Cat Sitters in Muizenberg

Ruth and James were FANTASTIC--we just couldn't be happier with how they cared for our home and our girls. Our little Lucy, a senior pup with considerable anxiety, actually climbed in their suitcase as they were packing to leave. And our little Sophia, a senior cat who avoids almost everyone, actually spent time in the room with them--very unusual, and an indicator that they were calm and gentle. We got photos and updates every day, which gave us so much comfort and joy while we were away. In addition, our house cleaner and contractor met them and said they were lovely people. :) Thank you, Ruth and James! It'd be our pleasre to see you again.

Anneke and Dries went above and beyond as trusted house and pet sitters. They sat our young cats for 6 weeks, which was the first time we'd left them in the care of others. We felt fully at ease with our cats in their hands, especially when they had to manage some unexpected challenges as the cats grew more adventurous in exploring their surroundings. They went the extra mile to ensure the cats were both safe and happy over our time away. They were also proactive and communicative about house and garden matters and were always ready to assist with any issues that cropped up. We highly recommend them!

We couldn't be more pleased with the care Phil and Jo provided for our cats, Jill and Joy, while we were on vacation. We met them the day before we left, which allowed us to show them around the house and go over everything in detail. We had a great feeling about leaving our pets and home in their hands, and they absolutely lived up to our expectations. While we were away, Phil and Jo sent us pictures of the cats every other day, which reassured us that Jill and Joy were doing well. When we returned, the house was spotless, and our cats were clearly content and well-cared for. To top it off, a delicious lemon cake was waiting for us—a thoughtful touch that made coming home even sweeter. It's clear that Phil and Jo took the time to ensure everything was in perfect order, and we were especially happy to see how comfortable and happy Jill and Joy were. We highly recommend Phil and Jo to anyone looking for trustworthy and caring house and pet sitters. We would not hesitate to have them back again in the future!

I was fortunate to meet Jenny and Nigel on two occasions. They are delightful people and most importantly Barnaby, my dog, seemed to like them! I was confident leaving the house and dog with them. When I got home the house was immaculate and Barnaby seemed content. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending them.

It was wonderful to have such a lovely lady looking after Puddles. We felt 100% happy leaving him. Mary Anne kept in touch when needed and left our house looking gorgeous and clean. I would highly recommend Mary Anne and we hope that we can one day use here again.

It was such a pleasure having Alison to take care of my cat, she’s an incredible girl, responsable, mature, caring. I recommend 100% having her as a pet sitter!

Lara and Theo were a perfect fit for my cat James when I was in the UK for 4 weeks. They moved in and then, throughout the sit, sent me photos and videos showing how happy and comfortable James was with them. They also looked after my balcony garden, kept my condo tidy, and left it clean and ready for my return. I have no reservations about recommending them to others who need gentle and consistent care for their cats.

Carla came to our home in Italy for 3 weeks with her friend Jana. They were the perfect sitters. Very organized, self -sufficient and gave us regular updates. Carla was very attentive when I voiced my concern for our older dog who is nearly 15. Even though she is in good health I was still concerned being so far away but the girls gave me assurance she would get extra attention and she did! Would definitely recommend Carla to sit and would welcome her back anytime.

Beth was lovely, she cared for Bella as if she were her own dog. Bella took to her immediately. Beth and Matthew were communicative and left the house in perfect order. I hope they will come again the next time they are in the UK.

Top class house sitters. Helen and Jan were just great. The pets were happy and house left in great condition. Easy going and highly recommended.

I can't recommend Cathleen as a pet sitter after my recent experience. Things started well with good communication, and I felt prepared to leave my home and pets in Cathleen’s care due to our regular communication and video chat. However, there were some issues that came up during the sit. On the morning I left, I had to explain how to lock my self-locking front door, which made me a bit concerned about her comfort level with basic tasks. I also gave a detailed briefing on my pets’ care, including Sophie’s walking schedule and the importance of regularly emptying Teddy’s litter box to avoid any odors. His urine goes outside the pan at times. Cathleen seemed to understand this. I later found out that Sophie wasn’t walked according to the schedule I provided. After reviewing my outdoor camera footage, I noticed that during the last four days of the sit, Sophie was walked 2-3 hours late in the mornings, and some days her afternoon walk was skipped altogether. During the sit, Cathleen told me how my bedroom rug smelled like urine. There were also a few mix-ups with communication while I was away. For example, when I offered to have a friend drop by if she needed to leave early the day the sit ended, Cathleen misunderstood and thought I was telling her she had to stay, which led to a bit of an awkward conversation. I ended up having to clarify things over the phone, which wasn’t ideal while I was on vacation. Cathleen also didn’t wash the linens she used, despite my reminder before I left and the instructions in the welcome guide. When she asked about a change of linens, I reminded her there was an extra set by the bed, but she later mentioned she hadn’t used the top sheet or blanket and didn’t think she needed to wash them. It felt like there was a bit of a misunderstanding about expectations. 4 days after the sit ended, Cathleen sent me a series of messages and photos about the state of the litter box, accusing me of not having cleaned it for weeks. This was surprising, as four different sitters had been in my home before her, all of whom kept the box clean. I cleaned and washed the litter box the night Cathleen arrived. I tried to explain that this was covered in our initial chat. Cathleen continued to send me messages even though I asked her not to. I eventually had to block her number and reach out to zeewoi for help. Overall, this sit didn’t go as smoothly as I’d hoped. While Cathleen seemed pleasant at first, there were a few issues that made me feel uneasy about the experience.

Nico cared for my three dogs bringing his own dog into the pack for 6 weeks. He did an amazing job. He had to face a lot of challenges - for example getting in between a troop of baboons and Izzy and kept everybody safe. My dogs were relaxed and well on my return, the house was clean and we were both just happy 😊 Nico is welcome to sit again anytime.