catinaflat.com | Cat Sitter | Pet Sitting Reviews 2,013

TrustScore 3 out of 5

3.2

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Evaluating 269 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Customers frequently praise the staff, describing them as helpful, reliable, professional, and caring. Many users appreciate the ease of finding suitable cat sitters and the ability to choose based on detailed profiles and proximity. The service is often highlighted for allowing cats to stay in their familiar environment, reducing stress for the pets and providing peace of mind for owners. However, some people were dissatisfied with the pricing, noting significant increases and additional charges. Reviewers also expressed frustration with recent changes to the website and user experience, particularly after a merger, finding the platform confusing and less user-friendly. There are also concerns about the service becoming less focused on cats and more geared towards dogs, impacting the availability and visibility of cat sitters.

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Service

Consumers find service to be ambiguous, with many expressing significant disappointment following a recent... See more

Staff

Customers had positive experiences with staff. Many reviewers praise the sitters for their patience, love,... See more

User experience

People report ambiguous experiences with user experience. Many reviewers express significant dissatisfaction,... See more

Website

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Price

Reviewers express strong dissatisfaction with pricing, citing significant increases and hidden charges. Many... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

This is such a great concept! But the costs per transaction are quite high for the service provided by Catinaflat itself. If it was still just the 2 creators it would make sense, but seems it... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The app is easy to use, the information - like whether or not a sitter can give pills to your cat - is really helpful when you have a cat with special needs, and I've never been let down by a single... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Both sitters we have used posted detailed profiles so you can match the service to your cats needs. I like that you know how far they live from you to assess if you want multiple visits. Easy to con... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve used catinaflat twice and both times they’ve delivered perfectly. The platform is well laid out, easy to use, and just works on phone or computer. They sort everything out and don’t take... See more


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  1. Pet Sitter
  2. House Sitter

About catinaflat.com | Cat Sitter | Pet Sitting

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Cat in a Flat - The best way to find a trustworthy cat sitter near you

Our trusted and reliable cat sitters will do a drop-in home visit either once or twice a day depending on your cat's routine and needs. Or if you prefer, they also offer overnight stays. All cat sitters live nearby and offer a free meet and greet. Our personalised cat sitting service is a great alternative to a cattery. Your cat will be much happier at home while you are away.

Cat sitting is suitable for cats of all ages, so whether you have an energetic kitten or an elderly queen, we have a wide range of qualified cat sitters who can’t wait to meet them.

All bookings are covered by the Cat in a Flat Guarantee for extra peace of mind.

Find 5-Star Cat Sitters with Cat in a Flat

We understand that a review from a previous customer is important to your choice in finding a trustworthy cat sitter. We have therefore made it very easy for you to read all cat sitter reviews in their profiles while you browse through our cat sitting community.

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We at Cat in a Flat believe in absolute transparency and only allow genuine reviews by genuine customers.

All cat owners and cat sitters are encouraged to review each other once a booking has been completed.


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3.2

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TrustScore 3 out of 5

2K reviews

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good service, but payment method failed in Belgium

I quickly found a reliable cat sitter with good references, and everything went smoothly. I like that the service provides assurance for both parties. The only downside is that my German account’s direct debit didn’t work in Belgium, which was inconvenient.

August 19, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My go-to place for cat-sitting.

I have used this service once and plan to use it again in the near future. I've found the website design easy to navigate & the communication with the sitters straightforward. The price is very reasonable, and I found my cat sitter to not only be very friendly but also deeply professional and caring. My go-to place for cat-sitting.

September 9, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Would recommend this company

Lovely young lady called Hannah S. looked after our cat. She was lovely and kept me updated about our cat and sent me pictures. I would definitely use her again. She had time for our cat and seemed very caring

August 3, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Payed 190e to get verified to only be…

Payed 190e to get verified to only be scammed!

I received a request for a home visit and in order to accept it: there was a message in a yellow bubble, instead of the white one, which made it look like a service message from the platform, saying that I had to verify my payment card. I click through, takes me to this: “secure paying platform” and it’s asking me how much money I have on my account and then it says I have to have a minimum of 190..stating: no money will be withdrawn, it’s just a digital verification blabla..I know it all very sketchy but I it came from the app so I was ok let’s just do it..I pay it and then it says: something went in order to get a full refund you need to transfer 300e. And that’s when I was outraged. In order to get 11e for a service I have to send my money to get verified?!

I immediately texted catinaflat service, in two ways, via contact and via what went wrong. No reply to this day!

At first in revolut it was saying that the merchant didn’t claim the money and if they don’t the money will be back in 2 max 11 days, which made me think - ok there must be some delay in the service or something.. and it could still be legit.

The day after however the money where claimed, no response from catinaflat!!the message request had vanished from
The app as well, it’s like I dreamt about it but I still have the proof in my mail inbox.

I then opened a dispute with revolut but it was too late since the merchant had already claimed the money.

I find catinaflat a horrible service because:
1. If they would have had a more secure platform would have avoided scammers to send private requests and messages making them look like a service message, with internal links.

2. If they would have replied promptly to my message I would have still been able to recover my money.

But guess what? Who pays for their shitty platform and lack of customer service? Me! And exactly 190e!!!without even getting one job from the platform.

All of this could have been avoided if it would have been a better platform. I see catinaflat as the sole responsible for me losing these money. And as I said, no reply from them 6 days later.

September 2, 2025
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Reply from catinaflat.com | Cat Sitter | Pet Sitting

Hello Diana,

We’re very sorry to hear about your experience and understand how upsetting this must have been.

Cat in a Flat is a secure platform, and the profile and details we hold about you remain protected. The message you received was sent by a third party.

Unfortunately, by clicking on the link you were directed away from our secure platform and by sharing your bank details following the scammer’s instructions it led to the loss.

For everyone’s reassurance, we never ask sitters to verify their bank details or share payment information via links in messages or booking requests — all payments are securely handled through Stripe. We do not hold any payment information or would ever ask for it.

Security is our top priority, and we continue to review our systems to protect our community. You can find tips on recognising and avoiding scams in our Help section.

Thanks,
Cat in a Flat

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

8 years as an owner and sitter - this is a great site to use!

I have used Cat in a Flat as both a catsitter and a cat owner (a subject of cat rule, really) and it has been great.

As an owner - the ability to see reviews and read a catsitter profile, get a distance estimate so I could query people closer to me initially, the ability to edit days to cover 2 a day most of the time but only 1 visit if it’s when we’re returning/going and being able to favourite cat sitters.

I have found people to trust using the site and now app; the reminders to cat sitters about minimum sit length are handy as I know the cats are getting some time with someone. And knowing it’s a community of cat lovers is great. Most people stay for a while, and I certainly have stayed over an hour at places because I adored the cat or knew it was shy and needed a bit of human presence.

As a catsitter, I was able to consistently get requests and do repeat visits for the past 8 years. Being able to block out dates I didn’t want to be searchable, set rates and choose if I wanted overnights. Also the requests for owners to leave a review at the end of sitting certainly helped me get over 40 reviews! I’ve also appreciated that I can hide my account since it’s been hard to sit due to a toddler, and I haven’t lost all the effort I put into my account.

September 7, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very useful site

Very useful site, easy to navigate. I found several trusted cat sitters. It's great to have a realiable place where I can find a catsitter in case of an emergency.

September 7, 2025
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

App refuses to take payment

App refuses to take payment from my card. Cat in a flat very slow to respond and no resolution in sight so makes me consider looking at using other similar apps

August 28, 2025
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Reply from catinaflat.com | Cat Sitter | Pet Sitting

Hello Tomas,

We are very sorry to hear that there has been a problem with the payment. Your case has now been assigned to one of our agents with priority in order to help you sort everything out.

Thanks for bearing with us.

Best wishes,
Cat in a Flat

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

I have used ‘cat in a flat’ twice, each time i have found them to be an excellent service. Very professional, reasonably priced. The communication is seamless. The members seem very knowledgable and have an obvious affection for cats.
I would highly recommend this company and will definitely be using them in the future.

August 26, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Booking system is so easy to use

Booking system is so easy to use. You have the opportunity to talk to your sitter and do a meet and greet before you go away. Sitters are really reliable, send regular updates and are very respectful of your property.

August 22, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Useful info

The catsitters I found through this app have always been people who are really interested in cats. I like the detailed info on each sitter to help you prioritise what you need.

September 6, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great site/platform

Great site/platform. Simple easy to find pet sitters, connect with them, book and get confirmation, pay and do review. There are reminders emailed to, with appropriate links. Able to do own pet profile not just pet sitters. Provides insurance for pet sitters and give home owners security. Very happy customer 6 yrs now.

June 25, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very easy booking process and reliable.

Very easy booking process. Cat feeders have all been great and trustworthy. Cat in a Flat has made our lives much easier in finding someone to genuinely care for our cats when we're on holiday.

August 9, 2025
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