Flat in leafy gated complex with a beautiful cat & access to the Peak District
Introduction
We live in a lovely apartment in a gated community in nether edge, sheffield with our rescue cat, Gatsby. Dee works in healthcare and Jake runs a business, working from home. We’re both very active and enjoy our Peak District proximity. Gatsby is a rescue cat from the sheffield cat shelter, they believe he was a stray, approximately 3 years old. They neutered him and he has now been living here for 4 years. He’s the king of the house and sleeps on the bed and has free roam of the place. He’s taken some time to really settle and he doesn’t like to be left alone as it really unsettles him, which is why we decided to join this website. We’ve had many many successful sits and Gatsby is very affectionate with new people. We need a cat sitter as Gatsby is very sociable and misses us when we go away. He’s chatty, really loves playing and enjoys a good cuddle. He likes to pretend he’s hungry ALL the time but sometimes a cuddle or playtime will suffice! He loves to be in the same room as you, and will sometimes follow you around until he’s got to know you. He’s adorable and super affectionate. He used to be a bit of a bruiser and has been known to come home with various injuries, and has had to visit the vet a few times because of this! However, this seems to have stopped now…. Hopefully.
Show more...Home & location
Situated within walking distance to the beautiful Peak District. Within a safe gated community in a leafy part of suburban sheffield this is a 2 bedroom apartment with 2 bathrooms. Lift access, 1st floor but has an external courtyard. There is a cat flap for Gatsby. You will have access to the living spaces, spare bedroom, main bathroom, utilities & Car parking space. Situated in Netheredge, Sheffield with loads of cool cafes, delis, restaurants. Walking distance to co-op and small sainsburys also. Great location to start exploring the Peak District. Local woodland on the doorstep also.
Show more...Responsibilities
NO SMOKERS PLEASE. An individual sitter, couples and children won’t be considered as Gatsby is nervous with lots of new people. Gatsby is neutered and a keen outdoor adventurer. He can come and go as he wishes through the cat flap day and night. But he does love a cuddle! We don't want to leave him alone when we go away as he seeks so much comfort from people (when he isn't diving in and out.) This doesn't mean you can't go out walking for the day- he’s fine. As long as he gets lots of strokes and cuddles and roam of the house and not left alone over night, with his food and water regularly topped up- then he will be a happy Catsby! Gatsby sleeps on the bed, with you, even in the spare room and the bedroom and living room doors remain open so he can come and go as he pleases. We expect the house to be respected and looked after. Cleanliness is very important and we’d like to return home to it in the way we left it, please hoover and empty the bins at the end of the sit. Our home is a happy home and we love for others to enjoy it! We will provide a comprehensive information pack with useful information and our general living requests.
Show more...Meet the pets
Gatsby
7 years
Sitter Reviews (14)
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Gatsby's a great cat! He's friendly and loves being brushed. Jake and Dee's flat is comfortable, warm, and just a few minutes walk away from Sainsbury's Local and a couple of great coffee shops. Communication was excellent and their information pack is the best!
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I had a great time looking after Gatsby! He has a lovely chilled personality and warmed to me quickly. Dee and Jake have invited me back for another sit which I’m looking forward to. Their flat is really well located for Sheffield city centre and the Peaks. The flat itself is very comfortable, especially the bed! It was lovely having Gatsby join me and I was spoilt with lie-in’s as he isn’t eager for his breakfast early! Communication with Dee was easy and she was very accommodating with my schedule. Would definitely recommend sitting for lovely Gatsby 😊
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Lovely sit. Gatsby is a real character - very affectionate and chatty. 😻 Dee was friendly and welcoming and all information needed was provided. Apartment and bed (!) very comfortable. Happy to recommend. Thanks for having me.
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Such a great time in Sheffield with Gatsby. He is an absolute joy. So easy to care for and a great conversationalist, in all the best ways. He is such a doll. Dee and Jake have a lovely home and they were very welcoming. I'd highly recommend this sit.
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Dee’s just an absolute joy from start to finish and very easy to get to know - organised, flexible, thoughtful, meticulous and very welcoming. We worked well together throughout the entire sit, taking everything in stride and tweaking as we went along. On top of Dee’s comprehensive detailed welcome guide, we texted to fill in what I needed to know about Gatsby and her home. I felt both comfortable and completely at ease throughout. Despite this being my first sit with Dee, we are like minded on many fronts and it felt like friends meeting up. Communication was a breeze and always prompt. The en-suite sitter’s bedroom is quiet and very comfortable - as is the whole house with plenty of space to work or lounge in and spotlessly clean and tidy - which is always much appreciated by sitters. You couldn’t ask for a better accessible central location to explore Sheffield. It’s walking distance to everything- shops, cafés, pubs, walks, parks and conveniently located to other nearby boroughs as well. I didn’t explore much as it was a short weekend sit but there is plenty to see and do. The train station is a short taxi ride away. Icing on the cake for me is darling Gatsby and the accessible proximity to everything . Gatsby is an absolute joy to sit, incredibly well behaved, massively affectionate and very loving. He captured my heart from the moment we met and without exaggeration he is massively cuddly. Lots of lap time, snuggles and full on conversations . Truly such a joy and a breeze to care for and tons of fun. He lives to play and loves a good daily brush and we did a lot of both. He’s a wonderful companion, loves interacting and will return measure for measure the love and affection you shower on him. Such a joy to sit. In closing, massive thanks to Dee for picking and trusting me with her beloved Gatsby and immaculate home. I hope the 2 of you will have me back at another time. . I miss my full on conversations and snuggles from Gatsby more than you’d ever know. He’s such an endearing special kitty. I recommend this sit wholeheartedly. You will enjoy this friendly ,thoughtful homeowner and lovely home and neighbourhood. Above all the absolute joy of sitting Gatsby. Enjoy as much as I did.
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Dee & Jake
