Kat D.
Kat D.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Cat-sitter Kat
Cats have always been part of my life, my parents had them before me and our first cat lived to the grand age of 19. I recently fostered a 15 year old cat, so am happy caring for seniors. I currently have a large, black, 7 year old cat - Spook - who adopted us when our neighbour couldn't keep him. He has a special diet for struvite crystals and needs medicine twice a day to help control seizures, which he still has occasionally. I've previously worked in animal rescue, in a cat re-homing shelter. I'm also happy to look after other pets and have cared for ferrets, budgies, rabbits, fish, chickens, rats and dogs. Re location: distance stated on my profile is less an issue than travel. I don't drive, so need to either be able to get to you easily by walking or public transport, but may need to add the cost onto my charges if it's more than 2 buses
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
I visit the pet in their home and care for them as requested. I'm used to keeping doors closed and being wary upon entering with indoor cats who may try to escape, have looked after cats with definite meal times and timed cat flaps, and sat for cats who are free to come and go as they please. I can visit once and use a timed feeder machine (owners own) for other meals, or visit twice per day. Some are fed once a day. I can also stay overnight if your pet needs company then. On overnight stays, I would go out in the daytime for a couple of hours (longer on my volunteer days)
Ratings and reviews
Kat was fab looking after our kitten when we had to go away for the weekend. We were nervous about leaving her but she was in such good hands with Kat. We got photo and video updates, and her communication was great. She went above and beyond. Our house was spotless when we returned. We would definitely use Kat again. Thank you so much!
Kat was great with my cat, and really helped me out when I had to make a last minute booking. He was happy and relaxed with her straight away. I got detailed updates which put my mind at ease that he was being looked after really well.
Second time booking with Kat is she was amazing. Went beyond the basic cat and flat sitting duties and washed the guest bed linens and towels, put on the dishwasher and lefth entire flat in great condition.
Kat was wonderful with Beau, visiting him twice a day, spending time with him to keep him company and sending us lovely pictures and videos. She also kindly looked after our greenhouse plants and veg plot in scorchingly hot weather and did a fabulous job. I would definitely recommend her and use her again.
Thank you so much Kat for the exceptional care and attention you gave Kushboo while we were away. You looked after her so well that she didn’t even miss us when we returned home! Thank you also for taking care of stuff at home - we are truly grateful! ❤️
Kat was great and ensured that my cat was well-looked after while I'm away.
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Schedule
I volunteer part time, so have time to spend during the week and at weekends with your companion animals. How much time I spend depends on the individual animal's needs: some cats love company, so I'll stay a while to relax and be a comforting presence, while others are anxious about having an unknown person in their home - I do the care needed, then let them have their space back, if that is better for them.
- Kat can host up to 2 drop-ins per day
- I won't sit dogs who are aggressive when anxious, and don't let dogs off the lead on walks incase they won't return to me. I do let them wander and sniff on a lose lead as much as possible and play inside or in an enclosed garden. Let me know if you have a way to call your pets in - I've used a bell and whistled for cats, as well as the standard biscuit shake - and any other needs or preferences. We'll have a meeting before the sitting starts to go over it all.
- House Sittingin your home£28per nightDrop-In Visitsvisits in your home£20per visit