Lydia

Hi! I’m Lydia, a librarian living in Caerphilly!

Machen
Lives with 1 cat
2w ago
Last activity
One home visit a day
Min. 30-minute visits in your home
9 GBP
/day
All services and rates

About Lydia

I have always absolutely adored cats, and have always had a cat in my life since I was very small - from tabby Magnus, to white runt of the litter Pixie, to crazy kitty Gandalf, to my current little dude, bombay Cthulhu!

Since adopting my own little cat 3 years ago, I totally understand the worry of leaving them when you go away on holiday! For this reason, I promise to make this experience much more stress free for you and your kitty, by following your instructions, being super careful and spending time with, playing and caring for your lovely cat/s! On each visit I will feed your cat, refresh their water, change their litter, and pay them lots of attention, whether this be through play or lots of cuddles! I will send over a checklist of how I've cared for the cat after each visit, as well as photos, ensuring that you don't have to worry about your little friend while you're away 🐱✨

I offer home visits and I am available in the mornings and evenings to spend some time with your cat, and am happy to accept both long and short bookings. The length of my stay at your house will be dependent on my schedule that day, but will usually be around 30 minutes. Unfortunately, I don't offer house sitting.

I am super gentle, and will be very patient and cautious with your friend, as I understand they may not be used to strangers! You and your cat set the boundaries, and I will go along with whatever works best for you ☺️ I’m happy to care for older or younger cats, and cater to their needs, whether this be through medication, needing to add moisture to their food, or even needing their little teeth brush (with cat friendly paste, of course!). Not to worry if your cat gets a bit feisty - my little dude loves a little nip and scratch every now and then when he gets too excited! 🤭

I am able to drive, so can attend any houses within a reasonable radius. I’m happy to take out bins, water plants and collect mail during house sits, and will be very careful to ensure the house is secured upon leaving 🔐

If you’d like to have a chat about me looking after your fur baby in more detail, feel free to send me a message! 🥳

Lydia's services

At your home

One home visit a day
Book a pet sitter to stop by your home to feed and play with your pet
9 GBP
/day
Two home visits a day
Two drop-in visits for your pet
15 GBP
/day

Lydia also offers

Grooming

Cancellation policy: Flexible

Full refund if canceled before 12:00 p.m. one day before the booking, 50% refund afterward.

No refund is payable if the booking is canceled on or after the start date.

Note: All times are based on the sitter’s time zone

Availability

Lydia's Pets

Cthulhu Gruffalo Turner
Cat

Skills

Specific Skills

I speak English
+10 years of experience
My experience with cats starts when I was very young. One Christmas, I received the best gift of all, my little cat Pixie. Pixie was a beautiful white cat, who just so happened to be the runt of the litter. This meant that throughout her life, she was very fussy with food, quite jumpy and easily startled, prone to being sick, and she was also blind in one eye. I was able to care for her, and adapt to her needs and go at her pace. This meant being very gentle, not making any loud noises, and definitely not stroking her without alerting her of my presence and allowing her to sniff my hand. She was the sweetest little cat, and I cared for her very happily until her death in 2022. She didn’t like to play very much, and wasn’t the most social cat, but she was hugely loved and appreciated for all her little quirks. You could usually find her having a nap in a sunbeam in the conservatory. My cat Cthulhu is the completely opposite to lovely Pixie, in that he is very naughty, incredibly social and way too interested in things he shouldn’t be getting at! He can also be a little feisty when he feels annoyed or threatened. While Pixie much preferred her own, quiet space, Cthulhu likes to be involved in everything, and is very vocal about this! He needs lots of play, lots of food, and loads of attention! I love him so much. So I’ve had experience with cats on both sides of the coin, and loved them both so much 🥹 I’m happy to meet the needs of your cat, adapt to their schedule and do whatever will make them most happy and comfortable!

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Hi! I’m Lydia, a librarian living in Caerphilly!

Machen
One home visit a day
Min. 30-minute visits in your home
9 GBP
/day
All services and rates
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Cancellation policy: Flexible

Full refund if canceled before 12:00 p.m. one day before the booking, 50% refund afterward.

No refund is payable if the booking is canceled on or after the start date.

Note: All times are based on the sitter’s time zone

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