Cat Sitting Service in Hamilton | Your Trusted Cat Sitter

Why Hamilton Cats Thrive With In-Home Sitting

Cats are territorial creatures who experience stress when removed from familiar surroundings. The carrier, the drive through Mountain traffic, the strange smells at a boarding facility, these aren’t minor inconveniences. They trigger anxiety that can last for days after you return.

Our approach keeps your cat maintaining their established sleep schedule, continues eating from their regular bowls in familiar locations, uses their own litter boxes, and experiences minimal disruption to daily patterns. For anxious cats, rescue cats from Hamilton Animal Services, or seniors with medical needs, this consistency proves essential for their well-being.

What Happens During Each Hamilton Visit

Feeding and Fresh Water: We follow your exact specifications. Wet food served at room temperature or gently warmed, dry food measured precisely, supplements or medications mixed thoroughly, and fresh water in clean bowls.

Litter Box Maintenance: We scoop all boxes during every single visit. Multiple cats require multiple boxes, and we maintain all of them meticulously. We add fresh litter as needed, wipe surrounding areas, and check for tracking issues that might indicate litter preference problems.

Health Monitoring and Documentation: We observe carefully for illness or distress indicators. For serious emergencies, we’re authorized to transport your cat to the Emergency Veterinary Clinic or your designated animal hospital.

Medication Administration: Pills concealed in treats or administered directly, liquid medications by dropper, insulin injections for diabetic cats, eye drops for infections, and ear medication for mites. We manage everything with patience and positive reinforcement techniques.

Companionship and Interactive Play Social cats receive quality engagement. We play until they’re genuinely tired, brush long-haired cats to prevent mat formation, provide lap time for cuddlers, or simply sit nearby reading while your cat observes from their favorite Corktown armchair.

Home Security Maintenance: We collect mail and packages, water plants, adjust blinds to simulate occupancy patterns, and report any maintenance concerns requiring your attention.

Cat Sitting Pricing for Hamilton

15-Minute Quick Check: $16.50 Works well for independent cats comfortable with once-daily feeding. We refresh food and water, scoop litter, provide play or cuddle time, and send updates. Ideal for short weekend getaways when your cat doesn’t need constant supervision.

30-Minute Standard Visit: $22.00. What most Hamilton cat owners choose. Enough time for feeding, thorough litter maintenance, genuine playtime or cuddle sessions, and proper observation. Fits the average indoor cat perfectly, Domestic Shorthairs, Tabbies, mixed breeds, who need regular attention without being needy.

45-Minute Extended Visit: $30.25 Extra time for cats with specific needs. Good for long-haired breeds requiring daily brushing, cats on timed medication schedules, or sociable cats who genuinely enjoy longer human interaction. 

60-Minute Premium Visit: $38.50 High-energy Bengals or Abyssinians who need serious play sessions to prevent destructive behavior. Post-surgical cats need wound care, medication, and restricted activity supervision. We have time to do everything right without rushing.

Medical Care Visits: $22.00 to $44.00. Specialized pricing for cats requiring medical intervention. Insulin injections for diabetics, subcutaneous fluids for kidney disease, wound cleaning for post-op recovery, or multiple medications on precise schedules.

Additional Cats: One more cat adds $3.30. Two more cats add $4.95. Three additional cats add $5.78. Covers their individual feeding, extra litter box maintenance, and making sure each cat gets acknowledged, even if one’s shy and another’s demanding all the attention in your Waterdown home.

Overnight Stays: $82.50 per night. We stay in your home from evening through morning. For anxious cats who panic alone overnight, post-surgical cats needing middle-of-the-night monitoring, or cats who just do better with continuous human presence.

Holiday Premium:1.5x rates for Christmas, New Year’s, and long weekends when everyone wants pet care simultaneously; rates increase by half. Fair warning, so there’s no surprise when you book.

What Sets Loving Paws Apart in Hamilton

Loving Paws delivers professional in-home cat sitting that costs less than boarding facilities while eliminating the stress, illness exposure, and disruption that boarding creates. Since 2005, we’ve cared for over 5,000 Hamilton and Ottawa area pets, earning 75+ reviews that average 4.9/5 stars. Cat owners from Waterdown to Stoney Creek choose us because consistency reduces anxiety for both cats and their humans. Our team of 15+ certified caregivers, background-checked, insured, and bonded, follows Pet Sitters International standards to provide the personalized communication, daily photo updates, and detailed e-diary notes that give you genuine peace of mind while traveling.

Beyond cat sitting, we offer dog walking along the Dundas Valley trails, in-home dog sitting, small pet care for rabbits and birds, medical care for post-operative recovery, stress-free nail trims, virtual veterinary consultations, positive reinforcement puppy training, and comprehensive house sitting that combines pet routines with property security.

Our Ready-Key program ensures secure access, competitive pricing keeps costs accessible for Hamilton families, and our mission centers on delivering tailored, compassionate care that reduces pet separation anxiety and owner guilt while maintaining quality standards that exceed industry norms.

Hamilton Neighbourhoods We Serve

Central Hamilton: Westdale, Corktown, Crown Point, East Hamilton

Mountain Area: Mountain East, Mountain West

Outlying Communities: Ancaster, Dundas, Stoney Creek, Waterdown, Glanbrook

From escarpment properties with trail access to waterfront condos near Bayfront Park, we bring professional cat sitting directly to your Hamilton home.

Specialized Care for Hamilton Cats With Unique Needs

Shy and Anxious Cats: Some cats remain hidden the entire time owners travel. We never force interaction. We speak softly, move deliberately, position food and water accessibly, keep litter boxes immaculate, and provide respectful space.

Senior Cats Requiring Medical Monitoring: Older cats managing arthritis, kidney disease, hyperthyroidism, or diabetes demand attentive observation. We monitor appetite changes, litter box habits, energy levels, and mobility patterns. Early detection prevents medical emergencies from escalating.

Multi-Cat Households: Homes with multiple cats require managing individual feeding schedules, monitoring social hierarchies, and ensuring each cat receives appropriate attention. We recognize which Waterdown cat craves extended play sessions and which prefers solitary quiet time.

Post-Surgery Recovery Care: Cats recovering from spay/neuter procedures, dental extractions, growth removals, or orthopedic repairs need restricted activity supervision. We ensure they’re not jumping on furniture in your Stoney Creek condo, inspect incision sites for swelling or discharge, administer prescribed pain medication on schedule, and provide the calm companionship that supports healing.

Common Questions From Hamilton Cat Owners

How much does cat sitting cost in Hamilton? Basic visits start at $16.50 for 15 minutes, $22 for 30-minute visits, extending to $38.50 for 60-minute sessions. Medical care visits range from $22 to $44, depending on duration. Multi-cat households receive discounted additional cat rates. Daily packages reduce per-visit costs significantly more affordable than boarding facilities and infinitely less stressful for your cats.

Will my cat accept a stranger in their territory? Most cats adjust within 2-3 visits. We move at their pace, never forcing interaction or invading their space. Shy cats might hide initially, but typically warm up when they recognize that we bring food, maintain clean litter, and don’t disrupt their environment. Social cats often greet us enthusiastically at the door on the second visit.

What if my cat requires medication? We administer all types of oral pills, liquid medications, insulin injections, topical treatments, eye drops, and ear medications. We follow veterinary instructions precisely, document each dose with timestamps, and monitor for adverse reactions. 

Do you care for multiple cats? Absolutely. We’ve successfully managed households with five or more cats throughout Hamilton. We coordinate individual feeding requirements, monitor social dynamics and territorial behaviors, ensure each cat receives appropriate attention, and maintain multiple litter boxes.

What happens during emergencies? We’re trained in recognizing veterinary emergencies and authorized to transport your cat to medical care when necessary. We contact you immediately when concerns develop and follow your pre-authorized emergency instructions. 

Will you send updates? Every visit includes photos and detailed e-diary notes documenting your cat’s activities, eating habits, litter box use, behavior observations, and mood. You’ll see visual proof they’re well-cared-for, know exactly what they ate, see clean litter boxes, and read behavioral observations. 

What about litter box problems? We monitor closely for abnormalities. If your cat stops using the box, develops diarrhea, shows blood in urine, or displays unusual litter box behaviors, we document everything and report immediately. These symptoms often indicate urinary tract infections, digestive issues, or other medical conditions requiring prompt veterinary attention.

How do I book cat sitting service in Hamilton? Call 613-266-2697, email information@lovingpaws.ca, or use our 24/7 online booking system at lovingpaws.ca. We’ll discuss your cats’ established routines, dietary requirements, medication schedules, personality quirks, and special needs. 

Hamilton Cats We’ve Cared For

Every breed, every temperament. Domestic Shorthairs and Longhairs are common in Hamilton homes. Vocal Siamese cats in Westdale apartments. Maine Coons relaxing in Ancaster houses. High-energy Bengals in Stoney Creek condos. Persians require daily grooming in Mountain East homes. Affectionate Ragdolls in Dundas. Shy Russian Blues in Corktown. Hairless Sphynx cats needing temperature regulation in climate-controlled Waterdown houses.

We’ve provided care for senior cats exceeding 20 years requiring hospice-level attention. Kittens under six months need multiple daily feedings and socialization. Feral rescues from Hamilton Animal Services are gradually learning to trust humans. Three-legged cats, blind cats, deaf cats, cats managing chronic illnesses, and cats with behavioral challenges stemming from past trauma. Every cat receives individualized care calibrated to their specific medical needs, personality traits, and comfort requirements.

Ready to Book Your Hamilton Cat Sitting Service?

Your cats deserve to remain comfortable in their established territory—their favorite windowsill overlooking the escarpment, their cozy bed in your Ancaster bedroom, their routine maintained precisely in your Stoney Creek home. We provide reliable, professional care that keeps them fed properly, healthy, and genuinely content while you manage work travel, family obligations, or well-deserved vacations.

Same dedicated sitter at every visit. Real-time photo updates and comprehensive e-diary notes. Certified, insured, background-checked caregivers. Complete home security while you’re away.

Contact Loving Paws Today: 📞 613-266-2697 ✉️ information@lovingpaws.ca 🌐 lovingpaws.ca

We’ll discuss your cats’ unique requirements, arrange a meet-and-greet with your assigned sitter, and ensure everything’s prepared before you leave—whether you’re traveling for business conferences, family events, or vacations anywhere from Toronto to international destinations.

Visit lovingpaws.ca for 24/7 online booking and to explore our complete range of pet care services across Hamilton, Ottawa, and Mississauga.