Tabby domestic shorthair cat
  • 1 Daily Visit £10
  • 2 Daily Visits £15
  • Per Night Stay £25

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About Me

Calm and caring cat sitter.

I am a quiet, sensible person, organised, reliable and tidy.

My family have had 1 or 2 cats at a time for over 40 years, our latest cat being an intelligent and sometimes feisty tabby. She is a semi feral rescue cat, who came to us at 9 weeks old, having lost her mum to a road accident at an early age. A favourite moment from her kittenhood was showing her how to get down from trees, guiding her down by touching branches in turn until she got down safely ( not a very tall tree!)

Our previous cats have all been rescue cats in one way or another, whether from a cat orphanage or a stray living in a neighbour's shed. They've all been different characters but all very much loved.

I volunteer as a driver for the RSPCA's Darlington Cat Fostering and Rehoming Hub, taking cats and kittens from their foster homes to the vets and back.

Previously, l volunteered with the National Trust doing room guiding, bookshop duty and selling Christmas trees for several years and am fairly resourceful if anything needs dealing with while you are away.

I have worked for civil service and police (in admin and finance) passing their vetting processes. I also have an Enhanced DBS Certificate issued in Aug 2023 and subscribe to the DBS Update scheme, which keeps the Certificate up to date.

I have had my flu jab, pneumonia jab and all Covid jabs available to me.

I am very security conscious so you won't find pictures of your house on social media or anything else that might suggest you are not at home.

You can rest assured that I will take good care of your pet and home while you enjoy your holiday.

I am happy to meet you and your cat(s) before we confirm a booking. I will feed your cat(s), change drinking water, sort litter trays and keep cats inside or let them out according to your instructions.

I will give your cats lots of affection and cuddles, play with them and talk to them or just keep them company if they prefer their own space .

I have nursed poorly cats and can give tablet or liquid medication in food when required and administer flea and worming treatments.

I have looked after a cat who is blind in one eye, a cat recovering from serious illness, cats needing thyroid medication, nervous cats, a deaf cat, a new mother cat and kittens and an older cat with a recently introduced kitten. I am happy to care for other cats with additional needs or particular circumstances.

I have my own car and whilst cat sitting (or looking after other small pets including rabbits and Aqua Dragons), I am happy to water plants, keep your house clean and tidy, return library books and run any errands you might need while you are away. I can also be at your home to receive any deliveries you are expecting.

I will send email or WhatsApp updates as agreed and photos showing that your cat is well cared for, comfortable and safe

Please no more than four adult cats per booking.

If you have any questions, please send me a message.

Thank you for considering me.

My Reviews

  • 2 Jun 25

    Steph M

    Stockton-on-Tees

    Perfect cat sitter! Vanessa always is incredibly dependable. She responds to messages quickly, keeps us updated with pictures, videos and messages on her visits which gives us great peace of mind that our cat is well cared for.

  • 1 Jun 25

    Margaret B

    Stockton-on-Tees

    We are so pleased with our experience with Vanessa. This is the first time we have had a cat sitter that wasn't family but Vanessa filled us with confidence when we met her prior to the sitting experience. This confidence was not unfounded. With twice daily reports we knew that Allie, our 15 year old charcole grey domestic was in good hands.

  • 27 May 25

    Phil G

    Stockton-on-Tees

    Vanessa was fantastic at looking after our cats while we were away!! Vanessa sent loads of photos, videos and updates which made us feel very comfortable.

  • 28 Apr 25

    Steph M

    Stockton-on-Tees

    A huge thanks as always to Vanessa, who is so reliable, kind and considerate of our kitty who has medication that needs to be taken at specific times. She always ensures that she updates me to let me know he has successfully had his pills and ensures he is looked after in every respect.

  • 13 Apr 25

    Steph M

    Stockton-on-Tees

    A big thank you Vanessa who is such a fantastic cat sitter. We always feel our mind at rest when are away and know that Vanessa will be visiting our kitty. She is reliable and trustworthy. And our nervous kitty is happy and comfortable with her as his pal! 😊

  • 10 Mar 25

    JJ D

    Stockton-on-Tees

    Vanessa is our favourite “go to person” to look after our cats whenever we’re away. Our cats love her! Every time we come back, our cats looked well cared for and happy. She sends us daily updates, always easy to talk to, makes sure the litter tray is filled, monitors both intake and output for both cats. We don’t ever have to worry about anything.

  • 4 Feb 25

    Steph M

    Stockton-on-Tees

    Vanessa is a wonderfully caring and considerate cat sitter. Even though my cat is quite poorly and on multiple medications I couldn't be happier knowing that Vanessa is looking out for him. Always communicates promptly and sends pics.

  • 30 Jan 25

    Phil G

    Stockton-on-Tees

    Vanessa was fantastic at looking after our cats while we were away!! Vanessa sent loads of photos, videos and updates which made us feel very comfortable.

  • 31 Dec 24

    Sarah M

    Stockton on Tees

    Cats all happy and lovely photos sent to me. Thanks Vanessa.

  • 22 Dec 24

    Sarah M

    Stockton on Tees

    As always, Vanessa is very dependable and great with Lilly and Archie. Even had very shy Lilly literally eating out of her hand!

  • 30 Nov 24

    JJ D

    Stockton-on-Tees

    Vanessa is hands down one of the best cat sitters we’ve ever had. The cats like her as well, there was no hiding or shyness from them. You can really tell that she loves taking care of cats. She went above and beyond with making sure the litter box was filled and she also tidied up! What a gem! She sends us pictures and updates everyday. Our fave!

  • 28 Nov 24

    Amanda W

    Stockton on Tees

    Once again Vanessa took good care of Boris, keeping me updated throughout my time away. Vanessa always send pictures and informative updates bringing me peace of mind and assurance. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her as a sitter.

  • 5 Nov 24

    Steph M

    Stockton-on-Tees

    Thanks to Vanessa for being so accommodating that even a last minute booking is not too much to ask. She was able to visit our cat to ensure that he took his medication in a timely fashion, sometimes he needs a little convincing! She gave us an update and a picture so we felt reassured he was happy and well looked after as always with Vanessa!

  • 2 Nov 24

    Joanne H

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    Great job by Vanessa. I have two very shy cats that need calm from a sitter, and when I returned home after my holiday my cats were so much better than when I had left them with a previous sitter. Vanessa kept me updated, and I had peace of mind leaving my two little cats with her. I will happily ask Vanessa to look after them again.

  • 22 Oct 24

    Steph M

    Stockton-on-Tees

    Vanessa is so considerate and reliable, even with our cat who requires several medications at specific times of the day. She sends up updates and let's us know he has had his meds, which is a big relief when we are away. We always feel safe knowing Vanessa is looking after our furry baby. I would always recommend Vanessa!

  • 7 Oct 24

    Phil G

    Stockton-on-Tees

    Vanessa was fantastic at looking after our cats while we were away!! Vanessa sent loads of photos, videos and updates which made us feel very comfortable.

  • 1 Sept 24

    Steph M

    Stockton-on-Tees

    Vanessa is faultless in her care and attention when catsitting. Our cat is reliant on multiple medications and she is fantastic in ensuring that he takes them all. Some of the medications can make him anxious, but even still he warmed up and was purring and sitting on Vanessa, as she always goes at his pace. She sent us pics and videos regularly.

  • 8 Aug 24

    Sarah M

    Stockton on Tees

    Thank you Vanessa. Lilly and Archie were well looked after and photos sent and thank you for another lovely cat card.

  • 24 Jul 24

    Sarah M

    Stockton on Tees

    Lots of lovely cat photos and updates sent and Lilly and Archie were well looked after by Vanessa. And thank you for the lovely cat card!

  • 28 May 24

    Samantha W

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    So, yeah...Sid loves Vanessa. He has 'politely' asked when we are off on holiday again.

    In all seriousness - we've never had a less stressed Sid...or us! Will definitely be booking agin!

  • 21 May 24

    Chloe S

    Middlesbrough

    Can’t recommend Vanessa enough! She went above and beyond for our 4 cats and spent at least and hour with them for each visit, sending pictures and updates each night. The cats absolutely loved her. Will definitely be using Vanessa’s service again.

  • 6 May 24

    Sarah M

    Stockton on Tees

    Vanessa was excellent. Regular communication and went above and beyond, I could really enjoy my family trip away knowing Lilly and Archie were in great hands.

  • 20 Apr 24

    Samantha W

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    Vanessa is amazing...a true Cat Whisperer. Sid is NOT known for his 'friendly, outgoing, personable' nature, but was up on her knee for a snuggle within seconds of first meeting her.

    We are fresh back from our holiday today, the house is tidy, a lovely card from Vanessa saying she'd look after him again (!!!!). Fab service, thank you Vanessa!

  • 6 Nov 23

    Phil G

    Stockton-on-Tees

    Vanessa was fantastic at looking after our cats while we were away!! Vanessa sent loads of photos, videos and updates which made us feel very comfortable.

  • 10 Sept 23

    Steph M

    Stockton-on-Tees

    Vannesa has looked after Muddis previously and always been fantastic, so I had no hesitation booking her again! This time she went above and beyond all our expectation as in the last few months Muddis has been very poorly, is still on a lot of medication, and is more skittish than he used to be. Despite all of this Vanessa cared for him wonderfully

  • 24 Jun 23

    Cristina H

    Wolviston

    Vanessa is amazing, we had our cat very well looked after and found him happy and content. Vanessa will go the extra mile to make sure everything is spot on and your little furry one is well whilst you can enjoy your time away. We will definitely get in touch again next time! Thank you

  • 8 Jun 23

    Amanda W

    Stockton on Tees

    Vanessa is extremely reliable & my grumpy little man seemed to take straight to her. At 16 he’s never stayed in a cattery & I was unsure about using Cat in a Flat at first but I shouldn’t have been worried at all. Vanessa took great care of him, going over and above sending me regular updates & pictures. I will definitely be using Vanessa next time

  • 15 Apr 23

    Steph M

    Stockton-on-Tees

    Again Vanessa is absolute star. We know our cat, who is pretty discerning, really likes Vanessa. She keeps us updated with pictures and lets us know how our cat is doing. Always reliable and wonderful to come home to a happy cat and clean home. I couldn't recommend Vanessa more highly!

  • 6 Mar 23

    Steph M

    Stockton-on-Tees

    Vanessa cared for our kitty perfectly. In our pre-visit she was really friendly and made sure all bases were covered. When we were away she kept us updated with lots of pictures. On our return, the house was lovely and tidy, and most importantly, our cat was very happy and well looked after. We'll definitely use Vanessa again! Highly recommend!

  • 3 Jan 23

    Eden P

    Stockton on tees

    Amazing, wonderful lady. She was fabulous with my 3 cats, they loved her, they seemed disappointed it was me coming home and not Vanessa. Got updates and pictures. Very trustworthy and will 100% have her look after my cats again!

My Furry clients

  • Allie (2025)

  • Muddis (2025)

  • Lorenzo (2025)

  • Havana (2025)

  • Lily (2025)

  • Raul (2025)

  • Moon

  • Mikan

  • Boris (2024)

  • Lorenzo (2024

  • Havana (2024)

  • Lily (2024)

  • Raul (2024)

  • Muddis (2024)

  • Vivienne

  • Vincent

  • Luna

  • Daisy

  • Rosie

  • Evie

  • Archie

  • Lilly

  • Sid

  • Mowzer

  • Holly

  • Lily and Raul

  • Havana

  • Lorenzo

  • Leo

  • Boris

  • Muddis

  • Draven

  • Natsu

  • Lyra

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