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Catherine S.

Star Sitter

Bristol

5.0 out of 5 stars
34 reviews
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These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Services

Catherine can look after

Cats
0 to 7 kg
7 to 18 kg
18 to 45 kg
over 45 kg

Availability

I have a part-time job so I am most consistently available on Mondays. For Tuesday-Friday's, I'm available from 6:30pm depending on your location. Weekend availability varies so I tend to set these as unavailable on the Rover calendar, but please do send a message with the dates you have in mind and I'll see if I can make it work.

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House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Catherine S.

Communication

13 repeat pet owners
92% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Cat skills

Oral medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

I treat other people’s homes with great care and make sure to leave the space as I found it. I will let the pets come to me when they’re ready and use treats if they’re particularly shy (with the owner’s permission). I know how difficult it can be to know who to trust so I’m more than happy to have a video call to introduce myself and for you to ask any questions.

Information Catherine S. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your dog has any additional needs or behaviours to look out for. For example, being particularly nervous around a specific breed of dog or type of person. Also let me know if your dog trained with particular commands/phrases so I can keep this consistent. For shy cats, let me know if they’re the type that likes attention but needs some treats to encourage them or if they prefer to be left alone.

A typical day

Other than taking dogs for a walk in green open spaces to make sure they can let all their energy out, I also love playing games with toys or movement. Once inside I generally opt for calmer interactions like head scratches or petting them while they sleep on my lap.

Location

Bristol, United Kingdom

Catherine S.'s Local Area

Catherine S. has Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter programme highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet owners to find the best care for their pets.

I can’t have my own so I’ll settle for fun aunt :D

Pet care experience

I’ve been pet sitting and dog walking for over 10 years now, starting as favours to friends or looking after my family dog for her 16 years. I’ve been lucky to travel around the UK by looking after people’s adorable pets using Workaway or simply word of mouth. I take way too many photos (my camera roll is like an RSPCA ad, but happy) but I know how reassuring it can be for owners to see how their pets interact with someone new. If you like the idea of a full blown photo shoot so you can see the adventures we get up to, just let me know! Anyway, I’ve been very lucky to take care of dogs of various ages, sizes and temperaments so I am confident to cover the majority of pet care (for dog walks, please note I am 5ft 3 and of average strength :D). I have now settled down in Bristol so would love to spend more time with animals alongside my job in mental health. Please let me know if you have any questions about my experience or if you’d like to see more photos from past pet sitting.

Cat care experience

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Happy to match their energy

Catherine also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Reviews

Alice H.
House Sitting • May 18, 2026
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Catherine is the greatest, our anxious dog Bonnie loves her and I feel so at ease leaving her knowing she’s with Catherine.

Tereza A.
House Sitting • Apr 13, 2026
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Catherine was a superb carer for our cat Linda whilst we were away on holiday. Her updates and proactive approach made sure we had an excellent experience and peace of mind during our whole trip whilst getting our daily dose of the cutest cat pics 💚 She also house sit for a whole day and left our house even better than we left. Me and my partner were super happy and lucky to have the opportunity to have Catherine looking over Linda (cat). We can’t recommend her enough and will be 100% booking her again when needed. Thank you 💚

Annabel D.
Drop-In Visits • Apr 08, 2026
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Catherine was brilliant, very attentive and considerate. Will definitely book again

Hannah R.
House Sitting • Mar 31, 2026
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Catherine was just wonderful ✨. It was the first time I’d left my rescue and Catherine made me feel so at ease and was brilliant with him.

About Catherine S.

Communication

13 repeat pet owners
92% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Cat skills

Oral medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

I treat other people’s homes with great care and make sure to leave the space as I found it. I will let the pets come to me when they’re ready and use treats if they’re particularly shy (with the owner’s permission). I know how difficult it can be to know who to trust so I’m more than happy to have a video call to introduce myself and for you to ask any questions.

Information Catherine S. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your dog has any additional needs or behaviours to look out for. For example, being particularly nervous around a specific breed of dog or type of person. Also let me know if your dog trained with particular commands/phrases so I can keep this consistent. For shy cats, let me know if they’re the type that likes attention but needs some treats to encourage them or if they prefer to be left alone.

A typical day

Other than taking dogs for a walk in green open spaces to make sure they can let all their energy out, I also love playing games with toys or movement. Once inside I generally opt for calmer interactions like head scratches or petting them while they sleep on my lap.

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Catherine S.

Star Sitter

Bristol

5.0 out of 5 stars
34 reviews