The Queanbeyan Cat Lady

30/09/2026

15/09/2026

❗Please Read:

Bird flu (H5N1) has been confirmed in Goulburn, detected in a greater crested tern.

The NSW Agriculture Minister's office has stated that bird flu has not been detected in commercial poultry flocks or captive birds, and the risk to human health remains low.

Goulburn and district has 22 poultry industry facilities, including a hatchery and breeding operation, and surveillance has intensified there as a result of the nearby wild bird case. The NSW government is working closely with the poultry industry in Goulburn and across NSW to reduce the risk of the virus spreading into flocks.

H5 can be spread to cats and studies of those infected have reported very high death rates.
Now that we are seeing cases closer to Canberra, please consider what you can do to protect your cats.

❗Prevention tips:
• Keep cats contained— away from birds and wildlife
• Cook all meat thoroughly before feeding
• Wash hands after handling cats and after any contact with birds or poultry
• Keep cats away from poultry, livestock, and farm environments

Signs to watch for — call us immediately if your cat shows and of the following signs and has had potential contact with birds or consumed raw meat:

• Sudden loss of appetite, lethargy, or fever
• Breathing difficulty or rapid breathing
• Wobbling, seizures, circling, or apparent blindness
• Rapid or severe deterioration — especially after contact with birds
If you see these signs, call us before coming in: 62511444

❗ RAW DIET CAUTION:
Unpasteurised milk and raw or undercooked meat — including raw pet food — have been linked to H5N1 infection and death in cats overseas.
It is recommended that you switch to cooked food and pasteurised products during this period.

H5N1 can in very rare cases affect humans.
If you develop flu-like symptoms after close contact with a sick cat, contact your GP and mention potential H5N1 exposure.

13/09/2026

Hi everyone! Just a little update about cat-sitting over the Christmas and New Year period as I've been receiving booking queries.

As some of you may have noticed, I’ve taken on fewer bookings this year while I’ve been focusing more of my time on work and family. It’s also been a very full-on year, so I’ve decided that for the first time since 2020, I won’t be taking bookings over Christmas and New Year.

My last day of cat-sitting for 2026 will be 19 December, and I’ll be back and taking bookings again from 4 January 2027.

I know Christmas is usually one of my busiest kitty-sitting periods, and I’m very sorry for any inconvenience this may cause, particularly to my lovely regular clients. But after a very busy year, I really need to give myself a proper break, spend some uninterrupted time with my family, and recharge before the new year.

Thank you so much for understanding, especially to everyone who has trusted me with their kitties over the years. I’m very grateful for you and, of course, for all the kitty cuddles! 🐾❤️

Jan

30/04/2026

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17/03/2026

Just a heads up to my clients. Facebook hasn't been reliably sending me message notifications lately.

I always aim to respond within the day, so if you message me on Facebook and don't receive a reply on the same day, please assume I haven't seen your message and contact me via text or email instead.

I'm also not taking on new clients at the moment, as I'm focusing on other aspects of my life and want to give my current kitty clients the best care possible.

Thanks so much for your understanding. Photo of my boy Paddy for attention.

21/11/2025

I emerge yet again from my FB slumber to introduce you to Lychee. She’s young absolutely fearless when it comes to chicken wing tips. Dropped her ‘prey’ in a box and went straight into hunter mode. 😂

17/07/2025

I’ve been chilling with Mugi lately. Quality girl time. 🥰

30/06/2025

Girlfriends look after each other. Foxy thought I was a mess, so she quickly fixed that. 😆

30/06/2025

These are some of the moments I cherish most in cat sitting. When they cuddle up to me we share a quiet moment.

29/06/2025

I’ve been such a lazy butt with posting photos of my beautiful little charges because the last few months have been especially busy. But I emerge from my FB slumber to present you with blue-eyed Foxy.