Cat Sitting in Fairfield County
Your cat stays home. We come to them. Every visit covers food, fresh water, litter, a health check, and real time together, handled by our own salaried staff.
Serving eastern Fairfield County since 2004. Starting from $35 per visit.
Why Cats Do Better at Home
Dogs bond to people. Cats bond to territory. That one difference explains almost everything about how cats handle being left.
When you move a cat to a boarding facility, you take away every familiar smell, sound, and hiding spot at the same time. A lot of cats respond by refusing to eat, refusing to use the box, or hiding for the entire stay. Then they come home stressed and it takes days to settle.
Leaving your cat in their own home removes all of that. Same window. Same couch. Same corner where the sun hits at two in the afternoon. The only thing that changes is who walks through the door, and after a visit or two that becomes part of the routine too.
It also means someone is actually laying eyes on your cat and your house every day. An auto feeder cannot tell you the litter box has been empty for two days, or that a pipe let go in the basement.
What Every Visit Includes
No add-on fees for the basics. This is the standard visit.
Fresh Food and Water
We follow your feeding instructions exactly, including portion, brand, and time of day. Water bowls get emptied, rinsed, and refilled, not just topped off.
Full Litter Box Care
Boxes are scooped every visit, waste is bagged and removed, and litter is topped up. On longer trips we do a full change so you do not come home to a smell.
Real Time With Your Cat
Play, brushing, a lap, or just quiet company. Whatever your cat actually likes. This is the part that keeps a cat from getting lonely and destructive.
A Health and Safety Check
We look at what came out of the litter box, whether the food got eaten, and how your cat is moving and acting. Cats hide illness well, and this catches problems early.
Light Home Care
Mail and packages brought in, lights and blinds rotated, plants watered. Small things that make the house look lived in while you are gone.
An Update After Visits
You get to hear that your cat is fine. That peace of mind is half of what you are paying for.
How It Works
First: Create your online account portal
Set up your client account portal before your meet and greet. It only takes a couple of minutes and lets us get you scheduled quickly.
We meet first
Before any trip, we come to your home and meet you and your cat. You walk us through feeding, litter, medication, hiding spots, and anything unusual. We collect your vet info and emergency contact. Nothing gets guessed at.
You book your dates
Tell us your travel dates and how many visits per day you want. Most cat clients book one visit a day. Two a day is common for medication, kittens, seniors, or multi-cat homes.
We run the routine
Same tasks, same care, every single visit. Food, water, litter, health check, playtime, home tasks. Our staff are salaried W-2 employees, not gig workers picking up a shift.
You hear from us
You get updates so you know your cat is fine. If anything looks wrong, you hear immediately and we act.
Who Cat Sitting Is For
Travelers
Work trips, weekends away, or two weeks abroad. Your cat keeps their routine and you stop asking neighbors for favors.
Cats on medication
Daily pills, insulin, or subcutaneous fluids do not pause because you left town. Our team handles all of it.
Senior cats
Older cats need consistency and a careful eye. Small changes in appetite or litter habits matter, and we watch for them.
Multi-cat homes
More cats means more food politics, more litter, and more that can go sideways. We keep it managed.
Shy or anxious cats
Cats who hide from strangers do far better at home with a patient, consistent visitor than in a boarding room.
Anyone tired of asking friends
A neighbor with a key means well. They are also not insured, not trained, and not obligated to show up.
Why Families Pick 203 Pet Service
We employ our team. Our sitters are salaried W-2 employees, not independent contractors found through an app. They are trained by us, supervised by us, and accountable to us. Our average employee has been here more than ten years.
We are fully insured. Someone is coming into your home and handling your animal. That should be covered, and it is.
We have been doing this since 2004. That is 22 years of key handoffs, holiday weeks, sick cats, and last-minute travel changes. There is very little we have not already handled.
We back it up. Every service carries our 3-day satisfaction guarantee.
Pairs Well With
Cat owners often combine cat sitting with one of these.
Where We Provide Cat Sitting
We cover eastern Fairfield County, Connecticut. That includes Fairfield, Stratford, Westport, Easton, Southport, Black Rock, Bridgeport, Trumbull, Shelton, and Weston. We also care for cat clients in Devon and Wilton as part of our extended service area.
Not sure if we reach your street? Call and ask. We will give you a straight answer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a cat sitting visit include?
Every visit covers fresh food and water, litter box care, and time spent with your cat. We also check that your cat looks and acts normal, tidy up any messes around the feeding area, and send you an update. Simple home tasks like bringing in the mail, rotating lights, or watering a plant can be added at no extra charge if you ask at the meet and greet.
How much does cat sitting cost?
Cat sitting starts from $35 per visit. The exact rate depends on how many visits per week you need and how many cats live in the home. Our cat care pricing page has the full breakdown.
Why not a boarding facility or a cattery?
Cats are territorial. Their sense of safety is tied to their own space, their own smells, and their own routine. Taking a cat out of that and putting them in a room full of unfamiliar animals is stressful for most cats. Staying home is almost always the calmer choice.
Can you give my cat medication?
Yes. Our team routinely handles pills, liquids, topicals, and subcutaneous fluids. Bring it up at the meet and greet so we can watch you do it once and match your method exactly.
How often should someone check on my cat?
For most healthy adult cats we recommend at least one visit per day. Twice a day is better for cats on medication, kittens, seniors, cats with health conditions, or homes with more than two cats. Leaving a cat completely alone for several days with an auto feeder is not something we recommend.
My cat hides from strangers. Will that be a problem?
Not at all. That is normal, and a lot of our cat clients start out that way. We never chase a cat out from under a bed. We do the work, talk quietly, and let your cat come out on their own terms. Most do within a few visits, once they learn the routine.
Can you scoop the litter box?
Yes, and it is part of every cat sitting visit. We also offer litter box scooping on its own as a recurring service for cat owners who are home but would rather not deal with the box.
Will I get updates while I am away?
Yes. You hear from us after visits, so you are not sitting on a plane wondering. If anything looks off, you hear about it right away, not at the end of the trip.
What if something goes wrong while I am away?
We have been doing this since 2004, so we have a plan. We collect your vet information and your emergency contact at the meet and greet. If your cat needs care, we act and we reach you. Our team is fully insured.
Do you serve my town?
We cover eastern Fairfield County, including Fairfield, Stratford, Westport, Easton, Southport, Black Rock, Bridgeport, Trumbull, Shelton, and Weston. We also serve cat clients in Devon and Wilton as an extended area. Call and ask about your address.
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22 years of trusted pet care in Fairfield County. We stand behind every service with our 3-day satisfaction guarantee.