Cat Sitting in Jupiter FL
Looking for trusted cat sitting in Jupiter FL? House and Hound Care provides professional in-home cat sitting, drop-in visits, medication care, and overnight cat sitting for cat parents across Jupiter — from Abacoa and The Bluffs to Ocean Colony, Sonoma Isles, Jupiter Farms, and the waterfront communities along the Loxahatchee River and Jupiter Inlet. Our background-checked cat sitters come to your home so your cat stays in their own familiar environment — no carriers, no car rides, no boarding stress.
What Is In-Home Cat Sitting in Jupiter FL?
In-home cat sitting means a trained professional comes to your Jupiter FL home on a set schedule to care for your cat while you’re away — feeding, cleaning litter boxes, giving medication, playing, and sending photo updates after every visit. It’s the least stressful option for most cats because they never leave the environment they know. Boarding facilities and cat hotels expose your cat to unfamiliar animals, sounds, and scents that can trigger anxiety, hiding, or even illness. Most Jupiter cat parents book one or two daily visits, but cats with medical needs, kittens, and multi-cat households often benefit from longer time blocks or overnight stays.
What do our cat sitting clients say about us in Jupiter FL?
Our Cat Sitting Services in Jupiter FL
No two cats — and no two Jupiter homes — are alike. That’s why we’ve built six cat care options ranging from a quick 15-minute drop-in visit to full 24-hour in-home care. Need a shuttle to Harmony Animal Hospital? A daily litter box service during pregnancy? An overnight sitter for your senior diabetic cat? Your local Jupiter cat sitter has every scenario covered.
Cat Sitting Visits
$20 – 15 minutes visit
$25 – 30 minutes visit
$40 – 60 minutes visit
There is a $5 surcharge for weekends and for visits before 7 am and after 7 pm
Cat Boarding in the Pet Sitter's Home
$50/day
Cats are happiest at home — we recommend in-home cat sitting whenever possible.
Overnight Cat Sitting in our Client's Home
$80/night (from 9 pm until 6 am)
$100/night on the weekends
Long Term Cat Sitting
$25/hour (Min 5 hours)
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24/7 pet sitting without leaving your home:
$250/day (3+ day minimum)
$350/day (shorter stays)
Vet Visits & Pet Taxi for Cats
$40/hour
Daily Litter Box Cleaning Service
Daily or every other day.
Perfect for pregnant cat moms.
$20 — 1 litter box
$25 — up to 3 litter boxes
$40 — up to 5 litter boxes
Pregnancy-safe service!
Feline Care in Jupiter FL
Every cat behavior expert will tell you the same thing: cats are hard-wired to their territory. Change their routine, their smells, or their environment even a little, and you may see hiding, appetite loss, over-grooming, or stress-related urinary issues within days. Professional in-home cat sitting in Jupiter FL solves that problem completely — your cat’s routine, environment, and territory stay untouched, and a trained sitter handles feeding, litter, medication, and enrichment in the background.
House and Hound Care is fully licensed, insured, and bonded, and we’ve been serving Jupiter and northern Palm Beach County for years. Every visit includes fresh food and water, litter care, playtime, medication (from oral pills to insulin injections), and a detailed update with photos through our client app. Booking begins with a complimentary meet & greet — that way you and your cat both know exactly who’s coming, and we know exactly what your cat needs.
What’s Included in Every Jupiter Cat Sitting Visit
Feeding & Fresh Water
Wet food, dry food, prescription diets, or specialty meal plans — we follow your exact feeding instructions and refresh water at every visit.
Litter Box Care
Scooping, sanitizing, and fresh litter at every visit. We keep your cat’s box pristine — because cats refuse dirty boxes, and a clean box prevents stress and urinary issues.
Medication & Injections
Oral pills, topical creams, transdermal ear gels, sub-q fluids, and injections — including insulin for diabetic cats. Every dose documented in your visit update.
Playtime & Wellness Check
Wand toys, laser pointers, food puzzles, and one-on-one attention — while we quietly monitor appetite, mood, and litter habits to catch any subtle changes early.
Photo & Video Updates
After every visit, you’ll receive photos, video clips, and a detailed visit summary through our pet care app — so you always know how your cat is doing.
Light Home Care
Mail collection, plant watering, trash rotation, and alternating lights so your Jupiter home always looks lived-in while you’re gone.
How Our Cat Sitting Service Works in Jupiter FL
Contact us
Call us at (561) 801-8559 or send us a message online
Register
We will email you a link to register as a client
Meet & Greet
Meet your local pet sitters for a complimentary visit.
Relax
We will send you GPS-tracked notes with photos and videos.
See Our Cat Sitting Service in Action
Why do our clients choose us for cat sitting in Jupiter FL
- We love animals and we are knowledgeable about pet care
- Complimentary meet & greet visits
- Thorough background checks for every pet sitter
- Our Company is Licensed, Insured and Bonded
- Our visits are GPS-tracked with time and map
- We send our clients daily updates with photos.
- 24/7 service all year round, rain or shine
- We are an accredited member of Pet Sitters International.
- We love giving the best pet-sitting service
- Check out our Google reviews
Why do our pet-sitting clients hire our dog sitters and cat sitters in Jupiter?
Trained & Certified
Every sitter completes our own pet sitting certification — not just a background check.
20+ Years of Experience
Led by a founder with over two decades of professional pet care experience.
Local & Personal
The same trusted local sitter every visit — never a random app booking.
Licensed, Insured & Bonded
Fully licensed, insured, and bonded for your complete peace of mind.
Specialty & Senior Care
Medication, senior pets, and special needs handled with extra care.
Dependable, Rain or Shine
We show up every day — even through Florida's storm season.
What You’ll Get After Every Jupiter Cat Sitting Visit
Every time your sitter finishes a visit, you’ll get a complete report through our client app — not a quick “I’m here” text, but a detailed check-in so you know exactly how your cat is doing while you’re away from Jupiter.
- A written summary of what your cat ate, drank, and did during the visit
- Photos of your cat (and often short videos) captured during play, feeding, or relaxation
- Litter box notes — normal use is a great sign, and unusual patterns get flagged for you
- Every medication logged with a time stamp so you have a complete record when you return
- Any behavior changes or concerns raised early — so small things stay small
- GPS-tracked arrival and departure times so you always know exactly when your Jupiter sitter came and went
Who In-Home Cat Sitting in Jupiter FL is Ideal For
Every cat is different — and cat sitting isn’t a one-size-fits-all service. Here are the Jupiter households and cats that benefit most from professional in-home cat sitting:
- The carrier-averse cat — If the sight of the carrier sends your cat into hiding, in-home care skips the drama entirely.
- Introverted and timid cats — Shy cats who freeze up at boarding facilities do beautifully in their own quiet territory with a calm, respectful sitter.
- Senior cats on daily medication — Twice-daily pills, transdermal ear gels, and sub-q fluid administration handled precisely to your vet’s schedule.
- Diabetic cats — Insulin injections timed to meals, every dose logged with a time stamp so you have a complete record.
- Multi-cat households in Jupiter — Whether it’s two cats or ten, our flat per-visit pricing covers the whole crew.
- Cats managing chronic conditions — Kidney disease, hyperthyroidism, IBD, feline asthma, dental issues — we know the routines and watch for early warning signs.
- Kittens still growing up — Frequent small meals, playtime for socialization, and litter box monitoring during the critical first few months.
- Snowbirds & seasonal residents — Cats need daily care and hate travel, so most Jupiter snowbirds leave their cat home for the summer. We handle every daily visit while you’re up north.
- Jupiter boaters and frequent travelers — Whether you’re heading out from the Jupiter Inlet for the weekend or flying for business, your cat gets the same dependable local sitter every time.
Common Cat Care Scenarios in Jupiter
Jupiter has a lot of different faces — the waterfront luxury of Ocean Colony and The Bluffs, the young-family energy around Abacoa and Roger Dean Stadium, the semi-rural quiet of Jupiter Farms, the boater lifestyle along the Loxahatchee River, and the seasonal rhythm of snowbirds and retirees who split the year between Jupiter and homes up north. Every cat we care for is different, and every Jupiter household is too.
The sections below cover the specific cat care situations we handle most often — senior cats on medication, diabetic cats requiring insulin, kittens who need frequent visits, shy cats who prefer minimal interaction, snowbirds’ cats, and multi-cat households. Click any section to learn how we handle each one during cat sitting in Jupiter FL.
Cat Sitting in Every Jupiter Neighborhood
We cover every corner of Jupiter — from the affluent waterfront estates in The Bluffs and Ocean Colony, to the family-friendly Abacoa townhouses near Roger Dean Stadium, to the larger-lot properties of Jupiter Farms, to the golf-community homes in Riverbend and Sonoma Isles. Waterfront condos near Harbourside Place, seasonal residences by the Jupiter Lighthouse, and the quieter neighborhoods off Indiantown Road — all served.
Not sure if we cover your specific area? Just ask. Our Jupiter cat sitters know the whole town.
Multi-Cat Households in Jupiter
Households with multiple cats bring a different set of challenges — timed feedings from separate bowls, more litter boxes to monitor, individual medication schedules, and social dynamics that require actual attention. Our Jupiter cat sitters have taken care of everything from two-cat households to homes with a dozen rescues and fosters.
Best part? Our pricing is flat per visit, no matter how many cats you have. Feed all five, scoop every box, and give one-on-one attention to each personality — same rate. That’s the deal.
Senior Cat Care & Medication in Jupiter
Older cats are our specialty. By age 11, most cats have some combination of kidney disease, hyperthyroidism, arthritis, high blood pressure, or dental problems — and almost all require daily medication. We handle it all: oral pills tucked into treats, transdermal gels applied to the ear, sub-q fluid administration for chronic kidney disease, and injections for hyperthyroid cats.
We also watch for the subtle warning signs older cats show first — a skipped meal, extra water at the bowl, weight loss, hiding — and we contact you immediately if something looks off so you can call Harmony Animal Hospital (a Cat Friendly Practice Gold certified clinic right here in Jupiter) or your preferred vet.
Shy & Anxious Cats in Jupiter
If your cat sprints for the closet when the doorbell rings, we understand. Anxious and shy cats are actually among our favorite clients because they teach patience — and they’re proof of what a calm, respectful sitter can do.
Our approach is simple: slow movements, quiet voice, low body posture, no forced eye contact, no reaching under furniture. We handle feeding, litter, water, and medication without asking anything of the cat. Some come out and greet us after a few visits. Others stay hidden the entire trip — and that’s completely fine. Your cat’s comfort always wins.
Diabetic Cats & Injection Care in Jupiter
Diabetic cats need clockwork precision. Insulin twice a day, 12 hours apart, timed to meals — and if the schedule slips or a meal is skipped, blood sugar can drop dangerously low. That’s why insulin cats are a great fit for professional sitters — someone who has done this dozens of times, keeps consistent records, and doesn’t get thrown off by a busy holiday weekend.
Our Jupiter cat sitters administer insulin injections, sub-q fluid therapy, and any other injectables per your vet’s exact instructions. Every dose is logged with time and confirmation in your visit report — so when you’re back home you have a complete record of every treatment.
Kitten Sitting in Jupiter
Kittens are amazing. They’re also endlessly hungry, wildly curious, and prone to trouble the moment your back is turned. Our Jupiter cat sitters love kitten care — frequent visits for small meals, extended play sessions for socialization, litter box monitoring for early health signs, and safety-checks around all the places kittens shouldn’t be.
If you’re a Jupiter breeder or foster, we’re also happy to coordinate weight checks, deworming, medication rounds, and vet visits at Animal Medical Center of Jupiter or Jupiter Animal Hospital during cat sitting in Jupiter FL.
Why In-Home Cat Sitting Beats Boarding in Jupiter
Boarding a cat sounds convenient until you realize what it actually is: an unfamiliar small space, the sounds and smells of dozens of strange animals, and no way for your cat to retreat to their safe spots. For most cats, that’s a recipe for stress — appetite loss, hiding, stress cystitis, or upper respiratory infections picked up from other boarders.
In-home cat sitting keeps all that anxiety off the table. Your cat stays in their own home, on their own routine, sleeping in their own spot, using their own litter box. A trusted Jupiter sitter handles everything else. When you come home, your cat is exactly where you left them — often relaxed enough that they barely realized you were gone.
Snowbird & Seasonal Cat Care in Jupiter
Jupiter has one of the biggest snowbird populations in northern Palm Beach County — and because cats hate travel far more than dogs do, most seasonal residents leave their cat home in Jupiter year-round. That’s where a trusted local sitter becomes family.
While you’re up north for the summer months, we handle daily in-home visits — feeding, litter, medication, playtime, and a photo update after every single visit. Your cat stays comfortable in their own home while you’re away, and you stay connected to their day-to-day through our client app. During the winter months when you’re back in Jupiter, we’re also here for shorter trips — a weekend at the boat, a business trip, a family visit up north — with the same trusted sitter your cat already knows.
Many of our Jupiter snowbird clients have been with us for years. We know their cats, their homes, and their routines like they’re our own.
Pregnancy-Safe Litter Box Cleaning in Jupiter FL
If you’re pregnant and your OB-GYN has told you to stay away from the litter box, we have a solution. Our pregnancy-safe litter box cleaning service in Jupiter FL was designed specifically for expecting cat parents who want to keep their cat comfortable at home during pregnancy — without the risk of toxoplasmosis exposure.
Here’s why doctors are so firm about this: Toxoplasma gondii is a parasite sometimes found in cat feces. In healthy adults it usually causes no symptoms. But during pregnancy, a first-time infection can pass to the baby and cause serious complications. Every prenatal care provider will tell you to avoid handling litter — and our service exists so you can follow that advice without stressing about your cat.
A trained, background-checked cat sitter arrives at your Jupiter home on the schedule you set — daily or every other day — to fully scoop, sanitize the rim and edges, refresh litter, and take waste off-site for disposal. Every visit includes a photo report. Many of our pregnancy clients book us for the full nine months. It’s simple, professional, and takes one worry completely off your plate.
Daily Litter Box Cleaning
👶 RECOMMENDED BY: Jupiter-area OB-GYNs, midwives, and prenatal care providers regularly refer patients to in-home litter services. Ask us for a referral letter for your medical records.
Meet Our Cat Sitters in Jupiter FL
Cat Sitter in Jupiter FL
Hi, I’m Bella, and being a cat sitter in Jupiter is the perfect way for me to combine my lifelong love of animals with my passion for providing compassionate care. I truly enjoy spending time with pets and making sure they feel safe, relaxed, and loved while their families are away. I believe every animal deserves patience, kindness, and individualized attention, and I work hard to create a calm, stress-free experience for every cat I care for.
Animals have always been a huge part of my life. I spent all four years of high school in an Agricultural Academy, where I learned about animal care and behavior while gaining a deeper appreciation for a variety of species. I’ve cared for cats, dogs, fish, and lizards throughout my life, and through my experience as a cat sitter in Jupiter, I’ve learned how important it is to understand each cat’s unique personality, respect their routine, and provide gentle companionship on their terms. I’m currently studying Health Science, and I enjoy expanding my knowledge of caring for both people and animals.
Outside of pet care, I’m passionate about creating realistic artwork and enjoy expressing my creativity through drawing. I’m naturally detail-oriented and believe that every pet deserves exceptional care and attention. My goal is to make every visit a positive experience for both you and your cat, giving you complete peace of mind while providing loving, dependable care as your trusted cat sitter in Jupiter.
Cat Sitting in Jupiter FL — Frequently Asked Questions
How often should my cat be visited?
Most healthy adult cats do well with one visit per day. Kittens, senior cats on medication, diabetic cats needing insulin, and multi-cat households usually benefit from twice-daily visits. For very young kittens or complex medical situations, we can do three visits per day — our Jupiter cat sitters build the schedule around your cat’s actual needs, not a one-size-fits-all template.
Do you charge extra for multiple cats?
No. Pricing is per visit, not per cat. A household with 1 cat and a household with 5 cats pay the same rate for the same visit length.
Can you administer medication and injections?
Absolutely. Our Jupiter cat sitters routinely give oral pills, transdermal gels, topical creams, sub-q fluids for chronic kidney disease, and injectables including insulin for diabetic cats. We follow your veterinarian’s written instructions exactly, and every dose is logged with a time stamp in your visit report so you have a complete record.
Will my shy cat be okay?
Yes — and so will you. Shy cats are some of our favorite clients. We move slowly, speak softly, and never force interaction. Your cat may hide for the entire visit at first — that’s completely normal — and we’ll still handle every essential (food, water, litter, medication) without disturbing them.
Do you do meet & greets before the first booking?
Yes — every new Jupiter client starts with a complimentary meet & greet. We come to your home, spend time with your cat, walk through the care routine, review any medications, and answer all your questions. We don’t confirm any bookings until you’ve had a chance to meet your sitter and feel completely comfortable.
What if my cat has a medical emergency while I'm away?
We’re trained in Pet CPR & First Aid. If we notice a concerning symptom, we’ll contact you immediately. If it’s a true emergency, we’ll take your cat to your preferred veterinarian or to the nearest emergency hospital and stay with them until you can be reached.
Do you provide care for cats only, or other pets too?
Both. We specialize in cat sitting in Jupiter FL, but many Jupiter households have a mix of pets — dogs, birds, fish, small mammals, or the occasional reptile. The same sitter handles everyone in your household.
How do you keep my home safe while I'm away?
We’re licensed, insured, and bonded. We alternate lights and blinds, collect mail and packages, water plants, rotate trash bins, and keep your home looking lived-in. If you have a security system, we follow your arming protocol exactly.
Can you care for outdoor or indoor/outdoor cats?
Yes. We follow your specific instructions on whether your cat goes out, when, and how. For indoor/outdoor cats, we time visits around their schedule and note any concerning observations on return.
How far in advance should I book?
We stay flexible for last-minute bookings whenever we can, but a week’s notice is ideal — that gives us time to schedule a complimentary meet & greet before the first visit. During snowbird season (November–April) and major holidays we fill up quickly, so booking two or three weeks ahead is smart if you can plan that far.
Do you offer litter box cleaning for pregnant women?
Yes, and it’s one of our most-requested specialty services. Our pregnancy-safe litter box cleaning in Jupiter FL is built for expecting cat parents who want to follow their OB’s advice about avoiding toxoplasmosis exposure. We come daily, every other day, or on a custom schedule. Pricing is $20 per visit for one box, $25 for up to three, and $40 for up to five — so multi-cat households are fully covered.
Can you take my cat to the vet?
Yes. Our Jupiter pet taxi service handles the entire vet visit — safe carrier loading and driving your cat to Harmony Animal Hospital, Jupiter Animal Hospital, Animal Medical Center of Jupiter, or any specialty hospital you prefer. From there, it’s your choice: we can stay with your cat through the appointment, or drop them off and pick them back up when they’re ready — whichever works best for your cat, your vet, and the type of visit. We also handle prescription pickup, grooming pick-up/drop-off, and cat food deliveries.
Do you offer recurring weekly cat care?
Yes — recurring weekly cat sitting in Jupiter is popular with snowbirds, frequent travelers, and expecting moms. You’ll be assigned the same trusted local sitter every visit, so your cat builds a real relationship with one person they recognize instead of a rotating stranger every week.