Leytonstone based cat and exotic pet enthusiast

Hi, I’m Jay! I’m 38, living in Leytonstone with my partner and 2 boys, 2 British blue cats and a Chahoua gecko.

I am an all-round animal lover but cats, reptiles and fish are my thing. I’ve always owned cats growing up, mostly moggies including a feral farm cat, and more recently British Shorthairs - Cats definitely do something for the soul!

I joined CIAF because I'm a big softie who enjoys animal husbandry and looking after pets generally. I enjoy meeting like-minded, animal-loving locals and their pets and getting to know different breeds, their unique personalities/quirks and making a little bit on the side doing something I love.

Feeding once/twice a day, providing fresh water, scooping poop/replacing litter. Happy to water your plants too.

I am used to preparing raw food + supplements as well the shop-bought wet/dry food for your cats.

I’ll provide enrichment and entertainment for your pets - give them cuddles, chin scritches and belly rubs (if one permits!), play with toys etc - all the fun stuff, just let me know if there are any specific things your cats love to do/receive or on the flip-side should totally avoid!

I’m more than happy to provide daily picture/video updates too so you can rest assured that your cats are in good company and care, happy and not too stressed or anxious in your absence.

I have many years of experience keeping geckos (leopards and New Caledonian species) and aquatics so I’d be willing to sit your scaly friends as well.

I can apply flea spot treatments if needed and also have experience administering insulin injections and oral meds.

My ideal method of getting around is on bicycle so I would prefer to do local visits around Upper Leytonstone. I would likely visit around 8:30 am and at 8:30 pm but am flexible as I am mostly working from home. I won’t do overnight stays i’m afraid as I have a two young children to look after.