Cat Sitters in Summertown

Cricket & Elinor

Cricket and Nel were so enjoyable to have as guests and pet sitters. They were amenable to staying with Lin and Candy and truly became friends with our family by the end of their stay. The love they gave to Ava and Dash gave us the peace of mind to enjoy our vacation. We received photos and updates throughout their stay. They took great care of our home and by the end, even though it was not necessary, were enjoying meals and outings with Lin. We have received our invitation to visit them in Australia and to encourage us they left us a coffee table book of the Wild Life of Australia. We would definitely have them back! Five stars!

Peter

Had great communication with Peter & Shane, they sent pictures and videos as requested while I was away. Found the house tidy and clean upon my return. Would recommend.

Belinda

Belinda was an absolutely fantastic house sitter. We can't rate her highly enough. In addition to caring diligently for our cat for a month while we were out of the country, her communication and thoughtfulness made our time away much easier. Belinda left the house cleaner than when we had left. Thank you so much, Belinda!

Alicia

Alicia and Luke are really really good people. They are very very dog knowledgeable - I suspect they are pet knowledgeable in general. Our dog fell in love with them within hours. Great communicators and super at leaving the house in impeccable order. Bottom line I would love if they were available next year. Looking forward to staying in touch with them and following their adventures around the world.

Kim

Carolyn and her husband were amazing pet sitters. My dog and two cats were happy and content on arrival home. The house was incredibly clean and tidy. Carolyn was very self sufficient. I would highly recommend Carolyn for any pet sitting roles even though I want to keep her all for myself.

Jenni & Wayne

Jenni was very easy to communicate with when organising for her and Wayne to come sit for us and was happy to come past a couple of weeks before the sit to be shown through the house. She provided us with frequent updates about how our pets were going while we were away. We came home to a neat and tidy house with a happy dog and cat. We would definitely recommend Jenni and Wayne to sit for you.

Richard & Dianne

Richard and Dianne were great sitters for my boy Loki. Good communication before and throughout the sit. My house was left super clean and tidy and Loki was more than comfortable and chilled when I got home so they did a great job. Definitely recommend if you need a sitter.

Hannah

Hannah was excellent with my boy Jimmy, did everything that I asked for in taking care of my Jimmy & Jimmy absolutely love Hannah because when I arrived home Jimmy was actually looking for Hannah in the bedroom where they slept... Hannah kept me updated with my Jimmy on a daily basis & Hannah kept my home tidy & made sure everything was in order for myself to get home.. so I would truly recommend Hannah to look after any pet whilst people are travelling.. 😘 Jimmy my boy would like to say a huge thank you to Hannah for keeping me fed, water & cuddles.. 😻

Kerrod

Kerrod & Glenys were wonderful sitters - I had to race out the door (due to flight changes) so we didn't get a chance for a proper handover, but everything went smoothly regardless of that. Mikey & Minka were happy and well loved when I returned home - which is mostly what I look for in sitters! Thank you for caring for them so well ~ Kylie

John

John was a reliable, friendly sitter and looked after Chase and Tilly with love and kindness. He gave us regular updates, including photos. Our pets were definitely loved and cared for on so many levels. Our home was also left clean and tidy. I would highly recommend John and would definitely invite him look after our pets again.

Michele

Michele and her Daughter Raine did a great job looking after Ned and our home. We would recommend them for anyone for future sits. Everything at home was perfect when we returned!

James & Sarah

James & Sarah were wonderful house & pet sitters. For the month I was gone my dogs were well loved & cared for. James & Sarah were great with communicating while I was gone & prior to me leaving. My house was in perfect condition upon my return & my dogs sad to say goodbye to them. I highly recommend James & Sarah for any future house/pet sitting opportunities that may come their way.

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Charlie

Lorey looked after our cat Marcus for two weeks. As cats do, he got a bit poorly just as we were about to leave - so it wasn't the simplest stay. Fortunately Lorey was very competent and reassuring, and Marcus got better without needing to visit the vet. 

We came back to a clean house and a happy cat, after lots of lovely pictures while we were away. Thanks a lot Lorey!

Lura

Gary and Laurie were excellent house sitters and we would welcome them back anytime. They were invested in receiving all the information I had to share, and took additional notes, so they could best take care of our pets. Gary and Laurie were super-attentive to our pets’ unique needs. They were also great communicators. They kept us posted and made thoughtful, proactive adjustments when our cat required extra care and then did the same for our dog a few days later.

 It was clear they cared about our pets and enjoyed their company. Our dog got even more walks with Gary and Laurie than she gets with me. A neighbor actually stopped me to tell me that our pet sitters had done a great job! And we knew it must be true as our cat and dog were at ease and content when we returned home! 

Gary and Laurie cared for our home with the same respect and appreciation that they treated our pets. Even my husband and I felt Gary and Laurie’s kindness. Though they were travelling from out of town, they accommodated my need to meet in person to review responsibilities and pet/house care, and were flexible with their schedules to meet our scheduling needs. As a parting gift, they generously prepared a dish for us. We appreciated Gary and Laurie’s reliability, responsibility, and maturity.

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 35 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!