One of the most common questions we hear from new clients is:
"What actually happens during a cat sitting visit?"
While every cat is different, professional cat sitting involves much more than simply dropping off food and leaving.
Each visit is an opportunity to provide care, maintain routines, monitor wellbeing, and ensure your cat remains comfortable and supported while you are away.
Before any tasks are completed, we assess how your cat is doing.
We look for changes in:
Cats often communicate through subtle behavioral changes.
Observation helps us identify concerns early and ensure your cat remains healthy and comfortable.
We follow your cat's established feeding routine as closely as possible.
This may include:
Fresh water is replenished at every visit.
If your cat's appetite changes, we document the change and communicate with you as needed.
Litter box maintenance is an important part of every visit.
We:
Changes in litter box habits are often one of the earliest indicators of illness or stress.
Professional cat sitting involves ongoing wellness observation.
Depending on the cat, we may monitor:
These observations help us recognize changes that may require additional attention.
For cats requiring medical support, visits may include:
Medication administration is performed according to your established care instructions.
Many cats benefit from interaction during visits.
Activities may include:
The goal is to provide stimulation appropriate to the individual cat.
Not every cat wants the same type of interaction.
Some cats greet us at the door.
Others prefer to observe from a distance.
Some want to play.
Some simply appreciate quiet company.
We adjust our approach based on the individual cat rather than forcing interaction.
Depending on the service plan, visits may also include:
These services help provide additional peace of mind while you are away.
After each visit, guardians typically receive an update regarding their cat's wellbeing.
Updates may include:
Our goal is to help you stay informed while you travel.
No two cats are exactly alike.
A visit with a playful young cat may look very different from a visit with:
The structure remains the same, but the care is individualized to the cat's needs.
At Cats in the City, we believe professional cat sitting is about more than completing a checklist.
It is about observation.
It is about continuity.
It is about helping cats remain comfortable, stable, and supported in the place they know best: home.
Every visit is an opportunity to care for the whole cat—not just their food bowl.