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Missing life with cats
Netherlands
Testimonials
They have 19 testimonials (view below)
Pet experience
Cat(s)
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Availability
From: 17 Jul 2025
Until: 12 Aug 2027
Occupation
Retired
References
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About this sitter
I am a retired software engineer and have no cats at the moment, so a time to travel the world. But I am missing cats around me, I had cats my whole life. So baby sitting cats is a great solution to combine both. I took some courses with a cat expert in The Netherlands, read books about cat behavior and handling and I am a 10 year volunteer at the animal shelter in 's-Hertogenbosch (Netherlands). I also volunteered at the animal shelter in Lansing Michigan and took the course to get the Fear Free certificate. And was a volunteer in the Marion Count shelter in Ocala.
Why they want to house sit
I am more interested in the cats then in the house. Although I like the house to be in a natural environment, so I can take nature walks.
Their experience
I had cats all my life, but the last one died in 2022. Just at the moment I retired. At this moment, August 2023, I had several sitting jobs of a month and in total I did 14. Some in the US, but also Scotland, Spain, Germany and Austria. All of them gave me a very positive review, but the reviews are spread over three sites. I am still taking courses, the latest about improving welfare of cats in shelters.
What can they bring to the assignment
I love cats, I know how to handle them. Due to my volunteer work I have a lot of experience in all kinds of cats. I don't have a problem with cleaning litterboxes (at home I did it twice a day) and I like playing with the cats as it is a great way to get to know each other.
Last updated:
13 Apr 2025
Available to house sit
Countries: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Caribbean, Cyprus, Denmark, Fiji, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hong Kong, Iceland, Indonesia, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, South Pacific, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States
Availability dates
From: 17 Jul 2025
Until: 12 Aug 2027
Do they charge?
They don't charge for house sitting services
Personal details
Age: 66-75 years old
Languages spoken:
Dutch (Nederlands), English, German (Deutsch), Spanish (Español/Espanol)
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Testimonials
Frank is responsive, easy to communicate with and proactive in providing kitty updates
Frank is responsive, easy to communicate with and proactive in providing kitty updates! He was wonderful with the cats - providing playtime and enrichment activities and actively engaging them in a relationship. All three of our kitties are rescues and two are quite skittish and wary - but Frank had them relaxed and seeking him out for pets and company before the sit was through. He is invested in the animals he spends time with and it shows! A Wonderful cat sitter and respectful houseguest - can’t ask for anything more. Thanks Frank!
Elena, United States, 21 June, 2025(This was sourced outside of MindMyHouse, but is verified)
Frank was an amazing sitter
Frank was an amazing sitter. I introduced him to my girls, Snickers and Bella via phone. His voice is calming so they were engaged from the start. He arrived at my home with treats and toys and immediately focused on their acceptance. It did not take long. Franks knowledge, instinct and experience with cats are remarkable. He truly cares about his charges and was great at communicating photos and questions. Even Bella, who is typically very shy, was comfortable. I highly recommend Frank and hope to invite him back to sit.
Rebecca, United States, 03 June, 2025(This was sourced outside of MindMyHouse, but is verified)
Frank is the one
It was a pleasure meeting Frank. He took excellent care of our elderly cat and sent us regular updates and photos. He took equally good care of our condo and we returned to a spotless home. If you're looking for a reliable, compassionate, and communicative cat sitter, Frank is the one.
Gail, United States, 21 May, 2025(This was sourced outside of MindMyHouse, but is verified)
I definitely recommend Frank for any future sits
Frank is a calm, relaxed person, which was perfect for my difficult cats. He brought them toys which he left for them, and Mochi - who is not big on games - now loves her new feathered toy. I asked Frank to be vegetarian/vegan at home and he did without problem. He also communicated with me daily, as much as twice a day, sending pics because this was my first time leaving Pompon and Champi with a sitter (Mochi had before) and he made sure I felt better by having me updated. He quickly understood that Mochi needed space from the other 2 cats and he took action to make it easier for her, which I really appreciate. He managed really well with all my cats' quirks and needs, the house was clean, and the cats were relaxed, so I definitely recommend Frank for any future sits.
Rosa, Spain, 04 May, 2025(This was sourced outside of MindMyHouse, but is verified)
I highly recommend Frank
He came already once to my house to take care of Fúsi, just the week before. He is very friendly and took very good care of my cat. He even brought him a big box to play with, and now Fúsi uses that box every day to nap and play!
Frank, Netherlands, 02 April, 2025(This was sourced outside of MindMyHouse, but is verified)
Cat whisperer
Frank was a wonderful sitter for our cats and home. He looked after Binx and Rubis perfectly, even bringing his own toys and treats for them. He kept us updated with pictures and videos, our cats clearly adored him, and he was very flexible and accommodating of our travel plans and needs. He’s basically a cat whisperer!
Kalia, Switzerland, 14 March, 2025(This was sourced outside of MindMyHouse, but is verified)
Frank was a great cat sitter
Frank was a great cat sitter. Eloise was well taken care of. Frank invented a new cat in a box game that she really enjoyed. He is truly a cat whisper. I felt really bad for the weather he endured while he was here in Florida. He expected warm sunny days but got record cold. Even with that disappointment, he was a wonderful sitter and a very pleasant person to have around. I would be happy to have him come back. I recommend him highly.
Susan, United States, 15 January, 2025(This was sourced outside of MindMyHouse, but is verified)
A great house sitter.
Frank was wonderful with my Cats they loved him went out of his way to cater to them. I would highly recommend him. Looked after my house impeccably.
Carol, United States, 07 December, 2024(This was sourced outside of MindMyHouse, but is verified)
Second time with Frank
We, 2 humans and 3 Siamese cats, were very happy to have Frank with us a second time. We were able to travel in peace, knowing that the 3 cats would be well looked after, both playfully and emotionally. The contact was very smooth. We appreciate Frank's competence, reliability and sense of humor. Dear Frank, you are always welcome in our house.
FLORIAN, Germany, 4 Nov 2024
Frank was an excellent house sitter
Frank was an excellent house sitter. You can tell he really loves cats - he was creative in making toys for them, thinking about their needs, and even bought them some treats. It was clear when we got home that the cats and our apartment had been well taken care of. Frank was communicative with us throughout the time we were away and we felt that our home and our pets were in good hands. We would welcome Frank back to pet sit for us anytime!
Estelle, Austria, 18 September, 2024(This was sourced outside of MindMyHouse, but is verified)
I would recommend Frank 100%
I couldn't have asked for better with Frank. He is very self-sufficient and has great experience with cats; I was sure from the first moment that Rufy would be just fine with him, he even bought him a new little toy! I came back to a chilled-out cat and a house perfectly in order as if he had never been there. I would recommend Frank 100% and sincerely hope he is available again to look after Rufy in the future.
Andrew, Spain, 13 August, 2024(This was sourced outside of MindMyHouse, but is verified)
If I could give more than a 5 rating for pet care I would
If I could give more than a 5 rating for pet care I would. We have 3 very different cats(2) and a kitten. All at different stages. You can see the difference Frank has made to them all and it's wonderful to see. We got regular updates and photos which was appreciated. Frank even took the kitten to the vet for a vaccination when here. His knowledge of cats and their behaviour was a great comfort. Can't recommend him highly enough. Thank you Frank.
Kathleen, Spain, 06 July, 2024(This was sourced outside of MindMyHouse, but is verified)
Thank you, Frank
Frank clearly has a mass of experience looking after cats - his own and other people's - and it was evident from the moment he arrived. He established a relationship with both cats from the beginning, played with both of them, cleaned up after them, monitored their eating and food, and was concerned about their health. I would definitely invite Frank to stay again if he wants to come. He kept in regular contact and sent photos and updates of both cats and the flat.
Isabel, Spain, 15 June, 2024(This was sourced outside of MindMyHouse, but is verified)
Kitten and cat sitting in May24
The biggest thanks to Frank for taking care of the 8/9 week old kitten Pinky as well as the 30 + cats at my home for 2 weeks. Even though Pinky had been treated for flu, once again he needed another course of treatment, as well as help with toileting, milk-formula bottle-feeding and getting up in the night for a feed! All this was not part of the plan but unfortunately, mum rejected him once he stopped taking her milk because of his flu so had to be bottle - fed. Frank took the job on positively, got advice and assistance from local cat carers and a vet and helped Pinky pull through. I am very grateful for all his help, as it was above and beyond what was advertised. Thank you Frank for being flexible and persevering with Pinky's care. All the very best with your next sit - hopefully a more relaxing, less exacting one!!!
DIANA, Greece, 28 May 2024
I would highly recommend Frank
I would highly recommend Frank as a house sitter for households with cats especially if your cat(s) need special care. I have never met anyone who has such an affinity with cats. Additionally his care of the house and his communication was excellent. WhatsApp is such an excellent tool! We would be glad to have Frank as our house sitter again. Hopefully the Universe will provide warmer weather next time.
Katherine, United States, 01 December, 2023(This was sourced outside of MindMyHouse, but is verified)
A pearl among the catsitters
Frank looked after our 3 cats in Hamburg for a week. When charlotte and i came back from vacation, all three were very present, playful and lively. We thank you, frank, for agreeing to come to us so quickly. from the very first video call, we could feel your warmth and your vast experience with cats and we immediately trusted you. the introduction was without any problems, the contact was immediately human, open and full of ideas. we couldn't have made a better choice.
FLORIAN, Germany, 15 Nov 2023
Thankyou for your care and affection
Frank houses sat for 10 days in September 2023 to mainly care for our elderly cat Zinzin, aged 19. From the start Frank came across as a caring cat man and with that he was attentive, methodical, reliable and easy going. We thank him very much for his attention he gave to Zinzin, including a 'warming blanket' for extra special comfort. We also believe that Frank thoroughly enjoyed exploring the local area and was comfortable in our home of which he left it spotless for our return. Thankyou Frank from the 3 of us.
Rebecca, United Kingdom, 28 Sep 2023
The perfect house sitter
We are so glad that we found Frank to house and cat sit for us. Out cat absolutely loved him. He understands animals really well and he is an expert in their care and happiness. He kept in regular contact with us, sending us pics of our happy cat. He handled all sort of house-related tasks for us, including keeping the lawn up well. He is very neat and clean, the house was in great shape when we came back. Highly highly recommended!
Fabio, United States, 11 Aug 2023
Excellent Cat and House Sitter
My husband and I feel very fortunate to have had Frank reach out to us via this website. We have never had a sitter arriving from out of the country to visit the U.S. and also participate in housesitting. He took the initiative to open the lines of communication with us, asking for a video meeting. At our first meeting, my husband and I were extremely impressed with Frank and his life story, a genuine person. We knew that he would fit in with our cats and home and we all agreed to the house sit. We kept the lines of communication open until his scheduled visit. He kept us updated and was on time for the sit. Upon meeting him in person, he was exactly like he was on the video conference! He was attentive during the house sharing information and cat schedules. He read through the house notebook we have for sitters and asked questions. We left knowing we had someone in the house who would take care of our cats wonderfully! During our time away, we were kept informed, and we received numerous pictures of our pets. We were so pleased to come home and be welcomed by a happy sitter and two happy cats! We now have a new hobby thanks to Frank: geocaching. We knew very little about it, and Frank introduced a whole new world of hide and seek to us. Thank you Frank it was certainly a pleasure to meet you and we hope to keep in touch! Anyone on this site would be pleased to have Frank as a house sitter and friend.
Lisa, United States, 2 Jul 2023