For happy healthy cat month in September, we are sharing tips on how to have a happy healthy cat if you are getting a kitten. Getting a new kitten is an exhilarating feeling. They are soft, cute, and cuddly. Almost irresistible, kittens soften even the toughest of hearts. The…
If work or going away on a trip will keep you away from your pets especially your cat, then you must have considered different cat-care options, such as help from friends, neighbors, family members to hiring the services of a professional cat sitter. For cat parents who want excellent care…
Do you have a plan in place for your pets if there is an earthquake, fire, or any other type of unexpected emergency? Planning ahead of time is the key to preparing your pets for an emergency to keep them safe. For National Pet Preparedness Month in June, we…
If you are a cat parent or cat lover, have you ever wondered why do cats get hairballs? Hairballs may be disgusting, but they occur as a result of your cat’s healthy and meticulous grooming routine. You see, each time your cat grooms himself, little hook-like structures on his tongue…
Stop putting off that dream vacation. Forget about saying no to that quick weekend getaway. There are many benefits of using a professional pet sitter. Give yourself the gift of time off to relax and enjoy without worrying about your beloved pets. A professional pet sitter will come to your…
Cross that invite off the list. Make that a maybe on the RSVP. Another weekend getaway declined. Sound familiar? If you’re a pet parent, you have probably debated with yourself more often than you can count: Should you or shouldn’t you? You really, really need that quick weekend getaway to…
Cats typically have very strong personalities and most share one common trait: They know what they want. They know when they want to nap, when they want to socialize, and when they want to eat. Cats live life on their terms. But, sometimes, you cannot be there to ensure your…
Occasionally we get requests to visit a cat every other day. At Rufus and Delilah, we require a minimum of once daily pet sitting visits for cats for the safety of our client’s cats. Several years ago we did offer every other day pet sitting visits for cats. However, upon…
It is important to plan ahead with 4th of July pet safety tips to help keep your pets safe and comfortable on the 4th of July. Many dogs and cats are afraid of the noise of fireworks and 4th of July celebrations causing some to even get loose and run…
Before you leave your cat in the care of a professional cat sitter, there are things you can do to help ensure the cat sitting visits go smoothly. However, your cat sitter should ask you to first complete a detailed profile. Questions they should be asking about include your cats…
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