Domestic longhair black cat
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  • 2 Daily Visits £20

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Martina Astrid R

About Me

Dr Martina, the Catcademic

Hello! I'm a young Oxford-based academic, although I am originally from a small town in Northern Italy. I come from a family of cat lovers -- I often joke that I was basically raised by a cat named Luna! We've had six cats in my lifetime, and almost always more than one at a time (currently three...). As you can imagine, being away from home and unable to have a cat of my own has been very hard! I would be honoured to take care of your beloved pets and most important household members.

I have been cat sitting residentially for several years now, but now I have a cat of my own, so I'm limited to daily visits! I will always make sure to include some quality time with your cat -- however they prefer to spend it! I'm particularly good at reading cat body language and behaviour (thanks Luna for teaching me good catiquette!), and I'm very good with boundaries, so don't worry if your cat is a bit nervous around strangers, I'll make sure they are comfortable. And if your kitty is outgoing and friendly instead, Monty, one of my previous clients who is featured in my profile picture, can vouch for my skills in the areas of high-quality cuddles and play time!

My Reviews

  • 24 Feb 25

    Sarah W

    Oxford

    Great as always!

  • 8 Nov 24

    Nendie P

    Oxford

    Mar has been fantastically kind and conscientious looking after my Dad's cats. As my Dad is an older person, we just thought it was lovely the way Mar put in numerous visits and took a huge amount of extra time and care. The cats seemed super happy on Dad's return. It does give you real peace of mind to find someone so responsible.

  • 4 Nov 24

    jason a

    Oxford

    Martina did a great job taking care of my cats and communicating while I was away. Came back to happy cats

  • 30 Aug 24

    Sarah W

    Oxford

    Martina Astrid excellent as always for my short break away. Thank you!

  • 28 Jul 24

    Sarah W

    Oxford

    Great as ever. I came back to two very happy cats.

  • 27 Oct 23

    Simona O

    Oxford

    Brilliant and extremely professional catsitter. Excellent communications throughout, thoughtful gestures like collecting our mails from the letterbox, waterings our plants etc and spending time with our cats and updating us with pictures. Highly recommended!

  • 24 Aug 23

    Sarah W

    Oxford

    Very happy! Thank you again.

  • 11 Aug 23

    Sarah W

    Oxford

    I’m very pleased with Martina Astrid. Lots of updates and cats safe and happy on my return. Thank you!

  • 4 Jun 23

    Claire S

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    Martina was a fantastic sitter for our cat while we were away. She was very communicative and thoughtful and we wouldn't hesitate to book her again!

  • 29 May 23

    Bekki O

    Oxford

    Martina is fantastic. Spent lots of time with our cats whilst we were away and sent us lovely updates

  • 19 Aug 22

    Valentina M

    Oxford

    Martina was great with my shy cat and I found her very well and relaxed when I came back. Communication was easy and swift and I always received daily updates. Will surely contact Martina again!

  • 17 Aug 22

    Matt P

    Oxford

    Martina took great care of Toodles and even cleaned up after the cat when she was sick! Thank you :)

  • 9 Aug 22

    Joana P

    Oxford

    Martina was great! They updated me on how my cat Dorian was doing and clearly took great care of her. The communication was excellent and they were super friendly and very good with Dorian! Would 100% recommend

  • 7 Jul 22

    Andrew M

    Oxford

    Martina was absolutely great. We returned home to find a very happy and well looked after cat. Thanks so much for looking after him and for your communication throughout the booking.

  • 3 Apr 22

    Caroline S

    Oxford

    Martina was friendly, reliable, and kept in contact throughout.

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