I'm currently employed in a part time temp role which is due to come to an end in six weeks, so I've been looking into what to do next. I've always loved cats and have my own who hates going in the car to the cattery, so I'm thinking of launching a cat sitting service which would be an alternative to a cattery when people go on holiday or when they're working away etc. My intention is I'd visit the cats in their own homes once or twice a day to feed them, clean the litter tray, brush them and give them a fuss. I'd also open/close curtains, move the post and water indoor plants if the owner also wanted those things doing. Every few days I'd email/text the owner with an update for reassurance.
Do/would you use a cat sitter and if so, whereabouts in the UK do you live and how much would you expect to pay? I'm going to look into insurance and plan to get a DBS check done but what else would you look for in a cat sitter (apart from someone who adores cats!)?
I've cross-posted on Start Ups but also wanted to post here for all the cat-owning expertise. Thank you!
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Thinking of starting a cat sitting service and would love your opinions please!
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SoftKittyWarmKitty · 06/06/2016 15:15
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