Fiona R.
Fiona R.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
£14 total per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
😻 Cat Sitter | DBS Checked
Experienced Cat Sitter | BS7 Hi, I’m Fiona, a 46-year-old primary school leader working in safeguarding and SEND. A long-time Horfield resident, I am fully DBS checked with over 40 repeat bookings and 5-star reviews. I offer the reliability and experience you need for total peace of mind while you’re away. I’ve adored cats my whole life—growing up in a house of three gingers—and I’m currently "mum" to two 14-year-olds: Tilly, my shy grey tabby, and Mr Bob, the true boss of the house. Raising them from kittens to their senior years has given me a deep understanding of all cat life stages—from high-energy play to the delicate needs of older cats who require a calm, predictable routine and plenty of chin rubs.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
I treat every home with the utmost respect and every cat as if they were my own. Your cats are in safe, experienced hands. I look forward to meeting you and your kitties!
Ratings and reviews
Fiona was great with my cat who responded well to her. Fiona gave me plenty of feedback throughout the 2 weeks I was away. She had to deal with an awkward medication situation as well and was happy to respond to my instructions. It meant I could enjoy my holiday without worrying.
We were absolutely delighted with how Fiona looked after Tilly and Teddy. She bonded with them on her very first visit, and entertained them with extra toys and a Dreamie penguin – I want to get one of those laser pens! In between times she watered the tomatoes, changed the litter tray and even bought another bag of CatSan because we had miscalculated. Every day Tilly and Teddy looked forward to their half hour of supper, play, brushing and cuddles, and met Fiona at the door. The best thing for us was that every day she sent us a beautifully crafted little video to sum up her visit – they brought me great happiness because even though I enjoy being on holiday I always have my little ones in my thoughts. Thank you, Fiona – we will check with you first next time we go away!
Another satisfied Luna and fabulous communication and updates from Fiona once again highly recommended. No issues or concerns.
Fiona looked after my 4 cats while I was away for a few days. She kept me updated with lots of photos and a few videos, they were great to see and I felt so much more happier knowing my cats were getting some attention from a cat lover. The cats loved her, so will definitely be asking her to look after my moggies again when I next go away. Xx
So lovely as always, lots of communication and photos too.
Fiona was absolutely amazing looking after our kitten Riley. She gave her food, cuddles and lots of attention and entertained her with games. We felt really safe in the knowledge Riley was being well looked after. Fiona also made brilliant videos of how Riley was getting on that we loved watching! Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend or book her again!
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Schedule
I work around my school commitments to offer: ○ Early AM pop-ins (from 7:00 am): Shorter morning feeds, exclusively for those booking both morning evening visits. ○ Relaxed evening sessions (from 5:30 pm–7:30 pm): Longer stay and play for single visit bookings. I offer discounted rates for twice daily visits—just message me to discuss a custom quote. During school holidays, I have extra time for longer cuddle sessions and playtime if you are away for longer holidays. I love a multi-cat households! I do not charge extra for a second cat.
- Fiona can host up to 4 drop-ins per day
- Please let me know if my schedule fits your cat's routine! I work around professional commitments. Quick 7am breakfast pop-ins (available at a discount for 2-visit bookings) and longer, relaxed evening sessions (from 5:30pm–7:30pm) for play and cuddles. To help me prepare, please share: Routine: Exact feeding portions, the location of food/litter supplies, and their favourite toys. Safety: Are they strictly indoors, a cat flap user, or a garden explorer? Do they have a preferred hiding spot or a tendency to run out of the door? Health: Any medical needs, allergies, or specific quirks I should know about? Knowing these details helps me provide the best care during my visits.