9Lives
9Lives

Welcome to 9Lives Cat Sitting

We cover Manchester including Bury, Heywood, Bolton, Ramsbottom, Tottington, Whitefield, Radcliffe, Prestwich & surrounding areas. We also able to cater for dogs, hamsters, rabbits & Guinea pigs.

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About 9Lives

I always knew when I was ready to work for myself that it would have to be something I really, really loved. My name is Bethany, I am fun with a bright and bubbly personality. For as long as I have known I have been addicted to cats, referred to as the crazy cat lady by my friends. I absolutely adore them! The playful ones, the shy ones and even the grumpy old cats that do not like too much fussing. Being around cats has always brought me happiness and I am very fortunate to have grown up around cats my whole life and I have five kitties of my own.

I often notice no matter where I go I am always drawn to animals and when I travel I tend to rescue and feed the stray cats all over the world. I have rescued one kitten in the Philippines and two over in Zanzibar. I always show love to animals and they bring me so much happiness. It does not matter where I am, I will always stop and say hello to animals.

Anyone who loves cats as much as I do, they will understand the importance of knowing their furry or their not so furry (in my case) friends are in safe hands. They are our family, our happiness and when you are away you need to be carefree in the knowledge at all their needs are being met.

This is where we come in, I have worked previously for a pet sitting business in Manchester and I am fully insured and DBS checked. Not only are your pets in the best possible care, all your needs are catered for to ensure you have a relaxing time away. We will also be able to assist you with any errands you might like me to do if your flight is delayed or you just need a helping hand watering your house plants.

Since starting our pet service in 2021, the number of clients has grown rapidly over the years with the majority being returning clients.

I decided to expand 9Lives and make sure we could meet every clients needs. 9Lives is now a team of four which is the perfect amount of cat sitters that we are able to undertake any dates given to us by clients.

Bethany, Mary Ann, Jessica and Mike.

Every one of us who work in our team are trustworthy, caring, reliable and respectful. We will go above and beyond to make sure you have the best time away knowing your loved ones are being pampered at home.

  • Mary Ann has helped me run 9Lives since we started back in 2021. Mary Ann is caring and loves to give a lot of love and fuss to all the cats she visits.
  • Jessica joined us in 2023 who has experience in Doggy daycare services previously. Jess goes above and beyond to make the clients feel at ease when they are away on holiday.
  • Mike joined us in 2024 and he is an avid animal rescuer with several rescue dogs of his own from Romania who loves all animals. Mike is calm, gentle and soothing to all animals he meets.

All house visits will be done in a discreet and un-marked van or car to ensure your discretion is met. We offer a cat sitting service which is based in and around Manchester & Bury, which is where I live so it means I am very flexible to any times or dates that you would like.

We offer cat sitting covering Manchester in Bury, Heywood, Bolton, Ramsbottom, Tottington, Whitefield, Radcliffe and Prestwitch and surrounding areas. We also able to cater for dogs, hamsters, rabbits and Guinea pigs. If you have fish or an aquarium we are more than happy to feed your fish included with the price of the pet sitting visits.

The main aim I wish to achieve by starting this business is that the owners are happy, the cats are content and the clients who I gain will value my service and return to us as a long term cat sitting service.

You will never have a rushed visit, bowls left unclean, the cats not being shown affection- this will never happen. What you will receive will be a welcoming, caring and loving visit for your pets where all their needs are catered to and they are shown lots of attention in your absence!

Please check out our excellent 5* reviews on Google.

I cannot wait to meet your furry friends and I am so very excited to meet some amazing kitties that will put a big smile our faces. I hope to meet you and your furry family soon!

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Pricing

£15
Express Kitty

15/20 mins in-home cat sitting visit
Feed and fresh water
Refresh/change litter
Pet checkover
Home security check
Play and cuddle time
£2 per additional cat

£25
Full Package

Everything included in the Express Kitty plus:
1 hour of engagement and together time
Grooming session
Time for lap naps
Exercise and play
Lawns watered if requested
Text message/picture and video updates

FAQ

  • How do I get started?
    When you decide to use our services for the very first time we will arrange a complimentary visit to your home at a mutually convenient time. This enables me to meet and understand you and your pets. We can then check through your requirements and pets routine, you can inform me of your pets likes/dislikes favourite toys, games, dietary requirements, medication your pet may be on or any other requirements you may have. We can then go through the paperwork and arrange for your first cat sitting visit
  • Why choose a cat sitter?
    Pets get to stay in their own environment with familiar sights and smells around them and can continue to enjoy their own routine while avoiding the transport/travel trauma associated with going to catteries. Also minimises exposure to illness from other animals. Most of all happy, contented pets and peace of mind for you. I know from previous experiences, my cats did not like the cattery. When I went to pick them up, they looked so down in the dumps. However, they enjoyed the stimulation of my regular cat sitter and the pictures he sent me playing with them painted a thousand words.
  • Do I need to leave anything out for the visit?
    It would be really helpful if a dustpan and brush and any cleaning products required are left out so can ensure all feeding and litter tray areas are kept clean, if you could also leave plenty litter and food supplies this will help massively and save us having to purchase extra supplies in your absence.
  • What payment methods do you accept?
    We accept cash, BACS transfer or if you are a package customer we can provide details for you to set up a standing order. Payments for services is payable either at your consultation or left me for me when we visit your kitty.
  • Is your company insured?

    Yes of course, We take our business seriously and hold full liability insurance. I am also fully DBS checked. I am a registered key holder with the local authority.

  • What happens in an emergency?
    This is very unlikely to happen which is the first factor to consider. We would assess the situation and call you to obtain your instructions. If in the event we could not get hold of you and your pet required medical attention we would take your pet to your nominated veterinary practice or depending upon our location/circumstances a vet in the locality.
  • If I’m not in how do you get in to care for my pets?
    Most of our regular customers take advantage of our complimentary key holding service which comes in handy if you ever misplace your keys, one quick call and we can be there asap. If however you choose not to use this service; key collection is complimentary on your first booking, so when we visit you for your pet consultation you may provide us with a set of keys which we will use for your booking but we will return the keys to your possession after the service. All future key collection and drop off is charged at £5.00 per trip.
  • What happens if I’m delayed coming back from holiday?
    Delays are inevitable and you cannot return home on time as planned there is no need to worry, just let us know and we will continue to care for your pet until you return.
  • What area do you cover?
    We are based in Bury and we cover Bury, Tottington, Ramsbottom, Radcliffe, Whitefield, Prestwich and surrounding areas. Please enquire as nothing is ever ruled out, not even the rural areas.
  • Do you work on weekend/ bank holidays?
    Yes! There is no extra charge for visits on the weekends and they are charged at the same rate. Bank holiday visits are charged an extra £5 and £10 on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and NYE.
  • Pet Sitting Prices
    All fees for services must be paid in advance, for example at the consultation or left out for collection on the day the service commences. We accept cash and BACS payments. We do not accept cheques as this method of payment is soon to be discontinued. Customers using our services on a regular basis may set-up a standing order. There is no hidden charges and a full price will be quoted on application for any of our services. Visits on Bank holidays, Xmas, Boxing and New Year’s Day are charged at double rate. A visit to your home is priced at £15 per visit + £2 per additional cat. This includes cleaning of the litter area, replenishing the water, feeding your cats wet and dry food and a little fuss with a picture and video update for you to see your fur babies.

Reviews

I want to thank you for the loving care you have given my four fur babies over the time we have used your site. Many thanks!

Joanne, Bury

Beth has looked after our three moggies for a few weeks now and she always keeps us posted with lovely pics.

Colin, Ramsbottom

Really happy to have found Beth, she is trustworthy, the cats love her and she is always reliable.

James, Blakley

Top quality care and loving for our cat has made us rebook every time we are away from home. We know our old boy is in good hands.

Conor, Whitefield

Beth always makes sure my cats are well loved and fussed after. Couldn’t recommend her more.

Sharon, Bury

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Pictures of the furry and not so furry friends we care for!

 

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