About ME

I'm sure you can imagine the story. I live in a rental flat and am therefore catless (well, not quite true, my neighbours' cat thinks he lives with me, but I have to send him home sometimes!)

Anyway I grew up with cats so that's not alright, and 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 / part-owner but mainly for friends and family. I'm also a cat photographer, if you have an outdoor cat in Oxford you might spot them here: http://www.twitter.com/catsofoxford

I live near the railway station and cycle but don't generally drive, so happy to travel anywhere in Oxford city and some of the more local areas beyond - Botley, Kennington, Wytham.

Happy to discuss further afield up to a point subject to travel costs / housesitting, e.g. Abingdon, Bicester, Eynsham.

Please note I will be visiting family over Christmas and therefore not available. I may be available over New Year depending on the exact dates.

My Area OX1 (6.0KM)
- Years of cat care
- Police checked
- Owns/Owned a cat
- Can administer medication
- House sitter
- Travel long distance
My Availability

Available

Unavailable

My ReviEws

27 Feb 2017
Claire O
Bicester

Conscientious & Accommodating

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.
06 Jan 2017
Antje Frotscher O
Oxford

Good Communication

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 Sep 2016
Antje Frotscher O
Oxford

Perfect care

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 Sep 2016
Dario S
Oxford

Perfect!

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 Sep 2016
Catherine F
Oxford

Great sitter!

John was great with Milly, and kept me well-updated as the weekend went on - thank you!
13 Aug 2016
Flora Gibani C
OXFORD

Very reliable & friendly!

Very reliable and friendly. Excellent communication before and during. Nice to receive updates whilst we were away. Highly recommend.
14 Jul 2016
Emma A
Oxford

Highly Recommended!

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!
01 May 2016
Clementine D
Wytham

Highly Recommended

Once more, Thanking John for taking such good care of our cat and taking care of us as he updates regularly about the situation.
01 Mar 2016
Clementine D
Wytham

Enthusiastic "Miaows"

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 2016
Aude-Line
OX2

John is really great.

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.