Meals and fresh water
Wet food, dry food or a special diet, measured as you direct. Bowls washed and water refreshed.
Cat Sitter in Belmont, NC
A cat sitter who keeps your cat at home.
Most cats are happiest in their own space. We come to you for 30 minutes of real care: fresh food and water, a clean litter box, medication if needed, play, and a note and photos so you know how they are.
$30per 30-minute visit
What’s included
Every cat visit includes
Litter box scooped
Every visit, with extra scooping or a full change on longer trips if you’d like.
Medication given
Pills, liquids, eye drops and injections such as insulin, on your schedule. We go over dose and timing at the meet-and-greet.
Play and company
Wand toys, laser time, a brush, or just sitting nearby with a shy cat. Always on their terms.
A health check
Appetite, water, litter box output and mood noted every visit, so small changes get caught early.
Photos and a note
Sent to your client portal after every visit. Even a cat who hides gets found and checked on.
Hour by hour
How a cat visit goes
- Arrive
Find your cat
A calm hello, then a look around, including under the bed and behind the couch.
- 10 min
Meals, water and meds
Exactly as you’ve written it down. Bowls washed.
- 5 min
Litter box
Scooped, stray litter swept up, any accidents cleaned.
- 15 min
Play and company
A wand toy, a brush, or quiet time, whichever your cat prefers.
- Before leaving
Update sent
A photo and a note, doors and windows checked, house locked up.
Times are a guide. We follow your pet’s routine, not ours.
Before the first visit
We go over all of this at the free meet-and-greet.
- Food, treats and meds laid outEnough for the whole trip, plus a little extra in case you’re delayed.
- Litter, scoop and bagsWhere they live and where used litter goes.
- Hiding spots and quirksSo we can find a shy cat quickly and without stress.
- Indoor or outdoor rulesWhether your cat is indoor-only, and which doors and windows need to stay shut.
- Carrier, vet and a way inWhere the carrier is, your vet’s number, an emergency contact, and a lockbox, door code or key.
Why cats do better at home
Staying put beats boarding for many cats.
- No carrier ride, no strange placeTheir own smells, their own spots to hide and perch, their own routine.
- Their own food and litterFewer changes to their diet and their box while you’re gone.
- A watched-over houseWe bring in the mail and look around while we’re there. Add a home check-in if you’d like more.
Pricing
Simple, listed prices
- Cat visitAbout 30 minutes, one or two cats
- $30
- Each additional petPer visit
- +$5
- HolidaysPer visit
- +$10
- Overnight stayYour sitter stays the night, for cats who do best with company
- $99
Questions
About cat sitting
How often should someone visit my cat?
Once a day works for most healthy adult cats on a short trip. Twice a day is better for kittens, seniors, cats on medication, and trips longer than a few days.
Can you give insulin or other medication?
Yes. We’ll go over the dose, timing and storage at the meet-and-greet, and note each dose in your visit report.
My cat is shy and hides. Is that a problem?
No, that’s common. We take our time, confirm that your cat is eating, drinking and using the litter box, and find them to check on them every visit.
Do you need my cat’s vaccination records?
We ask for a current rabies certificate for every cat before the first visit. You can upload it on the new client form or later from your client portal.
What if my cat seems sick while I’m away?
We call you right away. With your permission we contact your vet, and our pet taxi can take your cat in if needed.
Can you care for my cat and my dog on the same trip?
Yes. Each additional pet is +$5 per visit, and you get one report covering everyone.
How much does a cat sitter cost near Belmont?
A 30-minute cat visit is $30 for one or two cats, with +$5 for each additional pet and +$10 on holidays. An overnight stay, where your sitter stays the night, is $99. Pay by Venmo, Zelle or check and save $5 on your booking.
Can a cat sitter stay overnight?
Yes. Overnight stays suit cats who do best with company, such as kittens, seniors, and cats on medication. Your sitter stays in your home from evening to morning for $99 a night.
Which towns do you cover for cat sitting?
Belmont, Mt. Holly, Cramerton, McAdenville, Lowell, Ranlo and East Gastonia in North Carolina, and Lake Wylie, Clover, York, India Hook and Newport in South Carolina, west of the Catawba River.
Is a cat sitter better than boarding?
For many cats, yes. Staying home means no carrier ride, no strange smells and no change in food or litter. Boarding can make sense for a cat who needs round-the-clock supervision, and we’re happy to talk through which fits your cat.
Cat care guides
Planning a trip with a cat?
How much does a cat sitter cost?
Local prices, and what changes the total.
Can you leave a cat alone for a weekend?
The real risks, and a safer plan.
How often should a sitter visit?
Visits, checks and setup for cats.
My cat hides from strangers
How a sitter works with a shy cat.
Cat on insulin or daily medication?
Planning a trip around treatment.
Pet sitter or boarding?
Which is better for your cat.
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