Accepting New Clients in Robbinsville
Dedicated, Reliable & Loving Cat Care Services in Your Home...
Cats are more relaxed when allowed to remain in their own home where the sights, sounds and smells are uniquely familiar...
About Us
Meet Miss Betty
Miss Betty grew up in Robbinsville and currently enjoys a life there with her husband Ted, daughter Katie, two cats (Gryffindor and Hobbes) and their dog, Billie. In 2006 Miss Betty left her corporate marketing career to launch The Crooked Tail, the premier cat-sitting service in Robbinsville and Hamilton.
The Crooked Tail is currently celebrating our 18th year of providing excellent service to our wonderful Robbinsville and Hamilton communities. Thank you!!!
Services in your home...
Services include: feeding your kitties, scooping all litter boxes, administering medications and providing playtime. Also included is bringing in mail, newspapers and packages, alternating lights and blinds and light watering of indoor plants and/or outdoor gardens.
Please note:
The Crooked Tail is NOT a boarding facility.
Competitive Pricing
Our rates reflect the unique nature of our services. The Crooked Tail is the only full-time pet sitting service in Mercer County that devotes itself entirely to kitties!
Pricing
Personalized Cat Care Visits
Each visit will last between 20 to 30 minutes
Rates by Distance Round-trip
Rates are charged according to distance. The prices listed to the right reflect both "Inside of" and "Outside of" the base territory. Inside of territory covers up to 12 miles round-trip while distances greater than 12 miles round-trip are considered to be outside of territory. (Note: Holiday rates are an additional $5 per visit.)
One Visit per Day (in/out)
$25/$30
Feeding, litter box scooping, medications and playtime!
Two Visits per Day (in/out)
$50/$60
One AM and PM visit. Feeding, litter box scooping, medications and more playtime!
Every Other Day Visits
N/A
For liability reasons we do not offer every other day visits.
Additional Kitties
$2
Our price includes up to two cats. Each additional kitty will be $4 per kitty, per visit.
Holiday Rates
$5 additional per visit
Visits during designated holidays are an additional $5 each.
Holidays: New Year's Day, Easter Week, Memorial Day Weekend, 4th of July Weekend, Labor Day Weekend, Thanksgiving 4-day Weekend, Christmas Eve through New Year's Day.
Additional Charges
Varies
Pickup/Drop off key: $25
This charge will apply only if an additional trip is requested to either pick up or drop off a house key. Most clients will provide a house key during the Meet & Greet and elect to keep a key on file with The Crooked Tail.
Medications: No charge
We are happy to administer any medications, including insulin, free of charge. We no longer administer Sub-Q fluids.
Availability
Check back often for updates on Miss Betty's availability throughout 2024.
Availability by month
Please refer to each month for information regarding Miss Betty's availability throughout 2025.
February 2025
Not available February 10th - 12th or February 20th - 23rd
March 2025
April 2025
Easter holiday rates from April 18th - 21st
May 2025
Not available May 17th - 18th
Holiday rates in effect from May 23rd through May 26th.
June 2025
Limited availability June 15th and June 21st - June 28th
July 2025
Holiday rates July 4th - 6th
Not available July 7th - 13th
August 2025
Not available Aug 23rd or 24th
Holiday rates from Aug 29th - Sept 1st
September 2025
Holiday rates Sept 1st
Not available Sept 13th - 21st
October 2025
Not available Oct 3rd - 11th
November 2025
Limited availability November 1st - 8th
Limited availability November 27th
Holiday Rates Nov 27th - 30th
December 2025
Limited availability December 24-25th
Holiday Rates December 24th - Jan 1st
What if Miss Betty is not Available!?
No worries! Email your dates and Miss Betty will reach out to a few of her very reliable backups!
Miss Betty's Product Recommendations
Kitty Litter
Smart Cat Litter by Pioneer Pet - This is hands down my favorite kitty litter! It is grass based and clumps and scoops out clean. It is fragrance and clay free. Just one filling will last 3 weeks to 1 month if you scoop every day. Best of all, there is no dust or heavy perfumes that get inhaled by your kitty or settle into the fibers of your clothing. (unlike Fresh Step and other heavily perfumed litters).
Litter Boxes
Cats prefer boxes large enough for them to comfortably turn around and sit up tall. We do not recommend any litter boxes that have covers or lids that trap in litter dust. Covered boxes force kitty to inhale this dust. Dust also gets trapped in their fur and ingested during grooming.
Old boxes, no matter how much you scrub them, just need to be tossed. To keep kitties from looking for other places to take care of their business, aim to replace your litter boxes every year or two.
Litter Scoops
My favorite litter scoops are made of metal and have long, narrow openings that catch even the smallest of dirty litter particles. Plastic scoops can be flimsy and break easily.
Food Bowls
Can you imagine having to eat without hands? That is what your cat does every day. Be kind to your kitties and select a bowl size that will allow them to comfortably grab their food. Small, narrow and deep bowls are uncomfortable because they force kitties whiskers up and back. Wider, shallow bowls allow them to comfortably reach their food which helps them to avoid having tiny food particles pushed up and into their nostrils.
Interested in more recommendations?
If you are looking for even more product recommendations for your kitties, please send me an email. I will be happy to share my thoughts!
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