In a world brimming with diverse choices of animal companions, one elegant and enigmatic creature reigns supreme in the hearts of many: the cat. These graceful, independent, and endlessly fascinating feline friends have woven themselves into the fabric of our lives, both as pets and as cherished members of our families. But what is it that makes cats such extraordinary companions? As we embark on this exploration of the unique bond we share with our feline friends, we'll uncover the myriad reasons why cats make wonderful companions.
Whether you're already a devoted cat owner or simply considering the possibility of inviting one into your life, prepare to be captivated by the mysterious charm, gentle purring, and unwavering loyalty that make cats the purr-fect choice for anyone seeking a companion who enriches their world in countless ways. Join us on this journey as we delve into the enchanting world of feline friendship, where the simple presence of a cat can transform an ordinary day into something truly extraordinary.
Cats, those graceful and enigmatic creatures, have held a special place in our hearts and homes for thousands of years. It's not hard to understand why. These mysterious feline friends have an uncanny ability to capture our affections and bring warmth to our lives in a way that's uniquely their own.
Whether you're already a dedicated cat owner or simply contemplating the idea of inviting one into your life, it's time to explore the many compelling reasons why cats make truly wonderful companions.
1. Independence with a Dash of Affection
One of the remarkable aspects of cats is their perfect blend of independence and affection. Unlike dogs, who often require constant attention and interaction, cats are content to enjoy their solitude. However, this doesn't mean they are devoid of affection. Far from it. Cats form deep and meaningful bonds with their owners, and when they choose to snuggle up with you or purr contentedly in your lap, it's a cherished moment that feels like a gift.
2. The Soothing Sound of Purring
Few things in life can compare to the soothing sound of a cat's purr. It's like a melodious symphony, a gentle reminder that your feline friend is content and happy in your presence. The vibrations of a cat's purr can even have therapeutic benefits for both you and your pet, reducing stress and promoting a sense of calm.
3. Low Maintenance, High Reward
Cats are renowned for their low-maintenance nature. They are litter-trained, clean themselves regularly, and don't need to be walked. This makes them a fantastic choice for people with busy lifestyles or those who live in smaller spaces. All it takes to keep your cat content is fresh food, water, and a little love and attention.
4. Endless Entertainment
From their playful pouncing on imaginary prey to their graceful leaps and acrobatics, cats provide endless entertainment. Watching a cat chase a feather toy or leap through the air is a joy that can brighten even the dullest of days. They also have a knack for finding the oddest places to perch or nap, and the resulting photos are often Instagram-worthy.
5. Companionship Through Thick and Thin
Cats are known for their unwavering loyalty and intuition. They have a remarkable ability to sense their owner's emotions and offer comfort when needed most. Whether you're feeling under the weather or just in need of a friend, your feline companion will be there to lend a comforting paw or a sympathetic ear – even if it's covered in fur.
6. A Connection That Transcends Words
The bond between a cat and its owner is one that transcends words. It's an unspoken connection, a silent understanding. While dogs may greet you with boundless enthusiasm, cats have a way of quietly letting you know that they're there for you, day in and day out. They can be a source of comfort, joy, and companionship in a world that can sometimes feel overwhelmingly noisy and chaotic.
As we come to the end of our exploration into the world of feline friendship, it's abundantly clear why cats make such wonderful companions. They bring a unique brand of enchantment into our lives, one that's wrapped in soft fur, accompanied by a gentle purr, and expressed through those captivating feline eyes.
Cats, with their independence, affection, and intuitive nature, have a way of weaving themselves into the very fabric of our daily existence. They offer comfort during our lowest moments, joy during our highest, and a comforting presence in between. Their purring is a lullaby that can soothe our worries, and their playful antics are a source of endless entertainment.
Cats don't just become part of our homes; they become part of our hearts. They are not just pets; they are companions, confidants, and co-conspirators in the grand adventure of life. In the quiet moments when they curl up in our laps, or when they playfully bat at a toy, or even when they simply grace us with their presence, they remind us that life's greatest joys often come from the simplest moments.
So, whether you're a long-time cat lover or someone contemplating the idea of adopting a feline friend, know that cats have a special magic all their own. They offer a love that's as silent as it is profound, as unspoken as it is enduring. They are the embodiment of that wonderful quote, "Cats choose us; we don't own them."
In the company of a cat, you're never truly alone, and you're always cherished. Cats make wonderful companions, for they fill our lives with their unique brand of enchantment, turning ordinary days into something extraordinary. And for that, we are forever grateful.
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Since our beginnings in 2003, we have offered a comprehensive range of personalised pet care services including small pet boarding, small pet visiting, cat sitting, house-sitting, cat behaviourist and dog walking.
We are proud to be recommended by vets and pet professionals as well as consistently receive 5-star reviews from our clients from all over London and beyond.
Your peace of mind and the happiness and safety of your pet is of paramount importance to us and when choosing to become part of our community and trusting us to take care of your precious pet we can reassure you that we are a family-run business with a tight-knit team of pet carers offering total accountability, reliability and genuine pet lovers care.
We are a team of dedicated pet professionals with a great love for pets.
Most of our carers have either long-term working experience with pets and/or professional education in animal care including Vet Nurses, Animal Behaviourists, Pet Hospital Assistants and Pet Bloggers.
All our pet carers are security vetted and public liability insured and we provide thorough in-house cat care training including Cat First Aid to ensure that carers are well equipped and confident cat carers.
Boarding is offered in a home environment often referred to as a critter boutique hotel. Over the years we have provided: rabbit boarding, hamster boarding, guinea pig boarding, gerbil boarding, giant African snail boarding, ferret boarding, hedgehog boarding, rat boarding, chinchilla boarding and more.
At present we offer boarding for Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Hamsters and Gerbils.
Our critter visiting services is offered every day of the year as once or twice daily check-ins and is offered to visit most critters including rabbit visits, guinea pig visits, hamster visits, and gerbil visits.
Our sister company CitiKiti has since its beginnings as a Cat Sitter service in North London Islington, N1 taken pride in offering the very best in professional & reliable holistic cat care with an emphasis on pampering, play and TLC. Our Cat Sitters are all dedicated professionals with a great love of cats. Most have either long-term working experience with cats and/or professional education in animal care.
Cats are territorial creatures of habit and can find catteries very stressful and upsetting. It is generally agreed by pet professionals that they are most relaxed and comfortable staying in their own homes when "parents" go away for short or long breaks. Travelling to and from catteries can also be stressful for both you and your cat. Our Cat Sitting service means your cat can stay home whenever you are away.
Since the beginning of 2019 CitiKiti has also offered cat behaviour therapy as well. Cat behaviour therapy can help if your cat is urine marking, stressed, anxious, aggressive, destructive or urinating or defecating outside the litter tray. The CitiKiti Cat Behaviourist can also offer advice on getting cats to get along, getting cats and dogs to live together peacefully, and taking care of kittens or older cats. Our Cat Behaviourist offers home consultations in London and in some cases worldwide video consultations work as well.
AREAS WE COVER
The areas we visit and have clients travel from include the below but if you are looking for a service in areas that are not listed feel free to contact us and we will see what we can do.
VISITING
Since our beginnings in 2003, we have offered home visit services and the areas we currently cover for our cat sitting and small pet visiting services include: Hoxton, Shoreditch, E2, Bethnal Green, Fish Island, E3, Bow, Hackney Wick, Mile End, E5, Clapton, Hackney Marshes, E8, Hackney, Dalston Kingsland, E9, N1, Islington, Angel, Barnsbury, Canonbury, Clerkenwell, De Beauvoir Town, Hoxton, Pentonville, Shoreditch, N5, Highbury, N6, Highgate, N16, Stoke Newington, Shacklewell.
BOARDING
We have clients travelling from great distances to bring their rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs and other small pets to our North and East London boarding facilities. Not only from greater London but also Essex, Kent, USA, Europe, Hong Kong and more.
Proven track record - A Furry World - was established in 2003 and when searching the web, speaking with your local vets and visiting our Review Page you will discover that we come highly recommended including in some of the most important areas such as reliability, trustworthiness and knowledge.
Not a search engine - We are a family-run business with a large team of genuine pet lovers. As the team works for us not as individuals you can rest assured that we are accountable and reliable and we will insure that your pet is taken care of even if your booked carer falls ill during an assignment.
First Aid Training - A Furry World is pleased to work with Vet Helen Dennis (VetMB MA MRCVS) who runs our pet first aid training courses. This insures that our carers are well equipped for and confident in their work even in an emergency situation.
Security Vetted - All A Furry World sitters are required to obtain a Police Check a copy of which we will be very happy to email to you for your peace of mind.
Insured - For your peace of mind, all A Furry World carers are fully covered by our industry-standard insurance.
Home Security - having an A Furry World carer entering your home on a regular basis, taking in post and changing light and blind positioning will help keep that lived-in look.
No Advertising Vehicles or clothing - As part of keeping your pet and home safe we have made the decision NOT to drive advertising vehicles or wear clothing with advertising as this would highlight the fact that you are not at home and, although it would of course be of great benefit to our business to widely advertise our services, we believe that the safety of your cats and your home is more important than our self-promotion.
Recommended by Vets - we are well known among both vets and pet professionals who are happy to recommend and work with us.
Same Designated Carer at no extra cost - when first booking with A Furry World you will be assigned a Carer. For both your and your pet's comfort and peace of mind, it will be your designated carer who will take care of our pet from then on. This of course with the exception of carers own holiday or sickness in which case you will be informed and your alternative carer will be introduced where at all possible.
Ongoing training - before their first assignment all carers receive in-house training and many of our carers already have experience from vet nursing, animal rescue work as well of course as having pets in their own lives. Many carers also choose to sign up for external certificated courses and training including Cat Behaviour and Cat Health and Welfare.
Free Initial Meeting - all clients are required to fill out a detailed form to help us understand all wishes and requirements to offer the best care possible. We also arrange a face-to-face meeting for you to have a chance to ask any questions you may have and for and your pet to get to know their new friend.
Key Holder Service - we offer to keep hold of your keys in order to make booking your pet care as easy and quick as possible. All you have to do is email us to make a booking request and, once confirmed, we are good to go.
Trusted by Pet Professionals - we are well known among both vets and pet professionals who are happy to recommend and work with us.
Provides care 365 days a year - including weekends, school holidays, bank holidays, Christmas & New Year.
Member of FSB - The Federation of Small Businesses provides us with additional insurance, ongoing support and industry-relevant information helping us keep up-to-date and informed for the benefit of both us and our clients.
Supporter of ICatCare - ICatCare is an international cat charity organisation for the promotion of feline health and well-being. A Furry World wholeheartedly supports the fantastic work they do. Their website is also an excellent resource for a world of cat-related information.
Sponsors of Dogs Trust - Their mission is to bring about the day when all dogs can enjoy a happy life, free from the threat of unnecessary destruction. Meet GOLDIE & TY
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Services - Since foundation we have offered a comprehensive range of services to suit our client's requirements. The services and areas we cover include; Cat Sitting in North London N1, N5, N6, N8, N16, NW1 & NW6. We also offer dog walking with dog walker in Islington, N1, N5. If you are looking for live-in care or house-sitting in North or East London including Islington N1 N5 we can help. For Critter boarding including, Rabbit Boarding, Hamster Boarding, Guinea Pig Boarding and Gerbil Boarding we have clients come to us from North, East, South and West London as well as from Kent and Essex.
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