Caring Cat Minding - your cat's 'home away from home'. So many reasons for choosing Caring Cat Minding: Hello, fellow cat lovers. I know how very much you love your cat(s) and how very important it is to find the right place for your cat to be cared for whilst you are away. Caring Cat Minding offers you that peace of mind.
I started Caring Cat Minding to offer a much better alternative to catteries, that keep your much loved cat would be kept in tiny cages, in very close proximity to many other stressed cats and would have very little human company throughout each day. And so I started CCM to offer your cat an in home experience that they are used to.
Your cat(s) will be the only animal in my quiet home, also there are no children and, for your peace of mind, I will send you regular updates and photos of your cat.
NOTE: I have noticed that some 'cat minders' have their own pets, usually dogs and cats, in their homes with your cat, this is NOT recommended for hygiene, safety and stress reasons.
* I also offer a much lower cost than a cattery, and as your cat is in my quiet home, it will receive plenty of company and cuddles from me (if that is what they like).
BOOK EARLY: * As I only take 1 booking at a time, it is very important to book as early as possible.
FEES: is only $20 per day for 1 or 2 cats. Minimum booking is 3 days = $60
Pensioner discount (proof required) is available for long term bookings of over 1 month. I do not charge extra during public holidays as catteries do. *NOTE: Discounts do not apply during public or school holidays.
All cat owners need to bring along their own cat food and litter.
BOOKING FEES FULL PAYMENT: Fees are to be paid in full on the first day that you bring your cat to be minded.
EXPERIENCE: I was both a foster and bequest cat carer for many years with the RSPCA in the past (excellent reference available). As a specialised cat only minder, with many years experience and many excellent 5 star references from previous very happy cat owners (and their cats!) you can be sure that your loved pet is being extremely well cared. See the 5 star references tab on my page.
EXTRA SPACE: A VERY LARGE CAT RUN: Attached to my lounge room is a very large - approximately 6m x 5m, under cover, outdoor enclosure, if that is what your cat likes. It is 3/4 enclosed to keep out the weather. There things to climb on and toys to play with, they even have their own sofa.
LOTS OF ROOM TO PLAY AND CUDDLE: I find that most cats love to cuddle indoors on my sofa, look out the windows at the many birds on my 10 acre property or explore the cat enclosure.
Some of the reasons to not put your much loved cat into a cage at a cattery: Most catteries keep your cat in a tiny cage of about 1.5m x 2m or even less. They are left alone all day. They are in very close proximity to other very stressed cats and cannot get away from them. When cats are in close quarters with one another, they are at an increased risk of developing disease, respiratory illnesses are most common. Catteries usually charge double the fee for a second cat (I do not charge for a second cat) and they also charge extra for public or school holidays.
At Caring Cat Minding: I have minded many cats that have never been minded out of their home before and many who are nervous around strangers. With so many years of experience, I am able to help each cat settle into their new surroundings by providing a loving, quiet home environment. Some cats love cuddles, some prefer to just be able to snuggle up somewhere quite. Your much loved furry family member will receive individual loving attention to cater to their specific needs.
DEPOSIT: A 30% cash deposit is required at the time of inquiry (preferably as soon as possible) to ensure your booking. Sorry no deposit = no booking. For me to keep your specific dates set aside just for your cat(s), the deposit needs to be paid. The booking is only finalized when I have met each cat owner in person and they have visited my home to see where their cat will be staying. if this is not possible, please ask Jan for an alternative method of payment. Please do not ask to deposit payment into my bank account. Phone Janet to arrange a time to deliver the 30% cash deposit to my home in Tyabb, Victoria. (about 12 minutes from Frankston, easy freeway access is nearby). It is very well worth your while to drive a bit of extra time so that you have peace of mind that your cat is being very well cared for by a very experienced cat minder. I will send you regular photos and updates.
However, if it is not possible for you to come to my home to pay the deposit, please let me know immediately and I will email you a Paypal invoice requesting payment of the deposit. It is very easy to pay me via Paypal, all you need is a credit card (you do not have to have a Paypal account).
Phone: 0468 840 865 Email: [email protected]
WHEN CONTACTING JANET: please include: • Your full name: • Phone numbers(s): • Dates required for cat minding • Your Email Address: • Number of cats to be minded. * Breed of cat(s). Minimum booking is 3 days = $60
* IMPORTANT: Cats must be up to date with F3 vaccines & male cats are to be de-sexed. Cats must be fully litter box trained. It is very important that you let me know if your cat has any behavioural issues or is on medication.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION: My cat has never been minded out of home before, and is anxious around strangers, will it be alright? ANSWER: Many of the cats that I have minded have not been minded out of home before. As I am a very experienced cat only minder, who understands that cats have very unique requirements to help them to feel safe, I know how to best put your cat at ease. When they arrive, I provide a quiet secure space for your cat to settle in, and when they are ready, they can explore my home and cuddle with me on my sofa, if that is what they like to do.
* PART OF A REFERENCE - "We were looking for specific care and interaction for our elderly cat Peri as he’d never been cared for away from home before. From first meeting Jan it was clear that Janet's caring and nurturing nature was perfect for our cat Peri. Prior to Peri’s stay Janet researched and sent through information that would help Peri to settle quickly into his new surroundings and put our minds at ease for the month long stay. I’m pleased to say that Peri had settled very well into Janet’s care. Janet had gone above and beyond to ensure his comfort at every turn, providing numerous cosy spots for him to sleep, an outside completely enclosed and safe catio for fresh air and alternative food options when first day nerves curbed his appetite. She also provides lots of cuddles and verbal communication with him as well as frequent updates and photos to us. I cannot recommend Janet highly enough for those looking for an alternative to a tiny cage in a cattery. Thank you Janet for your wonderful service and care of Peri, it’s a great weight of our minds to know that he is happy and well cared for while we move house. regards Kat & Ed.
Phone or text Janet: 0468 840 865 Email: [email protected] Website: https://caringcatminding.wixsite.com/website
I will get back to you on the day of your inquiry, if however, you do not hear back from me (messages do not allows get through), please phone me directly. Thank You.