When we travel, we need to know our cats are being really well taken care of. A dependable, loving cat sitter essentially becomes your cat’s aunt or uncle. So here are some suggested qualities that a good cat sitter must have, according to My Kitty Care:

• Love cats
• Have time or makes time to spend with our cats
• Preferably have their own cats, or have had cats in the past
• Understands the importance of kitty litter
• Patience with kitty dinning
• Likes to play and sets time aside for play activity

A terrific place to try to find a cat sitter, especially if your cat has any special medical needs, is at your favorite vet’s office. That’s where we found the wonderful Bridget.
She took care of Bear from January 2014 – February 2015 (R.I.P.) when Bear was sick with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Bridget came twice a day to give her fluids. Bear not only felt better because of the treatment, but also because Bridget was loving and caring and Bear felt it. Bear also knew she was safe with Bridget.

Bridget works at the Veterinary Clinic of East Hampton

Our regular cat sitter is Monika. We met her many years ago and bonded over the love of cats, and shared our experiences with the cats in our lives. We asked if she’d cat sit for us. It worked out well, and Monika has been our cat sitter for over fourteen years. We trust her completely.
Then, as now, she has multiple, rescue cats.

• Do you trust your potential cat sitter with the life of your cat?
• Are you comfortable giving your cat sitter the key to your house?
• Are you confident that if any emergency occurs, your cat sitter will know what to do and be able to handle it?
• Is this person reliable?
• Can you contact this person easily, especially when you’re away?
• Is this cat sitter a kind person?

You must trust your cat sitter, and your cats must feel secure with them. Otherwise, they’ll definitely let you know when you come home. My cats did, before we found Monika and Bridget.