Cat Sitters in Brightlingsea

Kat is literally the most perfect catsitter I have had. She is a total cat lover and my 2 babies were in the best hands. She gives them a lot of time and attention and they love her. She sent regular messages and pictures and kept me up to date with everything. She has tons of experience with cats and animals. I would recommend Kat without hesitation. She actually did a few sits for me when I needed to go away again and she has become a dear friend now.

Jackie was super all around. Really easy to communicate with prior to the sit, we met the day I left and I felt so comfortable and safe leaving my home and cat in her care. I was right, she was fab! She updated me throughout (nothing exciting as the cat is not very adventurous…) I came home to clean sheets, a hoovered home, flowers and a content kitty. I’d have Jackie again in a heartbeat :) x

From our first chat to the end of Graham's stay, I knew that he would be a great sitter - and I was right! Graham is friendly and reliable, he and Poppy, my Jack Russell, bonded immediately and I was able to go away for the weekend secure in the knowledge that all would be well. Graham made sure he knew exactly what Poppy would need, and when I got home, she was snuggled up next to him, a good sign that she trusted him. I would highly recommend Graham to anyone looking for someone kind and reliable to look after their pet, and home. Thank you, Graham!

Glenda and Martin were amazing pet sitters for my 3 girls. Before the actual sitting started we made arrangements for Glenda and Martin to meet the dogs as the dogs are rather large and they can be a bit intimidating when met all together, but Glenda and Martin were so natural with them and obviously liked them from the start and our girls relaxed very quickly with them. Glenda and Martin stayed with us for roughly an hour getting to know how we handled the girls and how the girls responded to their instructions, and I think were very pleased that the girls were so good. We explained the differences in them and medication requirements etc. and Glenda and Martin took it all on board. We made a second date for Glenda and Martin to come back and take the girls for a walk as they are big and a sitter needs to know if they are easy enough to walk. The girls passed their test, they are not perfect but if you know of any problems and how to respond to them then that is most of the battle won. The day came for us to leave for our break and as usual Glenda and Martin arrived in time for us to feed the girls before we left as we needed to show them how the girls get fed, i.e. where they like to sit and they have to wait before they get the command to eat. All went well and off we went. During our time away (1 week) Glenda kept me informed with texts and videos and photos regarding the girls and they all seem to have got on very well, so well that I thought the girls would have their bags packed and want to live with Glenda and Martin. We would be very happy to have Glenda and Martin sit for our girls any time, they were clean and tidy and left the house as they found it. This was the first time we have used a sitter and found the proposition of leaving someone in our home a bit daunting, but have got to say that our sitters left us happy to leave our home and our precious girls in their care. If I could give them 10 stars I would.

Amy took care of Toshi and our house shortly after Toshi had gone through a trauma. Amy's care of Toshi and communication with us was perfect. Everything was left in excellent order and we would highly recommend her.

Alexandra was dependable and her communication before, during and after the sit was excellent. We came home to a happy and content cat.

Yve and Sam helped me out massively as I was let down pretty last minute by a previous boarder. They were perfect sitters and Quila warmed to them instantly so felt very at ease to leave her in their care. Communication was easy, they sent picture updates of their walks with Quila and left the flat clean and tidy. I would highly recommend Yve and Sam to others and would have no hesitation having them back to flat sit and dog sit again.

Lynne and Ray were very happy to sit for Dora despite it being only 4 days with a considerable journey to get to Bath. They are very professional with animals and made us feel totally confident leaving Dora. The house was tidy and much as we left it without even a teaspoon out of place. Dora was happy to see us but quickly went looking for her other friends. A very Happy Dora and ourselves.

Just when we think it can’t get any better…..this family is awesome! Their care of our donkeys and the cleaning of the “ donkey palace” was outstanding! They are wonderful people, raising outstanding children. We would adopt them all if we could. They have an exquisite sense of fun, duty, humanity, compassion, and adventure. Above and beyond flexible and committed. The house and laundry was all clean. Sigh…we’re missing them!

Fiona and Callum came for 6 nights and looked after our 2 dogs, our cat and the chickens. Fiona kept us updated while we were away and I didn't worry about anything while we were gone. On our return all the animals seemed very happy and content, I don't think they'd missed us at all! The dogs looked very dapper as Fiona and Callum had given them a brush and the house was cleaner than when we left it. I would love to have them sit again in the future and would recommend them as 5 star sitters!

Great house sitter on every level. Cats were super happy. House left lovely and clean. Good communication and regular updates. Will definitely invite her to sit again. Thanks Kathleen from jeanette and Archie, max, Marilyn, Elsa, septiembre and tiggy xxxxx

David and Debbie were very organised and communicated well both before and during the sit. We had a couple of calls ahead of arriving to talk through the property and Rio. They arrived as agreed and gave me great confidence that everything would be in good hands! They sent regular photos of Rio during the sit and he seemed perfectly at ease and happy. We hope that you had a great time in the Dales and would be delighted to have you back!!