Glasgow · Central Scotland · The Highlands
Your cats stay home. Your house stays lived‑in.
Professional live-in cat sitting and house sitting by an experienced, 5-star-rated sitter. No cattery, no stress, no empty house — just one reliable person in your home, looking after everything exactly as you would.
What I do
One sitter. Your home. Everything handled.
I move in for the duration of your trip, so your cats keep their routine, their territory and their people-time — and your home is never sitting dark and empty.
Live-in cat sitting
Feeding, fresh water, litter trays twice daily, play and lap time, medication if needed, and daily photo updates. Nervous cats get patience, not a schedule. One flat nightly rate covers two cats; a third is £5 a night.
House sitting, no pets
An occupied house deters opportunists and satisfies most insurers. Post gathered, bins out, plants watered, heating run, deliveries taken in, and a quick check on anything you're worried about.
Dogs — considered
I'm cat-first, but I'll consider calm, well-settled dogs on a case-by-case basis, usually where they share the home with cats. Get in touch and tell me about them.
Daily updates, without the nagging
A photo and a short message every day by WhatsApp — more if you want it, less if you'd rather switch off completely. Your choice, agreed before you leave.
A proper handover
A video call before booking, then a written care sheet covering feeding, vet details, quirks, bins, alarm codes and stopcock. Nothing left to memory or guesswork.
Where I sit
Glasgow outwards — as far north as you like
Glasgow & surrounds
My home patch. West End, Finnieston, Southside, East End and out to Paisley, Clydebank, East Kilbride and the Clyde coast. No travel charge.
Central Scotland
Edinburgh, Stirling, Falkirk, Ayrshire, Fife, Perth, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs. Easily reached and regularly covered.
The Highlands & north
Anywhere north of the central belt — Argyll, Inverness, Skye, Wester Ross, Sutherland, Aberdeenshire and the islands. Remote and off-grid welcome; I'm at home in the hills.
Somewhere not listed? Ask anyway. Longer sits in beautiful, out-of-the-way places are exactly the ones I most want to hear about.
How it usually goes
Give a cat three days and they'll reveal their true character
Some are on your lap within the hour. Some watch from the top of the wardrobe until day four, then decide you'll do. Either is fine by me — I've never met a cat I couldn't wait out, and I've never rushed one into liking me.
If your cat wants nothing to do with me for a fortnight, they'll still be fed on time, brushed if they'll allow it, and reported on honestly.
Why live-in
A cattery boards your cat. I look after them.
Cats are territorial animals, not sociable travellers. Almost everything that upsets a cat about being left behind is caused by moving them somewhere else — and none of it is necessary.
Their own safe space
No carrier, no car journey, no strange building full of unfamiliar cats and smells. They keep their own windowsill, their own bed, their own hiding place under the stairs. The single biggest cause of stress in boarded cats is simply not being at home — so I remove it.
One-to-one attention
A cattery has dozens of cats and a member of staff with a schedule to keep. I have your cats and nobody else's. That means lap time, play, brushing, conversation and company through the day — not a bowl pushed through a hatch and a door closing again.
Their routine, unbroken
Same food, same bowls, same spot on the floor, same times of day. Medication on schedule rather than at rounds. For elderly cats and cats on treatment, keeping the routine intact is not a nicety — it is the thing that keeps them well while you are away.
And here is how it compares on cost
| 10 nights · 3 cats | Cattery | Neighbour drop-ins | Catsit Scotland |
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| Typical cost | £280–£630 depending where you go | Free–£150, plus the favour owed | £450 — one rate, all three cats |
| Cats stay in their own home | No — carriers, car, kennels | Yes | Yes |
| Company overnight | No | No | Every night |
| House occupied & secure | No | Briefly | Continuously |
| Post, bins, plants, deliveries | No | Sometimes | Included |
| Medication & vet trips | Yes, usually charged extra | Unlikely | Included |
| You come home to… | Stressed cats, cold house, full bin | A house that's been empty | Settled cats, clean home, beds stripped |
Those cattery figures are real published Scottish prices, not guesses: a budget cattery outside Glasgow will board three cats sharing for around £28 a night, a mid-range one for about £42, and a premium one for £63. So on price alone a cheap cattery beats me and a good one is level. What you are actually paying the difference for is a house that is lived in rather than locked up, cats that never leave their own territory, and no driving crates across the city twice. If price is the only thing that matters to you, book the cattery — I would rather tell you that now than have you find out afterwards.
Rates
Simple nightly pricing
One simple nightly rate, comfortably below what an agency would charge you. Everything is quoted and confirmed in writing before you book — the only things ever added are a third cat at £5 a night and the Christmas and New Year period.
House sitting · no pets
£40 / night
An occupied, cared-for home while you're away.
- Post, bins, plants, deliveries
- Heating and water run regularly
- Weekly progress message
- Home left clean, beds stripped
Cat sitting · Glasgow & central belt
£45 / night
Up to two cats, one flat rate. A third cat is £5 a night. Everything in house sitting, plus:
- Two full care routines daily
- Litter trays cleaned twice a day
- Medication administered at no extra cost
- Daily photo update
- Emergency vet transport included
Highlands & remote
£50 / night
North of the central belt, islands and off-grid properties.
- Everything in the cat sitting rate
- No travel fee — I drive there at my own cost
- Wood burners, generators, well water — no problem
- Minimum 5 nights
7 nights or more: 10% off. 14 nights or more: 15% off. A 10-night Glasgow cat sit works out at £405, and a 27-night sit at roughly £1,033. One month is the longest sit I take.
Minimum 3 nights (5 in the Highlands). 25% deposit to hold dates, balance due on the first day of the sit. Free cancellation up to 14 days before. Christmas and New Year at +£25 a night. Four or more cats, or cats needing intensive care, quoted individually.
About me
Hello — I'm Ricky.
I'm a Chartered Accountant, working remotely in a senior finance role for a humanitarian organisation. That tells you most of what you need to know about how I'll treat your home: I'm organised, I'm used to being trusted with things that matter, and I don't cut corners when nobody's watching.
I was a cat parent to three of my own, and I miss it — the belly rubs most of all. Cats are my speciality now: the shy ones under the bed, the elderly ones on four medications, the ones who need three days before they'll admit you exist. Dogs I'll consider, but I'd rather be honest than oversell it.
I live in my own flat in Glasgow's West End, which I sometimes let out to visitors — and that's exactly what makes this work. It gives me the flexibility to spend time in different parts of Scotland, and it means I know precisely what it feels like to hand your keys and your home to someone else, because I do it from the other side too.
Outside work I'm an experienced mountaineer, and equally happy on a relaxed country walk. I have my own car, so getting to you is never a problem. I hold a 5-star rating on TrustedHousesitters, where the homeowner reviews every sit afterwards, and I'm ID-verified and reference-checked.
What homeowners say
Five stars, every sit
Every review below is a verified TrustedHousesitters review, left by the homeowner after the sit. Five out of five for organised, reliable, self-sufficient, clean and tidy, and pet care — on every single one.
★★★★★
"Ricky was super helpful in caring for our cat. We had a chat beforehand and he was accommodating to extend his stay as long as his other commitments allowed, which we truly appreciated. Ricky had already read our welcome guide and was organised, self-sufficient, caring and patient. This was our first time leaving our newly adopted cat. Throughout our trip, he kept in regular touch, sending photos and updates so we had total confidence that our pet was being well taken care of. We recommend Ricky without reservation."
— Sahar · Kirknewton · 16–27 July 2026★★★★★
"Ricky has sat for me previously too and as usual took great care of my Jake and my home. I got home and think Jake was actually looking for Ricky! Ricky updated me on how Jake got on including his medication and taking extra care with making sure Jake didn't escape the house, as he has been known to do this in the past! Definitely trust Ricky with looking out for number one."
— Siobhan · Glasgow · December 2025 (repeat sit)★★★★★
"We were really happy with Ricky. He did a great job looking after our cats and home. He kept in regular contact and was always quick to respond to messages. He was incredibly tidy and organised. I would definitely have him back again and recommended him to others."
— Emily · Kilsyth · 31 May – 10 June 2026 (three cats)★★★★★
"Ricky was a great cat sitter, who arrived on time and seemed to have had a great time with my cat. My house was very clean when I arrived home and Ricky communicated clearly about when he would leave. He even offered to check in with Iven later in the evening in case my flight back might have been delayed."
— Malou · East Calder · November 2025Availability
When I'm free
Dates fill up months ahead, especially school holidays and Christmas. If your dates show as booked, ask anyway — plans change.
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If something goes wrong
Properly insured, not just careful
Being trusted with someone's cat and someone's keys is a serious thing, and good intentions aren't cover. I hold pet business insurance through Protectivity, and here is what that actually means for you in plain English.
Your cat's vet bills, up to £25,000
If an animal in my care is injured, falls ill or worse, the policy covers up to £25,000 per animal and £100,000 in total. You are not left with a vet bill because something happened on my watch.
Covered whether or not it's my fault
The policy includes non-negligent cover. Most sitters' insurance only pays out if they're proved to be at fault — which means an accident nobody caused leaves you paying. Mine pays either way, to the same £25,000 limit.
Up to £1,000 to get you home
If the worst happens while you're away — an animal in my care dies, is stolen, or goes missing for more than 48 hours — the policy reimburses up to £1,000 of the additional travel costs of cutting your trip short and getting home.
Keys, locks and liability
£10,000 of key cover for replacement locks, keys, alarm resets and the locksmith, plus £1,000,000 of public liability for accidental damage or injury while I'm in your home.
Certificate of insurance available on request — ask me for it at the enquiry stage rather than taking my word for it. I'd encourage you to ask every sitter you consider for theirs.
What I need from you
Three things I do ask for
I work remotely from your home for most of the year, which is exactly why I'm there through the day rather than dropping in twice. In the summer months some days are spent outdoors instead, and I'll flag those before we book. All three of the things below are straightforward, and I'll confirm them with you in advance.
Stable fixed broadband
I work in a senior finance role on secure systems and time-critical calls, so I need a fixed-line or full-fibre connection with the network name and password left out for me. Mobile tethering or a patchy rural signal isn't enough — but if your connection is limited, tell me honestly and we'll work out whether it's viable rather than discovering it on day one.
Somewhere to work
A desk is ideal, but a dining or kitchen table with a chair and a plug socket nearby works perfectly well. I don't need a room to myself — just one spot I can set a laptop down and leave it for the duration of the sit.
A properly clean fridge
I'll be cooking for myself for a week or a month, so the fridge needs to be emptied of anything past its date and thoroughly cleaned before I arrive. It's the one household thing I won't compromise on, and it takes twenty minutes. Everything else I'll happily work around.
Everything else is genuinely optional. I have my own car, so getting around is never a problem. I'll shop for and cook my own food, I don't need entertaining, and I'll leave the place cleaner than I found it. If in doubt, ask — I'd far rather have an awkward question before booking than a surprise on arrival.
Before I arrive
How to prepare your home
None of this is onerous, and I'll send you a checklist version a fortnight before the sit. The sits that go best are simply the ones where nothing was left to guesswork — a good written guide does most of the work.
1. Make the house comfortable
Clean bedding on a made-up bed, clear space in a wardrobe and a couple of drawers, fresh towels, and a fridge that has been emptied and properly cleaned. Leave the heating and hot water on a sensible schedule, or show me how to change it.
2. Add a personal touch
Never expected, always remembered — tea and coffee, milk in the fridge, a note about the good bakery round the corner. It sets the tone for the whole sit.
3. Provide clear direction
A written or printed welcome guide beats a rushed doorstep briefing: feeding amounts and times, litter tray routine, bin days and which bin, alarm codes, stopcock and fuse box, wifi details, parking and any neighbour worth knowing.
4. Be ready for my arrival
Agree an arrival time and let me know how to get in. If pet parents prefer an overlap — the night before, or the morning of your departure — I'm very happy to do that. Equally, a key safe and a good written guide work just as well, so do whatever suits your travel plans.
5. Introduce me to your pets
If pet parents prefer to be there for the introduction, keep it calm and unhurried — but a video call beforehand does the job just as well. Either way, tell me who hides, who bolts for the door, who begs and who bites when they've had enough of being stroked. Honesty helps everyone.
6. Confirm emergency contacts
Before you go, leave me: your vet's name, address and out-of-hours number; your own contact details plus a second number that works abroad; a nearby friend, neighbour or family member with a spare key; and your preferred plumber or electrician. Tell your vet in writing that I'm authorised to bring your cats in and to approve treatment up to an agreed limit — it takes two minutes and it is the single most useful thing you can do.
Questions
The things people ask first
Do you actually stay in the house the whole time?
How many cats can you take?
Can you give medication or injections?
What if my cat is nervous of strangers?
Are you insured and checked?
How do I book?
Do I need to provide food for you?
What do you need from the house itself?
Do you take dogs?
Get in touch
Tell me about your cats
Send your dates, your postcode and a line about who I'd be looking after. I reply to everything within 24 hours, usually much sooner.
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rickymunday@hotmail.com Best for detailed enquiries and long sits
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WhatsApp — 07473 549648 Quickest way to reach me — usually a reply within the hour
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07473 549648 Happy to talk it through if that's easier than typing
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My TrustedHousesitters profile Verified reviews from previous homeowners
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My Airbnb host profile & reviews I host guests in my own Glasgow flat — so I'm reviewed from both sides of the arrangement
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Finnieston Haven — my own flat The Glasgow flat I let to visitors while I'm away sitting
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