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I'm Gretchen

A cat sitter in Mesa, AZ

5.00/5.00
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3 REVIEWS

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I'm Gretchen | Cat Sitting in Mesa, AZ

I have been pet sitting for over 30 years, and I have an affinity for cats. I provide lots of love and affection, but I let the cat decide when he or she wants to interact. I’ve had a cat come out and start winding around my legs within five minutes of coming for a meet and greet, and her person told me that she never warms up to people so quickly- that she sometimes spends entire visits...

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What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

I love cats! I can’t have a cat of my own right now, so it gives me the chance to be around them and make new feline friends.

Can you tell us about your favorite cat sitting reservation?

I have friends who have bought me plane tickets to cat sit for them in Denver, and I spent many happy hours with their cat sleeping in my lap or throwing toys for him or swinging him in a laundry basket, and I also got to explore a new city.

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

I let the cat decide how it wants to interact with me. I will talk softly to the cat, often sitting somewhere in the same room, and try to reassure them that I’m not a threat. I will be available, reading a book or working on my laptop, and quietly talking to them periodically. If they aren’t comfortable with me yet, I don’t push them, I let them set their own terms. I will also offer them treats if that’s something their person has recommended.

Gretchen's Reviews

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

March 17, 2025
Greg

Gretchen is an animal-lover's animal lover, and treated our two spoiled cats just as carefully and lovingly as we do. Our cats both adored their time with her.

March 17, 2025
Cindy

A kind, gentle, compassionate individual with great talent and education

March 17, 2025
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Gretchen's Qualifications & Experience

Medication Experience

  • Oral Medication / Pills

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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.

Juneteenth is coming up soon (June 19th). Meowtel cat sitters are usually pretty busy, don't forget to book your sitter!

Frequently Asked Questions

Mesa cat sitting rates will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and expertise, but the average price for a cat sitter is $25.00. 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.

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