Start with how much company a Havana Brown expects
The first thing a sitter needs to know about a Havana Brown is that this is not a cat who will quietly entertain herself all day. Havanas are famously people-focused, following their owners from room to room, greeting visitors, and inserting themselves into whatever is happening. Tell the sitter plainly that she will seek them out, talk to them in that soft, insistent voice, and expect play and lap time as part of the visit, not an optional extra. A sitter who plans to simply top up bowls and leave will have a miserable, lonely cat by day two, so agree visit length and interaction time before you go.
Feeding, water, and litter specifics for this cat
Write down exactly what your Havana Brown eats, how much, and when, because a cat this attached often eats less when her person vanishes and the sitter needs a baseline to judge against. Note where her bowls live, whether she prefers wet food served fresh rather than left down, and which treats tempt her when appetite dips. Cover the litter routine too: which tray, how often it is scooped, and what normal use looks like for her, since a change in toileting is one of the earliest signs a stressed Havana is struggling. Add where spare food, litter, and cleaning supplies are stored so nothing runs out mid-stay.
Health notes, vet details, and who decides in an emergency
Leave your Havana Brown's vet practice name, phone number, and address, plus an emergency contact who can reach you or decide on your behalf if you are out of range. Note anything the sitter should keep an eye on, such as a sensitive stomach, a habit of chewing things she should not, or how she behaves when she is unwell compared with her usual busy self. State clearly that the sitter can take her to the vet if she stops eating entirely, strains in the tray, vomits repeatedly, or becomes withdrawn and hiding, and say how costs will be handled. A sitter who hesitates over permission or payment loses hours a sick cat does not have.
Her habits, games, and the house rules that matter
Describe your Havana Brown's personal geography of the house: the sunny sill she claims, the cupboard she tries to open, the rooms that stay shut, and any plants or ornaments she targets. Havanas are bright and busy with their paws, so warn the sitter about doors she can lever and items she will bat off shelves for entertainment. List the games that reliably engage her, such as a wand toy session in the evening, and where those toys are kept. Say how she likes affection, because many Havanas enjoy being picked up and carried, while still having one spot, often behind the ears, scratched too roughly that ends the cuddle.
How the sitter should report back to you
Agree the communication rhythm before the stay starts: a daily message with a photo suits most Havana owners, because seeing her eating and playing settles the human half of the separation too. Ask the sitter to report appetite, litter use, and mood honestly rather than sending only cheerful updates, since an early note that she skipped breakfast lets you suggest the treat or game that usually turns her around. If she goes quiet and hides for more than the first day, ask to be told the same day. Putting this whole brief in one handover is what KinsLe's Care Pass is for, giving a sitter temporary clear access to a Havana Brown's routine and key details while her owner is away.