Happy Cats Petsitting Hazel Grove

12/04/2026

If you are going away anytime in 2026, this is the sign to remember to book your pet sitter! In fact, if you’ve booked your holiday for 2027, now is also the time to book your pet sitter as my diary for 2027 is now open.

Read further down for some further info you might need, and check out my page for pinned posts and use the WhatsApp button to contact me!

School holidays are already well booked and I only have a few slots available now for the summer holidays.

If you want someone who is obsessed with cats and all things feline, who will take care of your cats (and other small pets) as if they are my own, and you want your fur babies to be relaxed and comfortable in their own homes while you’re away, then a pet sitter might be for you.

Standard visits for cats and small pets are £10 per visit. There is no strict time allotted per visits, although one hour slots for an extra fee can be booked, where I will obviously stay for the whole hour - but it basically depends on the needs of the pets. But a standard visit can be an average of 15-20 minutes, I have stayed longer if needed and I’m able to, and I’ve also been quicker as the kitty is off outside on adventures and I only need to change food and water and clear up litter trays etc. But I really just stay as long or short as the cats want and need me to. So rest assured that what your cat needs, your cat gets, this is totally bespoke for them.

I also do doggy pop ins (I don’t dog walk I’m afraid), which is aimed towards dog owners who may have to work late, or who have not long got the dog or puppy and want them to have someone to come in while they’re at work, or if you plan on being out all day and then all evening too. Standard visits are £12 per visit, but you can also choose to book an hour visit for £20.

Please note - Bank Holidays are weekend hours (10am - 4pm) and are charged at double time. Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day are limited to only one visit per day and a set fee of £25 per day.

There is a non refundable £10 booking fee, but should your booking go ahead it will be taken off your bill. Payments are to be made in advance, before the first visit, by bank transfer, or cash can be left for the first visit.

I also do emergency longer term bookings, such as someone who lives alone and has to go into hospital for a time, for example. No one wants to be worrying about their beloved pets at home when they’re feeling poorly!

Picture for attention! One of my lovely clients whose owners have just been away to somewhere gorgeous, looking happy and licking his lips after his breakfast. He is definitely one very Happy Cat! 😻

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23/03/2026

Looking for pet care for your cats or small pets when you go on holiday this year? Have a look at some information you need to know before you book your pet sitter!

🐾 SMALL AMOUNT OF SLOTS LEFT OVER EASTER WEEKEND! 🐾

Not wanting to put your kitties in catteries where they won’t get the 1 to 1 treatment you want, and they’re in a very small and new, noisy, scary environment, doesn’t leave a lot of other choices.

However, pet sitting is a really good choice if you want to go away and have peace of mind that someone is coming into your house and giving your kitty lots of cuddles and strokes, and they are in their normal comfy environment, with all their favourite things around them and their favourite foods and treats, and the bonus is that your house looks occupied, which is a good opportunist thief deterrent in itself, picking up your post so it’s not building up and making your house look empty, and taking your wheelie bins in and out! If you have a power cut I will make sure your fridge and freezer aren’t defrosting everywhere and if they ARE I can arrange to let any tradespeople into the house to fix things.

Here are some other things I do while you’re away enjoying yourself, to help you make an informed decision over how your pets will be looked after:

Plants watered, and everything will be exactly as you left it, any rubbish will be disposed of in a bin liner and put in your black bin so no coming home to a smelly kitchen that’s been standing for 2 weeks with cat food pouches sitting in the bin, and if you’re running low on pet food and supplies etc I will let you know to order some in, although I do always carry emergency packs. No one goes hungry on my watch! I also bring my own bags and disposable cleaning cloths to wash bowls or clean up any accidents. You just provide the food and water and a key, it’s that easy!

I can visit 1-3 times a day. And if you become a regular client of mine I also have a key safe in my home where I can keep hold of your spare key for future emergencies or future bookings. They have no identifying names/addresses on them as I use a number system that makes it virtually impossible for anyone else to work out where the key belongs.

If you want someone who is literally a crazy cat lady and absolutely loves cats (and dogs and smaller animals!), look no further! I love getting regular clients as I do fall in love with the animals, and I love going back to see them again!

I’m 51, live in Hazel Grove behind The Fiveways and have 11 cats and 1 dog (hence the crazy cat lady title!). At one point I had 17 cats at once, which was a bit chaotic, but I have lots of experience with all different kinds of kitties, including disabled kitties and ones that can be a little more difficult than others.

I also do Doggy Pop-ins! I don’t usually dog sit as I personally believe a dog needs more company than a petsitting company can provide if you are away for a while, and I also don’t walk dogs, but I do take on Pop-ins! One client likes to occasionally spend the whole day and maybe evening out and doesn’t want to leave his dog sitting alone for all that time. Some people have to stay behind work later than normal. Some people get puppies and worry about leaving them alone all day while they’re at work, especially for the first couple of weeks. I can go in, let them out to toilet, feed and water them, give them treats, and some lovely cuddles and playing some games! There are 2 types of visits, the standard visit which is a true pop-in and is around 15-20 minutes - this costs £12 per visit, but I also do an hour visit as well which is £20 per visit.

I’m DBS cleared and fully insured, I can either show you them on our meet and greet appointment, or I can photo them and WhatsApp them to you.

Invoices are to be paid before the booking starts.

Bank Holidays are charged at double time - normal visits are £10, but on Bank Holidays they are £20 each. I do also offer limited visits on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day at a set fee of £25 and only one visit on those days.

So tick another thing off your pre-holiday checklist and get your pet booked in for the most chilled relaxed holiday they will have while you’re away!

All my regular customers have said how relaxed and happy their kitties are when they come home, and they all get comfortable with me very quickly (treats help! 😉). Which is why my business is called Happy Cats, because that is the goal, and is achieved, and of course it’s great that my clients get to go away and really enjoy themselves on holiday without worrying about what’s happening at home.

School holidays are filling up fast! So click on the WhatsApp button on my page and send me a list of your dates and I will see if I can fit you in! But summer holidays are filling up very fast!

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Pic of me stroking one of my favourite clients kitty, such a loving little boy who loves cuddles 😻

20/02/2026

🐾 Easter & School Holiday Bookings – Happy Cats Pet Sitting 🐾

If you’re planning a spring getaway, don’t forget to book your pet care!

Happy Cats Pet Sitting provides loving, reliable care for cats and small pets in Hazel Grove and surrounding areas 🐱🐰🐹

📅 Easter bookings are now open!
Please note that Good Friday and Easter Monday visits are charged at double time.

The upcoming school holiday periods are filling up rapidly, so if you’ve booked your holiday, now is the time to secure your pet sitting.

✨ Professional, caring home visits
✨ Tailored care for your cats and small pets
✨ Peace of mind while you’re away

Spaces are limited during peak periods – message today to check availability and reserve your dates 💌🐾

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Happy Cats Pet Sitting
Hazel Grove & surrounding areas 🏡

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29/01/2026

🐱 Holiday booked? Don’t forget your pet care! 🐱
With holidays to warmer places being booked and peak times in school holidays especially getting booked already, pet sitters fill up fast — so it’s best to book early to avoid missing out.

I offer reliable, loving pet sitting in your own home, where pets are most relaxed and happy. I mostly visit cats, (I’m your local crazy cat lady!) & I’ve found that the cats I visit stay calm and settled inside their own home. And of course there is the security aspect for peace of mind while you are away.

I do also do house visits with no pets, and I also offer dog pop-in visits (no walking) — ideal for long days or late finishes.

💷 Prices
Cats & small pets: £10 per visit
Dog pop-ins £12 per visit
1 hour dog pop-in £20 per visit

❤️ Experienced & caring
I have 11 rescue cats and a dog, and have owned many animals myself, so I truly understand cat behaviour and individual needs.

📩 Go to my page for more information and click the Whats App button to send me a message, ask me any questions, and secure your pet care, and tick a job off your pre-holiday to do list! Thank you ❤️

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PFA one of my clients gorgeous kitties, she loves her snuggles and catnip treats! ❤️

03/01/2026

Now the Christmas and New Year celebrations are over, many people are booking their holidays for the coming year to go somewhere gorgeous and get away from the cold of Stockport! ❄️ But this is your reminder to book in pet sitting visits for your animals while you’re away - you don’t want to leave it too late and find there is no availability locally.

People can book a year in advance, and the school holiday periods are particularly busy and some pet-sitters are already fully booked for the school holidays this year!

A lot of pet owners don’t quite know what to do for their pets for the best, there is a variety of things they can choose. A cattery, people to take your pets into their own home for them to look after, or the cheaper option, which is pet sitting - your pet stays at home surrounded by everything they know, with familiar smells and toys, their cosy spots they love to sleep on, the same food and treats they’re used to, and I come and visit them! Aswell as taking care of the practical side of things, I also spend time just playing or stroking your pet, depending on what they show me they want. Some just want to be fed, have a sniff, then walk away. More commonly they love having human interaction and follow me around until I finish doing their food and litter, and can sit and have a play with them. I’ve not met a cat (or other pet) yet who doesn’t appear happy and relaxed when I’ve been visiting them. Feedback from their owners is also that they came home to a Happy Cat! Which is exactly why I do this!

Of course we also take care of things around your house for you - such as putting out your wheelie bins, watering any house plants, opening and closing curtains etc, to make it appear that someone is staying in the house. It adds an extra layer of security against criminal activity. I also try and visit at slightly different times every day for anyone who might be watching. It doesn’t happen often but if we can put off an opportunist then brilliant. As someone who has been burgled twice when I was younger, I always had someone to come and visit my house when I go away, it gives you peace of mind and you also don’t have that worry of “has the freezer defrosted?”, “is there a pile of letters giving away that the house is empty”, and “what happens if my pet is ill?”.

Petsitting will hopefully give that peace of mind in your home, aswell as knowing someone who loves animals is looking after your pet. I have 11 cats myself, 10 of them I rescued, and I also have and have always had a dog aswell. I have a lot of experience with cats and dogs and also the smaller pets such as mice, hamsters, chinchilla’s, rabbits, fish etc. And I’m always willing to learn new experiences aswell, so the more exotic pets would be very interesting to look after!

I can visit anything from every other day, up to 3 times a day, although most clients usually pick the once or twice a day option.

But do get booked in if you’ve booked your holiday, and then you can relax knowing everything is set for your 2026 holiday!

Any queries please use the WhatsApp button on my page.

Standard visits cost £10 per visit.

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Pic - someone smelled the catnip that spilled out into my work bag! 😂

20/12/2025

So, it’s very nearly Christmas and New year and lots of people are going away to visit family or planning on going to parties, and after the big day itself, some of you lucky lucky people are booking a lovely hot holiday!

What you don’t want to do is forget to keep your 4 legged (or 2, any small animal with any amount of legs! 😉) friends happy and cared for!

I have bookings for Christmas and New Year but I still have some spaces for any time over both holidays, and I’m also beginning to get bookings for clients who are done with everything Christmas, are fed up of cold and rain, and are booking next years holidays in the heat!

I’m here to make sure your pets are happy staying at home and being visited and having some snuggles and play time aswell as their physical needs covered! I mainly sit for cats but I can sit for any animal (but I don’t do dog walking unfortunately). I do however do doggy pop-ins - which are ideal if you are out all day and evening visiting family and partying it up, which just means I pop round, let them out to toilet, and then sit and play with them and give them snuggles - dogs do need that bit more attention than cats do! And there is nothing I love better than playing with ALL the pets and snuggling them!

So book now, and yes I AM working all throughout the holidays including Christmas Day and New Year’s Day! If you want to know my fees which obviously are different in the holidays than my standard fees, as well as my hours also being slightly different - feel free to look at my page and pinned posts or just drop me a quick WhatsApp or text and I’ll get back to you as soon as I finish working!

Looking forward to seeing some new clients tomorrow - Trigger the cat (orange cats are always a little extra cheeky and I love cheeky!), and doing a doggy pop in with the gorgeous Honey while her owner is out for a long day hopefully enjoying a Christmas do!

Hoping you all have a fabulous time these holidays and enjoy your time spent with friends and families or going on holidays, and however you are celebrating and I hope your four or 2 legged friends enjoy it just as much with you!

PFA - the Happy Cats doggo, all bathed and trimmed and ready for Christmas with me, the kids and the kitties (they won’t let me dress them up sadly! lol)❤️

Happy Holidays!
🐕 🐈 🐓 🦜 🐹 🐍 🦎

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27/11/2025

Help some cats this Christmas AND get some goodies too! 😻

Don't forget to enter our Christmas Raffle! 🎄🎁

We have three lovely hampers and lots of other prizes to win and tickets are just £1 🎟

Each ticket sold helps us support cats and kittens over the Christmas period. 🐱💜

You can buy your tickets and view our full prize list here:
https://playforcats.cats.org.uk/south-wirral/christmas-raffle

📅Ticket sales close 13th December
🎉Winners announced 18th December

27/11/2025

While you are away, make sure your pets are happy - happy cats stay at home, surrounded by their own belongings and familiar routines!

Please get your Christmas 🎄and New Years visits booked in while there are still spaces! Next year school holiday bookings are filling up quickly too, so if you haven’t made holiday arrangements for your pets, this is your sign to start looking, as bookings are taken a year in advance for school holiday times!

Spaces over the holidays are slightly different times and prices, visits are slightly shorter in order to accommodate everyone. Please see below:

Christmas Eve: 10am - 3pm £20 set fee

Christmas Day: 10am - 1pm £25 set fee

Boxing Day: 10am - 1pm £25 set fee

New Years Eve: 10am - 3pm £20 set fee

New years Day: 10am - 1pm £25 set fee

Whether you are going away all over Christmas or New Year, or if you’re out visiting on the big day and don’t want to leave your pet alone all day, and have someone to pop in to let your dog out and make sure they’re happy, or to give your cats some food and a play with the laser pen, drop me a WhatsApp and we’ll see how we can keep your pets happy while you are enjoying the holidays!

PFA - one of my lovely clients kitties, beautiful and friendly, she has the longest sharpest claws I’ve ever had embedded into my knee lol, so as it’s the season, I have taken to calling her Mrs Claws! 😉 🎄 She’s an absolute beauty!

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09/11/2025

What do pet sitters actually DO when they come to visit your pets, you might be wondering? So, I thought it would be interesting if I tell you what happens on a visit!

Before I do, please let me remind you that if you are going away for a holiday, or are out visiting family and friends the period over Christmas, there are only a few slots left available for Christmas Day and other important days around Christmas and New Year! So if you want to use me for Christmas and/or new year please see my other posts, or my pinned posts, for times and prices!

Anyway, this is what happens on a standard and typical visit for your cat:

1. Always wear my ID lanyard and attach the keys for that house to it so the keys are always with me - accidentally locking yourself out is not going to be something anyone needs to worry about!

2. Arrive and turn off alarm.

3. Pick up any post or parcels and put them on a side or a table.

4. Pop my bags down - I have a bag for admin and paperwork with all your info on it, and one with cleaning supplies in them. Most people leave their own products but I always like to make sure I have plenty of stock of things like disposable cloths for washing up bowls or cleaning after accidents, p**p bags, small bin liners, disinfectant spray, hand sanitiser, and I even carry a long handled dustpan and brush in the car to clean up any litter or food that’s made its way onto the floor!

5. Once the bags are down, I go off and find your kitty! Some cats come straight up to you when you come in and some cats hide. Some cats want you to play with them, some want cuddles and others don’t want to know you! But I always make sure I have at the very least set eyes on them so I can see if they look like they’re in good health.

6. I sit down and give cuddles and playtime and maybe some catnip if they like it.

7. I usually take a couple of photos and then on the first visit and last visit and also some occasions in between, I will send the pics to the owners and let them know that their cats are fine and doing well. I think it’s important to reassure people that you have actually turned up and are actually there, looking after their pets. Because I have to ask people to trust me, someone they may not know!

8. Then I wash and dry food bowls and water bowls and refill them with fresh food and water.

9. I empty anything out of the litter trays, or change the litter if needed.

10. I put all the empty food packages and p**p bag etc into a small bin liner that I bring with me and every few days I pop the whole bin liner in the black bin on the way out. If they smell at all they go straight out.

11. I sit and go through the client info sheet that all my customers fill in to make sure I haven’t missed anything and to check if there are flowers to be watered, or wheelie bins to go out or brought back in. I check to see if my customers want their curtains opened or closed, or lights turned off and on.

12. I fill out a small daily journal of what your cat has done or hasn’t done. This gets left for you to look through when you return. I then go through my own checklist to make sure I’ve done everything and tick them off and make any notes of anything worthy of writing down!

13. I play or cuddle with your cat again before I go and usually leave a few treats and some catnip when it’s time to leave.

14. I check all the doors are closed as they should be and reset any alarms and leave the house, locking up, and putting any rubbish in the black bin on the way out. Back in the car and onto the next job or if I’m really lucky - home time!

15. I do not time standard visits unless you are paying extra for an hour visit. Each standard visit is completely down to the cat and their needs. I fit in all of the above and then leave, no matter the time it takes. Some cats like to play more than others and others will hide upstairs under the bed until you leave. So it could be 15 minutes that I am there for, if the cat is shy or hiding, or just gets fed up of my cuddles, or it could be 30 minutes if your cat is enjoying playing and cuddling. Christmas Day and bank holidays are usually set at 15 minutes max, just so I can accommodate everyone as not many pet sitters actually work on Christmas or bank holidays. But I will always make sure I follow every step I listed above with ALL cats!

Pic of one of my lovely clients lovely boy! He loves cuddles, is super friendly, and loves my supply bag because he got into it and the cat nip bag inside it and ripped it open (this is a regular occurrence 😂), and so my entire work bag smells of catnip! He likes to just roll around on it while I go about my business! He gets away with it because as all cats are, he’s just a little baby! 😻

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06/11/2025

When you think about it, playing with other people’s cats all day isn’t exactly a hard job is it? 😂

I just met the most gorgeous brown Burmese cat who is really friendly and I want to catnap her lol. But I’ll get to play and cuddle with her for 10 days next week so I’ll have to make do with that!

And here’s one of my lovely cat client who has got into my catnip bag in my big work bag and now keeps attacking me and my bag until I give him more! I’m being held hostage by a cat! 😂 He’s such a friendly little boy and reminds me of my Ruby, but bigger!

01/11/2025

Some of my clients cats - they’re so adorable! I’ll be meeting a few more this week and I can’t wait! One of these ones has discovered my bag, where one of my sneaky cats ripped open my bag of catnip and tipped it all inside - so now ALL the cats are loving my bag! 😂

I can’t ever seem to get a good photo of cats though, they just constantly move! I’ve seen such beautifully posed pictures, and I’m lucky to get a blurry flash of fur! I think I had to take about 100 pictures to get these! My cats are exactly the same! 😸😻

17/10/2025

I know how much our furry (and feathery or scaly!) friends mean to us, and I truly believe they’re happiest when they can stay in the comfort of their own home — surrounded by all their favourite smells, spots, and routines. That’s where Happy Cats Pet Sitting comes in!

Whether you’ve got cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters or other small pets, I’ll pop in to feed them, clean up, and give them plenty of cuddles and company while you’re away. (I do puppy or dog “pop ins” but I’m unable to do dog walks unfortunately, so this is more suitable for people who are going to be away from home just for a day, rather than holidays away).🐱🐰🐹

Christmas might still feel far away, but my Christmas Day slots are already filling up fast and are limited 🎄🎅 — so if you’ll need visits around then, it’s best to get your booking in now to avoid disappointment.

Send me a message for a chat or to get your dates secured, using the WhatsApp button on my page is the best way to get in touch. It’s SO simple and easy to get booked! I can’t wait to meet some new little faces and whiskers too!

Pop along to my page and have a look at my pinned posts for more information and a price list. Tick one more important thing off your holiday check list and relax knowing your furry family members are happy and chilled in their own home while you’re away! ❤️

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