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I'm Thomas

A cat sitter in Hayward, CA

5.00/5.00
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11 REVIEWS

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I'm Thomas | Cat Sitting in Hayward, CA

Hello Hayward and Easy Bay Cat Owners! My name is Thomas and I have been an animal lover and owner my entire life. Growing up in a smaller town (born and raised in Reno), I was raised on a ranch with dogs, cats, horses, rabbits, snakes, chinchillas, fish, turtles, hamsters, guinea pigs, parakeets, various reptiles, and many more types of animals. Animals and pets are one of the best parts of life and living! We are very lucky to have our fur babies in our lives, and I want to make sure your kitties are treated with the best of the best care. I look forward to meeting you and your loves! My partner and I have four cats at home: Riley, a beautiful Russian Blue adopted from the Peninsula SPCA in July of 2016; Nala, a DSH (whom I call 'Tiny'), also adopted from the Peninsula SPCA in July of 2018; and we have just recently (October 2022) "foster failed" two kittens that we found in our neighborhood, dubbed Spooky and TreyC (well, "he" WAS Trey, but then SHE became TreyC). As a child and teenager, I was occasionally asked to pet-sit for friends and neighbors, an...

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

I have been cat sitting with Meowtel for two years now, but I have been cat sitting and pet sitting since I was 8 years old. My neighbors would entrust me with their dogs and cats while they were away.

What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

I LOVE meeting new pets! I truly love all animals, and getting to enjoy time with any of them is a true joy. If I can help someone that is going out of town and assist them with taking care of their animals, I would call this an absolute dream. Cat sitting is a dream indeed.

What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a cat sitter?

Whenever you're looking to hire a cat sitter, make sure you're completely comfortable with that person entering your home, knowing your home will be safe in that person's care, and getting to know the pet sitter and why they are doing this job; and what led them to wanting to become a pet sitter.

Thomas's Reviews

Attention to Detail
5.0
Communication
5.0
Tidiness
5.0
Karey

This isn’t the first time I’ve reviewed Thomas, nor is it the first time I’ve given him a five star rating. Thomas is a kitty lover and it shows in the care and attention he gives to our babies. He is always quick to respond and ALWAYS goes above and beyond our expectations. He’s a true gem.

Meowtel-verified reservation
October 14, 2024
Clifford

Wow! Another AMAZING sitting! Video, photos, happy cats. I was a bit overwhelmed with tasks so not having to worry about my cats because I knew they were in good hands was a blessing. Thomas sent numerous videos and photos both days!

Meowtel-verified reservation
February 12, 2024
Ariel

Fantastic job! Thomas is attentive, loving, caring, and all around a perfect catsitter! Highly recommend him and will be using him again in the future!

Meowtel-verified reservation
August 30, 2023
Tu

Words can’t describe how amazing Thomas was with our 2 boys. He showed them so much love and affection and really went above and beyond to make sure not only our cats were ok but our house was as well when we had some random issues pop up due to a power outage. He sent us photos and videos whenever he would visit and it made our anxiety about being away from our babies disappear! 1000% recommended!

Meowtel-verified reservation
May 14, 2023
Clifford

Another great experience for both us, and more importantly, our cats! We returned to happy healthy cats. Thomas spent quality time with the cats and provided pictures and videos of our cats that put a smile on our faces. We couldn't be happier with the support he provides!

Meowtel-verified reservation
January 23, 2023
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Thomas's Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications

  • Foster Parent
  • T-N-R

Transportation

  • Car

Medication Experience

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

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

Hayward cat sitting rates will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and expertise, but the average price for a cat sitter is $42.00. 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.

Treats And Love For All Kitties
5.00 • 11 reviewsFrom $40.30