It’s heartbreaking when you have to leave your cat behind when you travel. Knowing how to find a good cat sitter will not only give you peace of mind while you’re away, but will also help your cat cope with your absence. In this article, we’ll discuss ways to find trusted cat sitters.
Reach Out to Friends, Family and Neighbors
Family and friends can make great home pet sitters. It’s usually more cost effective than paying for cat boarding services or a professional cat sitter and can give you extra peace of mind knowing someone you know and trust is caring for your cat. Staying at home will be the least stressful for your cat, so arranging for a trusted friend or family member to come over two or three times a day to feed your cat, give medications if necessary, clean the litter box and play with your cat may be the best arrangement. You might also consider asking your neighbors, as this could turn out to be a mutually beneficial arrangement if they also have a pet you could sit for in return.Using professional pet sitters is great option to find a cat sitter you can trust. These companies screen their employees carefully to make sure your cat is getting the best care possible. If you decide to use a service like this, you can scan through the profiles of available cat sitters and pick one that you like. You can also look at reviews from other cat owners who have used that cat sitter! These sites usually offer a variety of cat sitting services from boarding to in-home pet sitting, to daily visits. I recommend HouseCarers.com as a good place to start.
