Bengal specialist cat sitting Bristol

Hello! My name is Lucy and I'm a new sitter to Cat in a Flat, looking to help out fellow cat owners who wish to have a reliable and trustworthy person look after their animals. I live in the Little Stoke area and have had a full DBS check as part of my job (this gets renewed every 3 years) as I work for a university. I have a separate DBS certificate for the volunteer work I do with animals and people.

I adore cats and have had my own for over 20 years. I have experience with looking after cats of friends and family too, and I enjoy getting to know all their different personalities. Finding out their likes and dislikes and funny little ways is such a joy, and watching cats (and any animals) making their decisions and going about their business fascinates me. As I have my own cats, I know how important it is to have someone you can trust to care for them whilst you're away from home. I pride myself on being very sensitive to their behaviour and picking up on subtle signs. I'm also a big fan of Jackson Galaxy (cat behaviour guru), and I'm studying James French's Trust Technique. I'm an advocate of non-domination teaching and interaction with animals, and care for all animals with complete sensitivity and respect. I work well with shy or nervous animals, usually gaining their trust in a short period of time. I've also gained a certificate in Animal Behaviour, as ethology is of great interest to me.

I specialise in caring for Bengal cats, since I have one myself and have cared for several others in the past, so I know the type of care they need (usually lots of playing and interaction, and I know how noisy and demanding they can be!) I also have a Persian cat, so know how cheeky they can be too! But I also have had domestic short hair cats and they're all wonderful to me.

Your cat(s) will be well fed and watered whilst you are away, and I'm very happy to change/scoop cat litter, groom, give some medications, play and give plenty of cuddle time (if they want to). I can provide pictures and videos of your cats via WhatsApp or text to reassure you that all is well.

I'm very happy to do a no-obligation meet and greet to start with, so you can decide if I am the right sitter for you. It will also give me the chance to meet your cat and discuss your requirements to see if I can help you.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me and I'll do my best to help!

Thanks for reading.

Lucy