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MultiCATsking
Cat-sitting Amsterdam

What I do

Cat-sitting

For felines

In Amsterdam-Oost (plus) - The Netherlands

I'm not your average cat sitter.

I'm an expert in cat care.

I'll visit your cat in the comfort of their home to feed, refresh their water, clean bowls, scoop litter, and provide plenty of play and cuddles. I'll also let them out on the balcony or garden if it's safe and you allow. You'll receive updates after every visit with photos or videos of what we've done together. I love doing that! And I'll also share information about improving your cat's welfare and living experience.​ 
I'm a cat sitter with a mission.
I want your cat to be happier after each visit, in a healthier state of mind and home environment, with all their needs met. I aim to build on this with you on subsequent visits.


While you're away, your cat is my cat.

I'll care for them with the same level of responsibility, love and respect as I do my own.

 

If necessary, I can give your cat medication —as long as your cat is OK with that— wash and refill their litter trays, clean up any "accidents" left behind, pick up supplies from the shop if you run out, take your cat to the vet, come in for a play session or meet with you for a chat about cat care and behaviour (more on this below).

See my service area here:

Further? I might. Please check with me.

You can book me directly:

and through

KGA Kattenoppasservice, too.

My prices?

Need extra info?

 

Or check if I can?

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Cat-sitting
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Cat Care, Behaviour & Well-being Guidance

For the humans of the felines

Where needed (on-site or online), in English or Spanish

As a cat care expert, I know feline behaviour and can offer essential advice on better caring for cats and understanding their needs to improve their welfare. 

I can visit you at home, answer any questions you may have about your cat and advise you on your specific home situation. We can also arrange a remote consultation if you're abroad.

However, for existing behaviour problems, it's better to contact a professional feline behaviour therapist. This person can review your case and work with you to develop a plan to address the situation best.

If you're unsure what to do, please get in touch with me. I'll be happy to help.

Consulting
Training

Cat Sitter Training

For humans

In Amsterdam - The Netherlands

I’m involved in the practical training for all participants in the Expert Cat Care certification programme at KGA Kattengedragsadviesbureau, a school dedicated to feline studies. This unique course, which uses a cat-centred approach, is the only certification for professional cat sitters in the Netherlands.

The course combines theory and hands-on learning, covering everything from understanding cat body language and spotting signs of illness to recognizing eating behaviours and how to best care for cats to improve their overall well-being. Based on scientific insights, you'll learn how to observe and understand cats better—how their environment affects them, and how to apply this knowledge in your work as a cat sitter.

The course is available online in both English and Dutch.

If you’d like to register or need more details, get in touch with KGA, or feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions

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Who I am

Originally from Lima, Peru, I fell in love with Amsterdam one day and moved here in 2009. After settling in, I began looking for opportunities to work with animals — a lifelong dream — this time in the city I adore.

In 2011, I became a volunteer at De Poezenboot, the famous floating shelter in the Amsterdam canals. Nothing compared to the excitement and reward of working with cats for the first time! Since that experience, my passion for understanding these extraordinary creatures and improving their welfare has only grown. With that in mind, I returned to school and became a cat care professional. I earned my official qualification as a Dog and Cat Handler in 2017, and since then, I haven’t stopped learning — both in and out of the classroom — anything and everything to become a better carer.

 

Over the years, I’ve been involved in a number of professional and volunteer activities dedicated to the care and welfare of cats. In 2018, I completed training to become an Expert in Cat Care, followed by certification in Advanced Feline Behaviour for Cat Professionals (2020), Fear Free Pet Sitter certification (2022), and most recently, Professional Pet Sitter certification (2024). I also regularly attend courses, conferences, symposiums, and events to deepen my understanding and sharpen my skills. As a member of the Pet Sitters International network, I stay up to date with international standards and best practices.

Cat-sitting isn’t just a job to me. I’m not simply someone who looks after your cat while you’re away. I’m an advocate for their well-being, and someone you can trust on the journey toward a more connected and harmonious life with your feline companion. I pay attention to the details: behaviour, health, comfort, stress levels. I also train and encourage other cat sitters to embrace this same philosophy, learning every day from each cat I meet and sharing what I know. And of course, everything I practice is tested (and approved) at home by my two feline beauties, Muis and Mauw.

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Home: Resume

What I've done

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July 2024 - Now

Founder & Administrator

Cat Sitters of Amsterdam

Online platform and community for cat-sitting professionals.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

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November 2022 - Now

Host

Cat Sitters' Café

Cat sitter quarterly networking event.
Amsterdam, The Netherlands

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August 2020 - August 2021

Host

Cuidado Felino En Casa (como lo quiere tu gato)

Cat advice YouTube series.

Online

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July 2020 - Now

Cat Sitter and Owner

MultiCATsking Cat-sitting Amsterdam

In-home cat-sitting service.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

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May 2019 - Now

Cat Sitter Trainer

Kattengedragsadviesbureau

Feline studies institute.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

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November 2018 - Now

Cat Sitter

KGA Kattenoppasservice

In-home cat-sitting service.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

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July 2018 - September 2018

Kitten Foster Parent

Hội An, Vietnam

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May 2018 - April 2020

Shelter volunteer

Dierentehuis Amstelveen/Ouder Amstel (Dierenbescherming)

Animal shelter.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

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May 2017 - April 2018

Animal Caretaker

Dierenhotel Pocahondas

Animal boarding facility.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

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June 2014 - November 2016

Volunteer Translator

Stichting S.O.S. Strays

Canine rescue and rehoming organization.

's-Heerenhoek, The Netherlands

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May 2011 - September 2019

Shelter Volunteer

Stichting De Poezenboot

Feline shelter.
Amsterdam, The Netherlands

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As a professional cat sitter, I believe in continuous learning to provide the best care possible. Ongoing education is a key part of my approach. 

 

Here's a list of my training and qualifications.

What I've learnt
(so far)

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March 2025 (in progress)

Trust Technique

Course

Trust Technique

Online

March 2025

Cat Day FelCan
FelCan Kattendag

Symposium

Stichting FelCan

Utrecht, The Netherlands

February 2025 (previously, in June 2018)

Recognizing pain (revised)
Pijn herkennen 

Course

Kattengedragsadviesbureau

Online

January 2025

Fear Free nail trims: Behavioural considerations to trim away the terror

Course

Fear Free

Online

January 2025

Fear Free for humans

Course

Fear Free

Online

November 2024

Smart cats! The intelligence of cats
Slimme katten! De intelligentie van katten

Course

Instituut voor Dieren in Filosofie en Wetenschap

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

October 2024

CPPS-Certified Professional Pet Sitter Exam
Certificate: CPPS-Certified Professional Pet Sitter

Certification

Pet Sitters International

Online

July 2024

Senior 2: Support in the golden years
Senior 2: Ondersteuning van de golden years

Course

Kattengedragsadviesbureau

Online

October 2023

2023 Pet Sitter World Educational Conference

Conference

Pet Sitters International

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

March 2023

2023 One-Day Online Summit for Pet Sitters & Dog Walkers: Focus on pet health

Conference

Pet Sitters International

Online

February 2023

Senior 1: Welfare for the elderly cat
Senior 1: Goed welzijn voor de oudere kat

Course

Kattengedragsadviesbureau

Online

February 2023 (in progress)

Volunteering and Professional Cat-sitting Training
Formación Voluntariado y Catsitter Profesional

Training Program

MOF Etología Felina

Online

January 2023

Feline destructive scratching solutions

Course

Fear Free

Online

January 2023 (in progress)

Multi-cat households: From quarrel to friendship
Multicathuishoudens: Van ruzie naar vriendschap

Course

Felinova

Online

January 2023

Understanding medical conditions and pain

Course

Fear Free

Online

December 2022 - February 2023 

Eating behaviour
Eetgedrag

Course

Kattengedragsadviesbureau

Online

November 2022

About Cats & Dogs

Expo & Workshops

Jaarbeurs

Utrecht, The Netherlands

June 2022

Fear Free Pet Sitter Certification Program
Certificate: Fear Free Certified Professional

Training Program

Fear Free

Online

May 2022

Cat Campus 2022: Fact or fiction?
Kattenkampus 2022: Feit of fictie?

Symposium

Kattenadvies & Verzorging

Doorn, The Netherlands

May 2022

Nutrition and digestion
Voeding en spijsvertering

Course

Kattengedragsadviesbureau

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

March 2022 - April 2022

Coat and behaviour
Vacht en gedrag

Course

Kattengedragsadviesbureau

Online

January 2022

New insights into obesity
Nieuwe inzichten in obesitas

Lecture

Kattengedragsadviesbureau

Online

March 2021

Feline emotions
Emoties van katten

Course

Kattengedragsadviesbureau

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

February 2021

Fear Free Pet Behavior Symposium

Symposium

San Francisco SPCA

Online

January 2021

Foster family special
Gastgezin special

Course

Kattengedragsadviesbureau

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

December 2020

Feline behaviour problem prevention and solution 1, 2, 3 & 4
Kattengedragsproblemen voorkomen en verhelpen 1, 2, 3 & 4

Course

Kattengedragsadviesbureau

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

September 2020 - March 2022

Advanced feline behaviour for cat professionals
Certificate: With Distinction

Training program

International Cat Care

Online

August 2020

ISFM International Feline Congress

Congress

International Society of Feline Medicine

Online

June 2020

Basic natural feline behaviour
Natuurlijke Basis Kattengedrag

Course

Kattengedragsadviesbureau

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

March 2020

Relationship between illness and behaviour
Relatie tussen ziekte en gedrag

Course

Kattengedragsadviesbureau

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

January 2020

Cat campus 2020: The relationship between food and behaviour
Kattencampus 2020: De relatie tussen voer en gedrag

Symposium
Kattenadvies & Verzorging
Houten, The Netherlands

November 2019

Aggression, fear and stress in cats
Agressie, angst en stress bij katten

Course
Dierenbescherming
Almere, The Netherlands

November 2019

 

FWF Cat day: Feline happiness

FWF Kattendag: Kattengeluk

Symposium

Feline Welfare Foundation

's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands

November 2019

National Congress of Animal Assistance
Landelijk Congres Dierhulpverlening

Congress
DierenLot Academie
Gorinchem, The Netherlands

October 2019

Cat-friendly care and medication
Katvriendelijke verzorging en medicatie toedienen

Course
Kattengedragsadviesbureau
Amsterdam, The Netherlands

September 2019

Cat Weekend 2019

Conference
International Society of Feline Medicine & International Cat Care
Stratford-upon-Avon, UK

March 2019

Feline communication
KATSE communicatie

Course
Kattengedragsadviesbureau
Amsterdam, The Netherlands

October 2018

Expert cat care - Practical cat care
Expert cat care - Katten verzorgen in de praktijk
Certificate: Expert Cat Care

Diploma: Expert Cat Care

Training program
Kattengedragsadviesbureau
Amsterdam, The Netherlands

September 2018

Cat-friendly handling
Katvriendelijk hanteren

Course
Kattengedragsadviesbureau
Amsterdam, The Netherlands

May 2018

Relationships between cats
Relaties tussen katten

Course
Kattengedragsadviesbureau
Amsterdam, The Netherlands

April 2018

Shelter special 1 & 2
Asiel special 1 & 2

Course
Kattengedragsadviesbureau
Amsterdam, The Netherlands

March 2018

Relationship between cat and owners
Relatie kat-eigenaren

Course
Kattengedragsadviesbureau
Amsterdam, The Netherlands

February 2018

Cat-friendly cat hotel/boarding cattery
Katvriendelijk Kattenhotel/Pension

Course
Kattengedragsadviesbureau
Amsterdam, The Netherlands

February 2017

Basic workshop Tellington TTouch for cats
Basisworkshop Tellington TTouch voor katten

Workshop
TTouch4animals
Utrecht, The Netherlands

February 2017 - January 2018

Entrepreneur shelter, boarding home and kennel
Ondernemer asiel, pension en kennel
Certificate: Dog and Cat Handler
Diploma: Houder van Honden en Katten

Training program
Aeres Training Centre International
Barneveld, The Netherlands

February 2020

How do we determine the behaviour of animals with our behaviour?
Love for animals versus respect for animals
Hoe bepalen we met ons gedrag, het gedrag van dieren?
Dierenliefde versus respect voor dieren

Workshop
DierenLot Academie
Arkel, The Netherlands

Events

What I organize
(in person)

Cat Sitters' Café

The Cat Sitters' Café is a free, informal, ongoing get-together for anyone who cares for cats professionally in Amsterdam and beyond, with the idea of building community and supporting each other. Cat-sitting is a solo profession, and it can get lonely at times. This is a chance to (finally!) see some people, chat, share experiences and ideas, learn from each other, have a drink and a laugh, make friends, network... whatever you want... only everyone around will be equally passionate about caring for cats.

What I organize
(online)

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Cat Sitters of Amsterdam

Your Trusted Cat Professionals!
Cat Sitters of Amsterdam is a dedicated platform that connects cat owners with professional, independent cat sitters throughout the city. While each sitter operates separately, we help and support one another to ensure the highest level of care for your cat.

 

 

We also have an open online community on Facebook, where cat-sitting professionals can connect, share tips, offer advice, and grow their businesses together.

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Cuidado Felino En Casa
(como lo quiere tu gato)

Cuidado Felino En Casa (como lo quiere tu gato) - Cat Care at Home (the way your cat wants it), in English, is a platform for Spanish speakers where I answer questions on video about cat behaviour, welfare and care at home. This is a free resource.

My answers are always given from a cat-centred perspective: with the cat, its nature, needs, emotions and desires always in mind. 

My aim is not only to help solve specific problems at home, but more importantly, to improve our relationship with cats through greater knowledge and respect for the species.
Each episode of the show is available on my YouTube channel.

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What my life is like
(at work, at home & surroundings) 

Home: Contact

How to reach me

E-mail

Phone

Instagram

Facebook

YouTube

Interested in booking? Please get in touch here.

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