Live-in pet sitting in Hackney
We're Kat and James, and we sit for families across Hackney. While you're away, we move in, so your dog or cat keeps their own bed and their routine, with updates from us every day.
Sitting in Hackney
Hackney dogs are spoilt for green space: London Fields, Victoria Park, Hackney Downs and the Marshes. Whichever one is your dog's, we'll keep to it, along with their usual times and the lead rules you use on the busier canal paths.
For cats in flats and warehouse conversions, we keep things calm and familiar: the same feeding times, a clean litter tray and company in the evenings.
Weekends in the park
London Fields and Broadway Market are packed on Saturdays, and Victoria Park hosts big concerts and festivals in the summer. On those days we walk your dog earlier, or use the quieter end of the park they already know, so nobody gets overwhelmed.
The Marshes and the River Lea towpath are great for dogs with good recall, but bikes come through fast. At the meet and greet we ask where your dog is allowed off the lead, and we stick to exactly that.
If your cat goes out, we keep to the times you use and make sure they're in before dark. If they live indoors in a warehouse conversion or a top-floor flat, windows and balcony doors stay the way you leave them.
Nearby
We also sit in Dalston, Clapton, Homerton, Stoke Newington, Shoreditch and Bethnal Green. If you're close by and not sure, send us your postcode.
How it works
Tell us your dates and a little about your pet, and we reply within 24 hours. We then meet you and your pet, at home or on a video call, at no charge. When you leave, we move in and stay overnight for the whole trip, with photos and messages every day until you're home.
Prices
Our prices are the same across London: £50 a night for a cat or small pet, £55 for a small dog up to 15kg and £65 for a large dog over 15kg. Every night is cheaper on stays of 7 nights or more, and each extra pet is £10 or £15 a night. Our guide to pet sitting costs has every rate, or you can work out your exact price.
Read more about dog sitting and cat sitting.
What clients say
“It was our first time using a sitter and Kat and James put us at ease very quickly. Incredibly friendly and conscientious, with regular updates and pictures throughout.”
Sarah and Matt, owners of Daijin