Expert cat care
Cat-friendly, Fear Free,
Certified Professional Cat Sitter
in Amsterdam-Oost.


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.
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and through
KGA Kattenoppasservice, too.
My prices?
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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.
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.
What I've done

July 2024 - Now
Founder & Administrator
Cat Sitters of Amsterdam
Online platform and community for cat-sitting professionals.
Amsterdam, The Netherlands

November 2022 - Now
Host
Cat Sitters' Café
Cat sitter quarterly networking event.
Amsterdam, The Netherlands

August 2020 - August 2021
Host
Cuidado Felino En Casa (como lo quiere tu gato)
Cat advice YouTube series.
Online

July 2020 - Now
Cat Sitter and Owner
MultiCATsking Cat-sitting Amsterdam
In-home cat-sitting service.
Amsterdam, The Netherlands

May 2019 - Now
Cat Sitter Trainer
Kattengedragsadviesbureau
Feline studies institute.
Amsterdam, The Netherlands

November 2018 - Now
Cat Sitter
KGA Kattenoppasservice
In-home cat-sitting service.
Amsterdam, The Netherlands

July 2018 - September 2018
Kitten Foster Parent
Hội An, Vietnam

May 2018 - April 2020
Shelter volunteer
Dierentehuis Amstelveen/Ouder Amstel (Dierenbescherming)
Animal shelter.
Amsterdam, The Netherlands

May 2017 - April 2018
Animal Caretaker
Dierenhotel Pocahondas
Animal boarding facility.
Amsterdam, The Netherlands

June 2014 - November 2016
Volunteer Translator
Stichting S.O.S. Strays
Canine rescue and rehoming organization.
's-Heerenhoek, The Netherlands

May 2011 - September 2019
Shelter Volunteer
Stichting De Poezenboot
Feline shelter.
Amsterdam, The Netherlands

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
What I organize
(in person)

Coming up: On Sunday 29 June from 14:00 to 16:00 at Restaurant Babel (7th floor of OBA), Oosterdokskade 143 1011 DL Amsterdam.

Past event: On Sunday, March 23rd, from 14:00 to 16:30 at Café Het Gegeven Paard in Utrecht.

Past event: On Sunday 11 December 2022, from 14:00 to 16:00 at The 5th Amsterdam Oost (the Stayokay Hostel bar) - Timorplein 21, 1094 CC Amsterdam

Coming up: On Sunday 29 June from 14:00 to 16:00 at Restaurant Babel (7th floor of OBA), Oosterdokskade 143 1011 DL Amsterdam.
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.

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.
What my life is like
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How to reach me
Phone
YouTube
Interested in booking? Please get in touch here.
