One of the most important parts of professional cat sitting is communication.
While you are away, updates help you stay informed about your cat's wellbeing, daily routine, and any observations made during visits.
Every pet care provider communicates differently, but high-quality updates should provide a clear picture of how your cat is doing—not simply confirm that a visit occurred.
Updates serve several important purposes:
Most importantly, they help bridge the distance between you and your cat while you are away.
Most updates begin with a summary of care provided during the visit.
This may include:
These confirmations provide reassurance that essential care needs were addressed.
Food intake is often one of the most important things we monitor.
Updates may include:
Because appetite can provide important health information, these observations are often included in visit reports.
Updates may also note:
Hydration observations are particularly important for senior cats and cats with medical conditions.
Litter box activity can provide valuable insight into overall wellbeing.
Updates may include:
For many cats, litter box patterns are an important part of ongoing wellness monitoring.
If your cat receives medication, updates typically include:
Medication documentation helps maintain accountability and continuity of care.
Behavior often tells us how a cat is adjusting while their guardian is away.
Updates may include observations such as:
Behavioral observations help place daily activities into context.
Professional care involves more than completing tasks.
Updates may include notes regarding:
These observations help create a broader picture of wellbeing.
Many updates include photos.
These images may show:
Photos often provide reassurance that words alone cannot.
If requested, updates may also include:
These details help guardians know that both their cat and home are being monitored.
If something appears unusual, updates may include observations such as:
When concerns arise, additional communication may occur beyond the standard visit report.
For households with multiple cats, updates often include observations about each individual whenever possible.
Examples:
Individualized updates help guardians understand how each cat is doing.
The best updates do more than list completed tasks.
They answer questions such as:
Good communication creates confidence.
At Cats in the City, updates are an extension of our observation-based approach to care.
We believe guardians deserve more than confirmation that someone visited.
They deserve meaningful information about their cat's wellbeing.
Every update is an opportunity to document observations, maintain continuity, and help you remain connected to your cat while you are away.
Because great communication doesn't simply tell you what happened.
It helps you understand how your cat is doing.