Soft Paws Cat Sitter

16/01/2025

I looked after a Lambkin named Cotton over the Christmas break, and oh what an adorable girl she was. She followed me around, watched me prepare her food, clean her litter, and loved being brushed and getting snuggles. I miss her, but I now she's going to be happy having her humans home because she absolutely loved company.

15/01/2025

Looked after Nala again recently and she now requires medication. It took me a while to gain her trust the first time i looked after and this time she remebered me, so when on the last day she got upset and hissed at me when I gave her her meds I was so upset that I'd upset her. I spent extra time with her to win her back over and she forgave me but I felt so so bad 😿
I know she doesn't understand that it's good for her, but winning her trust meant a lot.
Her mum said she was happy and healthy when she got home, so it was worth it 😻

14/01/2025

Looked after Miss Ivy for almost a month while her mum set up a new home for her up north.
Whenever she saw me she would meow and then drop and roll.
I'm going to miss this soft fluffy girl 😿

14/01/2025

I have just read yet another post asking for advice because a Cat Sitter has not turned up and they can't get hold of them. I, of course, offered to jump in and help but it's so sad to think there are people out there who do this. How are they not worried about the cats? It makes me so sad to think that these poor fur babies have been left in this state when their fur parents has trusted them to look after them.
Last year I helped 4 fur families last minute because their Cat Sitter never turned up. One of which was on a strict medication routine and had likely missed 3 days.
If you ever find yourself in this situation PLEASE contact me and I'll drop everything to be there for your fur babies.

06/01/2025

The only time it is socially acceptable to approach a random stranger on the street and tell them how gorgeous they are 😻😹 🧡

04/01/2025

This wee fella is Fred. He is such a character. Every morning and evening when I arrived he had brought all of his toys into the middle of the floor. We would play with each one as we put them back, then he would meow for food. I would serve his food and he would walk away back to his toys and wait patiently for more play. He was so much fun, but also such a laugh 😂

30/12/2024

Beautiful Miss Sian kept me company for a few days, and she was such a laugh. All my cats over Christmas (after permission from their fur parents) were given a Dine Treat on Christmas Day, and Sian loved hers. I'm currently completing a Cat Psychology and Behaviour course which says ears back is a sign of aggression. Clearly not while enjoying a Dine Treat 🤭
She also enjoyed choosing her snacks for the day too 😻

29/12/2024

Look at this gorgeous face 😻
I got to hang out with Ash again recently, and even though she was originally scared to meet me, she now follows me around with her tail up 🥰

28/12/2024

This is Shadow and Willow. They are the funniest sisters I've ever met.
Shadow is so lovey and enjoys a roll around on the floor when I turn up. Willow is a girl who knows what she wants, and doesn't want. Sometimes that's me haha
She would have moments where she would be happy, take treats and play, and then other moments she would hiss and swipe at me.
Her mum suggested I ignore her when she's like that, and the photo below of her looking up at me is when I was calling Shadow and ignoring her. Her face says it all. She did not like being ignored hahaha
Sadly they might be moving out of the area and I will definitely miss them 😭

25/12/2024

Merry Christmas everyone. I hope you had a wonderful day spent with your family.
Here are mine enjoying a wee treat parcel.
Thank you to all my past, present and future families for your support this year. I hope 2025 is kind to you all.

I'm super busy over the christmas and new year period and will post updates of who I've been looking after once their humans are home, because you know, safety and security is high priority next to caring for their fur babies 🥰

04/12/2024

😻 great rescue story

29/11/2024

Exciting news for Soft Paws - I have welcomed a new member of the team, Claudia.
I have such a large waiting list over Christmas she has agreed to come help just in time to take on some of the bookings for those who are happy to meet her.
The level of service and how you contact me doesn't change, but if I am unable to do the booking for you I will offer Claudia's cat sitting services as an alternative. She will be available to do the meet and greets, and will do the same daily updates that I do for you all.
Claudia comes to me with cat sitting experience including administering medication.
Here is a little write up from Claudia:

Hi all, my name is Claudia and I am very happy to be joining Soft Paws! A bit about me is that I will be studying Early childhood Education next year with the future plans of becoming a teacher. Another passion of mine is Netball Umpiring and I am part of the central zone squad for 2025. I have got some previous experience in cat sitting from looking after my neighbourhood cats and many other animals across the last few years, but I am very excited to meet lots of new little faces and make some more fur-friends.

27/11/2024

Please be vigilant cat families of these fraudulent phone calls as per SPCAs post below.
There are a lot of missing cats and it's sad to hear this is happening. Having a missing family member is hard enough 💔

❗ALERT: FRAUDULENT PHONE CALLS❗

We’re aware of fraudulent phone calls being made around New Zealand, from one or multiple people pretending to be SPCA staff and/or veterinarians. The caller appears to be targeting pet owners who have lost their animals, stating that the animals are being held by them, and that payment in the hundreds of dollars (to be paid over the phone) is required to retrieve them.

These callers are not affiliated with SPCA. If your animal is found by SPCA, we will never request payment in this way. If you receive a call like this, we urge you not to provide any payment over the phone and report the call to Netsafe. You can find information about how to do so here: https://netsafe.org.nz/our-work/helpline-services/scams-helpline

Please be sure to share this message with your friends and whānau that have pets.

25/11/2024

Had a wee break away with Mr Soft Paws this weekend before the Christmas rush kicks in. We went to Rotorua and had the ultimate cat fix! Cat Cafe and Lions! 🦁 🐈

12/11/2024

I thought it might be time to share a video of what my first visits are like with new fur friends.
This is beautiful Ash. On my introduction visit I didnt see much of Ash as she ran quickly past me and hid under the stairs. Her mum said it was unlikely I would see her on my visits, but you just never know.
This video is my first visit with her. She came out from her hiding spot, slowly walked to me, gave me a sniff then you can see the point where she decides I'm ok and gives me smooch.
This is absolutely rewarding for me, and why I do this 😻
After this we actually played too 🥰

11/11/2024

Miniature Panthers are the best 😻

11/11/2024

Miniature Panthers are the best 😻

09/11/2024

Have come to know these 2 quite affectionately. Fred has come such a long way from hiding in the recliner, to now greeting me at the door and treating me to his 'I trust you' belly exposure roll.
Freya just loves me and has the cutest little chirp, although she does get a little jealous at her brother having some of my attention haha