Whose Watching My Cat?

As with any concerned parent, the question of who will be entrusted to care for you furry friend while you are away deserves serious thought. Hiring a professional cat sitter has several benefits. First, all reputable cat care services are licensed, bonded and insured; providing you with the piece of mind that your pet and house are in good and reliable hands. Second, skilled cat sitters are experienced in reading animals, not only their overt language but also their subtle body language. This is a great asset when it comes to identifying health problems and managing crisis situations. Finally, in your absence a cat sitter can maintain the routine that your cat is accustomed to including daily play and attention.

Two popular options available are cat sitting in your home or in-home boarding. Which option you chose will depend on your comfort level and the specific needs of your cat. For example: If your cat is self sufficient, independent, healthy and would not adjust will to new surroundings; cat sitting in your home would be recommended. On the other hand, if you are going to be gone for more than a week, if your cat craves attention or has medical concerns that need to be monitored; boarding in a home setting would be a better option to chose.

The following are criteria to consider when choosing a cat sitter.

• How long they have been in the business?
• Are they licensed, bonded and insured?
• Do they have references?
• What would their routine for each visit include?
• How will emergencies be handled?
• Do they have a website for you to get additional information?
  

California Paws offers a comprehensive array of cat care services in San Francisco. Our website has a wealth of information to share www.californiapaws.biz During the initial consultation meeting with you and your pet, we also review our cat care contract and discuss how every aspect of your cat's care is to be handled in your absence. We pride ourselves in keeping our loyal clients connected with their pet while traveling. This is done through updates by email, text or picture messages sent daily as requested. Our goal is to keep your cat healthy, happy and well cared for until your return. If you or someone you know resides in San Francisco, we hope your will consider our service and we would love to hear from you.