September is Happy Cat Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about our feline friends’ well-being and happiness. Cats are often seen as independent creatures. Yet, true cat people know that our feline friends thrive on consistency, comfort, and security. One of the best ways to honor Happy Cat Month is to consider what truly brings happiness to your cat, especially when you need to be away from home. Today, we’re discussing why in-home pet care is the best choice for your cat, especially when your goal is to make and keep them happy!
Cat Boarding vs. In-Home Cat Sitting
While boarding facilities may seem like an easy solution, they can cause cats a lot of stress. You see, cats are creatures of habit. They love the predictability of their environment, familiar scents, cozy sleeping spots, and their daily routines. Taking them out of that environment and placing them in a boarding facility surrounded by human strangers and other animals can lead to stress, anxiety, and lasting changes in behavior.
That’s where in-home pet care comes in. Hiring a professional pet sitter to care for your cat in your home offers the best solution for keeping your kitty calm, secure, and, most importantly, happy. Following are a few of the benefits of leaving your cat at home the next time you travel:
Taking Comfort in Familiar Surroundings
Cats are highly territorial animals, and nothing makes them feel safer than being in their own space. At home, they know where their favorite hiding spots are, where their food and litter boxes are located, and how to follow their daily routine. Instead of being placed in a stressful new location with unfamiliar humans and animals, your cat can nap in their cozy spot, scratch their favorite post, and follow the sun from window to window.
Building a Relationship with a Trusted Pet Care Provider
When you choose in-home pet care, you’re not just providing convenience, you’re fostering trust. Cats may take time to warm up to new people, but when they develop a consistent relationship with a trained, reliable pet sitter, they gain both companionship and comfort. Over time, your cat will become familiar with their caregiver, creating a bond that helps them feel safe and loved even when you’re away.
Reducing Stress from Unfamiliar Situations
Imagine being taken out of your home and placed in a strange environment filled with unknown animals, smells, and noises. For most cats, that scenario feels overwhelming. Unlike social dogs, many cats don’t enjoy meeting cats outside their household, and boarding can trigger stress-related issues like reduced appetite or digestive upset. In-home care eliminates these anxieties by allowing your cat to stay in the surroundings they know best while still receiving attention, enrichment, and care from a compassionate professional.
Keeping Up With Their Routine
Cats are happiest when their daily rhythms remain intact. Meal times, playtime, and cuddles all happen in familiar sequence at home. A professional in-home pet care provider ensures these routines continue uninterrupted, making your cat’s experience while you’re away as seamless and stress-free as possible. At Bull City Pet Care, we work with you to create a schedule that aligns with your cat’s routine, feeding and interacting with them during visits to meet their physiological and emotional needs.
Why In-Home Pet Care Is the Best Choice for Your Cat
This September, during Happy Cat Month, give your furry companion the gift of comfort and security. By choosing in-home pet care when you travel, you’re keeping your cat in the place they love most, their home, while ensuring they receive trusted, professional care. The result? Peace of mind for you and true happiness for your cat(s)!
The Best Care for Durham Cats
Join the Bull City Pet Care family by contacting us via bullcitypetsitting@gmail.com or 919-740-7481. We offer cat sitting and specialty services, including nail trims and medical assistance. You can also get started by clicking this link to schedule your meet and greet.
We proudly serve the following areas of Durham: Downtown, Lakewood, Tuscaloosa, Old West Durham, Old North Durham, Northgate Park, Watts-Hillandale, Trinity Park, Duke Park, Erwin/LaSalle, North Durham, Southside, Croasdaile, Walltown, Braggtown, Historic East Durham, Hope Valley, and Forest Hills.
If you are seeking pet care services outside of the above areas, please visit Pet Sitters International or Pet Sitters Associates to find a professional pet sitter near you.
Melissa Lage is a board-certified canine massage therapist, Fear Free Certified Professional, and proud member of Pet Sitters International and Pet Sitters Associates. With a Ph.D. in Biology, Melissa brings a unique perspective to pet care, blending hands-on expertise with the latest research in animal behavior and health. As the owner of Bull City Pet Care, Melissa is dedicated to providing gentle, compassionate, and informed care to Durham pets and their families.
