Cat in a Flat Bristol: Become or Find a Trusted Cat Sitter in Your Area
Posted on: 19 Oct 2017***Calling All Cat Lovers of Bristol***
If you don’t know, get to know: Cat in a Flat.
Get paid to cuddle and play with cats? Yes please!
Are you a feline fanatic but unable to have one as your own? Or perhaps you are in need of someone to care for your furry friend whilst away…
Look no further, for this delightful organization has been set up with your kitty qualms in mind. It is the best way to find, or to become, a loving cat sitter in the Bristol area.
Cat in a Flat is a trusted cat sitting community, created by cat lovers, for cat lovers, that connects owners with vetted and insured sitters in their neighborhoods. It operates nationwide in the cities of; Manchester, Edinburugh, Glasgow, Cardiff, London, Brighton and of course, our beloved city of Bristol.
Its mission is to help cats stay in the comfort of their home whilst their owner is away, and to enable those who like cat cuddles, to do so whilst getting paid.
Offering a mutually beneficial relationship, their website is designed so that you can choose to become a cat sitter or choose a cat sitter. It is also a great way to meet more ‘like-minded’ people in your area.
All cat sitters are fully insured, undergo all the checks and are required to write a full, personal profile. Cat owners are encouraged to meet the sitters beforehand to make sure the ‘boss’ approves of their choice.
Cat in a Flat was founded by Julie Barnes and Kathrin Burckhardt. Cat owners themselves, they often struggled to go on holiday and leave their cats behind when catteries are not desired and friends and family are unavailable to help.
So, they started creating a network where cat lovers would look after their cats, giving them peace of mind that they were not only being fed, but played with and getting plenty of belly-rubbing attention.
“Combining our passion for cats and creating digital platforms, we want to build a community based network that’s for all cat lovers whether they’re an owner, sitter or just love cats, everyone is welcome.”
“Cat in a Flat is purrfect for anyone planning a holiday and wanting to cancel out stressful ventures to catteries. Or anyone who simply just wants more cats in their life. So whether you're a cat owner or a cat lover, this is the community for you” says Kathrin.
Their website equips everyone for whatever they need to know prior to their cat-sitting date. From top-tips to a kitty blog, both parties can rest assure that Cat in a Flat have got you covered!
Here’s some info on how the process is done. Easy as 1,2,3!
How it works if you’re looking for a cat sitter:
Step 1- Find and book an insured, local or live in cat sitter by entering your postcode and the dates you’ll be away. Each sitter has a profile page where you can see their experience, qualifications, DBS/CRB checks, rates and skills.
Step 2- Arrange a meet-up so that your chosen sitter can meet your fur baby, find out their routine, do’s and don’t’s.
Step 3- Relax knowing that your kitty is in safe hands!
How it works if you’re becoming a cat sitter:
Step 1- Sign up with an email and password.
Step 2- Create your personal profile, choose a photo of yourself to upload, fill in the info required, write a description of yourself and choose your pop-in service pricing and your overnight pricing.
Step 3- Submit your application for approval and wait to hear back!
For more information check out their website here
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Hannah recently graduated with a degree in English with Writing. She is an avid writer, freelancer and creative. She is currently writing her first full-length novel and a collection of poetry. Always out and about in Bristol's music scene, she attends music events on a weekly basis.
