Hi all, My name is Cat, I am 33 and I live in Downend, Bristol, not far from Frenchay. I have been a pet and house sitter for just over 10years now, which I absolutely love. I am lucky enough to have some lovely regular clients now and having changed some shifts at my part time job,I have found myself with more availability!
I have looked after a variation of animals which has given me a lot of experience, including rats, guinea pigs, dogs, cats and rabbits. I have taken care of elderly pets with specific requirements and medical needs, and also young pets that are full of energy and still learning.
I mainly offer housesitting where I will stay in your home and almost take over your role whilst you are away. I have found that animals seem less distressed when they are in their own home and find it easier to adapt to a stranger lookign after them :-) I will always come by to visit you before the sit begins, to ensure you are comfortable with who will be staying in your home, and to ensure your pet feels comfortable around me. I also offer day visits where I can come by once or twice a day to feed and check on your pet. I will stay for around 30 minutes per visit and will play with your pet and make sure they are perfectly happy before I leave.
I first got involved with animal care when I moved back home and missed my dog, so I began taking care of other peoples whilst I didn;t have mine. It is wonderful to get to know people's pets and watch them grow. I have been in the position where an animal needed an operation whilst their owners were away, and thankfully she was great and recovered quickly, but it was wonderful to know that I had been able to be there to ensure she was okay and took quick action.
Full refund if canceled before 12:00 p.m. 7 days before the booking, 50% refund afterward.
No refund is payable if the booking is canceled on or after the start date.
Note: All times are based on the sitter’s time zone
Doggy day care and Dog walks always have a flexible cancellation policy:
Full refund if canceled before 12:00 p.m. one day before the booking, 50% refund afterward.
No refund is payable if the booking is canceled on or after the start date.
Catherine saved our holiday by stepping in to sit our little puppy when we had a last minute cancellation. Not only did she save us from an extremely stressful turn of events, she instantly made a fantastic first impression as a caring and trustworthy person who made us feel instantly comfortable with her looking after our pup and staying in our home in our absence. We were delighted with the communication and photos while we were away, and also with the way she went the extra mile looking after the house without us even asking. I couldn’t recommend her more highly and wont hesitate to book her again when we need a sitter in the future.
Cat was amazing. I couldn’t recommend her enough. She took care of Sorachi as if he was her own. I don’t trust many people to take care of him, but I trust her for sure. Sorachi was happy and comfortable the whole time and she kept me posted of what was happening and how he was feeling. She’s the best sitter Sorachi ever had and we couldn’t be more grateful. ❤
I am DBS checked as I also spend time with foster children, and I work with disabled people.