Cat sitting in Richmond upon Thames, London

Richmond upon Thames is the only London borough on both banks of the river, taking in Richmond, Kew, Barnes, Mortlake and East Sheen on one side and Twickenham, Teddington, Hampton and Whitton on the other. It is greener than almost anywhere in London, with Richmond Park, Bushy Park and Kew Gardens, and most of its homes are houses with gardens: Victorian and Edwardian terraces in Richmond, Twickenham and Teddington, and larger houses in Barnes, Kew and East Sheen. That means many cats here have outdoor access, often through a cat flap into gardens that back onto one another, and foxes are common visitors. There are also flats, from mansion blocks and conversions near Richmond town centre to riverside developments, where cats are more likely to live indoors. Most visits start at a front door or a keysafe, so it helps to describe where the key is kept and which doors and windows to check before leaving on your Care Card. Send any codes to your sitter in the booking chat once they've accepted.