Tabby shorthair cat
  • 1 Daily Visit £12
  • 2 Daily Visits £20
  • Per Night Stay £25

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About Me

Cats of Oxbridge welcome here :)

Current availability / location Winter 2024:

Mostly in Cambridge, potentially available for Oxford customers, particularly existing regular customers, but would require house-sitting. London ditto.

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In Cambridge quite a lot at the moment, so welcome new customers in Eddington, West Cambridge, and central areas.

Oxford customers feel free to ask - I'll be dropping back some of the time and I have some handle on which other catsitters are around - message me for details!

I grew up with cats and currently don't have any, so any opportunity to help other people out when their cats are lonely is welcome, you just might have to force me to stop visiting after you get home.

Experienced cat-sitter and hobby cat photographer, if you have an outdoor cat in Oxford you might spot them on Twitter or Facebook (see link tabs).

Happy to discuss further afield, as I mostly work remotely in the day job. This usually would mean house-sitting.

I have experience with a range of different cats and their needs, so anything from needy cats who want reassurance that there is a human there for them, to wild beasts who just need food putting out for when they deign to visit, via playtime, medication, injections, and so forth, can be catered for.

My Reviews

  • 22 Dec 23

    Megan M

    Cambridge

    John is an exceptional cat sitter!! His passion and love for cats definitely shows with how well he cares for my cat. John sends plenty of pictures and videos and I am always happy to have him sit for me while I am out of town. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a reliable cat sitter!

  • 18 Sept 23

    Ramy S

    Oxford

    John was wonderful with our two cats. He knew how to interact and make them feel safe right away and genuinely enjoys spending time with them. Trustworthy and caring, we highly recommend him to look after your furry friends!

  • 15 Jul 23

    Iryna T

    London

    Great work, John! Thank you for making our holidays peaceful and our cat happy:)

  • 12 Jun 23

    Iryna T

    London

    My cat Leva was very chilled and happy after we returned from holidays. Great job, John! Thank you

  • 12 May 23

    Sophie M

    Cambridge

    Excellent communication, respectful of my flat and my cat was very relaxed when I returned home. He was also very diligent about looking after her in a thunderstorm.

  • 4 Sept 22

    Caroline B

    Oxford

    This is the second time John has looked after our cat and was totally seamless. Our cat was very chilled and happy when we came back

  • 22 Jun 22

    Anna B

    Oxford

    A very good first experience of using Cat in a Flat! John was excellent company for our cat while we were on holiday and kept us well updated on all his visits. Would highly recommend!

  • 7 Jun 22

    Caroline B

    Oxford

    John was really good. Our cat is usually really shy but she chilled out with him really quickly. Definitely a proper cat whisperer.

  • 2 May 22

    Chad B

    Oxford

    John was absolutely superb with our kitten Ollie. Ollie is timid and doesn't like new people in his space but to our surprise warmed up to John quicker than anticipated and that clearly shows Johns love for felines! He had excellent communication skills and kept us up to date throughout our vacation and we never had any worries that our kitten was in good hands.

  • 19 Apr 22

    Carmen J

    Oxford

    John was fantastic and really amazing with Boo. He sent me details and many pictures, plus he gave updates on how he was behaving. Definitely booking him again! Thank you so much John!

  • 19 Apr 22

    Benedict L

    Oxford

    Excellent helpful sitter, much appreciated excellent photos of calico.

  • 18 Apr 22

    James G

    .

    John was great. We have three cats, one of whom is a little frail and one who particularly likes company. John was so generous with his time that both got exactly what they needed. He certainly went “above and beyond” to look after them all. We would highly recommend John!

  • 9 Apr 22

    Melissa W

    Oxford

    John is fantastic! Really happy to have found him to watch my cat. Always available when I call. Definitely recommend! :)

  • 14 Mar 22

    Jan L

    Oxford

    Penny adores John, what more can I say!

  • 24 Jan 22

    Lynn C

    Oxford

    John is the original cat whisperer - he has an extraordinary affinity with cats who respond to him immediately. He's also extremely professional and responsible. 100% recommended

  • 15 Jan 22

    Melanie M

    Oxford

    Faultless. Happiest cat on return, cheerfully snuggled up on the sofa with John. He is a true cat-lover.

  • 30 Aug 21

    Antje Frotscher O

    Oxford

    Perfect as always, with John going above and beyond to keep things in order and the cat happy!

  • 29 Aug 21

    Gaby S

    Oxford

    It's the second time we booked John and he's been so great! He is an awesome catsitter, very dedicated and he took excellent care of my cats. My cat Fidel was having a health issue and we were worried to travel, but thanks to John he not only was in good hands, but he improved a lot when we were back. He also managed to make my other cat, Gandalf, thinner - - as he took advantage of Fidel illness to eat his food u.u. However, John managed so well! We were very relaxed during our holidays as he sent many updates. Thanks to John. Highly recommended!

  • 8 Aug 21

    Melissa W

    Oxford

    This is my second time having John watch my cat and he was awesome! He contacted me daily to keep me updated on DD and how he was getting on. This trip was a little longer than the last but there were no issues and I came home to a happy and cheerful furbaby! He's an amazing cat-sitter and I will definitely use him again. Thanks John!

  • 8 Aug 21

    Benedict L

    Oxford

    Great sitter

  • 7 Aug 21

    Alex H

    Oxford

    John was very communicative, kept us up to date and sent pictures of happy cats. Thanks so much!

  • 21 Jun 21

    Gaby S

    Oxford

    John is brilliant. He took care of my cats Gandalf & Fidel in a last minute request and he's been very reliable and my cats instantly like him. He was very responsive and respectful with the house rules. I totally recommend

  • 14 Feb 20

    Anna D

    OXFORD

    John was great! Sent photos every day, and you can see he is a real cat lover. Took care of the house and cats whilst we were away.

    110% reccomend. Thank you John.

  • 14 Oct 19

    Jan L

    Oxford

    John was extremely helpful, easy to deal with, and sent us lovely updates while we were away! Penny

  • 9 Jul 19

    Antje Frotscher O

    Oxford

    Perfect as always, with great communication and fun pictures - total peace of mind during my holidays, thank you very much again!

  • 1 Jul 19

    Maria D

    .

    John is a great cat-sitter. My kittie loved him from the beginning and he was happy on our return. Would definitely book him again.

  • 17 May 19

    Benedict L

    Oxford

    Excellent and thoughtful sitter. The daily photos were appreciated and my cat seemed very chilled when I returned.

  • 21 Jan 19

    Stuart G

    Oxford

    Great to have John looking after the kitties again! Kept us up to date with photos, and spent loads of time playing with them as usual. Hugely appreciated by us and the kittens!

  • 10 Dec 18

    Stuart G

    Oxford

    John was very reliable and went out of his way to spend extra time with our kittens. He sent regular updates and photos and the kittens loved him!

  • 29 Oct 18

    Dave H H

    Oxford

    John always does a great job of keeping us up to date with cat developments while we are away and looking after our cats.

  • 9 Aug 18

    Jo Deaves -Small

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    What can I say! As always John went way beyond what was expected of him! A truly first class cat sitter and a talented photographer. He always manages to get some great shots and hilarious captions. It’s just making me feel homesick now!

  • 20 Jul 18

    Karina K

    Newbury

    John was wonderful with the cats. He sent us many photos of the cats, to calm down anxious cats owners ;). He respected the cats routine and the cats were healthy and happy when we came back. Thank you very much John.

  • 15 Apr 18

    Andy Marsh

    .

    John is a superb catsitter - excellent communications, came round to meet us (and was an immediate hit with Miles, our cat). We received text updates from John as to how Miles was doing. We returned from holiday to find Miles looking well-fed, well-brushed, well-fussed and looking very pleased with himself. And John very kindly put our bin out for us. Will definitely use John again, and happily recommend him to anyone looking for a catsitter.

  • 9 Apr 18

    Angharad S

    Abingdon

    Weasel was thoroughly spoilt by John and we were not missed in the slightest. John updated us with a regular photo diary of Weasel's antics, enabling us to relax and enjoy our break without having to worry about our four-legged friend.

  • 27 Feb 18

    Emma B

    Oxford

    John has been an outstanding house-sitter for my mother's cats, sitting four times in as many weeks (so technically I should be giving him 20 stars). He is organised, flexible, and a true 'cat whisperer'. Although Zip is curious about everyone, Lenka is usually stand-offish but I've never known someone bond so quickly with her as John did. Great communication throughout. Lovely company for humans too (even though I suspect that secretly he only tolerates us so he can get to the cats :-) ) I recommend him very highly. Thank you John for making all our lives easier over the last few weeks, and for taking such good care of Zip and Lenka.

  • 12 Nov 17

    Helen M

    Oxford

    We went away knowing that we could depend upon John. As before, our cats were well cared for and very happy. They got plenty of cuddles, as evidenced by the daily photos sent by John. It is a relief to know that we can go away and feel secure in the knowledge that the cats are in good hands.

  • 3 Sept 17

    Helen M

    Oxford

    John was recommended to us and we couldn't be happier with the service we received. We were updated daily during our fortnight away, with messages and pictures (particularly appreciated by the children). It was clear that John really cared about the welfare of our cats, spending lots of time with them and waiting patiently to see them when they were out roaming for hours on end. We returned to very happy & healthy cats and we will not hesitate to use John again.

  • 23 Aug 17

    Antje Frotscher O

    Oxford

    Perfect - reliable, caring sitter, and fun pictures of the cat every day so I hardly had a chance to miss him ;)

  • 27 Feb 17

    Claire O

    Bicester

    John has been very conscientious and accommodating throughout. He came to meet the Cats and us before we booked. On the weekend he house/cat sat he kept us regularly updated with texts and photos.

  • 6 Jan 17

    Antje Frotscher O

    Oxford

    As before John was reliable, understanding, attentive to detail, very good at communicating promptly and clearly, and genuinely cared about my cat - apart from looking perfectly after Odin's food and litter needs I partcularly appreciated the long hours he spent keeping Odin company while I was away - thanks so much again!

  • 21 Sept 16

    Antje Frotscher O

    Oxford

    John looked perfectly after Odin, easily navigated some minor issues, and kept me well informed throughout my absence. Wil not hesitate to ask him again next time I'm away.

  • 15 Sept 16

    Dario S

    Oxford

    All perfect! John is very friendly, flexible and reliable. He took very good care of our two cats while we were on a 10-day holiday. The communication with John both before and during our travel was great, and while we were away we received daily updates with pictures, which was really nice!

  • 13 Sept 16

    Catherine F

    Oxford

    John was great with Milly, and kept me well-updated as the weekend went on - thank you!

  • 13 Aug 16

    Flora Gibani C

    OXFORD

    Very reliable and friendly. Excellent communication before and during. Nice to receive updates whilst we were away. Highly recommend.

  • 14 Jul 16

    Emma A

    Oxford

    John is a wonderful cat sitter! We couldn't have asked for a more trustworthy, cat-loving person to look after our three babies. He really took his role seriously and was happy to spend time with the cats rather than just a 'meals on wheels' service - purrfection! We received regular updates and some great photos. It was great to return home after two weeks away to find such happy, healthy little mogs. Thanks John!

  • 1 May 16

    Clementine D

    Wytham

    Once more, Thanking John for taking such good care of our cat and taking care of us as he updates regularly about the situation.

  • 1 Mar 16

    Clementine D

    Wytham

    Again, John has been really attentive to Pacha. He takes his role very seriously and it is much appreciated by us and mostly by Pacha. If Pacha could write a review there would be a lot of enthusiastic "Miaows"

  • 10 Feb 16

    Aude-Line

    OX2

    John is really great. John loves cats and is nice to humans too :) He provided us with daily updates and was attentive to any behaviour from our cat. We hope that John can take of our cat next time again.

My Furry clients

  • Duke

  • Teddy

  • Leo

  • Cremino

  • Akira

  • Leva

  • Pickle

  • Tibby

  • Daria

  • Ptolemy

  • Jeffrey

  • Joey

  • Eris

  • Ollie

  • Boo

  • Ruby

  • Frankie

  • Torres

  • Cherry

  • Biscuit

  • Pudding

  • Bruno

  • Pickle

  • Saturn

  • Sabriel

  • Abu

  • Samphire

  • Evie

  • Don Don

  • Gandalf

  • Fidel

  • Solomon

  • Threadneedle

  • Mishka

  • Bubbles

  • Ece

  • Cem

  • Bella

  • Penguin

  • Marshall

  • Atlas

  • Morton

  • Lyra

  • Pao Kun

  • Dorian

  • Calico

  • Ivy

  • Bella

  • Lotus and Lily

  • Elma

  • Walk for Cats

  • Miles

  • Weasel

  • Zip

  • Lenka

  • Lola

  • Tony

  • Lily

  • Cassie

  • Phoebe and Selene

  • Aroma and Morris

  • Odin

  • Gita

  • Milly

  • Sidney

  • Florrie

  • Pax

  • The Berties

  • Pacha

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