Your cat stays home, in their own routine, with photo updates after every single visit.
Patient, experienced cat sitters who respect your cat's territory, routine, and temperament. Background-checked W-2 employees. Litter box cleaned every visit, no exceptions.
Voted one of the Best of Northern Utah 2026Standard-Examiner Readers' Choice Awards
Away Home & Pet Care provides professional in-home cat sitting in Ogden, Utah and surrounding Weber County communities.
All sitters are W-2 employees (not independent contractors) who are background-checked, bonded, insured, Pet CPR and First Aid certified, and Fear-Free trained.
Our local cat sitter team serves Ogden, South Ogden, North Ogden, Harrisville, Washington Terrace, Riverdale, Roy, South Weber, and Uintah within a 10-mile radius of Ogden.
We also offer in-home pet sitting and daily dog walking for Ogden families.
Cats are independent, but that doesn't mean they don't need proper care when you're away. Not every sitter understands feline behavior, respects a cat's need for routine, or knows the difference between a shy cat and a sick one. If any of these sound familiar, keep reading.
Cats are territorial. Their sense of security is tied to their routine, their space, and the familiar faces in their world. The wrong sitter can set a shy cat back weeks. And you won't always know until you come home.
They're a member of your family. They do best with someone who understands cat behavior, respects their space, and takes the time to actually get to know them.
Cats don't adapt the way dogs do. Their sense of security is tied to their territory, their routine, and the familiar faces in their world. Disrupt any of those things and a cat will tell you about it, usually by hiding, refusing to eat, or developing stress-related health issues. That's also why daily cat visits matter more than every-other-day check-ins.
Our sitters understand this. We don't rush visits. We don't force interaction. We let your cat decide how much contact they want, and we track their behavior, appetite, and litter box habits on every single visit so you always know how they're actually doing.
"We let your cat set the pace. Some cats warm up on visit two. Some take two weeks. We respect that entirely."
Robert Strickland, Founder
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Every cat sitting visit is a full care experience, not a quick check-in and leave.
The Away Home & Pet Care standardIncluded on every visit
We follow your cat's exact feeding schedule and portion sizes. Fresh water is always refreshed on every visit. Cats are particular, and we respect that.
Litter boxes are cleaned on every single visit. No exceptions. A clean box is essential for your cat's health and comfort, and we treat it as a non-negotiable.
We never force interaction. We let your cat set the pace. Whether they want active play, gentle petting, or just quiet company, we follow their lead every time.
We administer oral medications, topical treatments, and follow vet-prescribed instructions. Every medication is documented in the visit report.
You'll receive photos and a detailed visit report after every visit through the Time to Pet app. You'll know exactly how your cat is doing.
If your cat isn't eating, seems unwell, or anything changes, you hear about it the same day. We don't wait until you get home to tell you something important.
Visit complete. Photos and notes sent to Time to Pet.
Every visit follows a consistent routine, so your cat always knows what to expect.
We enter using your secure key or lockbox, and the visit check-in is logged immediately in Time to Pet.
We scoop and freshen every box at every visit, no exceptions. We also observe litter box habits, one of the earliest indicators of a cat's health.
Meals are served exactly per your instructions. Water bowls are refreshed with fresh water and bowls wiped clean.
Any oral medications, pills, liquids, or topical treatments are administered as directed. We confirm and log every dose.
We engage your cat with interactive play using their favorite toys, or just provide quiet company. We respect whether your cat wants attention or prefers to observe.
Before we leave, we send a detailed visit report through Time to Pet, including photos, notes on behavior, food consumed, and litter box status.
Whether your cat is social and outgoing or shy and independent, we adapt to them.
You travel often and your cat needs reliable care.
Your cat's routine doesn't pause when you're on the road. Showing up is the job, because your cat's care is a professional commitment, not a favor. Pair cat sitting with house checks for complete coverage while you travel.
Your cat doesn't warm up to just anyone.
We understand feline behavior. We approach every visit with patience, calm energy, and zero pressure. Shy cats, anxious cats, cats who hide: we've earned the trust of them all.
Your cat requires medication or special care.
Hyperthyroidism, diabetes, kidney disease, post-surgery recovery: we follow vet instructions precisely and document every medication given. Learn more about our trained, CPR-certified team.
You have more than one cat to care for.
We handle multi-cat households with ease. Every cat gets individual attention, and we track each one's eating, behavior, and litter box habits separately. If you also have dogs, see our pet sitting page for multi-pet household coverage.
Cats are territorial, routine-driven, and perceptive. Professional in-home care is built around that.
Whether you're gone for a weekend or two weeks, we have a visit option that fits.
Best for: Single cats or low-maintenance cats
Best for: Most cats · the right amount of time for every essential
Best for: Multi-cat households or cats needing extra attention
For current pricing on all visit options, visit our Pricing page or ask during your free meet and greet.
Three simple steps to professional, worry-free cat care.
We come to your home, meet your cat, and learn their routine. Your cat gets to check us out on their own terms. No pressure, no rush.
We document everything: feeding schedule, litter preferences, medications, quirks, hiding spots, and what makes your cat comfortable.
We show up as scheduled, send updates after every visit, and keep your cat's world exactly as they like it. Calm, familiar, and on their terms.
Trust isn't just a word. Here's what it looks like in practice.
In-home cat sitting across Ogden and the surrounding Weber County communities. Zip codes 84401, 84402, 84403, 84404, 84405, 84412, 84414, and 84067.
Real Google reviews from Ogden cat families we've cared for.
"Updated review: we've been using Robert since we moved here SIX years ago and continue to be impressed with the kindness, thoroughness and professionalism of him and all of his team."
"Away Home & Pet Care has been an absolute godsend for my senior kitty, and for my peace of mind while traveling! I adopted Charlie last August and unfortunately had to go out of town just a few months after bringing him home."
"If you are looking for a company for people who are professional and care about animals, you have come to the right place. If I could give Robert and his team more than 5 stars I would!! We were gone for a week on vacation and I couldn't have asked for a better team to come out and watch my cat."
The first step is a free, no-obligation meet and greet at your home. We'll meet your cat on their terms and build a care plan that keeps them calm, comfortable, and happy while you're away.
