Hey all, I moved to a city in western Germany a few months ago from the USA. I have several work trips in a few months that will take me out of town for a week at a time. I have a pet cat. What do those with pets do here to find a sitter? Are there apps or websites to hire someone or should I look into boarding my cat during the times I am away?
Any suggestions appreciated ☺️ Cat photo for your enjoyment. Thanks in advance!
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You can use websites/apps such as trustedhousesitter. I imagine there are more – this is just the one I have used as a pet sitter previously.
There is an app/website for pet sitters. Don’t know the name (really helpful I know) but you should find it with one Google search.
You can also look for a Katzenhotel,, Katzenpension, many also do outside visits for shorter durations.
which city?
I’m very great with cats if I was in germany I would have helped you hope you find what you are looking for.
Any friends or colleagues who can come over? I asked my neighbor last time for example.
An option is to look for a “Katzenpension” … there’s one near me.
Look at catinaflat.de
your cat looks so pretty, an absolute queen behaviour
We always used Pawshake & are satisfied with it
The best website we’ve found for this is catinaflat – someone comes to your house and feeds, plays, empties litter trays.
[https://catinaflat.de/](https://catinaflat.de/)
I have used Rover for dog sitting
For a week, I’d have a friend come by every 1-2 days or so just to check up on them. I have an automatic feeder and water fountain that lasts about a week. I have a few friends and a neighbor that I can ask. I have multiple cats so they keep each other company though, perhaps for a single cat it’s best that somebody comes every day and plays with them a bit longer.
In Hannover haben wir einen Catsitterstammtisch. Wir gehen einmal im Monat zusammen essen. Und versorgen auf Gegenseitigkeit die Katzen. Läuft gut.
Heard good things about [catinaflat.de](http://catinaflat.de)
If your cat is social I would look into classic “pet pensions” though (they are quite common in Germany), like this one near Darmstadt: [https://www.tierpension-birkenhof.de/en/](https://www.tierpension-birkenhof.de/en/)
…might be an adventure for her to roam around with other cats for some time. And there is always company, which for me would be the biggest downside of cat sitters: they’re are just around for some hours per day (if even).
When my partner and I go on vacation a friend of us moves in for the time. This is an ideal for us, but not an option for everyone of course.
I don’t live close enough unfortunately. But I have to say something.
Your cat is damn beautiful. 😍❤️
Try nebanan.de or cat in a flat