Chester Cat Sitting

01/01/2026

25/12/2025

Merry Christmas everyone!🎄☃️🎊🎉

22/12/2025

2026 AVAILABILITY UPDATE:

APRIL, MAY, JUNE & SEPTEMBER ARE FILLING UP FAST

The following dates are now FULLY BOOKED:

January 1 - 5, 10, 17 - 20, 24
February 1 - 3, 20, 28
March 1 - 16
May 5 - 12
August 20 - 24
September 4 - 14
December 5 - 13

Many apologies for any inconvenience caused🐾🐾

11/12/2025

Day 1 of posting Vivian until she finds her forever home 💜

Vivian is a beautiful 2–3-year-old girl who’s searching for a calm, patient home where she can truly blossom. She’s a shy little soul with so much untapped potential, she just needs someone who understands that trust takes time and that not every cat becomes a lap cat overnight.

Once she feels safe, Vivian’s gentle nature begins to shine through.

Here’s what her foster mum says about her:
“Vivian is very shy and prefers cosy hiding places like under the bed or sofa. I’ve only been able to get close for scratches a handful of times. I have other cats, and she doesn’t socialise with them except at feeding time.

I truly believe that if she were the only animal in a quiet home, she would become incredibly affectionate and loving. There’s simply too much activity here for her to flourish. She’s extremely gentle, she just needs a space to call her own.”

Vivian’s perfect home 🏠
❌ No cats
❌ No dogs
✅ Children 13+ who understand shy cats

If you can offer Vivian the peaceful home she deserves, please click the link below to apply:
https://service.sheltermanager.com/asmservice?account=so2758&method=online_form_html&formid=41

06/11/2025

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14/09/2025

15/08/2025

In 1908, a small kitten appeared at the gates of the British Museum in London. He was no ordinary cat; he seemed to know exactly what he wanted—entry into the museum. The guards, however, refused him access. Undeterred, the kitten returned daily, sitting patiently as if waiting for a job. Eventually, one guard named Henry decided to adopt him and named him Mike, integrating the cat into the museum’s staff.

Mike soon became a remarkable member of the team. He had a unique talent: he could not tolerate dogs and had an uncanny ability to drive them away from the museum grounds without fighting. Standing firm, staring at the intruding dog with sharp eyes, and emitting a strange sound, Mike could make even dogs ten times his size flee. He earned the nickname in newspapers as “the cat who would not allow any dog into the museum.” Beyond keeping the grounds clear of dogs, Mike’s most important duty was hunting rats that threatened the museum’s rare artifacts, performing with such skill that one staff member described him as “a cat of the rank of an ancient warrior.”

Mike faithfully carried out his duties for around 20 years until his death in 1929. Museum staff mourned him deeply and even published an official obituary in the museum magazine. One writer famously called him “the elegant cat who conquered chaos with firmness and a single look.” Mike was buried within the museum, with a small memorial placed in a corner, ensuring his name and legacy would remain part of the institution’s history. His story is more than a charming tale about a cat—it is a lesson in determination, loyalty, and quiet diligence, showing that even animals can leave a lasting mark on history.