Business Details
24 Years
experience
Professional Cat Sitting Services Derbyshire
Kitty Kare is an independent professional pet sitting service specialising in feline care. Established in 2002, we provide home visiting services across Derbyshire and surrounding areas, allowing cats to remain in their familiar environment while receiving expert attention. Our fully trained pet sitters have extensive experience in administering medication and caring for cats with specific needs, including elderly, diabetic, and nervous felines. As a small private business, we maintain competitive rates while delivering bespoke services tailored to each cat's requirements. Our team includes former veterinary professionals and long-term animal caretakers, ensuring comprehensive knowledge of feline behaviour and health.We prioritise security through police checks and full public liability insurance, offering clients complete peace of mind. Our service includes daily routines maintenance, litter tray cleaning, and regular updates through detailed reports and communication channels. With over two decades of experience, we've built a reputation for exceptional care that extends to temporary home management tasks like plant watering and mail collection. Our commitment to quality has earned us numerous positive testimonials from satisfied clients across multiple Derbyshire locations.
Services
Daily Cat Visits
Medication Administration
Elderly Cat Care
Home Security Checks
Pet Diary Updates
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- 21 years of specialist feline care experience since 2002
- Fully trained pet sitters with veterinary industry backgrounds
- Personalised care plans for cats with specific medical needs
- Police-checked team members for enhanced client security
- Comprehensive service including home maintenance tasks
Associations and certifications
- Public Liability Insurance
- Police Checked
What people say
Calm and content cats
Detailed daily reports
Experienced pet sitters
Reliable home checks
Excellent communication
Services
Daily Cat Visits
Our daily home visits maintain cats' routines with feeding, litter tray cleaning, and individual attention. Each 30-minute visit includes environmental enrichment and health monitoring. We provide detailed updates through handwritten reports and digital communication channels.
Medication Administration
Specialist medication management for cats on insulin therapy or requiring complex treatment schedules. Our trained sitters handle injectables, oral medications, and topical treatments while maintaining strict veterinary compliance protocols.
Elderly Cat Care
Tailored care plans for senior felines including mobility assistance, dietary management, and health monitoring. Our team has extensive experience with diabetic cats and those requiring palliative care.
Home Security Checks
Comprehensive home maintenance during absences including mail collection, plant watering, and security checks. We ensure properties appear occupied while maintaining pet care priorities.
Pet Diary Updates
Detailed daily reports documenting feeding patterns, behaviour observations, and medication administration. Clients receive photo updates and written summaries for complete transparency during their absence.
People
Jenny Cotterill
Proprietor
Owner with veterinary hospital experience, managing Kitty Kare since 2020. Previously worked in a Derby veterinary hospital for 14 years, bringing extensive animal care expertise to the business.
Lesley Phillips
Admin
Veterinary practice veteran with 10 years' experience, founded Kitty Kare in 2002. Now handles administrative operations while maintaining client relationships.
Susan Powell
Pet Sitter
Mickleover-based cat lover with physiotherapy background. Specialises in medication administration through 20 years' experience caring for cats with complex medical needs.
Marie Birchall
Pet Sitter
Derby-born cat specialist with rescue cat experience. Provides expert care while maintaining detailed knowledge of feline behaviour and environmental enrichment.
Sue Horsfall
Pet Sitter
33-year Oakwood resident with extensive cat care experience. Specialises in building trust with nervous felines and providing long-term care for clients' pets.
Questions
What areas do you cover?
We cover Derbyshire including Central Derby, Mickleover, Littleover, Mackworth, Normanton, and surrounding areas.
Can you care for cats on medication?
Yes, our trained sitters administer all forms of medication including insulin injections for diabetic cats.
How often do visits occur?
Minimum one daily visit with option for twice-daily visits, maintaining consistent routines for your cats.
What security measures do you have?
All team members are police-checked with full public liability insurance for complete client peace of mind.
How do you communicate during care periods?
We provide daily updates through WhatsApp, photo sharing, and detailed handwritten reports upon return.
What additional home services do you offer?
We include mail collection, plant watering, and property security checks as standard with every service.
