Cat Sitting Derby

“Nikolett is amazing with the dogs. She is professional and very attentive. We had a meet and greet beforehand and she was definitely loved by the dogs too. Would definitely recommend Nikolett.”

Angelia M.

About: What sets me apart is my combination of hands-on pet care experience and professional veterinary training. I have my own two dogs, and my boyfriend has four, so I’m very comfortable caring for multiple dogs with different personalities, routines, and needs. I’m currently studying for a Bachelor of Science degree in Veterinary Nursing, which means I’m constantly expanding my knowledge of animal health, behaviour, and wellbeing. I’ve also completed my placement year in a veterinary emergency hospital, where I cared for hundreds of cats and dogs of all ages, breeds, and medical needs. This experience has given me the confidence to recognise signs of illness, provide attentive care, and handle pets that may need extra support. Alongside my studies, I’ve provided pet sitting and dog walking services for several owners, including staying in clients’ homes to ensure their pets remain comfortable and settled in their usual environment. Above all, I genuinely love animals and treat every pet as if they were my own. I’m reliable, caring, and have my own car, allowing me to travel and provide flexible care in your local area. I’m at university so on my days off, I’d love to have the time to spend with your doggies. My availability will change depending on my personal schedule so check when i’m available! Your pet's safety, happiness, and routine are my top priorities. I always take the time to get to know each pet's individual needs, including their feeding schedule, exercise routine, medication requirements, and any special preferences. I provide plenty of love, attention, playtime, and companionship to help your pets feel relaxed and comfortable while you're away. As a Veterinary Nursing student with experience working in a veterinary emergency hospital, I'm confident caring for pets of all ages, breeds, and needs, and I'm able to recognise if something isn't quite right. When caring for pets in your home, I treat both your pets and your property with the utmost respect, keeping you updated with regular messages and photos for peace of mind. My goal is to ensure your pets feel safe, loved, and cared for as if they were my own. 🐾

“Lilith was settled when I returned and enjoyed her time with Naomi. I felt very confident leaving her in Naomi's care! She was very communicative beforehand, kept me updated when I was away, and sent loads of pictures and videos. Thank you!!”

Amy D.

“Natalie was amazing with my cat Nina. It was my first time leaving her with a sitter, especially after she lost her brother recently, so I was quite worried, but Natalie was incredibly kind and reassuring. Her communication was brilliant. She kept me updated on how everything was going and sent lots of photos, which really put my mind at ease. Nina is usually very shy, but she became comfortable with Natalie so quickly, which says a lot. I would definitely book her again and highly recommend her!”

Adelina C.

“We returned to a very relaxed and happy cat. Catherine kept us updated daily. All was well. Would recommend Catherine and would be very happy to use her in the future. Thank you again”

Andy H.

“Brad has been great with our two dogs. He has also been really accommodating and understanding with my changing work schedule. Really grateful to have found him.”

Emma T.

“Elizabeth was wonderful with Mickey, she’s very organised and setting the days and time up was incredibly easy! She was great with our dog even with his bounciness. Thank you for looking after Mickey and we would definitely recommend Elizabeth for house sitting 😊”

Eve M.

“I would highly recommend Maisie She is very caring & thoughtful and is a great communicator, implementing any suggestions and coming up with useful ideas to help My dog is a bit of a challenging rescue dog who I got in Dec 25, he doesn’t like strangers, loud noises, reflections etc yet every visit I see he’s made a friend in her through the reports & pictures (extra marks for bonus pics!)…. From parkour doggie to curling up on the sofa with her he’s come a long way Bonus- We even use BSL sign language with him as an additional way to communicate with him! I seriously wouldn’t have been able to have him if it wasn’t for her visits, thank you from the depths of my heart, Maisie”

Angela M.

“Was very happy to have Daniel come and look after Phoebe, he kept us up to date with photos and messages. Will definitely book Daniel next time we go away.”

Kyly R.

“I would recommend Jerry 100%! Excellent communication, sending us photos and videos when he called in to see Kat. She's very shy so Jerry put in the effort to let her slowly feel comfortable around him. Will definitely ask Jerry to Kat-sit again!”

Rachael B.

“5 stars isn’t enough for Maria. She has helped so much not just in looking after our cat Lilly, but also helping us better care for her. Lilly certainly gave a sterling review from her time with Maria!”

Jonathan B.

“Tanya is the perfect cat sitter! Kinda obsessed with her feline clients, of which we have two, who also rather liked her 😻😻 She followed instructions to the letter and beyond stating to play and take photos to send to us. We can definitely recommend her services as a kind and caring sitter. 🤗🙏🏼”

Elaine C.

“Jessica was absolutely fantastic, she looked after Boris at short notice, was great at making sure he had plenty of attention/cuddles...She listened to instructions and followed everything to perfection, I wouldn't hesitate to book Jessica again...Highly Recommend 😄”

Helen S.

About: Each pet has their own personality and style and I adapt to exactly what your pets needs and wants . If they want cuddles, they get cuddles. If they want space, they get space. It's all about the precious pets needs for me. I am a pet owner and animal lover. I have experience caring for cats, dogs, fish. I have worked with many animals and I am comfortable grooming, walking, feeding, playing with and caring for your pets. I have been a volunteer at Veterinary Hospital and have participated in their pet care summer programs. I am an energetic Biologist with a flexible schedule and look forward to meeting your pets! Please feel free to contact me to discuss my services. My aim is to make them happy!

“Chloe looked after our cat very well and also her communication with us was excellent. We would definitely ask her to look after him again in the future.”

Heather C.

“Holly l did home visits with our two cats for a week while we were away. She visited them every day and took time to not only feed them but to spend time with them socialising. She kept us updated with daily photos and also offered to water plants and feed our fish. She was very attentive , friendly and always responded quickly to any communications . We would definitely ask Holly to look after our cats again.”

Shula D.

About: I provide dog walking, check-ins, and both dog and cat sitting. I had over 10 years of experience taking care of my own dogs, and experience dog and cat sitting others’ pets. I’m happy to care for young or old pets, as long as you let me know your pet’s needs. I’m currently a student with a lot of summer availability, so my schedule is flexible to take care of your pets throughout the week. :) I’m currently working part time and so I have plenty of free time over the summer to take care of your pets, as long as notice is given :) I am happy to adapt to your pet’s schedule, take them out as needed for them, and match whatever their energy level may be

About: My experience ranges from providing care for elderly animals to nurturing young ones, allowing me to appreciate the unique energy levels and temperaments of animals. Current in uni, and would love to take care of some animales as missing the ones at home!!! I’m currently taking booking throughout summer while I’m home from uni! So my schedule is fully open to taking care of ur lovely animals! When taking a dog for a walk or house sit, I will always ensure the animal is safe by checking the environment and keeping an eye on your furry ones. For dogs with only strong recalls, I will let them off the lead and ensure they have a lot of praise and good enforcement! I will watch your furry one with house sitting, and we will play or have cuddle time with them! This also includes house safety with keys and ensuring all doors are locked.

About: I love to be around pets dogs cats I love them equally. I love to learn about the personality of pets and bring out the best in them in a calm caring way I love pets to be comfortable around me I'm reliable and friendly I will always put your fur babies first I don't think you can spoil a pet they are there for the good days and will always return the love you give to them I have looked after family dogs & cats for many years I prefer to petsit in pets home I don't mind pets on the bed I am a firm & friendly pet owner I have 1 sml dog (Cairn terrier x king Charles) 3 indoor cats and 1 outdoor cat I am very trustworthy I work with SEN children and have a full DBS I work part time and can choose my hours to fit in around your requirements I can call for daily walks and of course cuddles I am fit & active I can administer meds give a great bath and let pets decide how much fussing they need I look after pet in their own home causing less stress to pet I like to keep to pets daily routine I'm a avid walker so give company and exercise whatever suits your individual pet

About: I have been around dogs for most of my life. I currently own a German Shepherd, Sajrus, who is the light of my world. I have trained him myself to perform some simple tricks like laying his face on my hand or walking between my legs. He has long hair so I’ve also got great experience with brushing and dealing with the lovely hair left all over my clothes (note I am not a professional dog groomer). Sajrus is also a dog with a good few allergies, which he receives medication for daily (pills), giving me some good experience on giving pets their medication. I also have experience with taking care of a range of different sized dogs, from Amstaff dogs too French bulldogs. Though I do not have as much experience with cats, as I've never owned one, I’ve been around a range of different cats owned by my friends or family, some more skiddish and some more feisty. I’m patient and more than willing to take time to get to know your pet and how i can make them feel comfortable and happy, ensuring you have nothing to worry about.:) I’m also Polish and fluent in both polish and English so if your pet (like mine) doesn’t respond to commands in English but may in the latter, I am able to provide. Im currently on break so im available most days and nights of the week, including weekends, up until the 5TH of SEPTEMBER. So im more than open for any arrangements throughout the whole week, as well as any last minute arrangements PS. Please be aware however that I may not be able to offer last minute arrangements for curtain services as well as reactive or overly aggressive dogs, though I am always open for discussion. Everything is explained below and in the *know in advance about your pets* section of my profile The amount of drop ins or dog walks I can provide a day may vary on the distance between residences, this can be discussed during the booking. If you plan on boarding your pup or joining our doggy day care, I will REQUIRE that all dogs that are to be present are to meet up and interact before hand, so that you and I have the piece of mind knowing that the dogs get along. I am only be able to provide pick up and drop offs for dogs in boarding or doggy day care if you live a 30 to 40 minutes max away by foot from my house as I do not have a liscence. This is also because, depending on the weather I wouldn't want the pup to struggle in the heat/cold or tear/scrape their paw pads from walking on the asfalt for too long, as many paths don't have a lot of green patches the dog can walk on to prevent this. I am open to discussing any different arrangements and prices you may have in mind. Please message about availability if you have a curtain day and time in mind, as I am generally free every day till the 5TH of SEPTEMBER but may have some appointments I have to attend during the day. Please contact me with any questions.:) I have a lovely German shepherd which I take on long walks, feed, groom, play with, train and administer medication too. We often go over his training/tricks or do some sniff searching (looking for hidden toys) to tire him out not only physically but also mentally. He is a larger dog (41kg), but overall I’m quite capable of keeping control of him on leash ,even if he sees a leaf flying by and decides it’s his personal mission to catch it. While your pet is under my care, I will treat them as if they are my own, and so follow the same principles I do with my dog, ensuring that we all have a good time. If you would like I can even try teaching your pups some simple, fun tricks that I had taught mine. Note, however, their is no guarantee that they will , as each dog is different and differently motivated. I am not a profesional trainer, just someone who has a simple understanding of teaching dogs, and a willing, food motivated, German shepherd. When the heat isn’t smouldering we spend a lot of time together in our garden, playing fetch and running around, there are also quite a few places in the garden providing shade and a cool place to rest. The park that is a 5min walk from the house also provides a good amount of space for running and playing, as well as shade provided by the trees, so that even on hot days walks can be enjoyed. The patio also allows for comfortable night sits, allowing the dog to cool off in the cold night air, from a long day.