08/08/2025
✨ BUT DOES MY CAT REALLY NEED A SITTER? 🐱
In short, YES!
Despite popular belief that cats are low maintenance independent pets, they are actually very sensitive creatures who like routine and need stimulation. Anyone who has ever received a head-bop from a cat will know this! Leaving them alone for even just a few days can have a negative impact on their mental and physical health, as well as their behaviour.
A change in schedule can make them stressed and disorientated, a change of food can upset their stomach, and a dirty litter tray can make them p*e where they aren't supposed to (or worse, hold it in). Some cats also need a lot of stimulation, such as play or human affection, to keep them out of trouble.
Cats are extremely territorial whether they are indoor or outdoor cats, and don't tend to like to venture outside of their "safe space". Their body language and way of telling us things is very different to other animals we consider as "pets" too.
With all these things in mind, it shocks me that cats are often just lumped in with other "pets", such as dogs, in a kind of "one-size-fits-all" approach, including at shelters, in research, pet services, and even by some veterinarian practitioners.
That's why I offer a bespoke cat-specific sitting service in the cat's own home; so that their species-specific needs are met and there is as little change as possible to their daily routine, meaning you can enjoy your getaway knowing that your cat is just as chilled as you are.
For more information about my daily pop-ins or overnight cat-sits, please send me a message via Messenger, email (catnipandcrystalsspain@gmail.com), or WhatsApp (634 343 723) 💌