Cat sitting is a fairly new service for cat lovers everywhere – but what exactly is it? And why is cat sitting so much better than catteries for your pet?
Well if you are a cat lover then you want the best for your beloved pet, especially when you go on holidays. When you go away even for a few days, you want someone to take care of your cat just the way you do. But instead – you place them in a cattery or ask a neighbour to feed them.
Holiday options for your cat
Relying on neighbours or friends to take care of your while you are away can be rather haphazard – who knows if they actually visited as often as you wanted them to or changed the kitty litter? And sometimes friends and neighbours just resent being asked to look after other peoples cats while they are on holiday.
So you place your cat in a cattery – which are usually clean and secure places – but is that the right environment for your beloved cat? Will they be happy there while you are away? The whole process of selecting a cattery and transporting your cat there can be very stressful for both you and your cat. So is there another option for you?
Cat sitting services
The difference between a cattery and a cat sitting service is that a professional cat lover comes to your home and cares for your cat – you tell them when and how often.
We all know that cats can be very insular and territorial creatures. They like to be in a relaxed and comfortable environment and they like familiar surroundings. Catteries understand this so they usually request that you bring in a small blanket that the cat normally sleeps with or an item of your clothing to help your cat settle in easier.
This is because cats become very stressed when in unfamiliar places and familiar smells can help them relax. But wouldn’t it be so much less stressful if your cat was cared for at home, where he or she feels happy and comfortable?
Another factor to consider is that cats don’t often like other cats! Catteries supply single units so the cats don’t mix and usually can’t see each other – but they can hear and smell each other! Being in the midst of a host of strange cats and placed in a small space for days or weeks on end might not suit your beloved cat!
So if you are going away for a few days or a few weeks, give some thought to using a professional cat sitting service – both you and your cat will be happily surprised at the results!