Ginger domestic longhair cat
  • 1 Daily Visit £16
  • 2 Daily Visits £22

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About Me

Cuddles & Capers

Hi, I’m Nadia, and I’m the perfect choice for your locally-based cat-sitter.

I'm DBS checked (verified by Cat in a Flat) and certified in pet first aid (certificate viewable on request).

My own former cat, a Maine Coone cross called Echo from the Battersea Cats & Dogs Home, required frequent grooming (see a picture of her incredible fluffiness on my clients page), as well as the routine feeding, litter-cleaning, and occasional medication that any cat requires. When she came home with my partner and me, she was extremely mistrustful and temperamental, having come from a rough living situation and a difficult time in the cattery, but within a few months she would happily curl up on the sofa or under the duvet with me. She would even wait at the front door for me to come home from work. Living near a busy road, we took her outside in a harness with a lead so I am comfortable with this sort of set-up if you have a cat who needs outside time but cannot be allowed to roam freely for whatever reason.

I work from home so I am available for just about any time of day to accommodate your cat’s usual routine. I will gladly send you daily or per-visit photo updates so you can have a stress-free time away knowing that your furry friends are happy and taken care of. Regarding overnight stays, I can rarely agree to more than 3 consecutive nights, but this may be negotiable in exceptional circumstances.

I am also confident with dogs and willing to feed/walk dogs for a negotiable extra fee based on needs, number of dogs etc. I have worked in service dog training kennels, and have 8+ years of dog care experience. Please note, pets other than cats (and other small mammals) are not covered by the insurance provided by Cat in a Flat.

I play great games and, if need be can bring a variety of cat toys with me to visit your cat(s). The infamous laser dot is a frequent favourite, but I can also twitch ribbons, roll balls, and dangle feathers with the best. I also have a game on my phone for cats to play (they bat at moving things on the screen) which some of my furry clients really enjoy. I even made a treat-dispensing toy for one of my regular cats because she was having so much fun trying to get into my treats box.

I've watched bird videos with my clients (one particular cat adores them).

I can stroke and scritch chins as long as your cat is happy for me to do so and I'm more than willing to be climbed/sat/slept on (animals and close personal friends only!). Please let me know how your cat feels about such things as tummy strokes and being picked up. I avoid them unless I know the cat is alright with it, or there's an emergency in which I need to pick the cat up.

I try to make all my visits as close to an hour as possible (minimum 30 minutes, longer visits by arrangement).

If needed, I can put bins out, water plants etc.

My Reviews

  • 22 Apr 25

    Bob D

    Croyodon

    As always, we came home to a pair of happy and relaxed cats. We had plenty of updates while we were away, including our 16-year-old ginger tom playing like a kitten - clearly, they have a lot of fun with Nadia while we're away!

  • 28 Dec 24

    Katherine S

    Croydon

    Nadia was great with our cats again, you can tell she loves looking after them with lots of play time :)

  • 16 Dec 24

    Bob D

    Croyodon

    As always, a five star rating for Nadia. Our two cats love spending time with her, which she does in abundance, keeping them engaged and amused. We arrived home to find Paws and Nelson happily napping with full tummies and not a care in the world.

  • 19 Aug 24

    Katherine S

    Croydon

    Nadia was great with our kitties, ensuring they were well looked after and had lots of play time ☺️ great photos too!

  • 1 Jun 24

    Carole b

    Croydon

    Nadia has been great! It was the first time we left our kitten and it was reassuring having her. She sent daily pictures and updates at each visit. I will book Nadia again.

  • 29 Dec 23

    Emily N

    Croydon

    Nadia has looked after my cat Rhubarb several times now and I always come home to a very happy, relaxed cat. It's real peace of mind to know he's well cared for and I love the photo updates as well!

  • 4 Jul 23

    Bob D

    Croyodon

    Another well-earned five star review for Nadia. We came home to very happy and relaxed cats, who are now totally unfazed by us getting the suitcases out. I think they even look forward to seeing her! She spends plenty of time with them and copes well with the little idiosyncrasies of slightly older cats.

  • 6 Jun 23

    Bob D

    Croyodon

    Thanks to Nadia for a brilliant job with our three cats, all of whom are slightly older so each have their own little quirks. She truly earned that five-star review! We came home to three very relaxed cats, and knowing how well they were being cared for meant we could relax and enjoy our weekend break all the more.

  • 26 May 23

    Sara H

    Croydon

    We had Nadia spent time with our 2 kitties when we went on our honeymoon and she was great at keeping us updated. She shared lots of photos with us and was always quick to respond to any messages.

  • 12 Apr 23

    Emily N

    Croydon

    Nadia is so lovely and I trust her totally looking after my cat Rhubarb when I'm away. I get lots of updates from her and always come back to a happy cat. Thank you!

  • 29 Sept 22

    Laura D

    Croydon

    Nadia was such a brilliant help! Undeterred from a shy cat in the first meeting, she was quickly able to get him on side and he was so well looked after during my time away. Highly recommend!

  • 1 Feb 22

    Robin K

    Croydon

    Nadia took great care of our cat for a few days. She sent us many pictures while we were away and ensured our cat could play, eat and relieve herself in a clean and safe environment. Nadia also took care of our plants and made sure the house and the cars were safe. Nadia was very accommodating and on time. I will definitely reach out to her again when we need someone to look after our cat.

  • 10 Jan 22

    Bob D

    Croyodon

    Another top performance from Nadia. Our three cats were all happy and relaxed when we arrived home, and we were kept well updated with photos and footage of them while we were away.

  • 29 Dec 21

    Bob D

    Croyodon

    A brilliant job by Nadia. We were kept well informed of how our cats were doing, which was especially important as one of them is recovering from a nasty long-term illness. Our tabby was even looking for her arrival the morning after we got home!

  • 28 Dec 21

    Ellie H

    Croydon

    Nadia was great and very reassuring - she kept in daily contact and went the extra mile to look after my very shy cat, tempting her with treats and laser pointers! Thanks very much

  • 16 Jan 20

    Sarah R

    CROYDON

    Nadia has been our go-to cat sitter over 10 times and the cats love her visits, and so do we! Thanks Nadia!

  • 7 Aug 19

    Alex M

    Croydon

    Nadia has looked after our cat a few times now and is by far the best sitter we've had. She's super attentive and getting pictures of our cat being well looked after makes for a very stress-free trip away.

  • 5 Jul 19

    Maria W

    Croydon

    Nadia really went above and beyond on a really warm weekend to make sure our kitty was safe and comfortable. Thank you so much!

  • 23 Jun 19

    Henne L

    Croydon

    Nadia is a great sitter who takes time to sit and play with the cats. I received pictures everyday and she communicated clearly how it was going. I recommend Nadia very much as a cat sitter.

  • 28 May 19

    Maria W

    Croydon

    Nadia was great and very reliable. We would definitely use her again to look after our kitty.

  • 24 Jul 18

    Sarah R

    CROYDON

    Our second time leaving Nadia in charge of the cats and they loved it! It was great to get photos of them everyday, thank you!!

  • 17 Jun 18

    Sarah R

    CROYDON

    Nadia was a fantastic cat sitter. Communication was great, with a visit before we left and daily emails with photos of the cats. But more importantly I know the cats were totally at ease with her - only a chosen few manage to get a purrs out of Clodagh and pets from Fergus! I'm so happy we found Cat in a Flat and Nadia nearby to keep the cats in food and cuddles while we're away. Many thanks!

My Furry clients

  • Oreo

  • Rhubarb

  • Suzie

  • Sophie

  • Rory

  • Echo

  • Willow

  • Chewie

  • Kite

  • Ollie

  • Lola

  • Eris

  • Prince Claude Depussy

  • Mr. Nelson

  • Little Paws

  • Ninel

  • Dillon

  • Billy

  • Guybrush

  • Elaine

  • Cordelia

  • Clodagh

  • Fergus

  • Chai

  • Naavi

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