I'd need to know the basics: what they eat, where their litter boxes are, if they take any medications (and for what medical condition), their personality traits (e.g., shy or social), their favorite toys for playtime, and if they have a history of hairball episodes (in which case, having kitchen towels on hand would be helpful), if they have any hiding spots. For the unlikely event of an emergency, l'd also appreciate knowing where the cat carrier is stored or having it readily available by the door. I have extensive experience administering medication to cats. However, if oral medication is required and needs to be given directly, please note that typically success depends not only on my technique, but also my rapport with the cat. To increase the chances of an stress-free experience, l recommend booking a few introductory visits before your trip, allowing me to build trusting relationship with your kitty.

How the visit is structured depends on your instructions, the cat’s personality, and how well we know each other. I typically start my visits by offering some form of affection, if the cat is receptive. I then engage in play, tailoring my approach to each cat's preferences and energy level, although I make an effort to engage even reluctant cats while being mindful of their boundaries - I am always attentive to cats’ body language. Feeding usually follows playtime, but please let me know if you'd prefer a different order. I try to document each phase of my visit with photos (and I promise it doesn’t affect the quality of my interaction with the kitties as I’m very experienced at snapping a photo seamlessly with no disruption).