FAQ

​​​​​​​​​Q: How long has Cat Ladies Cat Sitting been in business?

A: We have been in business since March 2014 and have decades of experience loving and caring for feline companions.

Q: How much does it cost to have you take care of my cat(s)?

A: We charge $30 per visit. During the visit we take care of your cat's needs including food, water, litter, and giving them lots of attention and love. Please check our 'Services' page for updated rate charges for Belltown, Downtown, First Hill, and Pioneer Square (currently $45 per visit.) For households with over 3 cats there is an additional charge of $5 per cat per visit. *

Q: Can I tip my sitter(s)?

A: Yes! Feel free to ask us how.

Q: Do you offer boarding services?

A. No, we visit cats in their home.

Q: Will I meet my cat's sitter before I leave for my trip?

A. We have transitioned from in-person meetings to a remote/virtual intake process for onboarding new clients. We send new clients forms to complete electronically and are also available for a phone or video chat if requested. We work as a team of cat sitters and cats typically will have more than one sitter providing care for them while you are away.

Q. How will we exchange keys?

A. As of November 20201 clients will be required to have on-site key access to their home.

Q. How much time will you spend with my cat?

A. Our visit times are typically around 30 minutes on non-holidays. 

Q. How much time will you spend with my cat?

A. Our visit times are typically around 30 minutes on non-holidays.

Q. Can you lock my keys inside of my apartment/house when the last visit is completed?

A.We cannot lock keys inside of your apartment/house in case you are unable to return at the designated time.

Q: My cat just needs someone to come in quickly and feed it and change its water - can I get a discounted rate? 

A: No.

Q. Do you offer every-other-day visits? 

A. No. We are professionally liable for the care of your cat from the start date to the end date of our contract so it is important that we check on the safety and care of your cat daily. We want to ensure your cats are properly cared for every day while you are away.

Q. I have a house guest staying over - can I have you skip certain days between your visits?

A. No. Please see answer to previous question.

Q: Can you administer medication to my cat(s) and how much extra does this cost?

A: We have extensive experience administering pills, insulin injections, inhalers, eye-drops, and topical creams to cats. At this time there is no additional charge for administering medicines other than subcutaneous fluids. Visits requiring subcutaneous fluid injections will cost an additional $15 per visit.

Q: What type of payment does Cat Ladies Cat Sitting accept and when is payment due?

A: We accept check or cash payment. We also accept payment via Cash App/Square Cash and PayPal (3 % fee added for both Cash App/Square Cash and PayPal). Payment is due by the first day of service.

Q: Is Cat Ladies Cat Sitting licensed and bonded?

A: Yes, we have been licensed with the State of Washington since March 2014 and are also insured and bonded through Pet Sitter Associates.

Q:  Do you only take care of cats? My household also has a dog, fish, bunny, chicken, hamster, guinea pig, gecko, snake, bird, etc. 

A: We do not provide any services for dogs. However, if your household has a small non-canine animal that needs attention we may consider providing services for that animal as well. Additional charges may apply. We do not provide services to households without cats.

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