Tarquin and I, taken in 2009.
ABOUT ME
Bournemouth's bespoke cat sitting service; professional, reliable, and friendly.... personally tailored to you and your cat's requirements.
Hello, my name is Vicky, the sole owner of Bournemouth Catsitting Service.
I'm a proud, fully registered member of NarpsUK*, have a full clean UK driving licence and a clean CRB, and I'm fully insured for pet sitting/minding and associated services.
- All these documents are presented to you at the initial free consultation along with a copy of my contract and other authority forms *NarpsUK - National Associates of Registered Pet Sitters
I have had cats (and other animals) all my life and currently have two furry feline brothers, Malcolm and Tarquin (see pictures). With over seventeen years of personal experience - as an adult, first with three cats when I still lived in Surrey, (Tuppence, Henry and Daisy lived until they were 19, 17 & 16 respectively) and now with the above two (who are six years old), this has given me extensive personal experience with cats. I also have a deep understanding and a special way with cats, and I believe this comes through in my testimonials.
My professional experience includes previously working within a veterinary practice in Egham, Surrey, and I am currently studying for my feline first aid course and professional pet sitting diploma.
Bournemouth has been my home for the last ten years or so, giving me detailed knowledge of the local area, and during that time I worked within the insurance industry locally here, before realising I truly wanted to be a cat sitter and give my furry feline buddies, both large and small, an alternative to catteries.. and so I set up Bournemouth Catsitting Service (aka BCS).
Prior to moving here, I lived and worked in Surrey, where I was born, including managing a retail outlet for four years.
"I am pleased to offer a professional, reliable and friendly, bespoke cat sitting service to Bournemouth, the BH postcodes, and the surrounding areas."
Every cat and their owners have different requirements, my three tier pricing system combined with the flexibility of being able to mix and match them, means that whatever your requirements are for your cats while you are away, BCS as a professional cat minder can cater for them.
I am sorry but my services do not extend to dogs. This is for other cat's maximum comfort, relaxation, and enjoyment. (Please see this answer in my FAQ)
My normal working hours are 7am to 7pm, Monday to Sunday, although I can be contacted by email or text out of these hours at any time (within reason).
My cat feedings times vary between 7-10am and 5-8pm each day.
I can be contacted either by phone, email, text, or personally, for full details and bookings or if you have any queries or questions at all...
I look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you, and don't forget all my consultations and key collection/returns are FREE!
01202 516 641 or
07794 594 162 mobile or text
or you can email me...
Vicky@bhcatsitting.co.uk
My testimonials alone speak for themselves and answer the below questions but....
Hello, my name is Vicky, the sole owner of Bournemouth Catsitting Service.
I'm a proud, fully registered member of NarpsUK*, have a full clean UK driving licence and a clean CRB, and I'm fully insured for pet sitting/minding and associated services.
- All these documents are presented to you at the initial free consultation along with a copy of my contract and other authority forms *NarpsUK - National Associates of Registered Pet Sitters
I have had cats (and other animals) all my life and currently have two furry feline brothers, Malcolm and Tarquin (see pictures). With over seventeen years of personal experience - as an adult, first with three cats when I still lived in Surrey, (Tuppence, Henry and Daisy lived until they were 19, 17 & 16 respectively) and now with the above two (who are six years old), this has given me extensive personal experience with cats. I also have a deep understanding and a special way with cats, and I believe this comes through in my testimonials.
My professional experience includes previously working within a veterinary practice in Egham, Surrey, and I am currently studying for my feline first aid course and professional pet sitting diploma.
Bournemouth has been my home for the last ten years or so, giving me detailed knowledge of the local area, and during that time I worked within the insurance industry locally here, before realising I truly wanted to be a cat sitter and give my furry feline buddies, both large and small, an alternative to catteries.. and so I set up Bournemouth Catsitting Service (aka BCS).
Prior to moving here, I lived and worked in Surrey, where I was born, including managing a retail outlet for four years.
"I am pleased to offer a professional, reliable and friendly, bespoke cat sitting service to Bournemouth, the BH postcodes, and the surrounding areas."
Every cat and their owners have different requirements, my three tier pricing system combined with the flexibility of being able to mix and match them, means that whatever your requirements are for your cats while you are away, BCS as a professional cat minder can cater for them.
I am sorry but my services do not extend to dogs. This is for other cat's maximum comfort, relaxation, and enjoyment. (Please see this answer in my FAQ)
My normal working hours are 7am to 7pm, Monday to Sunday, although I can be contacted by email or text out of these hours at any time (within reason).
My cat feedings times vary between 7-10am and 5-8pm each day.
I can be contacted either by phone, email, text, or personally, for full details and bookings or if you have any queries or questions at all...
I look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you, and don't forget all my consultations and key collection/returns are FREE!
01202 516 641 or
07794 594 162 mobile or text
or you can email me...
Vicky@bhcatsitting.co.uk
My testimonials alone speak for themselves and answer the below questions but....
WHY A CAT SITTER?Why should you use a professional cat sitter and not a cattery?
You don't need to read any proof here to know your cat would be happier at home, without the stresses of a cattery. Cats are territorial and they dislike the smells, lights, strange noises and an unfamiliar environment as found in catteries, not to mention the car journey there and back! For many cats (especially rescue cats), being put back in 'the box', travelling in the terrifying, loud car, and being put back in a strange smelling cage or 'chalet'... alone, without you, is just their idea of hell and brings back upsetting memories... And yes, they do have a good memory! You will decide which areas of your home your cats are allowed to go, and obviously any doors that are closed to your cats, are closed to me. This means your cats can snooze in their favourite areas, relax and doze, eat in the same areas as normal, and just enjoy the peace and quiet of an empty home. You can relax knowing your cat will be calm and relaxed in their own home whilst you're away, but that's still no guarantee they won't be in a 'bit of a huff' with you when you get back! Unlike a house sitter, I will only arrive to service your cat's requirements, as and when you require me to do so and confirmed in the signed BCS service contract. 'I DON'T NEED A CAT SITTER, I'VE FRIENDS AND FAMILY THAT CAN HELP thanks!'If that would be your reply, then I could say "That's great and you're lucky to have such help, but... Do they have a professional, understanding, and friendly approach to your cat's care whilst you are away? Or will they just put the food down and go? - that is if they remember to visit at all!
Will they be able to spend quality time with your cat while you are away? And have they the relevant feline certificates and cat sitting/minding qualifications?" Neighbours, friends, and family all have busy lives these days, and don't like to refuse such favours if they're asked of them... But would you really be getting the professional, reliable, caring level of service which your cat surely needs, requires and deserves while you are away from home? After all, it's not quite as simple as handing over your keys to your neighbour/friend/relative and asking them to feed [insert cats name] for the week or so while you're away, not when you bear in mind that it's when the owner is away from home that more accidents and incidents happen. That's not to say they can't still pop in, it just means they don't have to. As a professional, specialised, caring cat sitter I understand that your cat will be confused as to where you are, he or she will seek comfort and reassurance (more so with a 'homely' cat), as well as needing food and water as normal. BCS can happily provide this along with kisses, cuddles, strokes, playtime, care, and love as if they were my own... and some treats too - if they are allowed! I welcome and try to interact with your cats during the meetings, letting them smell and get to know me, and I talk to them. They often work out who I am and with regular clients I'm sure the cats know what seeing me means, and some client's have even said that these days their cats seems less anxious when the overnight bag comes out. One thing's for sure, 95% of cats on my final visit to return keys and take payment, come trotting over to me, tail up, and are extremely friendly. Now whether it's just because I'm the 'meat and treat' lady, or whether they actually like me... Well, cats?... it's anyone's guess! But I do see how much owners are missed, and guess how grateful they (mostly) are upon their return home. 
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