I'm Cathy

Animal Lover At Heart

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104 Reviews
< 15 mins Response Time
28 Repeat clients
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Meowtel provides customer support 365 days a year to help cat parents feel informed and supported at every step - including before a reservation is made.

In-home cat sitting visits typically include:

Litter box cleaning
Feeding
Water refresh
A text update with at least 1 photo
Playtime and belly rubs

Cathy is experienced with 5 types of medications

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

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Animal Lover At Heart

I'm Cathy

Cat Sitting in Long Beach, CA

Hi! I have loved animals since I was a small child. As a child, I lived in housing where animals weren't allowed but always took an opportunity to play with everyone else's pets and would watch family members' animals. As soon as I got out on my own during college, I started my furry children collection. I have four fabulous fur babies aka cats named Nala, Ty, Emma Jean and Myrtle. My kids are always waiting at the door for me when I come home and they all love to follow me in the bathroom and all around the house. I wouldn't have it any other way! I have taken care of many of my friends and families fur babies over the years and would love to continue to do so for you! Please message me and we can talk more about how I can help... Hi! I have loved animals since I was a small child. As a child, I lived in housing where animals weren't allowed but always took an opportunity to play with everyone else's pets and would watch family members' animals. As soon as I got out on my own during college, I started my furry children collection. I have four fabulous fur babies aka cats named Nala, Ty, Emma Jean and Myrtle. My kids are always waiting at the door for me when I come home and they all love to follow me in the bathroom and all around the house. I wouldn't have it any other way! I have taken care of many of my friends and families fur babies over the years and would love to continue to do so for you! Please message me and we can talk more about how I can help. I also have experience with administering medications via various routes such as oral, topical, ophthalmic (eyes), and subcutaneous (under the skin), feeding tubes, special diets, diabetes management with insulin, etc.

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:

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

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Allison

Allison

April 18, 2026

Cathy is so great with our kitties, even the shy guy no one ever sees was out interacting with her when she came over! I would trust Cathy with my cats any time we travel.

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Tom

Tom

March 29, 2026

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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Marianne

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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Tobias

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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Esther

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

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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Service Area & Availability

Drop in visits rates

$35.75 / 20min
$57.25 / 45min
$67.35 / 60min

Overnight stay rate

$88.85 / Overnight
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Trust & Safety

Every reservation is backed by the Meowtel Promise, giving you and your cat world-class customer support every step of the way.

If it doesn't feel like the right fit at the Meet & Greet, or if you have any concerns during the reservation, please call 1-844-MEOWTEL (1-844-636-9835) so we can help you re-book with another sitter.

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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 $33.00. 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!

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