Pet Sitter - Individual Cat Visit Itinerary

I thought it would be helpful for pet owners to know what goes on in a cat sitting visit. This is my general checklist for a cat visit.

So I thought I would write a short list of what goes on in a half hour cat visit:

• Move post from front door
• Wash food and water bowls
• Feed cats / animals
• Give clean water
• Treasure hunt and removal of items from the litter tray
• Clearing up floor of any litter the cats have sprinkled
• Check for any accidents and fur ball sick
• Check animals physical health and nails
• Clean food mat area once the animals have finished eating
• Water plants
• Open or close curtains as required
• Turn lights on or off as required
• I also check the litter tray before I go as the cats usually have used it after eating. This means that it is nice for them to use until I next visit.
• Complete daily log of what the pets have eaten and litter tray activity
• Put bins out
• The litter tray is cleaned out properly as and when required.

It goes without saying that I give the animals as much fuss and cuddles as I can. In fact, the visits usually take longer than half an hour as it is hard to take myself away from the animals.

So far the cats I have looked after have mostly been house cats or only allowed in only certain parts of the house.

I bring all the cleaning equipment with me. This includes separate items for food bowls, floor and litter tray. Where possible, I use the owners sweeping brush and hoover. They often leave out carpet cleaner just in case however, if not supplied, I have my own.