I should say straight away I work for this company as a cat sitter
A great alternative to putting your cat into cattery while you are away: definitely much better for them. A cat loving person will visit for around half an hour once or twice a day. They'll feed, clean trays, play, cuddle, groom and/or medicate your cat as needed. They are also able to do other tasks such as closing and opening curtains and turning lights on and off for security, picking up mail, watering plants, feeding the fish, etc.
The service is insured, and all cat sitters are checked as having clean police records. As they have a number of sitters on the books if something happens to your sitter they are able to get someone else to cover. At present they can cover large areas of North, West, Central and East London, and can often offer a referral if they can't cover your area.
If you are interested in the work I've found this a nice, friendly company to work for. Payment is monthly and prompt. As a cat lover I find the work interesting, sometimes challenging (not all the cats are little darlings!) and very fulfilling. Some do it part time, but as a full-timer it is most definitely a lifestyle choice not just a job: if you get an assignment that lasts for 2 weeks, then that means you go every day for 2 weeks. And assignments overlap Yes, I do mean you work 7 days a week Travelling around in all weathers can be physically demanding too (I don't have a car, though I'm sure if I did that would have its challenges too!). I've done up to 12 miles a day on foot and spent hours soaked and cold! Pay is not going to make you rich, but definitely better than the dole! I love it, but it's really not an easy option, or for someone who doesn't genuinely love cats. read more