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.

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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.

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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.

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Meet the pets

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Gatsby

7 years

Sitter Reviews (14)

Homeowner Reviews (0)

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I was made to feel very welcome and Gatsby is a lovely affectionate cat. Easy to look after as long as you are providing food. He is very independent and has a cat flap and comes and goes when he pleases. We had good communication before and during the sit. Dee has a manual with everything needed for their comfortable home. I would certainly be happy to sit again.

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Stayed: 07 Jun 2022 - 11 Jun 2022
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I would highly recommend catsitting for Dee & Jake. They were very friendly and helpful throughout the whole sit. They explained everything that was needed with a very thorough and helpful information pack, making everything very easy. Their cat is a bit special: beautiful, loving and characterful. A genuine pleasure to look after. Their flat is a beautiful and cosy place to stay. It also feels very safe, as its in a gated community . Its situated near local shops and a few minutes drive from the centre. Highly recommended.

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Stayed: 12 May 2022 - 26 May 2022
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We had a great time. Gatsby was a joy to look after, being quite vocal to remind us when he thought he needed feeding. He loved to be fussed and was easy to look after. The flat was lovely. A great location for going into the city or out to the peaks. It had everything we needed to be warm and comfortable.

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Stayed: 21 Apr 2022 - 24 Apr 2022
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Gatsby was the purrfect cat, so well behaved and cuddly. The flat was very comfortable and there is plenty to do in the area, with easy access to Sheffield. The info pack Dee provided was very comprehensive and we kept in touch throughout the sit. Would happily sit again. Would recommend a walk through the parks to Forge Dam cafe for sausage rolls.

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Stayed: 27 Feb 2022 - 04 Mar 2022

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Dee & Jake
Last time sitter needed: 7 months 1 day ago