important to make sure you and your kitties really have a good connection with the sitter. Always trust your gut instinct!

How do you ensure the safety & security of the cats and the home while cat sitting?

I take cleanliness and sanitation procedures very seriously, as the health of your cat is of the upmost importance to me. I always wear protective shoe coverings when I am caring for a cat, to ensure I do not track in any dirt or bacteria from outside. Additionally, I wear gloves when cleaning litter boxes. Keeping your household free of bacteria that could transmit from another household is important, and I am happy to take these measures for your cat's safety and wellbeing.

What is your favorite cat toy?

My cats all love the Potarama electronic, motion-activated boomerang toy, as well as their large chirping birds. They have the best time with them!

How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?

I have a lot of experience with shy cats, as I have worked with, and personally own a semi-feral cat, who I cannot even pet. Cats all have such unique personalities, and they prefer routine. Any outside noises, different people or anything outside of their norm can scare them. Other times, cats are just shy overall as part of their personality. With shy cats, I take a more delicate approach. I always, always give them their space, as some cats prefer to just be talked to and not necessarily played with, like other more outgoing cats. I always let the cat tell me what their boundaries are, and respect whatever that it.