Finding a Cat Sitter in Thirsk: What to Look For

Cats hate upheaval — which is why a good cat sitter beats a cattery for most Thirsk cats. Here's what to look for, and how our visit-by-visit care works.

Ask anyone who has put a cat into a cattery: some cope fine, but many find the whole experience — the car journey, the strange smells, the other cats — deeply stressful. For most cats in Thirsk, a cat sitter visiting them at home is the kinder option by far. Here is what to look for when choosing one.

Visits that fit your cat's routine. Cats are creatures of habit, so feeding times, favourite spots and litter routines should carry on exactly as normal. We visit once or twice a day — whatever your cat is used to — for feeding, fresh water, litter changes and, for the sociable ones, a proper fuss and play.

Updates you can actually relax to. The hardest part of leaving a cat is not knowing how they are. After every visit we send you an update with photos, so you can see for yourself that they are eating, settled and happy. It is the thing our customers mention most — being able to enjoy their time away instead of worrying.

More than just the cat. A good cat sitter keeps an eye on the house too: bringing in post, watering plants, putting bins out and keeping the place looking lived-in while you are away.

Check the paperwork. Anyone can call themselves a cat sitter, so check they are licensed and insured. We are licensed by North Yorkshire Council (Licence Number: ANBRD-191158-E) and fully insured, and every booking starts with a free meet and greet so your cat can size us up with you there.

Based in Thirsk, covering the surrounding villages. Whether you are in the town itself or out towards Sowerby, Carlton Miniott or the surrounding Hambleton villages, we would love to help. Arrange a meet and greet through our contact page or call us on 07734 363189.