The simple stuff
Nothing scary here — just a clear, friendly note of how things work, so we both know where we stand and your cat gets the best possible care.
I care for indoor cats in dog-free homes only. I'm allergic to dogs, so I'm unable to visit homes with a dog present. Cats are my sole focus, and it's where all my experience lies.
Please make sure your cat is up to date on flea and worming treatment before your first sit — indoor cats need this too. It protects your cat, every other cat I visit, and my own two girls. If fleas or worms appear during a sit and need treating, that's arranged at the owner's cost.
I'm your cat's maid, not your housemaid. My visits are entirely about your cat: feeding, fresh water, litter, play, supplements in food and a good welfare check. I don't do grocery shopping or general housework, and any cleaning I do is cat-related only (their feeding area, a litter mishap). Please leave out any cleaning supplies I might need, as I don't bring my own.
We'll always start with a free, no-obligation meet & greet so your cat and I can say hello and I can note their routine. I'll follow your feeding and care instructions closely and send photo or video updates after each visit. I don't offer overnight stays, as my own girls need me at home, but I'm happy to come late enough for an evening or late-night meal to settle your cats for the night.
Keys or entry details are kept securely, labelled only with your cat's name (never your address), and returned or securely held as you prefer. I'll treat your home with care and respect, and as an indoor-cat owner myself I'm naturally door-conscious to keep your cat safely inside.
I'm not medically trained, so I don't give medication — no liquid meds, pills, or injections. What I'm very happy to do is add any food supplements your cat needs into their meals, such as phosphate binders for cats with kidney issues, and follow prescription or renal feeding routines. If your cat needs actual medication while you're away, that's best arranged with your vet or a trained sitter, and I'll always be honest up front about what I can and can't do.
If your cat seems unwell, I'll contact you straight away. With your prior consent and an agreed spend limit, I'll take your cat to your registered vet (or the nearest available) if urgent care is needed. An out-of-hours emergency vet run after 10pm is charged at double rate. Please leave your vet's details and an emergency contact at the meet & greet.
Rates are as shown on my rates page. Payment is due as agreed at booking. A small surcharge may apply on bank holidays.
Life happens — just let me know as soon as you can if your plans change, and I'll always be as flexible as I'm able to be. For longer or peak-season bookings I may ask to confirm dates in advance so I can keep your slot.
I'm fully insured and my DBS check is in progress. Your cats, and your home, will be treated exactly as I'd want my own to be cared for. If anything ever isn't right, please just tell me — I'd always rather know.
Any questions at all, just get in touch — I'm happy to talk anything through.