Updated July 2026 Going away does not mean filling your home with expensive electronic toys and hoping they keep your cat entertained. Good enrichment is usually much simpler. It gives your cat safe opportunities to explore, watch, scratch, climb, sniff, hunt, play and rest while keeping their familiar routine as normal as possible. Enrichment can…
There is no shortage of products promising to make life easier for cat owners. Automatic feeders, drinking fountains, cameras, puzzle toys, self-cleaning litter trays and all sorts of other gadgets are available. Some are genuinely useful. Others solve problems you might not have. And occasionally, something as simple as a decent water bowl or an…
Related service: Cat Sitting in Finchley Cats have a reputation for being independent. They do not usually greet every arrival with the obvious excitement of a dog. Some barely lift their head when you walk through the door. That can leave owners wondering: Does my cat actually miss me when I am away? The honest…
Planning a holiday should be exciting. However, deciding who will care for your cat can cause more worry than booking the holiday itself. Should your cat stay at home with a professional cat sitter? Could a trusted neighbour pop in? Would a licensed cattery provide more security? There is no single answer that suits every…
Updated: July 2026 Estimated reading time: 10–12 minutes One of the biggest myths about cats is that they’re completely independent and don’t care whether anyone is home. Anyone who has shared their life with a cat knows it isn’t always true. Some cats are perfectly happy spending long periods snoozing in a sunny spot. Others…
Updated: July 2026 Going away on holiday can be exciting, but many cat owners find themselves asking the same question: “What will my cat actually do while I’m away?” Unlike dogs, cats often appear independent. They sleep for long periods, enjoy their own company and don’t always greet us enthusiastically when we walk through the…
Going away during the summer takes a little more planning when you have a cat. Food, litter, keys, and emergency contacts matter year-round. But warmer weather adds a few extra things to consider. What happens if your home becomes much hotter than expected? Which windows can your cat sitter safely open? Where does your cat…
Updated June 2026 Related service: Cat sitting in Finchley Cats often appear very independent. They use a litter tray, sleep for long periods and do not need to be taken outside for a walk. This can make it tempting to leave enough food down and assume everything will be fine until you return. For a…
