Cat in a Flat

Cat in a Flat is an online cat-sitting brand that connects cat owners with local cat sitters. ^{[1] [2] [3]}

Cat owners are charged a fixed booking fee of £1.50 / 1.90 € per booking while using Amex will have a slightly higher fee of £4.90 / 4.90 € per booking. The platform would charge cat sitters a 19% fee from each booking. ^[4]

History

Cat in a Flat was founded in 2014 by Julie Barnes and Kathrin Burckhardt after discovering the need of finding a cat sitter. In 2015-16, the company received investment through Crowdcube and expanded its operation in UK, Germany, Ireland, France, Belgium, Netherland, Austria, and Switzerland. ^{[5] [6]} In 2016, Cat in a Flat won the BIMA Award. ^{[7] [8] [9]}

In October 2024 Cat in a Flat was acquired by the American pet sitting platform Rover.com ^[10] , and expanded its operation to United States of America as well.

References

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9. "Mit Cat in a Flat finden Katzenbesitzer den passenden Sitter für die Urlaubszeit". Mit Vergnügen Berlin. Retrieved 2021-07-29.
10. "Rover acquires Cat in a Flat a perfect match for pet parents". tech.eu. Retrieved 2024-10-31.