Drop-in visit
Up to 30 minutes
$20per visit
- Feeding, fresh water and litter tray
- Oral medication given as instructed
- Photo update every visit
Cat sitting · Tauranga
Cat sitting in Tauranga, in your cat's own home
Cats love their own space, their own routine and their favourite sunny spot. While you're away I'll pop in to feed them, scoop the litter, give any medication and keep them company, and you'll get a photo after every visit. I have two cats of my own, so I know how much yours mean to you.
Visits from $20 · two a day $35
- Your cat stays home
- Photo update every visit
- Oral medication given
- First visit free for new clients
Every visit
What happens on a cat visit
- Breakfast or dinner served just the way your cat likes it
- Fresh water and a clean litter tray
- Oral medication given the way you've shown me
- Play and cuddles, or quiet company for shy cats
- A quick check of the house: mail in, plants watered, lights and curtains changed
- A photo and a short note sent to you after every visit
Rabbits, guinea pigs, birds and ferrets are welcome too. I'll follow your care routine and send you a photo.
Home or cattery?
Why many cats are happier with home visits
Cats are creatures of habit, and a car trip and a strange place can be stressful. A cattery can suit some cats, especially those who need care around the clock. For many others, staying home is easier.
| Compare | Home visits with Bay Paws | Cattery |
|---|---|---|
| Where your cat stays | At home, with their own smells, bed and routine | A new enclosure with unfamiliar cats nearby |
| Getting there | No carrier and no car trip | A drive there and back in a carrier |
| Cost | $20 a visit, or $35 for two a day. Extra pets +$5 a visit. | About $15–$28 per cat per night in Tauranga |
| Your home | Looks lived in: mail in, lights and curtains changed | Empty while you're away |
| Updates | A photo and a note after every visit | Depends on the cattery |
Prices
Cat sitting prices
The price you see is the price you pay. No booking fees, no travel fees in my main area, and no contracts.
Two visits a day
Morning and evening
$35per day
- Meals on their usual schedule
- The second visit is just $15
- Curtains, lights and mail sorted too
Extra cat or pet from the same home +$5 per visit. Public holidays +$5 per day. Book 5 or more visits in a week and save 10% (two visits in a day count as two). New clients get their first visit free. See all prices.
Cat visits across Tauranga, including Bethlehem, Otūmoetai & Matua, Judea, Brookfield & Bellevue and Mount Maunganui. See all areas.
Questions
Cat sitting questions
How long is each cat visit?
Up to 30 minutes. That's plenty of time for food, fresh water, the litter tray, any medication and a good cuddle or play.
My cat is shy. Will that be a problem?
Not at all. Lots of cats hide from visitors at first. I'll keep things calm and quiet, give them space, and check they've eaten and used the litter tray. Most shy cats come round after a few visits.
Can you give my cat medication?
Yes, I can give oral medication such as tablets and liquids. We'll go through the doses and timing at the free meet and greet.
How do you get into my home?
I'll collect a key at the meet and greet, or use a lockbox or door code. Keys are labelled with a code, never your address.
Do you stay overnight with cats?
Not at the moment. Two visits a day, morning and evening, keeps most cats happy and settled while you're away.
How much does cat sitting cost in Tauranga?
A drop-in visit is $20 for one pet, plus $5 for each extra pet in the same home. Two visits a day is $35. That's below the typical Tauranga price of about $25 a visit, and new clients get their first visit free.
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Let's meet your cat
The meet & greet is free and there's no obligation. Send a quick enquiry, or text or call me any time.