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I'm Teri
Cat Sitting in Cotter, AR
My friends and neighbors call me the cat lady because I am usually the first to act when a cat is lost in the neighborhood or needs a temporary home. I was a volunteer with the Community Cat Project for several years and have helped TNVR (trap, neuter/spay, rabies vaccinate, and return) more than 150 feral and friendly cats in my community. Some of these cats and kittens spent several months in my care as I helped socialize and love them in preparation for their adoption through the humane society to their forever homes.
I have six fur kids of my own and have grown up with cats my entire life. Their names are Harry, Lulu, Grace, Opie, Chloe, and Mollie. I also care for three foster cats, Nicholas, Smokey, and Norah Jones, all indoor... Hi, I’m Teri!
My friends and neighbors call me the cat lady because I am usually the first to act when a cat is lost in the neighborhood or needs a temporary home. I was a volunteer with the Community Cat Project for several years and have helped TNVR (trap, neuter/spay, rabies vaccinate, and return) more than 150 feral and friendly cats in my community. Some of these cats and kittens spent several months in my care as I helped socialize and love them in preparation for their adoption through the humane society to their forever homes.
I have six fur kids of my own and have grown up with cats my entire life. Their names are Harry, Lulu, Grace, Opie, Chloe, and Mollie. I also care for three foster cats, Nicholas, Smokey, and Norah Jones, all indoor. I feed three fixed feral cats, Mabel, Tangie, and Blackie. I have experience pet sitting for cat parents with multiple cats and those with just one cat. One of my pet-sitting assignments included caring for a single cat whose mom was having surgery and was in the hospital for two weeks. Pumpkin was diabetic and required insulin twice daily, 12 hours apart. I made fast friends with him and became pretty good at giving him shots twice a day.
I am a full-time bookkeeper and am fortunate to work from home. Having traveled extensively in my previous job, I understand pet parents' concerns and can assure you that I will take the best care of your fur baby, and provide daily photo updates to put you at ease while you enjoy your time away from home. I am a non-smoker and live in Cotter, just 10 miles from Mountain Home, and am willing to travel up to 25 miles to watch your cat. I am open to discussions if you live outside of this radius and need a pet sitter. Please feel free to discuss your cat's special routines.
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What is your experience with cat sitting, and how long have you been doing it?
I've been cat-sitting my entire life. It started out because of work travel and to cover for cat parents who had hospital stays. I'm also an avid cat person and have several cat babies of my own.
Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?
Yes, my primary cat is Harry, a Russian Blue. Then there is Lulu, Grace Anne, Opie, Chloe, Mollie, and Zane. Outside, there are Mabel, Blackie, and Tangie.
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a cat sitter?
Write down your routine with your cat(s) for the cat-sitter to ensure there is little or no disruption to their schedule. It's also helpful to have something to refer back to. Keep this on the refrigerator with a magnet for better visibility. Have your cat carriers handy and emergency vet information available, with a letter providing permission if you are traveling out of the country. Maybe even have a credit card on file with your local vet in case of emergency.
How do you ensure the safety & security of the cats and the home while cat sitting?
I am very careful how I enter and exit the premises. I take accountability photos with each visit. I also ensure all doors and windows are locked.
Are you usually available during holidays?
Generally, yes. I don't travel during Thanksgiving or Christmas, but I may take other holidays off.
How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?
I usually meet the cats prior to a reservation and let them sniff me in the presence of their owner to ensure that I am not a threat. If a cat is hiding when I stop in for feeding, I will talk to them and make them feel comfortable enough to come out on their own and let them know they are safe.
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In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Teri is experienced with 5 types of medications
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Catherine
October 13, 2025
Teri did a great job. The girls seemed to enjoy having her visit. Thanks Teri
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Meowtel
December 8, 2022
Teri is a cat sitter in the Mountain Home area. Her profile has been verified and her references have been checked by Meowtel.
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Holiday Surcharge
Due to high demand during holidays, sitters on Meowtel have the option to set their own holiday price increase, which can be found in the rates section of their profiles. If your reservation falls within three (3) days before and/or after a federal holiday, or on the holiday itself, a holiday surcharge, determined by your sitter, will be added to your reservation.
These are the date ranges in 2026 to which the holiday surcharge applies:
- January 1-4: New Year's 2026
- January 16-22: MLK Day
- February 13-19: Presidents Day
- May 22-28: Memorial Day
- June 16-22: Juneteenth
- July 1-7: July 4th
- September 4-10: Labor Day
- October 9-15: Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day
- November 8-14: Veterans Day
- November 23-29: Thanksgiving
- December 22-28: Christmas
- December 29-31: New Year's 2027
Teri's holiday surcharge is 5%.
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Reservations officially begin at 12:00 AM in the sitter's time zone on the start date. Cat Parents may cancel within 24 hours of booking and receive a full refund, as long as the reservation has not yet started. After the first 24 hours, the following cancellation rules apply:
- More than 48 hours before the reservation start date: Full refund. The sitter will not receive any earnings.
- 24–48 hours before the reservation start date: 50% refund. The sitter will earn 50% of their planned earnings.
- Within 24 hours of the reservation start date (or after it has begun): No refund. The sitter will earn 100% of their planned earnings.
All refunds are initially applied to the Cat Parent's Meowtel Account Balance for use toward a future reservation or tip. Funds may be returned to the original payment method at any time.
Meowtel is a marketplace that connects cat parents with independent sitters. For eligible reservations booked and paid for through Meowtel, the Meowtel Promise explains how we support cat parents if something unexpected comes up.
If it doesn't feel like a purrfect fit after a Meet & Greet or during a reservation, our support team is here to help at 1-844-Meowtel (1-844-636-9835). We'll take time to understand what happened and help you consider next steps, which could include help with a new reservation.
Cotter cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $23.00. Prices depend on visit duration (20, 45, or 60 minutes) and whether you need drop-in visits or overnight stays.
Every cat sitter on Meowtel completes a background check. Ask your sitter about a Meet & Greet so you (and your kitties!) can feel comfortable with your sitter before you leave.
Cats are territorial animals and don't do well in new environments. The presence of other cats, dogs, and even birds in kennels or animal hotels cause an immense amount of stress. This is why Meowtel was created, so tailored in-home care is brought to you.
We recommend booking daily visits to keep your cats in their routine and help minimize feline anxiety while you're away.
Each visit typically includes: feeding, refreshing water bowls, litter box scooping, tidying up, medications, updates with photos, lots of playtime, and any special requests. Ask your sitter about a Meet & Greet!
Rating breakdown
Catherine
October 13, 2025
Teri did a great job. The girls seemed to enjoy having her visit. Thanks Teri
Meowtel
December 8, 2022
Teri is a cat sitter in the Mountain Home area. Her profile has been verified and her references have been checked by Meowtel.