Hello Slinky Cat Families ~ As the Christmas holiday approaches, we’re filled with joy and gratitude for our wonderful clients in Cardiff, Encinitas, Carlsbad, San Elijo Hills, Coastal South Oceanside, and beyond who trust us with their precious purrbabies. Many of you have been with us every holiday for the past six years! Whether you’re heading out…Read More

Give Your Cats the Best of Outdoor Living Without Compromising Safety Are you ready to transform your home for your feline friends? Catios—outdoor enclosures specifically designed for cats—are gaining popularity across Encinitas, Cardiff, Carlsbad, and other North County Coastal San Diego neighborhoods. These unique spaces allow your cats to enjoy fresh air and outdoor experiences…Read More

Today’s news about a tropical storm warning (a first in many many years for San Diego) and/or Hurricane Hillary is paws for cause going into this weekend. Having experienced  Hurricane Allen as a teenager in Barbados in August of 1980 and the magnitude 8.0 Earthquake in Peru on August 15, 2007, in addition to many local wildfires…Read More

With all the recent rain and atmospheric rivers, San Diego’s flower season is in full bloom and sure to be more beautiful than ever! Some flowers, however, are best to keep out of your home altogether. Unfortunately, a few years ago, I saw firsthand how deadly Lilies (pictured) can be to our beloved felines as they took…Read More

Staying in for the Holidays? Please take note of these 5 Kitty Care Tips to keep our Slinky Cats safe and comfortable during this time of year!  Plants – Poinsettias and Lillies, although a gorgeous reminder of the holidays, are unfortunately HIGHLY TOXIC to the kitties we love. Luckily in sunny San Diego, we spend…Read More

We are so grateful to our returning clients and new feline friends for trusting Carmen and the team at Slinky Cat at Home with their purrecious pet care!  A lot has changed in the past two years, and we recognize our clients and our team would all benefit from a more organized booking system.  Introducing…Read More

In these pandemic times, do your Cats need space or do your Cats need you?  As professional cat sitters and kitty caregivers, we have learned a lot about how to read a cat’s wants or needs when their hoomans travel. We also believe that over the years, cats have been mis-judged in many instances. You’ve…Read More

No Cattitude Here! This is a genuine letter from our beloved Siamese, Prince Waffles the Cat – The Original Slinky Cat – to Hoomans everywhere about how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting him and Slinky Cats all around the globe whilst we co-exist like never before. Dear Hoomans, Tomorrow, March 28th, 2020 is RESPECT YOUR…Read More