I'm Melanie
A cat sitter in Los Angeles, CA
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I'm Melanie | Cat Sitting in Los Angeles, CA
👋 I’m Melanie. TL;DR version: I have over a decade of pet sitting experience under my belt, 6+ years of that professionally. I’m currently getting my certification in Feline & Canine Nutrition. Many of my kitty clients are seniors and/or have special needs. I’m able to give oral, topical and injectable medication as well as SubQ fluids. Please read on to find out more details about me, the experience I have and important info you will need to know! — I’ve been a cat lady ever since I can remember. My best friend as a toddler was my mom's siamese, Mitzi. I had to say goodbye to the love of my life — a tuxedo named Maxwell Wellington on 12/6/20. I found him as a young adult stray September 2006. He had hyperthyroidism, IBD, chronic pancreatitis/EPI, hip dysplasia and cognitive dysfunction (kitty dementia). Because of this, I am skilled in administering various types of medication including subcutaneous fluids and B12 shots. Because of my attention to detail, experience and knowledge, I’ve been able to help kitty parents get their cats diagnosed properly. Cats are known for keeping their ailments a secret for as long as they can. Noticing tiny shifts in their behavior, weight or personality is key to getting a proper diagnosis early. I’ve helped pet parents get their babies diagnosed properly with IBD, pancreatitis, diabetes and asthma. I volunteered for years with a LA based cat rescue. This allowed me to help socialize and care for many different types of cats as well as personality types. I am happy to say I’ve been called a cat whisper on multiple occasions as I’ve been able to get typically shy and anxious cats to trust me. 🥰 CURRENT & PAST KITTIES INCLUDE: *multiple kitties with kidney failure (subcutaneous fluids and b12 shots administered) *kitties with congestive heart failure (oral meds) *kitty with mega colon (multiple oral meds twice daily; special diet) *kitties with pancreatitis, IBS & IBD (meds, special diets...
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Melanie's Reviews
Michele
Melanie took care of my cat while I was traveling, and I truly couldn’t have asked for a better person. She sent me the most detailed and thoughtful updates anyone could hope for — I always felt completely informed and reassured. She was incredibly proactive, even staying a bit longer when my cat had a coughing episode, doing everything she could to help and keep me calm. She was so caring, attentive, and genuinely committed to making sure my cat was okay and that I felt at peace while away. If I could give her 10 stars, I would — 5 just isn’t enough!
Kamila
Melanie is great! while we were away, Melanie helped with administering subcutaneous fluids to our cat with kidney problems which is no easy task. it was comforting for us to know that our cat was in great hands. Melanie is detailed and thorough and we’d trust her to care for our fur baby again.
Deborah
Melanie was superb. Our shy scaredy cats warmed up to her and ended up loving her. We have a sick cat who needed multiple daily medications and Melanie had no difficulty giving them, which is a miracle in and of itself. If you care about attention to detail, detailed daily or twice daily updates and adorable photos/videos, hire Melanie. It was a huge relief during our vacation to know that our babies were so well cared for.
Nick
Melanie is an angel, the patron saint of cats, maybe. she’s our kitties’ new best friend and an incredibly attentive and detail-oriented caretaker. i’d recommend her to anyone!
Kacy
Melanie is incredibly caring and attentive! She went above and beyond to make sure my girl was safe and taken care of while I was away.
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Melanie's Qualifications & Experience
Qualifications
- Foster Parent
- Shelter Volunteer
Transportation
- Car
Medication Experience
- Topical Ointments
- 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
Los Angeles cat sitting rates will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and expertise, but the average price for a cat sitter is $37.00. 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.
