Domestic longhair cat
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  • 2 Daily Visits £26

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About Me

Holiday Pet Care South Manchester and Stockport.

I retired as a Police Forensic Officer 9 years ago. Following 30 years service with Greater Manchester Police. My wife and I have 3 cats. All rescued. Ivy 9, Teddy 8 and Brie 13. We have had cats continuously for 41 years and have gained much experience caring and building their confidence as most have come from unfortunate circumstances. It is true to say that our lives do revolve around our cats. Since September 2017 I help at a boarding cattery usually 2 mornings a week. I enjoy this very much as the cats are great company and many are regular guests. In addition I have gained the trust of many of their owners who quite naturally are anxious at leaving their beloved pets while on holiday.

I have recently moved to Hazel Grove from East didsbury. I am happy to visit a home once or twice a day to feed and maintain litter trays and check on welfare. I will spend time with them. I am more than happy to keep in contact with owners while they are away and send photos to give reassurance their pets are fine. I'll also bring parcels and post in. Put bins out. If needed draw curtains and blinds. I can administer medication and injections (ie insulin for diabetes) as I am a qualified vaccinator. As long as the owner demonstrates to me where injection to be administered and the required dose. My caring service is not only offered to cats but any type of pet.

My Reviews

  • 10 Apr 25

    Faye M

    Stockport

    Joe was extremely reliable and provided daily updates whilst we were away. It was great knowing Marvin was in capable hands and being well looked after whilst we were away. Highly recommend!

  • 7 Apr 25

    Erna S

    Stockport

    We are so happy with our first experience using firstly this website, and secondly Joe! He communicated really well throughout and it was lovely to be able to meet him in person prior to him looking after our cat too. Came home to a very happy cat. We will definitely be using Joe again 😊

  • 30 Dec 24

    Beckie J

    MANCHESTER

    Joe was great with Albert and they became fast friends! It was really reassuring having Joe looking after Albert over Christmas and knowing he was being well cared for and given lots of fuss. Thanks Joe!

  • 3 Dec 24

    Ian L

    Manchester

    Great guy Joe. Obvious affection for cats . Felt very secure in the knowledge that Joe was on the job . Very professional. With photos and updates . Couldn't be happier Ian L.

  • 3 Nov 24

    Gemma B

    Stockport

    Joe is a friendly and professional cat sitter who tookexcellent care of our cat. We received great photos and excellent communication from Joe.

  • 11 Aug 24

    James C

    MANCHESTER

    Joe really went the extra mile for us making sure our cat was well fed and happy. Can't recommend him enough.

  • 6 Aug 24

    Laura

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    We hope to use Joe as our cat sitter whenever needed as Joe was amazing. So reliable, updates/pictures on every visit. I felt that Cinnamon was in such safe hands. My cat also doesn’t really like strangers but she likes Joe which says everything! Thank you Joe.

  • 30 May 24

    Darren L

    Manchester

    From the very first point of contact Joe has been an absolute gentleman - the consummate professional with whom we would entrust anything. He cared for George so well and despite being a cat who seems pathologically shy to new people, Joe made every effort to secure a friendship - one which I hope will blossom further.

  • 21 Apr 24

    Sue F

    Cheadle Hulme

    Joe was the perfect person to take care of Lacey whilst I was away. She is extremely nervous and needs someone who is patient, kind and understanding and Joe is all of those things. He kept me updated every day to reassure me she was ok. If you want someone who will genuinely care for your precious baby then I would definitely recommend Joe.

  • 12 Feb 24

    Chris W

    Stockport

    Joe was brilliant as always! It’s always very calming when we’re away knowing that our cat Harry is in very safe and capable hands!

  • 9 Jan 24

    Ewan G

    Manchester

    Second time we've used Joe and he is excellent. Definitely book him again! Cheers

  • 1 Jan 24

    Brenda S

    Stockport

    Joe was brilliant ! He asked all the right questions and looked after Matty so well for us. We didn’t have to worry and he sent pics most days to reassure us. Thanks Joe!

  • 31 Dec 23

    Emily

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    Joe was absolutely great (as always!), very thoughtful, lots of pictures and we came home to two very happy and relaxed cats! Thanks Joe!

  • 28 Dec 23

    Ellie N

    Manchester

    Wonderful sitter, very trustworthy. Went above and beyond to look after my cat. Would recommend

  • 26 Dec 23

    Chris W

    Stockport

    Thanks to Joe for looking after Harry over Christmas! No issues and one very happy cat!

  • 30 Oct 23

    Chris W

    Stockport

    Me and my wife had a busy October, with us being away for a good chunk of it and we didn’t want it to interfere with our lovely cat Harry’s routine too much. Fortunately for us, Joe was exactly what we needed; 100% trustworthy, consistent and very reassuring. He kept us up-to-date every day and we knew that Harry was in safe hands.

  • 30 Oct 23

    Ewan G

    Manchester

    Joe is a genuinely nice man and he looked after our cats for a couple of days whilst we were away. The cats (who are fussy!) liked him too so will definitely use his services again. Thank you.

  • 21 Oct 23

    Chris W

    Stockport

    Joe was excellent and so reliable looking after our Harry whilst we were away on holiday for just over a week. He kept us up-to-date every day and followed all our instructions perfectly. Absolutely brilliant!

  • 13 Sept 23

    Elvin K

    Cheadle

    Joe is a fantastic cat sitter! He's easy to reach, reliable, and has a deep understanding of cats. He paid close attention to my cats' sensitivities and kept my home in great shape. I could genuinely feel his care for my cats and my place. I wholeheartedly recommend him. Thank you, Joe, for taking such great care of my fur babies and my house.

  • 9 Sept 23

    Neela M

    Didsbury

    Joe was amazing with my young cat, visited every day at the agreed times and sent daily updates through WhatsApp, which was so reassuring whilst I was away. Joe is a real cat lover and got on so well with my cat. I can thoroughly recommend Joe to anyone looking for a cat sitter.

  • 5 Sept 23

    Emma C

    Manchester

    What a lovely man Joe is. He's a true gent and cat lover and you can tell. I have a pretty much unconventional set up at home with four cats that all require different things! This did not phase Joe at all! Regular updates and photos were the icing on the cake. I would highly recommend Joe to anyone needing this service.

  • 27 Aug 23

    Emily

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    Joe was great, not only did he give our cats lots of love and attention but he gave us regular updates, watered our plants and put out our bins! We can not thank him enough! Made us feel very happy and reassured whilst we were away!

  • 24 Aug 23

    Emma H

    Didsbury

    Joe was excellent. Great communication both before our holiday and during. Really appreciated the daily updates. Would highly recommend Joe!

  • 17 Aug 23

    Chris W

    Stockport

    A last minute change meant we had to find someone quickly go look after our Harry; we certainly landed on our feet with Joe. He was kind, attentive and very reassuring. Absolutely brilliant!

  • 16 Aug 23

    Matt W

    Didsbury

    Joe was great, communication was fantastic and Joe went above & beyond for us. Came home to 2 happy cats. Dealt well with different feeding requirements and cleaning needed!

  • 11 Jul 23

    Emily

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    Joe was absolutely lovely! He popped round before to meet us and the cats, and he kept in contact whilst we were away with updates and pictures. He was great and we will definitely be asking him for help next time we are away!

  • 18 Jun 23

    Louise A

    Manchester

    Joe has been brilliant looking after our 11 year old diabetic cat, Daisy, whilst we were on holiday. He was always reliable, sent photos and updates, and his number one priority was making sure Daisy was safe and well. Amazing! Thanks Joe :)

  • 27 Apr 23

    MaxTT T

    Manchester

    Joe regularly kept in touch and sent photos of Daisy. We were so reassured with the care Joe was giving that we fully relaxed and enjoyed our holiday. Joe himself is kind, friendly, empathetic and an allaround good guy. Will definitely be asking Joe to look after Daisy in the future! 10/10

  • 10 Apr 23

    Tom L

    .

    5* again for Joe! Excellent communication both before and during our trip away. Tilly was very well looked after and very happy on our return. Thanks again Joe!

  • 9 Jan 23

    Jared H

    Manchester

    Joe was great in every way, communicated really well and was able to help out short notice which was a great help, it meant I could be with family over Christmas. I got updates on how Pru was doing which gave me peace of mind. Joe clearly loves cats and is very trustworthy.

  • 2 Jan 23

    Alex B

    Manchester

    Joe was brilliant. He took a lot of time and care to understand my cat (Kona) and was great at keeping me up to date whilst I was away. He even kindly dropped the key back once I returned from holiday. A lovely guy who loves cats. I’ll be sure to book him again.

  • 1 Jan 23

    Julia

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    Joe was a brilliant cat sitter. Very reliable and sent regular updates on how the cats were getting on. Would definitely use Joe again and recommend to others.

  • 17 Oct 22

    Lydia R

    Manchester

    Joe was a fantastic cat sitter and really put our mind at ease when leaving our 6 month old ragdoll for the weekend. He was really reliable and sent us lots of photos whilst we were away! We will definitely rebook Joe in future, and would highly recommend him for home visits.

My Furry clients

  • Archie

  • Marvin

  • Albert

  • Chai

  • Mia

  • Arabella Calypso & Missy

  • Doris

  • Ace

  • Cinnamon

  • George

  • Lacey

  • Moose

  • Pan

  • Clarence

  • Koshka

  • Coco

  • Zander

  • Jake

  • Clio

  • Wilbur

  • George

  • Dunya

  • Baris

  • Vito

  • Rosie

  • George

  • Harry

  • Zuko

  • Miso

  • Theo

  • Bongo

  • Ipsy

  • Daisy

  • Craig

  • Craig

  • Maisie and Stella

  • Tilly

  • Pru

  • Kona

  • Craig

My Fur Family

  • Albert

  • Brie

  • Ivy

  • Teddy

  • Sushi

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