Pet Sitting · Cats, Birds, Fish & More
While Vanda walks
your dog — who's
watching the cat?
Cats, birds, fish, turtles, reptiles — every pet in your home deserves attentive care while you're away. Vanda handles the whole household so nothing gets overlooked and nobody feels forgotten.
Every visit includes
- Feeding and fresh water on your exact schedule
- Litter box cleaning and cat comfort check
- Playtime and companionship for cats
- Tank, cage, and habitat checks for other pets
- Medication administration if needed
- Photo and text update after every visit
What's Included
Every pet in your home.
Looked after properly.
Most households have more than one animal. While Vanda handles the dog walking, pet sitting covers everything else — cats, birds, fish, turtles, reptiles, and any other companion who needs daily attention while you're away.
Every visit is built around your pets' specific routines. Feeding schedules, litter preferences, habitat checks, medications, and personalities — Vanda learns it all at the meet and greet before any sitting begins.
Cats get the most attention — they're independent but they still need feeding, clean litter, fresh water, and someone who notices if something seems off. Vanda takes that seriously.
Cats
- Feeding on your exact schedule
- Fresh water daily
- Litter box cleaned every visit
- Playtime and companionship
- Medication if needed
- Behavior and health noted
Birds
- Fresh food and water daily
- Cage cleaning as needed
- Safe, calm interaction
- Cover on and off per routine
- Any unusual behavior noted
Fish & Aquatic Pets
- Feeding on your schedule
- Tank equipment check
- Water level monitored
- Any concerns reported immediately
Turtles & Tortoises
- Feeding and fresh water
- Habitat temperature check
- UV lighting on schedule
- Enclosure condition noted
Reptiles
- Feeding per your instructions
- Humidity and temperature check
- Enclosure safety check
- Any concerns reported promptly
Other Pets
- Rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters
- Feeding and water daily
- Cage or enclosure cleaned
- Gentle handling if appropriate
- Health and behavior noted
A Special Note About Cats
Cats are independent.
Not invisible.
A lot of cat owners assume their cats will be fine alone for a few days with extra food and water left out. Sometimes that's true. But cats notice when their routine changes — and they can go downhill quietly before anyone realizes something is wrong.
Vanda checks in every day. She notices if a cat hasn't eaten, is hiding more than usual, or seems off in any way. That kind of attentive daily presence is what cat sitting is really about.
- Fresh food and water every single visit
- Clean litter box — every time
- Playtime for cats who want it
- Quiet company for cats who just want presence
- Any health or behavior concerns reported immediately
- Photo update so you can see your cat is okay
Who It's For
For anyone whose home has
more than one kind of pet.
Dog & Cat Households
The most common situation. Vanda walks your dog and checks on your cat in the same visit — or separate visits if that works better. Your whole household is covered under one trusted person.
Travelers & Vacationers
Going away for a few days or a few weeks? Your cat doesn't need a kennel and your fish can't exactly pack a bag. Everyone stays home, in their routine, with daily care covered.
Cats Who Hate Strangers
Most cats do. That's why Vanda meets your cat before any sitting begins — at the meet and greet, on your cat's terms, in their own home. By the time you leave, they already know her.
Pets with Medical Needs
Daily medication, special diets, or careful monitoring — Vanda handles it properly, on your schedule, with a report back after every visit so you always know it's been done.
Reptile & Fish Owners
Tanks and enclosures need daily attention even when their owners are away. Temperature, humidity, feeding, lighting schedules — Vanda follows your instructions precisely.
Seasonal Residents
Spending the season in Nokomis with a houseful of pets? Pet sitting means everything is handled — cat, fish, bird, whatever you've brought — while you enjoy being here.
"Cats are independent — but they still notice when nobody shows up. I make sure somebody always does."
Questions & Answers
Things cat and
pet owners ask us.
Trusting someone with your cat or other pets is a big decision. Here are the questions we hear most often from pet owners — and if yours isn't here, just call or text us directly.
Still have a question?
Every pet is different and every household is different. We're happy to talk through your specific situation before you commit to anything.
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Let's meet your
whole household.
The first step is a free meet & greet — we come to your home, meet every pet, go through each routine, and make sure everything feels right before any sitting begins.
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"Every pet in your home deserves to feel looked after. Not just the dog."
— Vanda, Owner