Hi, I’m Iris, a recent master’s graduate in sustainability from VU Amsterdam, and I’ve been living in Eindhoven for the past two years. I am a lifelong animal lover with over six years of experience working on animal conservation and education projects at Ocean Park Hong Kong. During that time, I worked with a wide variety of species, including giant pandas, red pandas, penguins, dolphins, seals and more — but my absolute favorite will always be cats!

Although I don’t currently have a pet due to housing restrictions, I do have hands-on experience caring for cats. I spent a month looking after my boyfriend’s cats in Greece, where I managed their daily needs such as feeding, refreshing water, cleaning litter boxes, and of course, giving them lots of playtime and affection. I also enjoy befriending neighborhood cats around Eindhoven and on campus.

I’m attentive to cats’ unique personalities and respect their independence. I always take a gentle, patient approach — using slow blinking, soft talking, calm movements, and letting them come to me first before offering affection. My service includes house sitting and home visits. I’d be delighted to care for your cats with the same love, patience, and responsibility as if they were my own.