Purrs And Paws By Erica
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Repeat clients: 11
Response time: 16 min
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I'm Erica

A cat sitter in Phoenix, AZ

4.89/5.00
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38 REVIEWS

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I'm Erica | Cat Sitting in Phoenix, AZ

Hi, I'm Erica! I am 31 years young and from North Scottsdale, AZ currently residing in North Phoenix. I work full time as a legal secretary, and part time as a kitty sitter. My love for animals, especially kitties, is everlasting! I feel as though sitting for Meowtel is my way of giving back to my community by helping keep your pets and home safe and clean!!! I have two male rescues, who are brothers from the same litter. I have experience administering feline medications such as ear drops, liquid pain medication, liquid antibiotics, and pills. I also have experience bottle feeding and u/f stimulation on week-old kittens. I am eager to care for kitties and help others ...

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

I have been cat sitting for a two years with Meowtel! My experience has been nothing but amazing!

What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

I love being able to help people and animals in my community. It gives me a great sense of purpose to be trusted by others. My absolute favorite part is every single kitty that I get to meet!

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

Yes! I have two male tabby cats, one DLH and one DSH. Their names are Schwartz and Mama's Baby and they were found together and rescued from a shed.

Erica's Reviews

Attention to Detail
4.9
Communication
4.9
Tidiness
4.9
Sean

She took wonderful care of my cats and sent me glamour shots of them and videos of them playing every day! It was nice having my mind at ease that someone reliable was looking out for them while I was away.

Meowtel-verified reservation
Response from Erica on Jun 3, 2024 "Thank you so much for trusting me in your home with your Gus and Violet! They are both easily two of my favorites 😊Hope to see them again soon!"
June 3, 2024
Meowtel

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

May 30, 2024
Phylis

Erica was fine getting along with my cats but she was completely negligent in their care! After going over detailed written instructions at the meet and greet one week prior, and leaving them to refer to, this is what she did… day one, assumed leftover sitting wet food meant they were fed, she admitted to fluffing it up and not giving them a fresh can. She also assumed that their water was replaced. It was not ,and she thought it was perfectly okay to leave it. I gave her my phone number and instructed her to text me with any questions, she didn’t. She offered to come and feed my cats whenever they were used to eating which was 8-8:30 am then again 5-6pm. She agreed to this.After her second day morning visit ,she informed me through text that she had an event at 5 and couldn’t be there that evening until around 7-8. I wasn’t happy about it but I was already gone and what choice did I have. (p.s. at our meet and greet just a week before there was no mention she had these plans.) If I had known I would have chosen a different sitter. That evening, when I didn’t get a notification that she arrived, I texted her to ask when she was going to be there! (it was already after 8)no response… 45 minutes later she texted me “not to be upset” . Too late…My cats had already gone 13 hours without food) She said she was at a party and it just ended. She was another 30 min away. She didn’t show up until 9:15! I called support at Meowtel(who were very supportive), and they arranged for a different sitter to take over. Once Erica was told that I no longer wanted her to care for my cats, she dropped everything, left dirty bowls in my sink and left . She didn’t stay more than 15 minutes. I was in Mexico celebrating my 35th wedding anniversary and I had to deal with this for 3 hours. It ruined our evening! I will never use her again. Nothing worse than not be able to leave your babies with peace of mind. Instead of apologizing she texted me that she hopes my cats and my home will be ok! WHATT? My home?Is this a threat? Beware of this irresponsible sitter! I chose her based on her previous reviews, which were stellar . This was the first time I was using her and this is what happened to us!

Meowtel-verified reservation
Response from Erica on Jun 4, 2024 "Apologies this was your experience! I followed instructions and communicated changes promptly. Your cats were without only wet food for 9 hours. Meowtel has reviewed the situation and restored my account, confirming I met their standards. Thanks for your feedback!"
May 26, 2024
Diane

Erica was very accommodating with all her visits. I would highly recommend her to take care of your kitty.

Meowtel-verified reservation
December 29, 2023
Trenton

Amazing. Both of my cats took to her instantly. Sent me pictures and videos everyday. Would highly recommend!

Meowtel-verified reservation
December 27, 2023
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Erica's Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications

  • Foster Parent
  • Shelter Volunteer

Transportation

  • Car

Medication Experience

  • Topical Ointments
  • Eye/Ear Drops
  • Oral Medication / Pills
  • Injections / Diabetic Management
  • Inhalers

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and expertise, but the average price for a cat sitter is $31.00. 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.

Purrs And Paws By Erica
4.89 • 38 reviewsFrom $31.00