Each one of us is just one person.  Each animal that is abused, neglected, destroyed, or thrown away is just one animal.  I often feel quite helpless – what is it that I can do to make a difference?  An adoption or fostering of one cat makes the hugest difference for that one baby.  He/she gets a second chance at enjoying treats, playing, snuggling, being silly, finding that one spot of sunshine on the floor.  And I know how it feels to rescue just one baby.  I have done it many, many times as many of you have!  And each time, I feel uplifted, encouraged, proud, happy, relieved, accomplished, strong and invincible! (more…)

Paxton

My friend and very special cat sitter, Samantha, had just recently lost her 19 year old girl, Paxton.  Although she knew she could never, ever replace this special sweetheart, she was ready to rescue another cat and bring him or her home to live an extraordinary life with her!  I knew of some cats that needed a new beginning, but, as I have become so entrenched in the animal rescue world via Facebook, and follow all of the cats who are on Death Row at New York City’s Animal Care and Control, I suggested we go there to look for her new baby.  Sam agreed to go!  I didn’t know what we were getting us into, as I had never been there and honestly, I was nervous as to what we would see and experience.  (more…)

Every day, in some way or another, I am reminded as to why I have owned and operated a professional cat sitting business for the past 12 years. To say that the work I do gives me a sense of purpose is an understatement. To say that I experience a sense of accomplishment and reward every day brings me joy and comfort.  I have been entrenched in the thrill of my passion for over a decade!

I learn every day about cats and their care, their behaviors, their ailments and fixes, and how to love them more with each passing minute.  My clients, staff, the cats themselves,安卓手机安装tunsafeand his staff offer me these learning experiences and I thank them all.

Jay

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Ok, I know summer is a busy time for petsitters, but wow!  This past summer was off the charts for On All Fours Cat Sitting.  However, we are back to share with you a sampling of our summer experiences that kept us impossibly busy, resulting in a 3 month emotional rollercoaster ride for all of us.
We have some funnies, some loss and sadness, some actions in response to the very hot weather we endured. (more…)

Before I start my storytelling about the amazing Bobby, I must apologize for not writing sooner.  Fellow pet sitters know that the summer is by far the busiest season for us, and I regrettably haven’t had time to post, until now.

A few weeks ago, my doorman told me that one of my neighbors was looking for a cat sitter, and of course he gave Jenny my card.  I do care for several cats in my building being that I have been living here for 15 years and the staff knows me very well as the resident cat lover and care taker.  I love caring for cats in the building not only for convenience, but it also enables me to share in the sense of community established amongst the pet people here, as it is a very pet friendly building!  Even my super, who is not a big fan of animals, has his favorites and is warming up to some of the dogs.  (more…)

“…And you must post new material at least 2 to 3 times per week”.  I knew I was facing a tough challenge committing myself to maintaining a blog! I have enough trouble finding the hour or two to do my laundry, and have often found myself buying underwear to buy a couple of more days before giving in to such mundane tasks.   (TMI? Perhaps).

I so admire those that post several times per week – how do you find the time? 

Mom, don't even think of working the hours and leaving me home all day with you know who

As the business continues to grow by leaps and bounds, with summer right upon us, my own cats are having trouble recognizing me. My Diego has already given me a talking to, more than once.

So what does keep On All Fours Cat Sitting so busy? A variety of challenges and joys! (more…)

Jennifer’s return was much delayed and although we ask that our clients contact us upon their return to ensure their cats are being cared for after our “stint” is over, I hadn’t heard from her. I was very concerned because her two feline boys loved their food and it had been well over 24 hours since they had been fed by us.  I left messages for her and sent her emails, to finally get a response from my client to learn she was staying an extra day.  Unfortunately, she wasn’t going to call me on her own to let us know she was delayed, until she discovered we were trying to reach her. When we did finally speak, (more…)

Today I introduce three beautiful cats who are in need of new, loving homes.

Perrin and Matt

First, please say hello (and ooh and aah) to  Matt and Perrin. My client, Betty, was nice enough to put together beautiful words about her boys, who she has only had for a few weeks, after she and her husband Scott were kind enough to adopt them from a Queens shelter. Betty has unfortunately learned that she is highly allergic to them, resulting in her being bed-ridden for days with bronchitis. Sadly, as soon as they left town for a vacation, her allergies cleared up, while we were caring for their precious babies. 

These Snowshoe mix brothers are sweet, playful, curious and resilient. Coming from a cat hoarder’s home of more than 70, these 6 year old brothers are a pair of troopers and are ready for their loving, forever home. (more…)

I have been waking up every morning for the past 9+ years feeling very grateful and happy for being able to make a living full time by following my passion, which is of course, cat care.

As you can imagine, although the work is very rewarding, we experience heartbreak and loss when one of our feline charges becomes ill or loses the battle.  We suffer when we are told that a client family member is very allergic to his cat that needs to be re-homed. We are disappointed when we meet a client that is not doing the right thing by his cat, whether it’s because he is not feeding the cat well, or because she is leaving her cat alone for days on end without human companionship. 

On the upside, we are also showered daily with all the benefits of working with animals!  We are thrilled when a shy cat begins to warm up to us and we sigh a breath of relief when we are able to medicate a “tough” cat.  We experience great warmth with the simple touch of a cat’s fur or head, or a kiss on his cheek, or in my case, his face (I’m daring and endearing that way). tunsafe安卓客户端下载

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Carol is a cat sitting client of mine, and recently, her cat Sasha was diagnosed with kidney disease, amongst other ailments.  It seems that Sasha, age 15, has gone through the health ringer – she has asthma, has had diabetes (now resolved), and her vet thinks she has cancer, although, at age 15, tests were not done to confirm this.  Soon after her recent visit to the vet with Sasha, Carol contacted me to help her administer fluids to Sasha. It was my pleasure, of course.  Carol, who was understandably very upset, thought that when she tried it herself, she hurt Sasha with the needle and was feeling discouraged. 

For the first couple of days, I administered the fluids to Sasha while Carol observed. After the first day, Carol sent me an email letting me know that Sasha was a new catwoman. She was animated and eating well, and for the first time in a few days, had slept with Carol. Once she had gotten sick, and prior to getting fluids at home, she slept by herself in the living room while Carol and her other, quite entertaining and sweet cat, Echo, slept in the bedroom.  This was music to my ears, although this is not the first time I have heard this from a client who is administering subcut fluids to her cat – the treatment can really make the cat feel better very quickly.

Carol, being the brave soul that she is, decided, after just a few days, to try giving Sasha fluids herself, while I stood by.  Not only did she succeed, she did it perfectly – no hesitation, not a peep from Sasha, and the fluids flowed very quickly.  I was amazed and thought for a moment that I was imagining this.  I told Carol that she did it like a pro and asked her how she went from fearing she had hurt Sasha, to administering the fluids like a vet tech. She simply replied that she carefully observed me as I gave Sasha fluids.  Honestly, this was a unique experience for me, because it usually takes the person a few tries with my help, to get it right, but Carol had the innate ability to do this.  She reminded me that she had been giving Sasha insulin injections for quite a while, and although there is a connection, I do believe that administering fluids requires more focus and coordination. 

Carol has been giving Sasha fluids daily, on her own, ever since.

For cats with kidney disease, fluid therapy helps encourage urination, maintain hydration, and keep the levels of toxins in the bloodstream lowered.

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I credit Arnold Plotnick, MS, DVM, ACVIM, ABVP, owner of Manhattan Cat Specialists, with the information in the above two paragraphs, relating to benefits of fluid therapy.  Dr. Plotnick has been my vet since he opened his practice in NYC in 2003.  The MCS website has an abundance of invaluable articles on cat health, welfare and behavior. 

My dear friend, and cat sitter extraordinaire for me in the great borough of Queens, NY, Barbara, was the proud person of her cat, Iggy.  Iggy, Iggy, Iggy, was quite the character and a beautiful, funny soul who thought nothing of laying in a very small bread basket (he was a substantial size) on the dinner table while we ate.  Iggy also had kidney disease, and when I met Barbara, she was taking him to the vet 2-3 times per week for fluids administration.  I was hired by Barbara to care for Iggy in her absence many years ago, and I was supposed to take him to the vet during that time for fluids.  I had a better idea, which was to give him fluids by myself, in the comfort of his home.  Well, being I was in the early stages of administering fluids to spunky cats, that didn’t work!  He was not having it, but Liz, a very dear soul and outstanding vet tech in the area (words really can not describe her cat whispering abilities) came over the next day and gave him fluids in his home.  She put the needle in and he proceeded to get up, so I held the fluid bag and she followed him around the apartment ensuring the needle wouldn’t fall out. Success!!  Upon Barbara’s return, Liz taught Barbara how to administer the fluids to Iggy, and they established a routine on the bed, with treats and all.  Never in a million years did I think that Iggy would be able to stay home for fluid treatment.  Again, I thought I was dreaming, especially after I was able to give him fluids the next time Barbara left town. 

I believe the shock of learning that your furry baby has kidney disease could be devastating.  I have experienced this first hand with my baby girl Rosie.  And on top of that discovery, quite often your vet recommends fluid treatment at home.  ‘Okay, doc, you are suggesting that I stick a needle in my own cat to administer fluids? Can’t I just encourage her to drink more water?  I’m going to hurt her and there is no way I can do this alone.’

I must interject here, fearful cat person.  YOU CAN DO THIS!  I have worked with all sorts of people, young, older, timid, aggressive, passive, intense – and with one or 2 exceptions, every single one of these cat lovers has successfully learned to give her cat fluids.

Your vet’s staff will give you the basic tutorial on how to carry out this new, seemingly daunting task.  And, like with everything else in the world, there are tricks to the trade.  I offer my students of fluid administration tips and tricks for doing this quite efficiently, with little or no struggle from their felines.  There are ways of ensuring the flow is quick and steady and there are positions for the cat and locations in the home that work best. 

Fluid administration, along with diet and chemical element management, can be priceless factors in managing kidney disease in cats. If your cat is diagnosed with kidney disease, please consider following the protocol for treatment from your vet. I know it has prolonged the lives (with quality) of many, many cats, and have had firsthand experience with the delay of the progression of this common feline disease.

Do you need help in learning how to administer fluids to your feline baby? Please don’t hesitate to contact me.  Most importantly, we would love to hear your success stories and insight relating to your experiences with administering fluids to your cats.  Let’s help those that are understandably hesitant and frightened to overcome this obstacle.