Your cat will remain in the comfort and familiarity of home while receiving personalized care through daily visits. Every visit is tailored to your cat's routine and preferences and may include feeding, fresh water, litter box maintenance, interactive play, medications as needed, and any additional care your cat requires.

Westside Pets provides in-home cat sitting services throughout parts of San Luis Obispo County. Please contact us to confirm availability in your area.

Westside Pets applies Fear Free® methods and behavior-informed handling during all visits and consultations. This approach minimizes stress by respecting each cat's comfort, body language, and emotional state in their home environment.

Yes. Westside Pets has experience caring for senior and medically fragile cats. Visits are tailored to your cat's individual needs and may include administering medications as directed by your veterinarian, maintaining familiar routines, and communicating any significant changes or concerns observed during visits.

Absolutely! You'll receive regular updates after each visit, including photos and notes about how your cat is doing, so you can enjoy peace of mind while you're away. 

Lisa Smith, founder of Westside Pets, is a lifelong cat parent with nearly 20 years of professional animal care experience, including several years as a veterinary technician. She is a Fear Free Certified Professional, a member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC), and is currently pursuing her advanced credential in feline behavior.

Westside Pets is dedicated exclusively to cats, combining nearly 20 years of professional animal care, veterinary training, and Fear Free® certification. Every visit is tailored to your cat's routine, preferences, and individual needs, providing calm, personalized care while you're away. 

Westside Pets helps cat parents better understand and address common behavior concerns, including litter box issues, hiding, stress and anxiety, tension in multi-cat households, new cat introductions, and adjusting to changes in the home or routine.

Yes, Westside Pets offers virtual behavior consultation sessions, providing guidance and support remotely to address your cat's behavior concerns.

During a behavior consultation, we’ll talk through your cat’s history, daily routine, environment, and the concerns you’re experiencing. I’ll help you understand the behavior from your cat’s perspective and provide practical, personalized recommendations with clear next steps to support lasting, positive change.

You can get started by completing the contact form on the Westside Pets website. Once your inquiry is received, you'll be contacted to discuss your needs, answer any questions, and schedule the service that's right for you.

Feline Wellness Guidance can help you build a strong foundation for your cat's long-term health and well-being. It's ideal for new kitten parents, newly adopted cats, senior cats, or anyone who wants personalized guidance to help their cat thrive.

Nutrition guidance is available as part of behavior consulting and wellness support when appropriate. Recommendations focus on species-appropriate nutrition and practical feeding strategies that support your cat's overall health, well-being, and behavior.

Westside Pets is fully insured through Pet Sitters Associates (PSI) and Business Insurers of the Carolinas (BIC). Lisa Smith is a Fear Free® Certified Professional (FFCP), a member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC), and certified in Pet First Aid and CPR.