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Premium professional cat care partner serving clients in Sarnia, Brights Grove & Corunna since 2017.
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Cat sitting, in-home grooming & nail trims, cat behaviour consulting and boarding provided by a team of insured, experienced and reliable caregivers.

15/07/2024

Thank you for the important reminder! It's never too late to train your cat to willingly go into a carrier. DM us if you would like to be sent information on how to do this 🐈🐈‍⬛

30/06/2024

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25/06/2024

A good percentage of the cats that we trim nails or remove matts for are highly fearful and have had previous traumatic experiences while being handled by veterinary staff or groomers. I am asked almost daily why I don't use gloves. This post sums up my views perfectly. Your cat's welfare should not be comprised for convenience.

Unpopular Opinion: Why I Don’t Recommend Bite Gloves for Handling or Socializing Cats and Kittens

My true and unfiltered opinion: bite gloves are for unskilled handlers who don’t know what they’re doing. I said what I said. I have never used bite gloves when handling a fearful or aggressive cat. Ever. While bite gloves may seem like a safe and easy solution, they often do more harm than good. Here’s why:

Unnecessary Stress: Cats that require bite gloves are already in a state of extreme stress. Forcing them into situations where they feel the need to defend themselves only heightens their anxiety and fear. Handling them without proper trust-building can be traumatic and counterproductive.

False Sense of Security: Many believe bite gloves offer complete protection, but that’s not entirely true. Cats can still bite through the gloves, which can lead to injuries. Moreover, this false sense of security often makes us less attentive to the subtle signals cats use to communicate their discomfort or fear.

Counterproductive to Socialization: The concept of flooding—overwhelming a cat with forced interaction—is inhumane. Cats subjected to this often become more fearful and aggressive, rather than more accepting of human contact. This approach is more likely to harm the cat's well-being than help.

If you find yourself thinking about picking up the gloves, ask yourself: does this cat REALLY need to be moved or handled? Is there a kinder way to do this that will minimize stress? Will my decision keep both of us safe?

Tell me about a situation where you felt the need to use bite gloves. I’ll tell you what you could try next time, instead.

14/06/2024

New client Sandy lost her sister a few days before her parents were scheduled to go away. Being the first time she would be alone in 12 years, they were unsure how Sandy would do. We kept a close eye on Sandy for signs of stress, anxiety, and depression and coordinated some socialization visits from a family member she was familiar with. Sandy didn't seem to mind all the extra love lavished on her 💜🤍🩷

12/06/2024

Maurice (the cat) recently spent a few days boarding with me. When his mom picked him up she reminded me of this picture that I took a couple of months ago. I love the expression on his face trying to figure out the bunny. The interaction was closely supervised, but at 21.5 years old, Maurice is as chill as they come 🥰

10/06/2024

Can anybody recommend a space to hold a workshop for approx. 10 people and available on weekends? Adding a picture of Otis because he is so stinkin' cute 💙

06/06/2024

We got to spend time with this handsome old gentleman this week. Cheeto had just gone into diabetic remission and off his insulin, but we kept an extra close eye on him just in case 💙🥰🐈

23/05/2024

Chester is a very special cat. He has been bravely navigating some health issues and has received a terminal diagnosis. Managing Chester's health involves skilled care—watching for signs of an impending seizure and other health complications, closely monitoring appetite, and receiving his medication precisely every 12 hours. We spent time with the owner to craft a customized care plan that covered every "what if" scenario so we know exactly what to do in an emergency. With a Registered Vet Tech and Certified Feline Behaviour Specialist on our team, we can detect the smallest of changes that signal a problem with his health and quality of life. At this time Chester is happy, comfortable and full of love and purrs. He may no longer be able to hop into the tub on his own for a drink from the tap, but we make sure he is still able to enjoy this activity he loves by giving him a hand and gently lifting him in and out.

This meticulous attention to detail and knowledge of feline medicine and behaviour is what sets us apart from other pet sitters. We know how nerve-racking it can be to leave a medically complex and palliative cat like Chester in someone else's care. We understand how hard it would be for an owner to have to leave a cat like Chester for even just one night. Chester is just one reason why we promise 100% reliable and dedicated care to all our clients.

To all those owners that are dealing with cats that require additional medical or behavioural care, we can help. We’re here to ease your worries by providing an unparalleled level of professional care. You do not need to have specific travel dates planned to register as a client. Learn more at https://www.sarniacatsitter.ca/cat-sitting

Upcoming In-Home Nail Trim Days in & Email meow@sarniacatsitter.ca to schedule an in-home appointment.

21/05/2024

Upcoming In-Home Nail Trim Days in &

Email [email protected] to schedule an in-home appointment.

20/05/2024

It didn't take long for Beth to win over new sitting client Bean. Isn't she is beauty? 😍

19/05/2024

Isn't he the cutest?! Remi had a traumatizing experience with forced restraint and heavy handling at another groomer and his mom was worried that future nail trims would be too stressful for him. We worked with Remi to create positive associations with grooming tools and having his nails trimmed through lots of rewards, giving him time to smell and investigate me and my grooming equipment, considerate handling and giving him the option of taking a break when needed. Taking the time to work with your cat to become a willing participant in grooming and medicating takes some dedication and patience, but makes life so much easier for you and your cat in the future 🐈

18/05/2024

Sweet senior Pretzel enjoying some post-medication lap time and snuggles with Stacy. 🥰

15/05/2024

Is that all you are going to feed me?!?!?

12/05/2024

How amazing is it to be handed this when you arrive for a new client consultation appointment? We promise to take good care of your three boys, Aria 🥰

09/05/2024

I recently had the pleasure of caring for these two sweet girls adopted from Caregivers of Petrolia Ferals. They were inseparable - sleeping together, insisting they eat from the same food bowl at the same time, and even using the litter box together 🤣🥰🐈🐈

04/05/2024

Our Fear Free certification is just one way of demonstrating our commitment to providing our clients with an unparalleled level of professional cat care. Find out how you can travel worry and stress free by visiting our website or scheduling a new client consultation at https://www.sarniacatsitter.ca/cat-sitting

03/05/2024

All our sitting clients have access to their very own portal in our industry leading software that can be accessed through their computer or app on their phone. Here, they are able to update pet and care details before their trip, communicate directly with their assigned sitter while they are away, schedule services, and more!

30/04/2024

Lots of kittens needing homes soon. Just sayin'..... 😉

20/04/2024

New sitting client Sebastian and I had a blast playing last week. Who can name what breed he is?

17/04/2024

Who can relate? 🙋‍♀️ 🤣

13/04/2024

I bet this possibility has never crossed your mind when you think it will be fine leaving your cat home alone for a couple of days... 🤦‍♀️

11/04/2024

Today, on National Pet Day, I am honoring my Izzy, who never gives a sh*t about me coming home smelling like 17 different cats each day 🐱🐈🐈‍⬛🩷

05/04/2024

We know our clients want a reliable care partner that possesses the knowledge and skills to craft a quality experience for their cats that encompasses their physical and emotional health. As part of our professional commitment to providing cat owners with 100% worry free care, we place a high value on continuing education.

Stacy, an integral member of our care team (who is also a Registered Vet Tech), has recently completed her silver certification - an elite training level in low stress handling for both cats and dogs. This course teaches how to appropriately read an animal’s body language and make adjustments to handling techniques or the environment to minimize stress, fear and aggression. It also teaches the techniques on how to counter condition and desensitize animals so they consent to procedures such as medication administration and nail trims.

Congrats Stacy! We are so fortunate to have you on our team 🐈

10/03/2024

Former feral Frank received his first ever nail trim this morning. It is so important to make positive associations with activities that cats can find unpleasant such as nail trims and medication administration. With low stress/minimal restraint handling techniques, positive reinforcement and patience, we focus on training cats to become willing participants in care activities instead of having them forced upon them ❤🐾

23/02/2024

Update - The squinted eyes, tensed muzzle, whisker position and head aligned with shoulders indicate that this cat is in moderate pain. Body language is just one part of our comprehensive health monitoring process when we care for client cats 🐈

Do you know what this cat is communicating in its facial expression?

Hey residents of Petrolia & Camlachie! We are heading your way soon to offer in-home cat nail trims!Email meow@sarniacat...

22/02/2024

Hey residents of Petrolia & Camlachie! We are heading your way soon to offer in-home cat nail trims!

Email [email protected] to book your appointment for March 10 (Petrolia) or March 17 (Camlachie)

16/02/2024

For the next couple of weeks, I am on vacation. Despite being on the other side of the world with a 15 hrs time difference, I know my team can expertly handle everything while I am away. As a client, I love getting my daily visit report cards and being able to have a 100% worry free trip 🩷

12/02/2024

Let us come to your home to offer a stress-free experience for you and your pet. We offer in-home nail trims for cats (and dogs!) living in Sarnia, Point Edward, Brights Grove and Corunna. We utilize fear-free techniques, which means we never scruff or forcefully restrain your cat.

Easily book your appointment on our website at www.sarniacatsitter.ca/catnailtrims

03/02/2024

Our clients aren't always soft and cuddly! We do reptile care as well 🐢🦎🐍

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Tuesday	08:00 - 20:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 20:00
Thursday	08:00 - 20:00
Friday	08:00 - 17:00
Saturday	10:00 - 13:00

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Chester is a very special cat. He has been bravely navigating some health issues and has received a terminal diagnosis. Managing Chester's health involves skilled care—watching for signs of an impending seizure and other health complications, closely monitoring appetite, and receiving his medication precisely every 12 hours. We spent time with the owner to craft a customized care plan that covered every "what if" scenario so we know exactly what to do in an emergency. With a Registered Vet Tech and Certified Feline Behaviour Specialist on our team, we can detect the smallest of changes that signal a problem with his health and quality of life. At this time Chester is happy, comfortable and full of love and purrs. He may no longer be able to hop into the tub on his own for a drink from the tap, but we make sure he is still able to enjoy this activity he loves by giving him a hand and gently lifting him in and out. This meticulous attention to detail and knowledge of feline medicine and behaviour is what sets us apart from other pet sitters. We know how nerve-racking it can be to leave a medically complex and palliative cat like Chester in someone else's care. We understand how hard it would be for an owner to have to leave a cat like Chester for even just one night. Chester is just one reason why we promise 100% reliable and dedicated care to all our clients. To all those owners that are dealing with cats that require additional medical or behavioural care, we can help. We’re here to ease your worries by providing an unparalleled level of professional care. You do not need to have specific travel dates planned to register as a client. Learn more at https://www.sarniacatsitter.ca/cat-sitting

Whatever works 🤷‍♀️

Sound required to understand just how much Harley loves his treats ❤️

These two kill me. Even with two bowls, they have to share one. No, they are not starving 🤣 #sarniaontario #sphynxcat #sarniacatsitter

Final visit with Shabby and thrilled with her progress. Notice that she always has her left paw ready to strike and thought about biting me at one point. She consistently made good choices and was rewarded for them 🥰

Since Stella will be staying with me for a couple more months, I thought it would be fun to clicker train her. As a beginner, here she is on her second session learning to target. Every time her nose touches the target, she is rewarded with a click and a treat. Eventually, her training will progress (if she wants) to sit, stay, and high five. Training is not just for dogs 😉

Do your cats groom each other? What appears to be a display of affection can at times actually be a display of tension and pent up aggression between socially bonded cats. In simple terms, the dominant cat (the groomer) is reminding the less confident cat who is in charge in a manner that is less likely to result in an aggressive encounter. Do you think the interaction in this video is a friendly one?

Mental stimulation is so important for your cat. Look how much fun Bean is having with his treat puzzle 💕

Do you make your cats work for their treats?

Sophie (at my side) was a feral cat that had no place to go after she gave birth and her babies were all adopted. She came to me as a foster in the spring to assess for the possibility of socialization. She was a tough nut to crack- it took a couple of months until she allowed me to touch her. I worked with her daily to build her confidence and as you can see, she has blossomed into a sweet, gentle and extremely affectionate girl that is in your lap or at side the moment you sit down. It breaks my heart and yet it fills with joy at the same time realizing that Sophie is ready for a forever home. She loves other cats, I mean LOVES them. She has mostly won over my aloof and sometimes disdainful cat, and they often play and chase each other around. Sophie would love a cat friend to cuddle as she is always trying (unsuccessfully) to snuggle up to my Izzy. I show video of Sophie because she is a Snuffleupagus. Your chances of winning the lottery is likely higher than catching a glimpse of her if you come to my home. I promise that she does exist and that she is an amazing cat 💕

It didn't take long to turn hisses and spits into purrs 💕

This 4 week old ferocious little beast was trapped today by Caregivers of Petrolia Ferals and brought to me for socialization boot camp 🥰

I love seeing interactive activities provided for cats. Mental stimulation is an extremely important factor in keeping cats happy and healthy. Sitting client Pete demonstrates how he has to work for his food/treats. If you don't have this food puzzle you need one! https://amzn.to/3A1ImCg

Playing laying down is better than not playing at all when you are on a weight loss program 😂

Today was a HUGE day for semi-feral Mattie and her human mom. As a former oudoor cat she has NEVER allowed anybody to touch her, despite living indoors for the past couple of years. Those that know me know that I have extensive experience socializing fearful and semi-feral cats and it brings me so much joy. When I was asked to try and trim Matties nails, I wasn't hopeful but was up to the challenge! After 45 minutes isolated in a bathroom together and allowing her to slowly relax, this happened. Not only did she allow touch, she also allowed me to trim her nails with relative ease. Mattie is a perfect example of what can happen with patience and gentle touch. There is no way that Mattie would have tolerated physical restraint or scruffing and would have traumatized her. The nail trim was not the best part of the afternoon though. When it was over, her mom joined us in the bathroom and touched her cat for the first time ever 💕🥰

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Premium Care for your Cat Serving Sarnia, Point Edward, Brights Grove & Corunna

Sarnia Cat Sitter offers the highest quality cat care and sitting services in the Sarnia, Point Edward, Brights Grove and Corunna area. Tailoring to discerning owners, our services are uniquely designed to meet the individual needs of our clients. Trust the care of your pets and your home to highly experienced professionals. Sarnia Cat Sitter is licensed, bonded, insured and pet first aid/CPR certified.