Did you know - April is National Pet Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness of responsible pet ownership. This month we are asking - As a responsible cat owner should you have your cats spayed? With this occasion in mind, the cat experts at Catit have compiled information around spaying and neutering to educate cat owners and promote the benefits of spaying female cats. Low rates of spaying have an enormous impact on rescues, especially locally - I know so many are full to capacity at the moment and we are sadly seeing an increasing amount of strays so please have a read of the info bel ..read more

…Yeah me too.  But I’m gonna let you into a little secret… they can do it themselves!  AND it will be fun.  What if I told you, you can help your cat with their oral hygiene while they play?  What if I told you keeping your cats teeth clean can be fun and stree free? Stay with me on this, because I want to introduce you to an innovative idea.   A product fairly new to the market and soon to catapult (get it?) into the mainstream - via DRAGONS DEN!  And because you - our trusted clients - are so special to us, we wanted to make sure you’ve heard about it first, bec ..read more

As festivities ramp up, things can get confusing, or overwhelming for the furbabies in your home. More people, different smells, plants/trees, lots of food, kids, noise…can all contribute to setting your cats usual routine off balance, plus lots of the things we LOVE at this time of year, are actually not so good for our kitties, so here are our top tips for a happy cat and a cat safe Christmas this year: The Christmas Tree If youve got a cat who loves to climb, who wants to chase the baubles, who desperatley wants to make friends with the fairy at the top - the christmas tree can become a bit ..read more

Our 5 Best Reasons to choose a LOCAL Pet Sitter As we get closer to Small Business Saturday, we thought it would be a good idea to highlight again WHY choosing a small local, loving cat sitting business (over a cattery, cat hotel, or a larger/international cat sit agency perhaps) is best! Small Business Saturday by the way was created in 2010 by American Express, and is celebrated to encourage consumers to support their local small businesses.  This year – 2024 – SBS will fall on November 30th and we will have more exciting news and deals upcoming then…watch this space! While the growing ..read more

As the spooktacular season of Halloween approaches, ensuring the safety of our beloved cat companions is paramount. As a dedicated cat sitter, it's not just about providing cuddles and treats - it's also about safeguarding your feline friend (during the festivities and otherwise). Here's how we at Love Cats Croydon ensure a safe Halloween visit for your cats, along with some valuable tips for you as cat owners to implement at home: 1. Familiar Environments: Upon entering your home, we ensure a calm and soothing environment for your feline friend. Keeping the atmosphere serene helps alleviate ..read more

As cat owners, we're always on the lookout for ways to improve our feline friends' health and well-being right?  Well have you thought of incorporating PUMPKIN into your cats diet? It can actually offer a range of benefits that can contribute to their overall vitality and happiness. Digestive Health: Pumpkin is rich in fibre, which can aid in regulating your cat's digestion. According to the experts at Cats Protection, the fibre content in pumpkin can help alleviate both constipation and diarrhoea in cats, promoting a healthier digestive system. Weight Management: Maintaining a healthy w ..read more

Cats and Covid - How to prepare for your next cat sititng: Before we start with preparation its important to mention 2 things: 1.     For the safety of everyone, we strongly advise you abide by the current guidelines and government regulations regarding travel, contact and social distancing. 2.     As this is an evolving situation we abide by the flexible cancellation fee policy as set out by Cat in a Flat (where your booking is paid for) Please see the Cancellation Fees page for further details. Cats and Covid - How to Prepare for Your Next Cat Sitting ..read more

UPDATE: We're ready when you are! Local cat sitting is now available again. If you need to leave your homes and cats, we are here to take care of them. We spent some time on health and safety and aswell as IPC (Infection Prevention and Control) and Prevent Covid courses, we have also fully risk assessed Love Cats Croydon and our PPE for cat sitting has arrived. ♡ We will be starting with local cat sitting only to avoid taking public transport. We will therefore cover the following areas that fall within walking distance: Croydon (East, West, South) | Addiscombe | Woodside | South Norwood | Elm ..read more

Did you know February is National Cat Health Month in the States? Its worth a mention in the UK too as a few charities are using this month to highlight the health benefits of neutering / spaying your cats. Always worth thinking and talking about. In the UK there has been a 25% rise in unwanted kittens during 2022! The RSPCA gives a figure of over 100 reports of abandoned / unwanted animals PER DAY believe it or not. Whats the best way to reduce the number of unwanted cats? Have your cats spayed / neutered and they cannot reproduce - its that simple. Cats Protection recommends that cats shoul ..read more

Its the last day of Feb - the month of Love (Cats) so here are our top 5 signs that cats are one of your true loves! 1. You talk to your cat Dont pretend you dont - they are such good listeners, right? But do they agree with what you're saying? Purrs, head bumps, rubbing up against you are 3 typical behaviours that show they love your cat chats. However if they turn away, walk away and show no interest...try smiling more! Honestly - cats will react more to a smile and a gentle happy tone from their owner! 2. You have a cat as your profile pic Well… obviously we are the purrfect example! Also ..read more