Laura Cat Whisperer
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I'm Laura

A cat sitter in Carmichael, CA

5.00/5.00
Exceptional
3 REVIEWS

You aren't charged until Laura confirms your request. Cancel anytime up to 48 hours before the reservation begins for a 100% refund.

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I'm Laura | Cat Sitting in Carmichael, CA

Hello! I'm Laura, your friendly neighborhood Professional Cat Lady 😸🌈 ABOUT ME I'm new to Meowtel, but I'm not new to pet-sitting: I've been a full-time professional pet-sitter since 2022, and have earned over 100 5-star reviews for my services in that time. My title of "Cat Whisperer" has been earned, and endorsed by many. I like to joke that I was raised by cats just as much as I was by humans, because my family always had at least 3 cats while I was growing up. I "speak cat" as a native language, and my friends knew me as the "crazy cat lady" even in middle school. I'm currently a grad student at Sac State (stingers up!), but I plan to continue pet-sitting after I earn my degree because I just love it! (Scroll down to find more info on my availability.) EXPERIENCE ✅ 2.5+ years of pet-sitting professionally ✅ Sacramento SPCA volunteer ✅ Medications including oral (pill, liquid), topical (ointment), drops (eyes, ears), inhaler, and subcutaneous fluids ✅ Kittens (including neonatal) ✅ Very shy and anxious cats ✅ Aggressive cats ✅ Feral cats ✅ Lifelong cat owner; "speaks cat" fluently VISITS INCLUDE ✅ Standard cat care: fresh food & water, clean litterbox, playtime, cuddle time, medications ✅ Cleanup: accidents, hairballs, litter crumbs ✅ Home care: watering plants, bringing in mail, turning lights on and off ✅ GREAT photos ✅ Responsive and thorough communication ✅ Peace of mind WHAT TO EXPECT When you reach out to me with a request, my first step is to confirm my availability. I will check and make sure I'm available, and if I am, I will confirm our booking, and then set up a meet-and-greet. We will do the meet-and-greet in your home so that we can go over your kitty's care routine, and make sure we're a good fit. We will also exchange keys at this time. This meeting is complimentary, and usually takes 15-30 minutes. Expect your cat to be more shy around me during our meet-and-greet - the commotion of hav...

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Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

I'm the proud servant to three spoiled cats: Marshmallow, Sabine, and Josie! Sabine and Josie both came from the Sacramento SPCA, and Marshmallow was found under a friend-of-friend's porch. Marshmallow was my very first kitten - all of my other cats have come to me as adults!

Are you usually available during holidays?

I will be available for all major holidays in 2025. Be sure to book in advance - my holiday calendar tends to fill up quickly!

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

My own cat, Marshmallow, is extremely timid herself, so I understand the struggle. I've found that the best way to make anxious kitties more comfortable is to ignore them. Too much attention makes them feel like they're being hunted; whereas ignoring them sends the message, "I'm not interested in hurting you." If they start to indicate they might be considering becoming my friend, I like to use treats. It doesn't always work, but with food-motivated cats, the hunger tends to override anxiety at some point. I'll sit quietly across the room from them, so they don't feel trapped, and continue to "ignore" them by averting my eyes. At each step of the interaction, I try to move very slowly and cautiously they they aren't spooked. This method has worked well for me with MANY shy cats, but extremely anxious cats may warrant a pet camera to ensure they're eating and going potty.

Laura's Reviews

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January 24, 2025
Gace

Laura has been pet sitting for me for several years. She is fantastic! My pets are always happy to see her. It's a big relief to know that while I'm away, I can trust that my pets and my home are well cared for.

January 24, 2025
Jahaila

Laura has had cats her entire life. She has experienced almost everything you can experience with a cat. She’s absolutely the girl who sees a cat when she’s out and befriends them. She is literally good with all kinds of cats and always seems to know what they need. She’s taught me lots about caring for cats, and I send all my cat requests to her because my reputation is important to me and I know that Laura is the best care I can offer for your cats.

January 24, 2025
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Laura's Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications

  • Shelter Volunteer

Transportation

  • Car

Medication Experience

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

Carmichael cat sitting rates 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.

Laura Cat Whisperer
5.00 • 3 reviewsFrom $29.55