In-home care
for cats and small pets

Care that keeps life feeling normal

When you’re away, most pets would rather stay exactly where they are.

Whiskers, Tails & Scales provides calm, reliable in-home care for cats and small pets, allowing them to remain in familiar surroundings, follow their usual routines, and avoid the stress of transport or boarding.

Alongside pet care, I provide quiet guardianship of your home — keeping an eye on things so nothing feels obviously unattended.

In-home care
for cats and small pets

Whiskers Tails and Scales provides pet care in the comfort of your own home, allowing your cat to stay relaxed in their familiar environment. We offer 45-minute visits, giving plenty of one-on-one attention and quality time with your cat, or other pet(s).

Every client receives a free, no-obligation meet and greet so you can feel completely confident that I am the perfect match to look after your pet(s).
Prices - £20 per 45-minute visit, £35 for two visits in one day.

Who This Service Is For
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Pets cared for in their own home

This service is designed for people who want their pets cared for in their own home, where routines and surroundings already feel familiar.

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A calm and consistent presence

It suits those who would rather have a calm, consistent presence than a rota of carers, with someone who understands cats and small pets.

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Clear routines and expectations

This service is ideal for owners who value clear boundaries, familiar routines, and straightforward expectations, along with reassurance without fuss.

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Suitable pets

I care for cats, rodents, fish, and reptiles/amphibians with full instructions. I do not care for dogs, as they require a different level of exercise and supervision.

Why In-Home Care Makes Sense

For many pets, staying at home means less stress and disruption, with familiar smells, sounds, and routines helping them feel secure while you are away.

In-home visits also avoid travelling and a settling-in period, while making feeding and medication routines easier to manage. For many households, this can be comparable to, or a cost-effective alternative to, boarding, especially for multiple pets or shorter trips.

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LESS STRESS

Staying at home helps reduce stress and disruption, allowing pets to remain comfortable in the environment they already know.

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FAMILIAR ROUTINES

Pets benefit from familiar smells, sounds, and daily routines, without the upheaval of travelling or a settling-in period.

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EASIER CARE

Feeding and medication routines are often easier to maintain when pets stay at home and their care is built around what they already know.

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COST-EFFECTIVE OPTION

For many households, in-home visits are comparable to, or a cost-effective alternative to, boarding, especially for multiple pets or shorter trips.

Continuity of Care, by Design

Wherever possible, the same person provides care throughout a booking. Familiarity matters, especially for cats and small animals.

This approach allows for:

  • Better observation
  • Quieter, more confident visits
  • Subtle changes to be noticed early

It’s care built on consistency, not rushing.

Guardianship of your Home

Alongside pet care, I provide light household oversight, agreed in advance. This can include:

  • Bins put out and brought back in
  • Managing lights (timers or manual switching if instructed)
  • Handling post
  • Keeping pet areas tidy

The aim is a naturally lived-in look, not disruption.

Secure Access & Key Handling

  • Keys are securely coded
  • Keys are never labelled with names or addresses
  • Keys are stored securely and carried only when required

Your home’s security is treated with the same care as your pets.