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Meryl D.

Leeds

5.0 out of 5 stars
57 reviews
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These prices are for 1 cat, including a booking fee of 11%.

Services

Availability

I look after cats, dogs and smaller pets full time, so have full flexibility and do my best to work around your requirements. Please don’t hesitate to ask any further questions. I have 3 children, two who are in school and after school club full time and one who attends nursery. I have chosen not to return to my previous role which means I have a lot of freedom to fit pet care around my home life commitments.

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About Meryl D.

Communication

16 repeat pet owners
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour

Safety, trust & environment

I currently only offer services in your home/ out on walks. I have a wealth of experience in looking after indoor cats/ wannabe escape dogs and am confident in visiting and walking them with no issues. As every pet has its own personality, I am comfortable in adapting my care and following your lead to ensure the safety of your beloved fur baby.

Information Meryl D. would like to know about your pet

I offer a free meet and greet prior to all bookings. I love to get to know you and your fur babies ahead of time and of course it’s important for you to make sure I’m the right fit too! I love to know all of your pets quirks, routines favourite toys, what they love most and also what they don’t love, so I can make sure they are as comfortable and happy as possible in my care.

A typical day

Cats - The majority of cats I have cared for love their playtime! I always make sure to check with owners to make sure their pets are comfortable with play, their pets favourite toys and exactly how they like to engage with them! Although most cats love to play, I also have experience with senior cats and less sociable cats who prefer a little cuddle and their own space. Dogs - again, fun activities totally depends on the pup! I make sure to ask in detail how and when your pet likes to play and what their favourite activities are. Whether that’s a walk through the park, ball play, tug of war or even taking them on a run with me!

Location

Leeds, United Kingdom

Meryl D.'s Local Area

Pets

Friendly, Reliable and Experienced

Cat care experience

I have taken care of cats since I had my first as pets at the age of 10. Over the years I have looked after many for family, friends and clients. We currently have two cats, Shadow and Rainbow, they have always been pampered pets, as they should be! As cats are my passion, cat care is now my full time job role. I love everything involved in caring for your fur babies and take great pride in making sure they receive personalised care when you are away. I make sure to send daily updates, photos and videos so you can rest assured that your pets are happy and well looked after and that you have peace of mind. Prior to booking, I always offer a free meet and greet so you can get to know me and I can get to know you, and what you are looking for in a cat sitter.

Reviews

Jenny H.
Drop-In Visits • Jun 23, 2026
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Thank you for your care and patience with my Barry! Great sitter!

Jenny H.
Drop-In Visits • Jun 23, 2026
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Meryl always takes really good care of Barry and sends regular updates on how he is doing. Great sitter!

Craig B.
Drop-In Visits • Jun 22, 2026
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10/10 as always, thanks for taking such great care of Coral!

Katie T.
Drop-In Visits • Jun 03, 2026
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Meryl was brilliant as ever - she is super reliable and took great care of Tim, keeping us well up to date with pictures and letting us know he was ok

About Meryl D.

Communication

16 repeat pet owners
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour

Safety, trust & environment

I currently only offer services in your home/ out on walks. I have a wealth of experience in looking after indoor cats/ wannabe escape dogs and am confident in visiting and walking them with no issues. As every pet has its own personality, I am comfortable in adapting my care and following your lead to ensure the safety of your beloved fur baby.

Information Meryl D. would like to know about your pet

I offer a free meet and greet prior to all bookings. I love to get to know you and your fur babies ahead of time and of course it’s important for you to make sure I’m the right fit too! I love to know all of your pets quirks, routines favourite toys, what they love most and also what they don’t love, so I can make sure they are as comfortable and happy as possible in my care.

A typical day

Cats - The majority of cats I have cared for love their playtime! I always make sure to check with owners to make sure their pets are comfortable with play, their pets favourite toys and exactly how they like to engage with them! Although most cats love to play, I also have experience with senior cats and less sociable cats who prefer a little cuddle and their own space. Dogs - again, fun activities totally depends on the pup! I make sure to ask in detail how and when your pet likes to play and what their favourite activities are. Whether that’s a walk through the park, ball play, tug of war or even taking them on a run with me!

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Meryl D.

Leeds

5.0 out of 5 stars
57 reviews