Hello and welcome. My name is Jenny and I am the proud owner of Kitty Kare. I was fortunate enough to purchase the business in May 2020 from Lesley after several years of working for and managing Kitty Kare.

As we are a private company (as opposed to a franchise) we can maintain competitive rates for our clients as well as providing a first-class bespoke service.

I previously worked for a large well-known Veterinary hospital in Derby for 14 years and have gained a great deal of valuable knowledge and experience of all animals and animal care.

I have owned cats, dogs, rabbits, reptiles, and other small animals my whole life. Being able to work with animals is an additional bonus, and I thoroughly enjoy looking after so many furry friends.

As well as running the business, I will, of course, still be caring for your beloved pets as before and giving them the love and attention that they deserve whilst you are away from home.

Hi, I'm Abbie! I moved to Hilton just over a year ago and have been caring for cats for as long as I can remember. I currently have two cats of my own, Stanley and Tilda, and I’ve never been without a cat in my life! I hold a degree in Animal Management and have volunteered with the Cats Protection for over a year, alongside working across a variety of animal care settings including zoos, farms, and wildlife rehabilitation centres. I’m confident caring for cats of all ages and personalities, and always aim to make them feel safe, comfortable, and well looked after while you're away.

Outside of animal care, I love birdwatching, hiking, reading, and trying to find the best cafés around!

Hello, I'm Alison, and I live in Hartshorne with my husband and our pets.

I previously worked in IT but since the pandemic I have opted for a more leisurely pace of life, and what could be more leisurely than making a fuss of so many beautiful cats.

Cats have always been a big part of my life. I previously did some vlogging for a You Tube channel called "Relax my Cat," which is basically TV for cats, helping to calm them, particularly at stressful times such as on bonfire night. I love all animals, and during my travels, have been lucky enough to meet and interact with many different creatures, from big furry animals to reptiles, birds, and creepy crawly insects.

At the moment, we have one cat called Gismo and six ducks.

My other interests include birdwatching, butterfly surveys, gardening, crafts, and photography.

I am Amanda, and from the first black and white stray my Mum took in, to the kittens I snook into my bedroom as a 'mature teenager', to the adorable Stanley in my profile photo, I've always had an affinity with felines. My family call me 'The cat whisperer'!

Knowing how important it is to leave pets in reputable and trustworthy company , I decided to become a pet sitter myself and have recently joined the Kitty Kare group.

Hi, my name is Andrea Mullee, I have lived in Derby all my life with the last 22 years being in Willington.

I love all animals but my soft spot is for cats so working for Kitty Kare came at the right time for me as I recently lost my last fur baby. For the last 30 years I have had the pleasure of adopting and owning rescue cats, all of which have been a big part of my life.

Having recently retired from work to enjoy my hobbies which are gardening, crafts, walking and photography I can now look forward to meeting lots of beautiful cats and their lovely owners in between holidays of my own!

Hi, I’m Carole and I live in West Hallam.

This is me with one of my cats, Oscar. My other cat, Lucy, was a little camera shy!

Apart from my absolute love of cats, my other hobbies include going to watch The Rams to which I have been a season ticket holder now for several years.

I also enjoy going to the gym, growing plants for my garden from seeds, reading, and of course looking after your lovely cats whilst you are away.

Hello, I'm Cathy; 'Auntie Cathy' to the kitties.

I've lived in Derby city since 2012. I'm a part time Bar Tender, and it was through this that I first met the Kitty Kare group.

I grew up with cats; usually 2 at a time, from 8 week old rescues through to 20 year old Timmy. Goldfish, a tortoise, and homegrown tomatoes have been a part of my cat sitting experience. After their basic care needs are met, I enjoy playing, chatting, cuddles, or even reading a story to the kitties; depending on what they like.

My hobbies include going to the gym, reading, and camping.

Hi, I'm Claire. I live in Littleover with my husband, 2 children and 3 cats.

I've had cats all through my childhood, and I don't think there has ever been a time when there were no pets in the house.

I also work as a dinner lady at a local primary school and have various qualifications in childcare, special educational needs, and mental health training. I also volunteer at Derby Women's Centre when I can.

I absolutely adore cats and other pets too, understanding that they bring so much joy to our lives.

My other interests are tarot, mediumship & crystals, crafting, reading, and karaoke.

My name is Heather and I'm a lifelong cat lover. I moved to Derby from North Yorkshire 25 years ago, bringing my 2 cats with me to live with my partner and his 3 cats. Caring for 5 cats who were learning to live together taught me a great deal about cat behaviour. Helping them to gradually settle into their new life together gave me such joy.

Sadly, we lost each one as they reached old age, but we now have two rescue brothers who are very much loved and great fun.

After years of working behind a desk, I am now lucky to be looking after cats.

I have shared my home with a cat ever since my childhood and can't imagine life without them!

I have lived in Derby since 1992 with my husband and a series of cats. We were adopted by the little stray bandit, Zorro, a few years ago. He was living rough but now enjoys a life of luxury! This is a picture of me with Zorro.

For me, it is always a privilege and a pleasure to meet and care for a cat, and working for Kitty Kare gives me the opportunity to care for lots of different lovely cats, without taking them all home with me!

My other interests include gardening, walking in the countryside, and cooking.

Hi, I'm Karen, and I've lived in Alvaston for 40 years. I have always had cats in my life (predominantly Siamese). My husband and I share our home with our vocal 13 year old ChocolatePoint Siamese - Malika, our 3 year old Cyprus rescue dog - Moxie...oh and 1 elderly rescue chicken!

Having taken early retirement from many years of Nursing, and Care Home management, I joined the team at Kitty Kare as it's the perfect next step for me, and the bonus is that I get to spend it with lots of beautiful cats!

I am Derby born and bred and have lived in Mickleover for the past 24 years.

My first involvement with cats was when an affectionate mature stray female found me a few years ago and I absolutely fell in love with her. When she passed away, my husband and I decided to offer a retirement home to older cats that are often overlooked. As a result, this lovely black cutie, Tinkerbelle (in the photo), was adopted from the RSPCA.

Kitty Kare looks after Tinkerbelle for us when we go away, and it gives us confidence that our cat is always in safe hands. We have been very impressed with the attention to detail, and we are given complete peace of mind by Kitty Kare.

I love cats and all animals and am, therefore, very happy to now be a part of the Kitty Kare team.

My other interests include walking, traveling, and musical theatre.

HI, I'm Natasha, I live in Mickleover with my family and pets.

I love all animals and over the years with the may different cats we have owned and come to love has allowed me to have a big soft spot and admiration for them. It's a wonderful opportunity to be able to spend time and care for all different types of cats working for Kitty Kare. I also have experience in volunteering with horses. In my spare time my other interests are horse riding, reading and gaming.

Hi, My name is Nicola, originally from Chesterfield but moved to Derby in 2023. I have been brought up with cats and dogs and now live happily with two pampered male cats. I have joined the Kitty Kare team to spend more time with cats around my profession of 30 years being a hypnotherapist.

My name is Sam, and my interest in animals of all shapes and sizes started way back when I was 14.

I have completed a Small Animal Care Certificate course at Broomfield Colleges and have worked for the RSPCA and as a receptionist/ care assistant for an emergency vets.

I have hand-reared baby hedgehogs, rabbits, and sooo many kittens. I have also nursed a severely injured cat back to health, resulting in him now being a permanent fixture in my home. Douglas (3 legs) rules the roost, bossing both my 2-year-old German Shepherd and me around demanding Dreamies.

My other interests include walking my dog, reading, and going to the gym.

Hi, I'm Stacey, and I'm a cat-a-holic!

I grew up in Derby, and have been living in Chaddesden with my husband and our cat, Cece, for the past few years.

I'm fond of all animals, but cats hold a very special place in my heart and I love that I'm able to help take care of your feline companions in the comfort of their own homes.

When I'm not caring for kitties, I work part time for the NHS, as well as running my own handmade jewellery business. In my spare time I wind down by playing games, reading, and having cuddles with Cece.

I have lived in Oakwood for 33 years, and we have always had a cat around the home. My first priority after booking any holiday is Coco's care. Knowing she is safe and being cared for means we can enjoy our break. I love animals of all shapes and sizes. I have been lucky enough to travel extensively and to see many places... and I always seem to be found by a 'holiday' cat!

I am now retired, and when not traveling, my interests include painting, sewing, silversmithing, reading, and walking.

Hi, I'm Susan. I live in Mickleover with my husband and our two rescue Burmese cats, Rupert and Lily.

I have lived in Mickleover all my life. My earliest memory is of living with a large ginger cat, and there have always been cats in my life ever since. Over the years I have had to deal with many sick cats and have therefore become experienced in all the different ways of giving medication to cats.

I am retired from my job as a Physiotherapy assistant at the Derby Hospitals and can now indulge my love of cats by working for Kitty Kare and being able to care for your cats whilst you are away.

My other interests include reading, gardening, and walking.

My name is Susie. I have lived in Mickleover since 2008 and have been a cat lover all my life.

I currently own two lovely rescue cats that were hand reared as kittens. We adopted them after sadly losing our first cat at age 12.

I have recently retired from the NHS after 40 plus years, but realise I am not ready to relax and put my feet up just yet!

My interests include holidays and travel, reading, music, TV, animals, and their welfare, and meeting up with friends for meals and days out.

I am looking forward to meeting you and your precious pets and my aim is to look after them as well as I look after my own.