Chelsea Chats With Your Cats
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I'm Chelsea

A cat sitter in Tempe, AZ

5.00/5.00
Exceptional
84 REVIEWS

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Over 70,000 happy kitties serviced on Meowtel

I'm Chelsea | Cat Sitting in Tempe, AZ

UPDATE - I'm currently unable to accept new clients for the fall/winter season. My apawlogies! Have you ever seen the video on YouTube for "Why Cat's Are Better Than Dogs" by comedian Zoltan Kaszas? That's why cats are so special for me. 😊 🐈 I've been around and loved cats my whole life! I've volunteered with a few shelters, most recently with Kitt's Kitten Rescue, and adopted both my sweet boys from the same rescue. I have experience administering oral meds (liquid and pills), insulin injections, subcutaneous fluids, and inhalers for asthmatic kitties. 💻 I work for a tech company as a Demand Support Specialist, so I love troubleshooting things and problem solving. I've also been a Quality Assurance software tester, so my attention to detail is through the roof! I will be very mindful and observant of any slight changes in behavior with your fur babies while they're in my care, and notify you...

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How do you ensure the safety & security of the cats and the home while cat sitting?

I'm always cautious when simply opening the door to enter the home, as I've had previous clients with kitties who will try to bolt out the door. Once I'm in, I immediately lock the door behind me, and do a quick scan of the living space (that we went over during the Meet & Greet) to ensure nothing looks awry. I then seek out the kitty, to ensure all is well and they're happy and healthy (even if they're a timid kitty and hiding). Once all tasks have been completed, and the duration of the visit is over, I do one more scan of the living space before leaving and locking up.

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

The most important thing with timid kitties is making them feel safe, and allowing them to come to you. You never want to force yourself on a timid kitty. I typically will get as close as they'll allow before running, then get as low to the ground as possible (either sitting on the floor during the meet and greet, or fully laying on my stomach during the first visit). I'll extend one arm out to allow them to approach my hand to sniff it, when they're comfortable, and only speak very softly and positively to them while in the home until they're ready to approach me.

Chelsea's Reviews

Attention to Detail
5.0
Communication
5.0
Tidiness
5.0
Christina

Chelsea is great and I'll definitely hire her again!

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Response from Chelsea on Nov 26, 2024 "Thanks so much, Christina! 🥰"
November 25, 2024
Sandra

Chelsea did a purrfect job taking care of our 3 cats while we were away for almost 2 weeks! I am so grateful for her care and attention and I am super impressed that she was able to get our scaredy cat to come out of his shell and come out to see her instead of hiding (she's a cat whisperer). After getting her first visit summary and photos, I felt so at ease for the rest of my trip. I will definitely be rebooking with Chelsea in the future.

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Response from Chelsea on Sep 4, 2024 "Thanks so much, Sandra! It was such a joy hanging out with your 3 cuties. 😻😻😻 I can't wait to spend more time with them in the future. 💕"
September 4, 2024
Elizabeth

Chelsea is amazing with my two cats! She is gentle and sweet with my shy cat and plays with my younger cat. I look forward to her taking care of them many times in the future!

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Response from Chelsea on Aug 12, 2024 "Thank you, Elizabeth! I definitely look forward to any time I get to spend with your two sweethearts. 🥰 Thank you for trusting me with their care!"
August 12, 2024
Elizabeth

Chelsea is amazing with my two cats! She was so sweet and careful with my shy cat. She also did a great job with his inhaler for asthma. I cannot thank her enough. I will book her many times in the future! Thank you, Chelsea. :)

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Response from Chelsea on Jul 7, 2024 "Thank you so much, Elizabeth! Both of your fur babies were so incredibly sweet. I look forward to spending a lot more time with them! 😻😻"
July 7, 2024
Rhonda

It's difficult to leave our babies but Chelsea was very good at communicating to us pictures and videos of our babies. She followed all our notes and made sure they were well cared for in our absence. I would definitely feel comfortable using Chelsea for their care again.

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Response from Chelsea on Jul 1, 2024 "Thank you so much, Rhonda! Your boys were just the sweetest and so fun to spend time with. 🥰 Thank you for trusting me with their care!"
July 1, 2024
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Chelsea's Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications

  • Shelter Volunteer

Transportation

  • Car

Medication Experience

  • Eye/Ear Drops
  • Oral Medication / Pills
  • Injections / Diabetic Management
  • Subcutaneous Fluids
  • 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

Tempe 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.

Chelsea Chats With Your Cats
5.00 • 84 reviewsFrom $23.50