Tabby domestic shorthair cat
  • 1 Daily Visit £11
  • 2 Daily Visits £16

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About Me

Your cat sitter in the Didsbury area

My name is Otilia 😀 Before anything else, I am a cat lover. I have a teaching background, but switched careers to nursing. I have practised nursing in USA and now UK (DBS checks done). I have recently transitioned to a work from home position in nursing informatics which gives me greater flexibility and availability to cat sit.

So far, I had the opportunity to enjoy life in 3 different countries: Romania, USA and now UK.

I have two great loves and we've been sharing life and making memories together over the last 15 years. They are my 2 cats: Ana and Hugo ❤️🐈❤️🐈‍⬛. I adopted them as kittens from an animal shelter. Ana is very shy and skittish and Hugo is boisterous and always up to something 😆

In the middle of the pandemic I moved from USA to UK. Needless to say, the move was difficult and I had to jump through nearly impossible hoops to bring my fur babies with me. However, they are family and I do not leave family behind when times get hard. I made a promise when I adopted them, the promise of a good life in the most loving environment. They are now living their best life here in UK 😀

Cats are such a fascination to me, I even created an Instagram page called UK_street_cats (feel free to have a look). I found myself snapping a photo (or five 😆) each time I was meeting a cat on the street and when my phone ran out of storage space, I decided to create an Instagram page dedicated to all cats 🐈 which now has hundreds of photos.

If you want to see my two cats and learn more about us, you can find my page "Meows and Purrs" on Facebook.

I live in West Didsbury and I am happy to cover the Didsbury area and close surroundings.

I always do a home visit (meet and greet) before accepting a job. This will provide an opportunity to meet, ask questions and discuss details. There will be no commitments at this point (this is a free of charge visit). If you decide you want to keep on looking, that is absolutely fine. As a cat mom myself, I know how important it is to find the purrfect (pun intended 😉) sitter for our felines.

I will tailor my visits according to your cat's needs. I am happy to feed your beloved feline, give treats, play/cuddle, clean the litter. The CIAF website indicates a minimum of 20 minutes per visit. Cats need sufficient attention and companionship time and 20 minutes falls way under that standard. I will stay a minimum of 35-40 min, but often longer. Your cat will be well looked after, I promise. When able, I have done extra visits (free of charge) because your cat's wellbeing is my priority and going an extra mile is something that any truly invested cat sitter would do.

I will send you many pictures and videos taken during each visit, unless you prefer otherwise.

I can do other small tasks as needed (pick up mail, water plants, etc). I will also treat your home with respect. I want to keep your cat(s) happy in your absence 🙂

I look forward to meeting you and your lovely feline(s) ✨️

My Reviews

  • 12 Nov 24

    Sheree P

    Manchester

    Otilia looked after my 2 cats so well when I was away. I have booked Otilia several times and each time I am fully confident that my cats are getting the best care and attention. Otilia adores cats and she is very attuned to their needs. She is also very precise in following any requests re medications, feeding schedules and is always super helpful

  • 4 Nov 24

    Zoe F

    Manchester

    Otilia looked after my cat Lulu for the second time this week. Otilia really cares and thought of ways to help Lulu drink more water. Otilia sent lots of photos and video and voice notes so I could hear Lulu purr. Lulu was so happy and content. Thanks Otilia!

  • 13 Sept 24

    Zoe F

    Manchester

    Otilia was absolutely amazing! Otilia went above and beyond with my cat Lulu; she spent time playing with her, combing her and giving lots of cuddles. Otilia sent daily updates, photos and videos of Lulu which made me so happy and helped me relax and enjoy my holiday knowing Lulu was having a lovely time too. Will definitely ask Otilia again.

  • 11 Sept 24

    Rob L

    Manchester

    Otilia is so kind and caring towards our cat, Oscar. She spends quality time with him, playing and ensuring he’s had his favourite brush and lots of affection. We are so grateful to know he’s in good hands when we’re away.

  • 3 Sept 24

    Lauren B

    Houghton le Spring

    I can't recommend Otilia enough as a cat sitter! She truly went above and beyond in taking care of my two cats, Peach and Melba. If you're looking for someone who will treat your pets with all the love and attention, Otilia is the one to call! I felt completely at ease the entire time, and I know Peach and Melba had a great time too. Thanks again!

  • 12 Aug 24

    Sarah N

    Manchester

    Otilia has been wonderful. She looked after my cat, gaining his trust (he's a bit tricky sometimes with strangers) and he really likes her. Her communication was second to none and she kept me updated regularly, watered my plants and brought the bins in. As a side note, she is an excellent cat photographer and should consider it as a profession!

  • 12 Aug 24

    Mickey A

    Didsbury

    Felt very comfortable having Otilia in our home. She was great with Pawcy the cat too.

  • 6 Aug 24

    Sheree P

    Manchester

    Otilia is the best! She looked after my 2 kittens for the third time this year & I’m super happy with how well she looked after and adored them. She is very kind and caring and sends great pics and videos each day, so I can see how well they are. Thanks to Otilia, my cats are healthy, calm and happy after my 3 weeks away.

  • 1 Jul 24

    Rebecca N

    West Didsbury

    Otilia did a really wonderful job sitting for us while we were away. Lily absolutely loved her!! She sent plenty of photos and videos, and went above and beyond to make sure Lily was fed regularly + play and attention. We came back to a chilled and calm cat. Highly recommend contacting Otilia, we certainly will be again :) Lily will miss her!

  • 26 May 24

    Siena H

    Oxford

    Otilia was great! She sent me lots of photos and was very quick to respond. I would definitely book Otilia again.

  • 6 May 24

    Sheree P

    Manchester

    Otilia gave me complete confidence that my kittens would be well cared for. Otilia took careful note of how to look after them, including amounts to serve at mealtimes and medications. She sent me plenty of photos and updates and both kittens were happy and relaxed when I came home. Otilia is lovely and really adores cats - I really recommend her.

  • 20 Mar 24

    Lianne S

    Manchester

    Otilia always takes such good care of the cats and they love her! Schnitzel sometimes takes time to relax around people but is now firm friends with Otilia. She's great at providing videos and photos every visit and I know they're in safe hands with her.

  • 22 Feb 24

    Rosie H

    Manchester

    Lovely caring service from Otilia as always. She really looks after our cat and he adores her!

  • 28 Nov 23

    Lianne S

    Manchester

    Reliable, kind and helpful - my cats love her!

  • 22 Oct 23

    Douglas S

    Manchester

    Otilia took really good care of Oscar. We were concerned about leaving him but it’s clear that Otilia looked after him really well. It was great to get thorough updates whilst we were away and Otilia really took the time to be around Oscar which was great. We would recommend having Otilia look after your cat and we will definitely use her again!

  • 29 Aug 23

    Lianne S

    Manchester

    Otilia was wonderful as ever and even stayed an extra 20 minutes when my cat went walkabout and I was fretting (she eventually located him and helped him back inside!). She is calm, thoughtful, friendly and the cats love her. I'm very lucky to have found such a great catsitter.

  • 1 Aug 23

    kristell T

    Manchester

    The absolute best , caring, attentive and just a lovely human being all around. I will never use any other cat sitter!

  • 31 Jul 23

    Rosie H

    Manchester

    This was our second time booking Otilia and she was just as amazing as ever. It’s clear she is a huge cat fan and she really doted on our cat. She sent video clips and photos, and it was obvious that our cat really loved playing with her. We felt safe and secure having Otilia round whilst we were away and I can highly recommend her.

  • 18 Jun 23

    Lianne S

    Manchester

    This was Otilia's second time looking after the cats and she was once again great with them - considerate, careful and attentive. Lots of videos and pictures and they have really formed a bond. Thanks, Otilia!

  • 30 May 23

    Lianne S

    Manchester

    Otilia was kind and reassuring and my cats were clearly very comfortable with her! She sent lots of videos and texts and was accommodating and helpful with me right from the start. Would definitely recommend.

  • 31 Dec 22

    Rosie H

    Manchester

    Otilia is an extremely conscientious and caring cat sitter who took care of our cat over the Christmas holidays. She is highly knowledgeable about the needs of cats and you can tell she cares deeply about looking after them rather than it just being a job. She is trustworthy and reliable and left our house in a clean & tidy state. Highly recommend!

  • 31 Dec 22

    Naomi T

    Didsbury

    Best and sweetest cat sitter! Thank you!!

  • 29 Dec 22

    Tasmin H

    Manchester

    If I could leave 100 stars, I would. Otilia was an angel looking after my cat. She was so hopeful and responsive. I received messages and videos everyday from Otilia. My cat was very well looked after and was loved like he was her own.

  • 28 Dec 22

    Izia L

    Manchester

    I had a really positive experience with Otilia!

My Fur Family

  • Hugo

  • Hugo and Ana

  • Hugo and Ana

  • Ana

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