Kat D.
Kat D.
Prices include all fees.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Care for all different pets
IMPORTANT RE DOGS: The size & age as listed in my profile is not so much a concern, more the temperament & how they walk on a lead. My main pet sitting is cats, with many (many!) years of experience caring for feline family members. I've also looked after rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters & birds & a snake & will consider others with clear instructions. I'm happy walking dogs on lead, giving meds, feeding and playing with dogs. I'm not a trainer, but will continue using voice commands and hand signals owners have implemented. I have a keen interest in dog behaviour.
Cat care experience
Kat also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
I visit the pet in their home and care for them as requested. I'm used to keeping doors closed and being wary upon entering with indoor cats who may try to escape, have looked after cats with definite meal times and timed cat flaps, and sat for cats who are free to come and go as they please. I can visit once and use a timed feeder machine (owners own) for other meals, or visit twice per day. Some are fed once a day. I can also stay overnight if your pet needs company then. On overnight stays, I would go out in the daytime for a couple of hours (longer on my volunteer days)
Ratings and reviews
Kat was great with my cat, and really helped me out when I had to make a last minute booking. He was happy and relaxed with her straight away. I got detailed updates which put my mind at ease that he was being looked after really well.
Second time booking with Kat is she was amazing. Went beyond the basic cat and flat sitting duties and washed the guest bed linens and towels, put on the dishwasher and lefth entire flat in great condition.
Kat was wonderful with Beau, visiting him twice a day, spending time with him to keep him company and sending us lovely pictures and videos. She also kindly looked after our greenhouse plants and veg plot in scorchingly hot weather and did a fabulous job. I would definitely recommend her and use her again.
Thank you so much Kat for the exceptional care and attention you gave Kushboo while we were away. You looked after her so well that she didn’t even miss us when we returned home! Thank you also for taking care of stuff at home - we are truly grateful! ❤️
Kat was great and ensured that my cat was well-looked after while I'm away.
Kat was amazing again with our cuddly old boy. Came home to a very happy relaxed cat. Highly recommended!
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Schedule
I volunteer part time, so have time to spend during the week and at weekends with your companion animals. How much time I spend depends on the individual animal's needs: some cats love company, so I'll stay a while to relax and be a comforting presence, while others are anxious about having an unknown person in their home - I do the care needed, then let them have their space back, if that is better for them.
- Cats0 to 15 kg16 to 40 kg41 to 100 kgover 101 kgKat can host up to 2 drop-ins per day
- I won't sit dogs who are aggressive when anxious, and don't let dogs off the lead on walks incase they won't return to me. I do let them wander and sniff on a lose lead as much as possible and play inside or in an enclosed garden. Let me know if you have a way to call your pets in - I've used a bell and whistled for cats, as well as the standard biscuit shake - and any other needs or preferences. We'll have a meeting before the sitting starts to go over it all.
Prices include all fees.