Cat Sitters in Rideau Gardens

Claudia

Wow! I honestly can't say enough wonderful things about Claudia and George. They were amazing in every way!! They loved the boys and the boys loved them. Super organised and confirmed all the information in advance of the sit. We met up earlier and went out to dinner and felt so reassured leaving the boys and our home 🏡 in their capable hands. They were exceptionally clean and tidy and left the house in a perfect state for us when we came home. We stayed in touch while we were away and received great updates and beautiful photos. If you have the opportunity to book Claudia and George, I cannot recommend them enough!!! My only disappointment is that they live so far away from us as 😉😄 Claudia and George, thank you so, so much! X😊

Michael & Tiffany

Michael and Tiffany took on the challenge of taking care of our cat for a full month. Just 2 months before, after booking them, our cat suffered an attack causing her to loose her leg. We all were devastated and thought about cancelling our trip of a lifetime. Michael and Tiffany assured us and made us feel confident enough to leave out in their care. Photos and videos were sent to us regularly to keep us updated on progress with everyday life. They administered her medication and took her to the vet to ensure everything was going well . We can't thank them both enough for the wonderful care they have given to our cat Ruby.

Tatiana & Andrew

Tatiana was a wonderful sitter! It was a one-night local sit and it was easy! She stopped by the evening before to meet the dogs and confirm instructions. She is easy to communicate with and wonderful with the dogs! The house was spotless when we got home and the dogs were already walked. She sent photos throughout and kept us updated. We hope to have you back again if you’re looking for a local sit! Thank you so much!

Cassie

I can’t say enough good thing about Cassie! She was fantastic! She took fantastic care of the pups. Was very responsive, communicated extremely well. The house was clean when I got back and even had washed her bedding and all. I highly recommend her!

Beth

Beth was very thoughtful in her care for my cats. She has questions when needed but mainly was able to figure things out for herself. While the boys were very happy to have me back home, it was clear they were well taken care of in my absence. It was a lesson in trust that she arrived after I left and was gone before I returned but all turned out very well for me and the cats.

Laurie

Laurie was wonderful. They came a day early so I could show her around and point out house and dog quirks! It was lovely getting to know her. The dogs loved her. Laurie treated the house as their own, leaving it immaculate. Hopefully we shall be keeping in touch and if she’s ever over here again would not hesitate to have her back. I can’t recommend her highly enough - Thank you Laurie

Tracey & Paul

Tracey was a wonderful sitter. She took great care of our two cats! She left our house extremely neat and tidy, which was appreciated. I would have no problem in having Tracey sit again.

Katy

Katy was absolutely amazing! We returned to a home that was probably cleaner than we left it, Riley loved the care he received, and Katy was great at communicating with us while we were away. Would highly recommend her to anyone.

Eva & Hadi

Well since Eva and Hadi left Beau and Garbo have curled up like cinnamon buns and had mopey expressions. They had such a terrific time while their Mom was away and now it’s back to the old routine. Eva and Hadi took them on so many adventures and truly embraced the farm life here. I was kept updated with visuals and details of their day. Excited to have this extraordinary couple come back very soon for another stay.

Sophie

At no point did we have any concerns about our animals or our home while Sophie was staying at our place. Upon arriving home after a day of travel, we were welcomed by a very tidy and organized house (our beds had been changed over and our laundry had been finished), and a few notes from Sophie about what her stay had looked like. Sophie was easy to get a hold of, and indulged in our requests for pictures of our furry friends. Sophie is easy going, kind, and reassuring. We would happily invite Sophie to stay again!

Samantha

Samantha was prompt showing up, kept our place as clean as she found it and the dogs seemed to love being with her. Thank you so much for your help Samantha, and for taking them originally for a “trial” day. We would certainly look forward to having you over again!

Jen & Terry

Jen did a wonderful job looking after our house and cats while we were gone camping for a week. She was flexible about start and end dates and times, showed up on time with a thoughtful gift and left our house spotless for our return, even leaving a neatly folded stack of laundry!

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Reviews from Cat Owners

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4.96 Organised 4.96 Reliable 4.95 Clean and tidy 4.97 Self-sufficient 4.91 Pet care

Yvonne

Isobel and Andy were wonderful sitters. Extremely reliable. They looked after and cared for our cats perfectly. Kindly sending us a little update everyday and quickly got to know their little different quirky personalities. The house was spotless on our return. They even watered and cared for our veggie plot while we were away. We would highly recommend them...and would love to have the opportunity to have them here again.

Chris

From first meeting I knew Sheila was a great choice she is a lovely lady who is keen on providing seemless care to our fur babies.  All the girls loved her so she definitely scored 5stars for cuddles.
She was totally dependable and did exactly what we asked of her.  
From my point of view I felt totally confident in her and leaving the girls with her and was able to go away without a single worry, which is very important to me that the girls and I are totally settled.
When we got home after a brief welcome the girls were very happy to go back to Auntie Sheila’s cuddles.
The house was in exactly the same condition as we left as she is very clean and tidy.
Without hesitation I would recommend Sheila and most importantly I would love her to come and sit for the girls again and I would like to see her again as a friend she is so lovely

Cat Sitting FAQs

Is it better to board cats or leave at home?

Veterinarians advising to leave cats at home with a pet sitter who will stay overnight in your home, boarding is not recommended for cats as they are stressed in a new environment, you can find a sitter who will care for your cats and home overnight at Sittsy.

How much should you pay someone to watch your cat?

At least 28 per visit, per overnight watching in your home, otherwise you can find a free sitter at Sittsy.

What do people do with their cats when they go on vacation?

Inviting a cat sitter to your home, boarding the cat with a local business, asking a friend, family or neighbour to feed and check the well-being. The most efficient way to leave your cat during your vacation is with Sittsy cat sitters overnight, in this way, you will save cat sitting costs and make vacation not only for you but also for your cat sitter!