The stellar cat sitters on Cat in a Flat have experience caring for all types of cats.
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Drop-in Visits
Your sitter drops in at your home for 30- or 60-minute visits with your cat. They'll get cuddles, playtime, meals and a clean litter tray.
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Cat Sitting
Your sitter stays in your home with your cat overnight. Travel stress-free knowing your home and kitty are being looked after.
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Cat Boarding
Your cat goes to your sitter's home and stays overnight. Your kitty gets personalised care in a comfortable home environment.
50.000 Registered Pet Sitters • 2 Million Visits • 98% 5-Stars Reviews
- Bruna DDublin
Absolutely amazing catsitter!
We decided to get a catsitter to come to our home after a few bad experiences we had with a cattery/ pet boarding. Poliana was very responsive from start to end and took great care of our cats while we were away. One of our cats is very shy but he was very relaxed and comfortable around Poliana, which is certainly a good sign! We loved receiving the daily updates, pictures and videos and that definitely helped to put us at ease enjoying our holidays. Will definitely hire her again!
- NatashaDublin
Sara is a super qualified cat nanny!:D My scaredy -pants-cat having seen her for the first time started rubbing against her legs and showed lots of trust from the first second. :D I think Sara really knows how to deal with and take care of cats. She is also very punctual, responsible, friendly and sweet. Thank you, dear Sara! We'll be addressing you more times! Natasha & Tiago
- Lizzie BDun Laoghaire
Alba is absolutely fantastic! She spent time playing with the cats and brought some toys along for them, from the videos we got whilst we were away we could tell they loved her! Even my shyest cat was a fan :) Definitely recommend, and will definitely be booking again! Two very happy cats on arrival home, what more could you ask for!
- Fiona KDublin 9
I'm absolutely thrilled to have found Bel. Except, I think my cat prefers her now. This was her second time looking after my kitty and she did a wonderful job again. I came home to a very happy kitty. Bel sends updates from every visit and sends the most wonderful time lapse videos of her interacting with my kitty. It's so reassuring and great to see my cat so well entertained and cared for. I couldn't recommend Bel more highly! She is a cat lover through and through!
- Luke BDublin 15
Uliana was brilliant from start to finish. She was a natural with Otis, gave him lots of affection, and did everything we asked of her and more on each visit. Otis has gained a great new friend, and we'll definitely be asking her to come and take care of him in the future when we're away
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What is a pet sitter?
A pet sitter will come to your home and look after your animal. This allows your pet to stay in familiar surroundings of their home while you're away. Think of pet sitting as babysitting for animals!
How does pet sitting work?
Our pet sitting service at Cat in a Flat is an online platform where you choose a local pet sitter from our screened and trusted pet-loving community of local sitters. You and your pet can get to know your sitter and find the perfect pet sitting match with an optional meet & greet.
Our screened and local pet sitters take care of your pet from your home while you're away. This relieves the pressure of relying on friends or family to look after your pet when you're away. Pet sitters will adapt their pet care services according to the type of pet you have and your animal's personal needs. The stellar cat sitters on Cat in a Flat have experience of looking after all types of cats.
Some services that pet sitters can provide include:
- Exercising your pet. This can include activities like keeping an eye on them when they’re in the garden or playing with them.
- Feeding, cleaning up after your pet and other basic care.
- Taking care of your home while you're away. In some cases, this can include the option of overnight care.
- Specialised services such as bathing your pets or giving them their medication.
How to know if I need a pet sitter?
Many animals prefer to stay in the comfort and familiarity of their homes, especially if their owner is away. Having someone pet sit for you depends on your pet’s personality and whether a pet sitter would be a more stress-free option for them.
In some cases, taking your pet somewhere else, e.g. to a pet boarder or to the home of a friend or family member, while you’re away just isn’t a feasible option. This is especially true for pets who require special equipment or are easily stressed.
Differences between pet sitting and pet boarding
Both pet sitting and pet boarding are popular options among pet owners, but what is the difference between the two?
With pet sitting, a pet sitter comes directly to your home to look after your pet in their regular environment. The pros of hiring a pet sitter are:
- Your pet is your sitter's sole focus.
- Tailored care for your particular pet.
- Your pet sitter can stay overnight if needed.
- Your pet does not have to adjust to a new environment.
Here are the pros of pet boarding:
- Can be more inexpensive.
- If your pet is social, they may enjoy being around other animals.
How do I find a good pet sitter?
If possible, start looking for a pet sitter early. Carefully look at sitters' profiles to see what sort of qualifications and reviews your potential pet sitter has. Make sure they are able to accommodate to and adapt to your animal's unique needs. Bonus points if a pet sitter owns or has owned the same type of animal as yours!
Once you've found a pet sitter who you believe is a good match, send them a request on Cat in a Flat so you and your pet can meet them. Make sure your pet gets on with them and do ask your sitter plenty of questions! You are leaving your cherished pet in their hands, so you'll need to know as much as possible about the pet sitter's qualifications and experience.
