Professional and reliable cat sitting services across North & East London

Providing the very best care for cats since 2003

Our in-home cat sitting service is a welfare-friendly alternative to a traditional cattery. Leave your feline friends in the comfort of their own home while you go away, we will ensure they receive VIP care and dedicated attention.

  • We are a local service operating in the London boroughs of Hackney, Islington and Tower Hamlets. With multiple sitters covering each location we can ensure year-round availability and cover for last minute bookings.

    Cat’s Whiskers is well known within the communities it serves and comes recommended by vets in North and East London.

  • Our guarantee is that with Cat’s Whiskers you will always deal with a person and not an automised booking system. All your requests and concerns are individually responded to by our friendly office team. We pride ourselves on our quick and direct communication.

    Dottie, the business owner, often meets new clients for an in-person introduction. This is a chance to detail any unique requirements for cat and home and has allowed us to build rapport with our clientele.

    Many of our clients have been with us for over 10 years, and some have even joined the team!

  • Cat’s Whiskers sitters are trustworthy, reliable cat lovers always willing to go the extra mile to ensure the best care for your kitty.

    Dottie personally recruits all team members. Our vetted sitters, who either own cats themselves or are experienced in cat husbandry, go through a three-stage interview process. This is followed by a fortnight of training to ensure care is delivered at a high standard and your home is kept secure. 

    Cat’s Whiskers is covered by Pet Business Insurance which includes cover for Public/Products liability, Care Custody and Control as well as Non-negligence.

  • Your cat’s welfare and safety is our main priority. Years of experience together with qualifications in animal biology and husbandry equips us to pick up on physical and behavioural changes in your furry friends. We will be in contact immediately should a problem arise.  

    While it may seem daunting for your cats to be without constant supervision, we believe keeping them in their familiar surroundings and as close to their routine as possible mitigates the stress of your disappearance far better than moving them into a cattery.

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How it works

Each visit lasts up to 30 minutes (although you can book a double visit if required!). We will see to food and litter needs and are also able to administer medication. The focus of each visit is to give as much cuddles and playtime as possible.

We will also send you lots of pictures and daily messages so that you can follow your kitties adventures while you are away, and for your peace of mind. Home security is paramount and we are happy to close curtains, attend to lights etc.. Let us know if you have any specific requests.

Each visit costs £19.50 and we also have a range of other services.

Areas we cover

We offer cat sitting services in the borough of Hackney as well as much of Islington and Tower Hamlets. If you fall slightly outside of our coverage zone, do still get in touch and we will try to accommodate you.

Hackney: Homerton, Clapton, Dalston, Stoke Newington, Stamford Hill, London Fields, De Beauvoir, Shoreditch, Haggerston

Islington: Canonbury, Highbury, Holloway, Barnsbury, Angel, Clerkenwell

Tower Hamlets: Bow, Victoria Park, Cambridge Heath, Colombia road, Mile End

What our customers say

  • "Cat’s Whiskers looked after Ernö again this year; we always return to find him well and happy. It’s lovely to read the little daily reports on how he’s doing. Thank you Mia!"

  • "I just wanted to thank you for looking after Maggie over the last 10 years. Cats Whiskers really has been a fantastic service and I have always felt very happy knowing you will be looking after her. I am moving so unfortunately will have to look for a new cat sitter. Hopefully I can find a company as good as yours!"

  • "My experience with Cat’s Whiskers so far has been incredible! My cat, Kane, is quite timid and shy but warmed up almost immediately to Charlie. I love receiving daily pictures and written updates on how Kane is doing, it really puts my mind at ease. The fact that they also offer to turn lights on/off and to open/close blinds at different times of the day, helps with the sense of security when we are away."

  • "Cat’s Whiskers provide an extremely reliable and professional service. It is reassuring to know that the cats will be pampered while you are away. Cat’s Whiskers clearly love cats as much as the owners."

  • "Thank you so much for going above and beyond in looking after our Kit. Good company and affection are extremely important for Kit, and it is great to know that his sitters truly enjoyed spending time with him."

  • "We got back after 8 days away expecting our cats to be really fed up at having been shut in for so long but they were really relaxed and happy so Cat’s Whiskers must have looked after them very well. This was really appreciated as they are like children to us and it’s lovely to know we can trust the Cat’s Whiskers team to care for them while we are away"

  • "The main thing is that we have absolute confidence in your competence and dedication. You're entirely reliable both generally (we have no worries about giving you the key to our house) and in the specifics of cat-care. And you evidently have a real affection for cats."

  • "I cannot recommend Cat's Whiskers highly enough! As a cat owner who frequently travels, finding reliable and trustworthy care for my feline friend has always been a top priority. Cat's Whiskers exceeded all my expectations! Communication is always prompt and professional. During my time away I receive regular updates and photos of my cat, which gave me peace of mind knowing that he is in good hands."

  • "The best thing about Cat’s Whiskers is that we never worry about going away. In fact, the only problem we have is that when we come home, our cats always seem slightly disappointed to see us rather than her coming through the door!"

  • "It was great to know that Cat's Whiskers were looking after Coco when we went away. Coco hates being taken away from home, and so having a member of Cat's Whiskers pop by every day was just perfect. The Twitter photo updates were great! The whole process, from the introductory visit to picking up the keys on our return, was simple and professional, and most importantly we came back to a very contented cat!"

  • "We have been using Cat’s Whiskers for many years. They provide a very professional and personable service. We have always been very happy with how they have taken care of our cat whilst we are away. They also provide a detailed daily report with pictures to keep you up-to-date. We strongly recommend their services to anyone with pets."

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