Cat in a Flat

Cat in a Flat is an online cat-sitting brand that connects cat owners with local cat sitters.
Cat owners are charged a fixed booking fee of £1.50 / 1.90 € per booking while using Amex will have a slightly higher fee of £4.90 / 4.90 € per booking. The platform would charge cat sitters a 19% fee from each booking.

History

Cat in a Flat was founded in 2014 by Julie Barnes and Kathrin Burckhardt after discovering the need of finding a cat sitter. In 2015-16, the company received investment through Crowdcube and expanded its operation in UK, Germany, Ireland, France, Belgium, Netherland, Austria, and Switzerland. In 2016, Cat in a Flat won the BIMA Award.
In October 2024 Cat in a Flat was acquired by the American pet sitting platform Rover.com, and expanded its operation to United States of America as well.