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Lingyu Z.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients
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Lingyu Z.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

£14 total per visit

These prices are for 1 cat.

Prices include all fees.

Highlights

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9 years of experience

Pet care experience

Your Purrfessional Cat Sitter🎉🤩

Hi there! I’m Iris Lingyu Zhang. I moved to London three years ago and I'm currently working towards becoming a professional artist here! I brought my two cats, Okey and Haru, all the way from China. Okey is 9 years old and Haru is 8. Okey was the only child of his mum, and I brought him home when he was just a month old—we’ve been together ever since! He’s the little prince of the house: warm-hearted, a bit grumpy, and always has an "attitude" about everything. Haru came into my life a year later; I found him on the street meowing for food. He used to be quite distant, but he's warm deep down. These days, he mostly enjoys his regular naps and insists on snoring right next to me! Over the years, I’ve been working as a cat sitter, and it’s truly the best thing. I’ve had so many "little clients," from fussy ex-strays who need time to settle in, to the most clingy, chunky babies who need constant attention. I enjoy every minute with them! The most important thing to me is that I never push a cat to be close to me. Instead, I give them the time they need to get familiar with me at their own pace. Whether it’s cuddles, just being in the same room together, or playing all day—I follow their lead. I also have experience dealing with various medical situations; administering oral medication is no problem at all, and I’m happy to discuss any other specific needs!

Qualifications

3 repeat pet parents
90% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
Oral medication administration

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I have experience taking care of both indoor and outdoor cats. Depending on what the "little client" needs, I always prioritize food and essential care first; after that, I’m more than happy to spend time on cuddles, playing, or supervised outdoor adventures! :))

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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8 ratings
Sharafina R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Dec 28, 2025

Iris was absolutely lovely with our boy, Cheddar! She sent lots of lovely and funny videos, and they had fun together — came home to a happy kitty 😊

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Marilia C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 25, 2025

Iris was amazing! This was our first time getting a cat sitter for Deku and we couldn't be happier. She kept us reassured with constant videos, pictures and great communication. You can tell she loves cats, and Deku was very happy with her.

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Gabriele R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 06, 2025

Iris is the best cat sitter ever! By now our cat recognises her as a family member.

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Gabriele R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 30, 2025

Iris is the ideal cat sitter. She takes care of my cat with extraordinary dedication and kindness and sends beautiful photos and videos. Highly recommended.

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Gabriele R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 18, 2025

Iris is a fantastic cat sitter. My cat is 17 and I hate to leave him alone, but Iris care and attention, clear and personal communication gave me full confidence that he was well and lovingly taken care of. Really safe hands.

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Amy N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Apr 22, 2025

Iris always goes above and beyond to ensure that our cats are happy and well cared for while we are away. She is also a fantastic cat photographer!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

My schedule is flexible every day from 9 am to 9 pm, depending on what the little client needs. The maximum number of visits per day is twice, and for longer bookings, I always settle on a specific time for their food and playtime!

Cats
Lingyu can host up to 5 drop-ins per day
Please let me know: • Detail diet of your cat(s) • A little information about him or her every day * Special needs or cares • Places that store their food, treats, and toys • A little introduction to the house, if there is anything I need to be conscious of (windows, doors, locks...)
These prices are for 1 cat.

Prices include all fees.

Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.

These prices are for 1 cat.

Prices include all fees.