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Cat In A Flat is an online cat-sitting brand that connects cat owners with local cat sitters.
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. In 2016, Cat In A Flat won the BIMA Award.
In October 2024 Cat in a Flat got acquired by the American pet sitting plattform, Rover.com.
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