House-cat sitter in North London 3 days - 1st - 3rd August 2025

About this assignment

Looking for a caring and responsible housesitter to look after our two cats, brothers Oscar and Felix for three days, two nights in August in north London, Barnet, close to convenient transport into central London. If there's time, we'd like to do a handover with the house-sitter before we go.

What responsibilities are required of the house sitter

Main duties involve feeding the cats and changing their water, and generally making sure the property is looked after while we're away. On this occasion our dog Nala will be away with us, so it's only the two cats to care for. You will need to be at the property every night so the house is occupied (and please make sure all doors and windows are locked when going out!)
Our lovely cats Oscar and Felix are brothers who love strokes when they get to know you. They might hide initially until they get used to you. They like playing, curling up on the bed at night or keeping you company in the garden. Felix is the greedy one and will usually find you when it’s nearly feeding time.

What are the good features of the property and location

We live in north London, Barnet, close to plenty of green open spaces, local parks and various walks, as well as local shops and cafes, with convenient transport into central London, including the tube a few minutes walk away. We're still gradually renovating the house but the garden space is more or less completed, so is a lovely place to sit out and enjoy when the sun is out. You can open the french doors to a patio area and seating outside. The cats will probably join you outside. You can access wifi and TV streaming, the kitchen and bathroom, plus you'll have a bedroom with double bed.

What does the house sitter need to consider before applying for this assignment

1. Ideally you can provide sitting references and / or a DBS check if you have it with a copy of ID prior to starting.
2.We'd like to do a handover, so would prefer you to meet us before we go away on the day or another day to suit beforehand, to run through what needs doing with Nala, and see where everything is and how it all works.
3. You're happy to give us a daily update with pix if possible, to let me know everything is OK and pets are doing fine, so I don't have to worry:)

Can I bring my own pets?

No, sorry.

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