Some cats are fine with two quick drop-ins a day. Others want the flat, the routine, and a calm human there at night. I specialize in those cats.

I'm Yuko, a Berlin-based cat sitter and house sitter focused entirely on per-night overnight stays. Since 2018 I've completed more than 100 overnight sits across Berlin and Europe, and more than 10 homeowners rebook me year after year. I come to the owner's home, so the cat stays in their own territory the whole time. For most cats, that is the lowest-stress option, and it is the reason my whole practice is built around this format.

I've cared for the full personality range: confident lap cats, anxious hiders, bonded pairs, senior cats on daily medication, and cats recovering from surgery with cones, wound checks, and eye drops. I call myself a self-taught cat behaviourist because I read the science obsessively, which shows up in small ways: I notice the early signals (appetite, litter habits, posture, mood) and message you the same day if anything seems off. Photo and video updates go out every couple of days by default, more often if you prefer.

One more thing I grew up with: 立つ鳥跡を濁さず, a Japanese proverb meaning "a bird does not foul the nest it leaves." For me, that means I tidy up before I leave, so you come back to a calm home. ✨

What is your motivation to be a pet sitter?

I love cats, and I love the quiet trust that grows between a cat and a sitter they feel safe with. Overnight sits fit the calm, home-based routine I already live by, which makes me a natural match for cats who prefer steady company. Owners get overnight peace of mind, I get to care for cats I adore, and both sides win. That's why this has been my main work for years, not a side job.

Do you have previous experience?

Yes. I've been a full-time cat sitter since 2018, and I have completed more than 100 overnight sits so far. 10+ households rebook me every year. I don't keep a flat of my own. I move from sit to sit, and I usually take one to three longer housesits a month rather than many short ones. I've cared for cats across the full personality range: confident lap cats, shy hiders, senior cats, bonded pairs, and cats recovering from surgery. On the medical side: oral medications on schedule, eye drops, topical treatments, wound checks, and cone management. I also handle the house side reliably every sit: plants, mail, bins, parcel deliveries, and short conversations with German-only neighbours using a mix of translation app, gestures, and slowly improving Deutsch.

What info I need from you before a sit

Before a sit, I ask owners for a few practical things: medical notes, your vet's contact details, any medications your cat is on (only if any), and any special routines or needs I should follow. Since I always sit in your home and never host pets myself, vaccinations are the owner's responsibility. What I care about is that your cat is healthy and that the info is shared clearly. That way the sit runs smoothly for all three of us: you, me, and the cat 🐈 🐈‍⬛