The Catmaste Chronicles
This week Michelle Fern travels across the pond again to the U.K. to visit with Michelle Adams, founder of Chatty Cats Care cat sitting service in London, and host of The Catmaste Chronicles Podcast. The Catmaste Chronicles is about well-being and how our beloved pets have contributed to our mental and physical wellness.
BIO:
I am the founder of Chatty Cats Care, I have been working as a professional Cat sitter since 2017. I have a cat called Gerry, which I inherited from my late grandma and he is 21 years old, which is the extraordinary age of 100 in cat years. There is no secret to my cats’ longevity and youthful looks; he just receives lots of love, attention, good food and occasional prawns or cooked white fish. I give the same love and care to all the cats I sit, hence why I have a very happy growing client base and regular recommendations.
From a young age I have always loved cats, so this job has fulfilled all of my childhood dreams an abundance of cats (what more could I want). As you all may know, every cat is different and I have been fortunate enough to have experience with so many different breeds and personalities now, I feel like a cat whisperer.
I have looked after Rescue Cats, which can be quite timid, Playful Cats, Siamese Cats, British Blues, Indoor Cats, Outdoor Cats, Hunter Cats (not too keen on the gifts they bring), Bengal Cats, Ragdoll Cats, Kittens, Diabetic Cats, and Multiple Cats in one home…. You name it; I’ve probably done it.
I also travel around the globe as much as I can and caring for stray cats, feeding them and in some situations, I have managed to get them neutered.
In addition to Cats sitting, I work with children as a Nanny. I have been working with children in both home and school settings for around 7 years. I have also noticed the similarities between cats and children (they are very similar indeed). I hold a Bachelors Degree in Education, Culture and Society and a Masters Degree in Applied Theatre. I own a second company called Petit Pois childcare and creche and we create bespoke event childcare packages for weddings and corporate events.