My Cat Minder

10/10/2024

A little snapshot featuring some of the gorgeous kitties that I cared for over the recent school holidays.

A busy couple of weeks filled with loads of head butts, brushes, cuddles, head rubs, wand toys, ribbons, and all the usual catertainment. I got to spend time with some kitties I know very well, and I also got to know some new kitty clients.

There is never a dull moment working with animals, and this school holidays even included an emergency vet visit for one of my kitty clients and another for my own cat Misty. I am so thankful we had Central Veterinary Emergency available over the grand final weekend who both times provided amazing service!

Also, a huge thank you to all my human clients who trust me to care for their precious babe's while they are away. 😻

09/09/2024

I'm a big fan of wand toys for playing with cats....and when I recently looked after Georgie, he was also a big fan!

They are great exercise and purrfect for burning off excess energy. I also love using them to bond with the cats in my care and help shy kitty's to increase their confidence, by bringing out those natural hunting instincts.

I definately recommend keeping them out of reach when not in use. Not only to avoid kitty getting tangled in the line but it also makes it more exciting for them when it's play time.

On a side note...how cute is Georgie?!!

08/08/2024

Today is and what better time to celebrate a special cat in your life, either past or present. Anyone who has been lucky enough to share a special cat bond knows just how amazing they are and as someone who has looked after many different cats, I know exactly how unique they all are.

This year on this "cat day" it seems fitting to celebrate a very special kitty in my life who only a couple of weeks ago, we had to say goodbye 😭 It was the hardest goodbye but we are so grateful for the care shown toward our Liza and ourselves, by all the vets and vet nurses at McIvor Road Vet Centre and Central Veterinary Emergency during her hospital stays.

My hubby and I (& our little cat family) are missing her terribly. Her little head is no longer resting on my pillow each night, she's no longer jumping out of her snug bed (nearly tripping us) to make sure she doesn't miss a treat and we're missing our little couch potato's sweetest purrs. It is so sad but we are also so happy to have shared our life with her 💟

How will you celebrate a special kitty in your life today? Or how have you honoured a passed pet?

20/05/2024

Did you know you can recycle your empty dry pet food bags and wet food pouches at Petstock stores?

I was able to recycle quite a few from my own home, as well as some of my clients.

What a great initiative from Petstock and Royal Canin!👏

01/05/2024

How gorgeous is Gina?! 🥰

It has been awhile since I've posted (I'd much prefer to spend all my time with cats then behind a computer!) but with over 9000 pics in my phone, it's time to get posting again!

Gina is a bit of a shy little lady and her "mum" tells me she takes a fair bit of time to warm up to people so I felt very special when she finally trusted me and sat on my lap for the first time!

01/01/2023

Happy New Year cat lovers and ofcourse a special mention to all my beautiful clients and their furry family members, who I get to share my days with.

After the rollercoaster of the last 3 years, it was nice to be ending 2022 on a high, finishing my busiest week to date!

I am so grateful to have such lovely clients and be able to do what I love every day. I appreciate you all and can't wait for the cat filled year ahead!

Pictured: Couch time with Mieko 🥰

10/12/2022

Thinking about tackling an outdoor cat enclosure over the holidays but feeling overwhelmed about how to do it?

Cat Parks Bendigo are able to tailor a design to suit your cat and your budget. Some of my cat clients have their outdoor runs/enclosures and they are fantastic!

19/09/2021

This week I looked after the very handsome Max for the first time, while his human parents enjoyed a break away.

Max gets very stressed being in the car (like many cats) so his parents knew he would be "happiest at home" in his own surroundings.

He enjoyed all his usual routines, treats, play time with his favourite bird toy and of course lots of pats and attention.

I loved getting to know him...and his parents loved getting little updates and photos of Max's day.

Happiness all round ❤😻❤

01/09/2021

What a beginning to Spring?! 🌞

Purrfect day to be out in the garden propagating plants like this little cat friendly Spider Plant and reusing takeaway coffee cups. Fellow cat lady Renee at Awaken Coffee Bendigo sure knows how to pick an appropriate coffee cup (and make a good coffee!) 🐯

I'm very careful on what plants I have inside my home and making sure they are non toxic to cats. These are some of my faves....

🌱Spider Plant (pictured)
🌱Boston Fern
🌱Ponytail Palm
🌱Parlour Palm
🌱Areca Palm (otherwise known as Golden Cane)
🌱Watermelon Peperomia
🌱Olive tree
🌻Sunflowers are also pet friendly

ASPCA have a printable list on their website of plants that are toxic for your pets (they also have a list of non toxic plants too).

If you suspect your pet has ingested a toxic plant, contact your vet immediately. We also now have a free pet poisons hotline in Australia Animal Poisons Helpline which can be contacted on 1300 TOX PET.

26/08/2021

Cats always find the sunshine on a cloudy day....

Hope you are finding some sunshine in this crazy world right now 🌻

20/08/2021

Did you know August is Pet Dental Month? 🦷

My Misty has had some ongoing dental issues so last week she had some pretty major dental surgery. A huge thank you to McIvor Road Vet Centre and Dr-Mandy Lugsdin for taking such good care of my precious girl. 💟

Cats can be masters at masking pain and often don't appreciate you looking in their mouth!

Some of the signs to look out for include bad breath, weight loss, reluctance to eat dry food, excessive drooling or swallowing and pawing at the mouth.

If you're local to Bendigo, McIvor Rd Vet Centre are offering free nurse dental checks.

19/08/2021

18/08/2021

Have you tried catnip bubbles with your cat?

I recently added catnip bubbles to my little bag of catertainment for my cat clients.

Like most toys, it has been a bit hit and miss but it still manages to spark their interest and I do always enjoy adding something new to their day.

28/07/2021

After a run of lockdown cancellations, it's so nice to see my clients starting to re book their trips away! It's natural to feel uncertain after the previous year but I can give you some reassurance regarding your My Cat Minder booking.

😻 Animal care is an essential service. If there's a lockdown during your pet's booking, I will continue to care for your pet until you come home.

💰 NO cancellation fees if lockdown or border closures change your plans.

❤ I only charge for the visits attended. If you need to come home early or your booking is cancelled altogether, I always offer a refund or a credit toward your next booking.

☎️ I am always contactable during your pet's booking. I keep in touch with daily sms updates/photos and of course are only a phone call away if you have any concerns.

Let's hope that was the last lockdown and we can all get back to the real "normal" soon.

Liz 🐈
My Cat Minder
"Happiest at home"

27/07/2021

So true! 😻

24/07/2021

Nothing like some wombat zoomies to brighten your Saturday in lockdown.....happy viewing ❤

23/07/2021

When your face tells the story of how much you love your treats.....

Don't you love Pippa's expressions?!

14/07/2021

Have you ever lost your cat? Would you know what to do if this happened to you? Besides panic 😲

Hopefully, you wont need to know but just in case...I have a great step by step guide on my website. Here's the link for you to bookmark and feel free to share with all your "cat parent" friends

https://www.mycatminder.com.au/10-steps-to-finding-your-lost-cat/

Help! I've lost my cat! We’ve come up with this easy to follow guide for our Bendigo clients, to help get your lost cat home.