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Stirling The Cat Nanny
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A cat sitter in Fountain Hills, AZ

5.00/5.00
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I'm Stirling | Cat Sitting in Fountain Hills, AZ

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What is your experience with cat sitting, and how long have you been doing it?

I have been a cat sitter for just over four years now. Before that, I worked at a veterinary clinic as a Kennel Technician, so I cared for all sorts of cats and dogs that boarded during their owner’s trips. I am comfortable giving medications and caring for senior cats. I know senior cats often have special diets and medications they must receive on time, or even experience decreased mobility and require accessibility aids such as steps so they can still reach their favorite napping spot or bird-watching perch. I have often been entrusted with caring for senior/disabled cats, and it's an honor I don't take lightly. Just as kittens have certain needs, so do seniors. It is my job to ensure the cats I watch experience the highest quality of care and companionship.

Can you tell us about your favorite cat sitting reservation?

I recently did some overnight pet sitting for a women who had two small dogs and a rather large cat. The moment I stepped in the house, the dogs ran for their favorite toys to bring to me, and Jasper, a big black cat, watched me from the archway. I sat down on a nearby couch to greet him but still give him space, and he immediately jumped into my lap. I wasn't expecting that! I sat there the for the next hour and a half, tossing balls for the dogs to fetch with one hand, and petting Jasper with the other. He was so big he covered my whole lap even curled up. I couldn't get up even if I wanted to! He purred and napped, and the dogs eventually curled up next to us on the couch as well. It was wonderful.

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

I have two cats, Finnigan and Sweets. Finnigan is a senior kitty and we grew up together. He has quite a few chronic conditions and is on a regiment of medications to ensure a high quality of life. Through caring for him, I’ve learned not only about a wide variety of conditions and medications, but also how to sit and simply be present in the world. Sweets is a little agent of chaos! I adopted him from a local rescue a couple years ago and he has brought such light to my and Finnigan’s life. He encourages Finnigan to play and wrestle, and in turn Finnigan has taught him how to be a lapcat! Both Finnigan and Sweets are rescues. I have loved watching Sweets come into his own. He was very skittish when I first got him, but he looks to Finnigan for reassurance and they support each other.

What is your favorite cat toy?

Every cat has a different favorite toy, so I'm going to cheat and say my favorite toy is the one that makes the cat go wild with excitement! My young cat Sweets absolutely loves these little fruit-patterned mice - he's currently playing with the orange one. He goes nuts. And if I throw that mouse in a box - it's his Disneyland. He'll play for hours. My older cat, Finnigan, doesn't care for toys, but (wired) earbuds and hoodie strings? He'll bat and bite at them until he wears himself out (or I wear my back out from bending over). He'll pull earbuds out of my ears just so he can play with them. He has pretty bad arthritis, so he doesn't chase them, but it's good gentle exercise he can do in place. It makes me so happy to see him reach up and bat like a kitten again.

How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?

I always ask for as much information as possible on any cats I watch. I want to know their personality, their favorites treats and toys, and their favorite hideouts. I ask for this so I know how to make sure they are comfortable with me. I always sit down a few feet away, avert my gaze so I’m not making direct eye contact, and hold out my hand for them to sniff. If they are treat motivated, I will hold out some for them to form a positive association. If they are particularly timid, I’ll drop the treats a foot away from them, give them a few minutes, and then slowly stand and walk away to clean or feed. This way, they’ve met me but the attention isn’t all on them, so they can feel comfortable observing me knowing that I won’t pressure them into a relationship.

Stirling's Reviews

Attention to Detail
5.0
Communication
5.0
Tidiness
5.0
Angie

Stirling is a very tentative cat sitter. Both my cats Bella and Drogo love spending time with her and they enjoy playtime. They are both comfortable around Stirling! I will definitely book future cat sitting in the future again!

Meowtel-verified reservation with overnight visits
June 15, 2025
Angie

Stirling helped my shy Bengal come out of his shell in the beginning he was shy and quickly warmed up to Stirling. My other kitty Bella was also a happy camper very content with the feeding and playtime!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
May 6, 2025
Meowtel

Stirling is a background-checked cat sitter in the Fountain Hills area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.

January 13, 2025
Melissa

Stirling is an amazing cat-sitter!! She's thorough and thoughtful, has great experience taking care of elderly cats too so if you need anything regarding medication or extra attention Stirling is perfect. She's a cat mom herself and takes amazing care of Finn and Sweets and does the same for all cats. Stirling also sends great updates and takes the best cat pictures so you'll always get to see how you're babies are doing while you're away.

January 13, 2025
Harrison

An excellent cat owner and pet sitter. Would trust her to take care of my cat any day!

January 13, 2025
Irena

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
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Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 27, 2025
Shannon

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
March 25, 2025

Stirling's Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $21.00 / 20min $33.00 / 45min $47.00 / 60min
  • Overnight stays
    $57.00 / Overnight stays in your home
  • Stirling's Holiday Surcharge is 20%
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Stirling's Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications

  • Shelter Volunteer

Transportation

  • Car

Medication Experience

  • Topical Ointments
  • Eye/Ear Drops
  • Oral Medication / Pills
  • Subcutaneous Fluids

Each Visit Includes

  • Litter box cleaning
  • Feeding
  • Water refresh
  • A text update with at least 1 photo
  • Playtime and belly rubs

Cancellation Policy

Customers may cancel within 24 hours of making their reservation and receive a 100% refund, and the sitter will not receive any earnings. After the first 24 hours, the following cancellation rules apply:

Customers will receive a 100% refund to their Account Balance if they cancel anytime up to 48 hours before the start date of the reservation, and the sitter will not receive any earnings.

Customers will receive a 50% refund, and the sitter will earn 50% of their planned earnings if the customer cancels between 24-48 hours of the start of the reservation.

No refund will be issued within 24 hours of the reservation, and the sitter will keep 100% of their planned earnings.

The Meowtel Promise & Satisfaction Guarantee

We are proud to provide each of our independently-contracted Meowtel cat sitters with the full benefits of our Meowtel Promise on eligible reservations. For reservations where each visit is at or above $20 and paid for through Meowtel, your cat(s) will automatically be covered under our insurance policy in the event that things don't go as planned.

If you are not fully satisfied with your sitter after the Meet & Greet or during the reservation, please call 1-844-636-9835 so we can help you re-book with a new sitter to ensure we can deliver on our purrfect hospitality promise.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Fountain Hills cat sitting rates will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and expertise, but the average price for a cat sitter is $28.00. Prices will also depend on how long your cat needs company for, whether that be a drop-in visit or overnight stay in your home. Meowtel sitters offer 20, 45, and 60-minute drop-in visits that allow for fully tailored care for your kitties. Your caregiver may also need to charge a little more if they have to travel far, so we'll match you with the best options which are close by.

Every Meowtel cat sitter has been thoroughly vetted, background-checked, and is insured through Meowtel on eligible reservations via our Meowtel Promise. To ensure total peace of mind while you're away, every Meowtel reservation comes with a free Meet & Greet so you (and your kitties!) can have full confidence in 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 for your kitties. This is why Meowtel was created, so tailored in-home care is brought to you.

We recommend that you book daily visits with your sitter to keep your cats in their routine and to help minimize feline anxiety while you're away.

Each Meowtel cat sitting visit will include the whole 9 yards: feeding, refreshing the water bowls, litter box scooping, tidying up, medications, updates with photos, lots of playtime, as well as any special requests you may have. We know every kitty is different and that's why we offer tailored, in-home services since cats don't do well outside their own homes. Plus, every reservation comes with a free Meet & Greet so you can meet your sitter before you leave to ensure it will be a purrfect fit.

Stirling The Cat Nanny
5.00 • 9 reviews • From $21.00