I'm Cathy
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I'm Cathy
Cat Sitting in Long Beach, CA
When I meet new cats, my approach is simple. I let the cat lead me. They will tell me what they want and need. I sit down and try to be on their level so they feel comfortable. I hold out my hand and let the sniffs begin. I do not immediately pet them because I believe in taking things slow. First impressions are lasting impressions. I like to use a calming voice and call them by their name/nicknames. When in the home, I let them lead me around and give them pets, scritches, and love where they feel comfortable.
I am home most of the time so I am very flexible with scheduling and last minute requests. Here to help for your convenience.
I am very trustworthy. I am happy to follow any special instructions or requests you may have.
Medication Experience:
In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Cathy is experienced with 5 types of medications
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Esther
April 29, 2025
Cathy is a godsend! I was super nervous about leaving my 2 cats for a week (and having a stranger in my home) but I was able to relax and enjoy my trip knowing they were in good hands. Cathy is super friendly, communicative, sent daily photos & updates, and went above and beyond what she was asked to do. She vacuumed and I was able to come home to a clean house after a long week of travel. She offered to hold onto the keys just in case something happened on my flight home, so the cats would be looked after. She also helped pick up the slack of the other person that was supposed to come check on my cats. I also really appreciated that she asked to coordinate a meet and greet beforehand. Highly, highly recommend! And she does dogs too — animal whisperer all around :)
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Lara
April 29, 2025
Cathy was amazing! We had a last-minute trip come up and I was so grateful that she was flexible enough to make it work. She even came by before we left to meet our kitty and get the run down on his care. Every day we were away Cathy sent pictures and gave us updates on our fur baby, it was so comforting to know he was in good hands! Our kitty can be shy at first but Cathy was able to charm him and by the end of the week he was her best friend!
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Tom
This month
Cathy has become our go-to catsitter because she has done wonderful work every time she's taken care of our cats for us. We can trust that our cats will be well cared for, not just with the basic feeding and cleanup but also personal attention and time spent with each of our cats.
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Tobias
December 1, 2025
Cathy was fantastic! She took great care of my cat and went above and beyond during every visit. She was incredibly responsive and sent thoughtful, detailed updates each day, which gave me total peace of mind while I was away. It was clear she really cared. I highly recommend Cathy to anyone looking for a reliable, attentive, and compassionate sitter!
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Jennifer
July 11, 2025
Cathy was fabulous! She sent many pics and videos of my furry ones, and took care to make sure they were treated special with lots of love and attention. She picked up on each of their personalities, and met them on their own terms. That made them comfortable, and I came home to relaxed and happy cats. She will be my go-to cat sitter from now on!
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Marianne
August 10, 2025
Cathy was FaBuLoUs! My cat absolutely loved her and she took such good care of him. She sent me pictures everyday, which made me feel so much better…there is something so comforting about seeing that he was happy and well taken care of. My cat and I now refer to her as “Aunt Cathy.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
Reservations officially begin at 12:00 AM in the sitter's time zone on the start date. Cat Parents may cancel within 24 hours of booking and receive a full refund, as long as the reservation has not yet started. After the first 24 hours, the following cancellation rules apply:
- More than 48 hours before the reservation start date: Full refund. The sitter will not receive any earnings.
- 24–48 hours before the reservation start date: 50% refund. The sitter will earn 50% of their planned earnings.
- Within 24 hours of the reservation start date (or after it has begun): No refund. The sitter will earn 100% of their planned earnings.
All refunds are initially applied to the Cat Parent's Meowtel Account Balance for use toward a future reservation or tip. Funds may be returned to the original payment method at any time.
Meowtel is a marketplace that connects cat parents with independent sitters. For eligible reservations booked and paid for through Meowtel, the Meowtel Promise explains how we support cat parents if something unexpected comes up.
If it doesn't feel like a purrfect fit after a Meet & Greet or during a reservation, our support team is here to help at 1-844-Meowtel (1-844-636-9835). We'll take time to understand what happened and help you consider next steps, which could include help with a new reservation.
Long Beach cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $32.00. Prices depend on visit duration (20, 45, or 60 minutes) and whether you need drop-in visits or overnight stays.
Every cat sitter on Meowtel completes a background check. Ask your sitter about a free Meet & Greet so you (and your kitties!) can feel comfortable with 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. This is why Meowtel was created, so tailored in-home care is brought to you.
We recommend booking daily visits to keep your cats in their routine and help minimize feline anxiety while you're away.
Each visit typically includes: feeding, refreshing water bowls, litter box scooping, tidying up, medications, updates with photos, lots of playtime, and any special requests. Ask your sitter about a free Meet & Greet!
Rating breakdown
Esther
April 29, 2025
Cathy is a godsend! I was super nervous about leaving my 2 cats for a week (and having a stranger in my home) but I was able to relax and enjoy my trip knowing they were in good hands. Cathy is super friendly, communicative, sent daily photos & updates, and went above and beyond what she was asked to do. She vacuumed and I was able to come home to a clean house after a long week of travel. She offered to hold onto the keys just in case something happened on my flight home, so the cats would be looked after. She also helped pick up the slack of the other person that was supposed to come check on my cats. I also really appreciated that she asked to coordinate a meet and greet beforehand. Highly, highly recommend! And she does dogs too — animal whisperer all around :)
Lara
April 29, 2025
Cathy was amazing! We had a last-minute trip come up and I was so grateful that she was flexible enough to make it work. She even came by before we left to meet our kitty and get the run down on his care. Every day we were away Cathy sent pictures and gave us updates on our fur baby, it was so comforting to know he was in good hands! Our kitty can be shy at first but Cathy was able to charm him and by the end of the week he was her best friend!
Tom
This month
Cathy has become our go-to catsitter because she has done wonderful work every time she's taken care of our cats for us. We can trust that our cats will be well cared for, not just with the basic feeding and cleanup but also personal attention and time spent with each of our cats.
Tobias
December 1, 2025
Cathy was fantastic! She took great care of my cat and went above and beyond during every visit. She was incredibly responsive and sent thoughtful, detailed updates each day, which gave me total peace of mind while I was away. It was clear she really cared. I highly recommend Cathy to anyone looking for a reliable, attentive, and compassionate sitter!
Jennifer
July 11, 2025
Cathy was fabulous! She sent many pics and videos of my furry ones, and took care to make sure they were treated special with lots of love and attention. She picked up on each of their personalities, and met them on their own terms. That made them comfortable, and I came home to relaxed and happy cats. She will be my go-to cat sitter from now on!
Marianne
August 10, 2025
Cathy was FaBuLoUs! My cat absolutely loved her and she took such good care of him. She sent me pictures everyday, which made me feel so much better…there is something so comforting about seeing that he was happy and well taken care of. My cat and I now refer to her as “Aunt Cathy.”
Tom
July 24, 2025
We returned to Cathy to care for our cats because she did such a wonderful job the first time! She is very thorough and attended to all of our indoor pets and outdoor visitors. She is able to establish a connection with all our cats who all have very different personalities and affinities for humans. She kept us informed with daily texts and photos. Any cat would be in good hands with Cathy!
Hunter
July 9, 2025
We have hired Cathy multiple times and she never fails to impress. She is incredibly communicative and provides lots of updates with pictures when she is in for a visit. We always feel at ease when she is sitting for us.
Carmen
February 19, 2025
Cathy went above and beyond for our little Simba! We were initially feeling anxious about our upcoming trip as we would be gone for weeks. But Cathy made us feel at ease right away. We could tell she truly cared about Simba. She would send updates and would even drop by additional days just to make sure he was okay! We could tell Cathy is an animal lover. Simba is usually a skittish kitty, but he got comfortable with her real fast. We will not hesitate to work with Cathy again in the future. Also, before our trip, Simba had some bald spots and acne we were trying to heal for weeks. When we came home, his fur has fully grown back and his acne has pretty much vanished completely. That is a true sign he was well taken care of. Thank you again Cathy!!! ❤️
Jayci
October 21, 2024
This was my first experience with Meowtel and I'm so glad it happened to be with Cathy. I was a little worried about how my cat would respond to a stranger--I adopted him less than a year ago and since then he has little interaction with other humans--however at our meet-and-greet, he was instantly comfortable with Cathy. This initial introduction paired with Cathy's personable nature and prompt communication made me feel so much less anxious about leaving my boy for 11 days. During my trip, Cathy continued to be a great communicator despite the 16-hour time difference. Beyond the basic duties, she made sure my cat was as comfortable and happy as possible in my absence. It's clear to me that Cathy genuinely cares about the wellbeing of our animals, and it made my vacation that much more enjoyable knowing that my cat was being well taken care of.
Morgan
September 8, 2024
Cathy is a wonderful person and a fantastic cat sitter! She provided lots of updates, pictures and even gave recommendations about wet food changes after one of my cats threw up. I’m so thankful she took excellent care of my fur babies while I was out of town.
Elizabeth
January 5, 2025
Cathy did a great job with our kitten. She needed lots of playtime attention while we were gone and was able to get that with Cathy. Our girl also gets separation anxiety but seemed to do really well with these visits.
Dianica
September 15, 2024
Cathy was wonderful with my kitties. She went above and beyond, even bathing a new kitten I found right before leaving for vacation. knowing my babies were in good hands made my vacation more enjoyable. She sent a lot of pictures which I appreaciated very much!
Joshua
June 13, 2024
Cathy was great! She had her hands full with our 5 kitties but did awesome with updates and following our directions and adjusting as neccessary to our shy kitties. She went above and beyond even vacuuming areas! Highly recommend and would and will book her again!
Anne
May 13, 2024
Cathy was great! She helped me out at the last minute. We made a appointment for her to meet my cats and they adored her. She sent me pictures of my old male cat playing with a toy, he never plays with toys. And she watered my tomatoe plants!
Leo
December 17, 2023
Cathy handle our two cats like a pro. Our shy cat generally doesn't come out for people but she got her playing and happy in such a short time. When it came time for the older boys medicine, he got everything he needed even though he has quite a few medicines. Cathy communicates quickly and always asks for information she needs to provide top notch care. Would definitely hire again.
Elena
October 20, 2023
First time booking Cathy based on previous client's recommendation. we went for a long trip, 9 day vacation to Europe. I have 3 cats, one of them needs heart medication and doesn't like people. Cathy made sure he takes his treat even though he wasn't that friendly at first but he got better at the end!😻 she sent me daily updates, pictures. She did go above and beyond by using our vacuum robot. she's definitely not a hired maid but she insisted. Thank you so much Cathy for taking great care of my babies!
Jeff
March 9, 2023
I was in a real pickle and Cathy came through! My cat was diagnosed with a serious condition and needed daily meds just 24 hours before I was leaving the country for 3 weeks. Cathy was a life saver. She gave great care to my cat, was communicative and flexible, and really gave me comfort while away
Jenny
March 7, 2023
Cathy was wonderful! Went above & beyond for our babies. She dealt w/ my very feisty 18yo cat Ramona 2x a day who becomes a lawnmower gone berserk during med time. Also dealt w/ Mash’s expert hiding abilities. I got lots of updates & pics to keep my anxiety at bay. Patience of a saint. Thank you!!!
Allison
July 9, 2025
Cathy was wonderful! She was very communicative and sent wonderful pictures and videos. Our cat loved her right away. Very grateful for her help during our trip!
Abby
October 18, 2024
Our cats, Salem and Fiona, loved Cathy!! She made sure to give them lots of love, attention, and of course play time! Cathy was also quick to respond to messages and was consistently updating us on how the cats were doing (including some great photos!). If you are looking for a cat sitter, Cathy is an excellent choice!!
Anna
September 4, 2024
Cathy took great care of our two cats over the holiday weekend, and even helped out by feeding our neighborhood ferals. I really appreciate her clear and speedy communication and she was great to work with. We will be using her again.
Athena
June 27, 2023
Cathy was wonderful and sent lovely pictures. My cat did not look stressed or anxious when we got home from our trip because he got adequate attention and playtime with Cathy!
Danielle
March 26, 2024
Cathy was just who we needed to feel at ease leaving our kitties for a few days! She responded promptly and get me informed, asked questions to make sure she had all the care details down correctly, and spent time making our kitties feel comfortable too. Would definitely recommend! Scout and Ginny look forward to your next visit with them :)
Jacqueline
September 3, 2023
Cathy is lovely and took great care of my babies. One is quite needy and she gave her all the pets and attention she needed. Received daily updates with photos, which is so comforting. Would use Cathy again in the future.
Ali
August 14, 2023
Cathy was fantastic! She was over communicative and sent me pics each time she was at my house. My cats were definitely well taken care of while I was gone and I will be reaching out to Cathy next time I have to go out of town!
Allison
July 13, 2023
Cathy was super reliable and communicative, sent plenty of pictures and updates, and gave each of our cats the individual attention they wanted. I felt totally secure leaving my cats in her care for nine days. Especially since she seemed to enjoy our kitties so very much!! Can't ask for better than someone you can trust who really loves cats. 🥲 I'm looking forward to hiring her again for our next trip!
Xiomara
June 1, 2023
Cathy was a great sitter. I went on vacation for 5 days (longest time I've been separated from my cats) and cathy gave me peace of mind. She was very communicative and sent me pictures of both my cats. It felt nice being able to see my cats while on vacation. I would definitely request Cathy in the future again.
Irma
May 20, 2023
Cathy took great care of our two kitties. She also kept us updated with a review and photos after each visit. Cathy has cats on her own and has a vast knowledge of how to take care of their needs.
Jen
April 17, 2023
Cathy was GREAT! It is always stressful for us to leave our kits, especially when traveling internationally; but, we knew they would be well taken care of with Cathy. She even went out of her way to get an item we had run out of and made sure our ferals were taken care of, as well. We will definitely reach out to Cathy for future sitting needs. ~Jen
Michelle
February 9, 2023
Cathy was so great! And was able to make appointment at the last minute, my kitty is very difficult and she was able to get her in a comfortable state with photos and always sent encouraging messages that my fur baby was okay! Such a relief! Thank you Cathy!
Jennifer
April 16, 2023
Cathy was amazing to have as a sitter for our Noki. As a first time Meowtel user, we were quite nervous to leave our baby alone, but Cathy was great at communicating and helping out cat feel well taken care of. Cathy's help allowed us to truly enjoy our time away without a worry. She had great communication and kept us posted with pictures and updates.
Anna
March 23, 2025
We had another amazing trip knowing our kitties were being well taken care of by Cathy! She is incredibly dependable and has superb communication. It’s the best thing ever to come back to happy cats and a clean house after being gone! We will absolutely be booking Cathy again.
Christa
November 5, 2024
This was our first time using Meowtel and Cathy was so responsive and sweet. We did the meet and greet and we could tell she was a real animal lover, which helped us go on vacation with no worries. Our kitties were given white glove treatment!
Jeannie
October 5, 2023
Cathy is a wonderful sitter for my two babies (cats)! One has special needs and she didn’t hesitate to accommodate her quirks. She asked great questions at the meet & greet and was very interested in giving them the best care. We love Cathy & I will be using her again!
Vinathi
May 30, 2023
Cathy was a great cat sitter this weekend! came to our rescue with a short notice booking and was super communicative during her visits, which we really appreciated. Will definitely be booking her again!
Rajinder
February 5, 2023
Whenever I travel, the care of my cat is always my number one concern. Cathy completely put me at ease. She understands how to care for an older cat and keep them happy. She was very responsive to his needs and kept me updated on how he was doing daily. I would not hesitate to use her next time!
Susan
March 3, 2023
Cathy was a wonderful sitter for my kitty! She was very knowledgeable, friendly, helpful, and truly cared about my kitty's well-being. It put my heart at ease to see a sweet photo of my kitty every day I was away from her. I highly recommend Cathy for your kitty sitting needs! *:-)
Rebecca
October 13, 2025
Cathy was very experienced and loving with my 3 fussy girls. overall I was happy all went well and on my return my cats seemed happy and not at all upset.
Tracye
May 27, 2025
Cathy did a great job looking after my two kitties. Came home to a clean house, clean litter box and happy cats. She will be my go to gal.
Anna
October 21, 2024
Cathy went above and beyond taking care of our kitties for a week when we were out of the country. I felt very secure knowing they were in good hands. She is very responsive and thorough and is a truly caring person!
Nicki
May 20, 2025
We've used Cathy a few times now and are always at ease knowing she is taking great care of our Buster P. She's responsive, reliable, and asks questions when needed (which we appreciate). She always gives updates and sends pictures so leaving home knowing Buster is in good hands is a bit easier. Couldn't recommend her more!
Kristine
December 18, 2023
Our cats immediately took to her! She has great cat energy. She communicated well and really used the time she had to spend time with the kitties. We will use her again
Athena
August 24, 2023
Cathy is the best! She goes above and beyond for my baby and is a great communicator. She looked after my cat for a week and he looked great when we got back.
Stephanie
August 6, 2023
Highly recommend Cathy for cat visits! Cathy was incredibly communicative, flexible, and considerate of the needs of my two kittens. The two of them took to her quickly at the Meet and Greet with her loving and sweet approach and attentions. She communicated thoroughly from the booking confirmation through to the visit dates, texting photos and updates and making sure all the kitten's needs were met.
Nicki
December 2, 2024
Cathy is amazing! She went above and beyond with communication, asking questions when needed, and keeping us updated with photos of our Buster. Highly recommend her!
Jennifer
February 18, 2026
Cathy was absolutely amazing! My cats loved her instantly, even our shy one. She made us feel very cared for and we will definitely hire her again!
Hailey
November 25, 2024
Cathy was great for being our first ever cat-sitter! We were super scared to try this for the first time but Cathy made everything so easy. Thank you!
David
May 31, 2023
We had a great experience with Cathy! She did a great job taking care of our cats while we were gone. She came across as very experienced in regards to how to deal with cats and their behavior. We would definitely use her services again!
Glaucia
December 17, 2023
Cathy is awesome! Reliable, punctual and followed my instructions perfectly. She is caring and patient and cats love her. She has been our cat sitter for a few times now and we will certainly continue to book her in the future. She always goes above and beyond. She even kept my Christmas tree alive and picked our mail.
Glaucia
This week
Glaucia
February 1, 2026
Frankie
November 12, 2025
Response from Cathy
Hi Frankie. I tried to reach out and discuss why you gave me a 2 star rating but you have not communicated back and since deleted your profile on Meowtel. This rating seems targeted and not indicative of my care.
Glaucia
September 14, 2025
David
September 13, 2025
Glaucia
June 30, 2025
I have booked Cathy many times before and as always she does a great job! she was reliable and followed all instructions. She also helped bring inside some packages that was delivered and collected my mail. She is great!
Nicki
April 29, 2025
Nicki
March 19, 2025
Jennifer
February 9, 2025
Tom
January 1, 2025
Glaucia
December 29, 2024
Cathy was great! She was punctual, reliable and caring!
Morgan
December 7, 2024
Jason
October 25, 2024
Morgan
October 9, 2024
Meri Margaret
September 29, 2024
Ali
September 22, 2024
Cathy is great, she has watched my cats multiple times and I know they are always in good hands!
Ali
August 31, 2024
Cathy is fantastic! This is the second time I've had her watch my cats and I couldn't have been happier. She is very communicative and caring.
Huda
August 19, 2024
Stephanie
June 2, 2024
Nicole
May 28, 2024
Stephanie
May 2, 2024
Kelsey
April 24, 2024
Glaucia
April 15, 2024
Hunter
April 10, 2024
Kelsey
April 2, 2024
Haakon
March 29, 2024
Kristine
March 8, 2024
Glaucia
February 25, 2024
Cathy followed my instructions and when in doubt she reached out for clarification. She is punctual and organized and cats love her 🩷
Nicole
February 20, 2024
Jeannie
January 23, 2024
Ashley
January 8, 2024
Irene
January 3, 2024
Sunset loved Cathy, and seemed very happy when I came back home so I know she was taking good care of. I will definitely use Cathy again.
Response from Cathy
Awww, thanks Irene. Sunset is so sweet. I'm glad she loved me right away. Can't wait to see and play either her again!
Nicole
January 1, 2024
Jeff
December 31, 2023
Jeff
December 31, 2023
Jeannie
December 30, 2023
Jeannie
December 30, 2023
Glaucia
November 27, 2023
Jeff
November 26, 2023
Ashley
October 30, 2023
Jeff
October 27, 2023
Glaucia
October 23, 2023
Cathy is trustworthy, punctual and reliable. she follows instructions well and aleias goes above and beyond! Cats enjoy the pay time with her. She is awesome.
Kelsey
October 17, 2023
Cathy was a great communicator and cat sitter. our cat loved her! she went above and beyond bringing in our mail and cleaning up
Jennifer
September 11, 2023
Ashley
September 7, 2023
Cathy had great communication and made sure my kitties were well taken care of while I was away.
Nicole
August 31, 2023
Jeff
July 4, 2023
This is the second time I’ve used Cathy and she’s great with my cat. I definitely recommend.
Glaucia
June 28, 2023
Cathy was great!! She is punctual, keep communicating through the whole visit and cats love her. she is caring and followed all my instructions. we were really happy with her and would definitely reserve with her again next time we need. Highly recommend Cathy.
Glaucia
May 30, 2023
Cathy was punctual and followed all my instructions. She was very responsive to all my messages and asked questions and took notes. She was caring and attentive to our fur babies and they warmed up to her quickly. I would definitely have her back when we need again. 😊
Susan
May 16, 2023
My furkids loved Cathy! They are asking when I am going out of town so she will come back.
Meowtel
December 12, 2022
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