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I'm Melanie

A cat sitter in Los Angeles, CA

5.00/5.00
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129 REVIEWS

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I'm Melanie | Cat Sitting in Los Angeles, CA

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

I have been pet sitting on and off since high school. I finally made it my full time job in 2018 after leaving the tv and film industry.

What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

Getting skittish and untrustworthy cats to love and trust me.

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

Don't choose a sitter based on a cheap price tag. Skill and experience outweighs a good deal every time.

Melanie's Reviews

Attention to Detail
5.0
Communication
5.0
Tidiness
5.0
Cayci

I was nervous about leaving my 14 year old momma’s boy home alone with a sitter for the first time. I am beyond grateful that i found Melanie to watch him! I felt like she really payed attention to him and his needs and gave me amazing updates and advice that made it a relief to leave him in the hands of someone who actually cared about him. If I ever have to leave him alone again, I won’t have to worry about where to look!

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This month
James

Melanie was top notch with our two Bengal boys, making sure they got lots of playtime and love! They're extra picky and Melanie took the time to make sure they both got what they needed for each day! We definitely will be booking her again!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
This month
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!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
April 6, 2025
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.

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January 1, 2025
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.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
November 11, 2024
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!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
July 25, 2024
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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June 27, 2024
Darius

Melanie was amazing! Took amazing care of our little angel. Gave us amazing updates. Dodge loved her.

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May 20, 2024
Tiensirin

My cat sitter Melanie was FANTASTIC. Before my cat and her met Miss Pinky was going through it being in and out of hospitals. She was be able to implement medicine routines and able to come with creative ways of getting her to eat more during her discovery with treats provided by me. Miss pinky is an extremely skittish cat and she allowed Melanie to pet her! Omg! I was so happy as I was away on my business trip to receive that Video from her! A++++++++++ Highly recommended! Your baby will be SO well taken care of!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
May 19, 2024
Kylen

Melanie was amazing with our cat Hiro! Hiro is definitely a sassy guy, but Melanie was great at finding ways to keep him occupied and had the cutest and most thorough updates. It's so apparent how much Melanie cares about cats and she's super knowledgable-- we felt so confident that our cat was receiving he best care while we were gone because of her!!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 15, 2024
Mikki

I have a lot of anxiety about leaving my cats behind, especially since my older one has both diabetes and kidney disease. But Melanie was the most reassuring and capable sitter I could have asked for, a total pro at giving them their meds, and sent me detailed updates each time she visited them. She has a great rapport with cats (and worried cat parents--she's a lovely person in general!). I would absolutely hire her again the next time I'm out of town, because I know my cats will be so well looked after AND thrilled to see her again!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
May 14, 2024
Naoko

I usually get very nervous before leaving for a vacation, but Melanie took very good care of my boys (7yr brothers) while I was away and sending updates with many photos on time so that I fully enjoyed my vacation without worrying about them. She paid attention to details and one of my cat who is shy also opened up to her very quickly. Highly recommend Melanie if you are in her area.

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May 9, 2024
Elicia

Melanie was wonderful as always and took great care of Molly!

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December 14, 2023
Cathleen

Melanie is an absolute gem! Her dedication to caring for my three senior cats is nothing short of extraordinary. Despite the unique challenges posed by their special needs and varying temperaments, Melanie consistently rises to the occasion. She not only expertly administers their medications but also takes the time to understand and connect with each cat's distinct personality. What sets Melanie apart is her meticulous approach – she goes above and beyond, leaving no detail unnoticed. From sending heartwarming pictures and videos to her thorough documentation of every visit, Melanie ensures that I'm not just informed but also emotionally reassured about my cats' well-being in my absence. Her professionalism shines through, and her genuine care for my furbabies is palpable. Furthermore, Melanie always handles situations with grace and she leaves my home as pristine as she found it. In my experience with various sitters, Melanie surpasses them all with her exceptional commitment, and she is truly an invaluable asset to me. If you’re seeking not just a caretaker but a compassionate guardian for your beloved felines, look no further. I wholeheartedly recommend Melanie for her unwavering dedication and unparalleled professionalism.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 29, 2023
Charlotte

As always, Melanie took amazing care of my cats. She always goes above and beyond to send me updates, adjust their food intake based on what they did or didn’t eat, and sends great pics and videos so I can say hi from wherever I am 🩵

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November 13, 2023
Amber

Always amazing, never have to worry about anything! Super detailed!

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August 29, 2022
Amber

She outdid herself =)

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June 18, 2022
Tiffany

Melanie is incredible! She was extremely thorough and gave amazing updates when I was away. She truly went above and beyond and I feel so grateful to have found her! She knows SO much about cat health, and gave me amazing recommendations. This was my first time ever having a sitter and Melanie made the process so easy. Not only was she great with Gigi, but she's so kind and lovely! Thank you Melanie!!

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April 25, 2022
Amber

Thank you for taking such amazing care of my kitties! Couldn't have enjoyed a break without you!

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April 15, 2022
Amber

Thanks for being so reliable in a time of need! <3

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April 15, 2022
Amber

Melanie is one THE BEST in Los Angeles. You can definitely trust her in your home with your pets. I am so grateful! Thank you!

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April 15, 2022
Sandy

Melanie is incredible and always goes above and beyond to make sure that my kitty is happy and taken care of.

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April 9, 2022
Anthony

Leaving rushed for a family emergency, we were nervous to leave our 13yrold Sawyer with someone new. Melanie not only went above + beyond for Sawyer, but also made sure we felt comfortable during the entire trip. She is a true gem + such a professional. We will book her again + recommend her to all!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
March 29, 2022
Rachel

Perfect, as always! Melanie is always so detailed oriented and goes above and beyond when she takes care of my kiddos. I honestly don’t know what I’d do without her!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
February 28, 2022
Julia

Melanie was amazing! She knows so much about cats. We received fantastic updates for the duration of our trip and lots of cute photos. I was never worried about my cat at any point. I highly recommend using Melanie!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
February 22, 2022
Zoe

Melanie goes above and beyond with my two cats. She understands their very different personalities and makes sure to give them both exactly what they need while we're away. Melanie is trustworthy, responsible, and she really cares deeply about cats!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 5, 2022
Charlotte

Love working with Melanie as always! Her reports are super detailed, and she really has my cats' best interest in mind. She's recommended a new wet food, cleaned up after an unfortunate advent calendar incident, and always sends the cutest pics and videos. VERY thankful to have found her!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
January 5, 2022
Kevin

Melanie is such an amazing sitter, I’m so happy I found her! I have two cats, one is very outgoing and the other very shy around strangers and usually hides. I was shocked to see that my shy cat actually came out and played with Melanie on multiple occasions. She really goes above and beyond every time, I look forward to using her services again in the future, thank you!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 28, 2021
Abigail

melanie is truly the only sitter i trust! she is very detailed in her communication and seems to care very much for my fur babies!

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December 21, 2021
John Michael

Melanie is awesome. Gave great, detailed updates on our pet. We were glad she was there to take care of him while we were gone.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
November 10, 2021
Tess

Melanie is a miracle worker! Our cat Fiona has not shown her face to a human besides me and my fiancé in TWO YEARS. We’ve respected her space, but also tried to encourage her to feel safe while others are around, but she hides the whole time. Until.... MELANIE worked her magic! Respectfully and gently, Melanie made Fiona feel safe enough to venture out and say hello! Suddenly, the sweet social cat that Andrew and I know so well made an appearance to an outsider! We couldn’t recommend Melanie more. She speaks cat fluently!!!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 5, 2021
John Michael

Melanie is great giving medicine and keeping us updated about our cat. Will definitely book again.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
November 1, 2021
Brian

Melanie is an amazing sitter! I couldn't have left my little guy in more capable hands. She is extremely thorough, gave great recommendations and provided detailed updates that put me at ease. I will absolutely be booking again!

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October 27, 2021
Selena

Melanie is my to-go catsitter! Super communicative and professional with daily detailed updates. My boys love her!

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October 27, 2021
Sonia

Melanie was a great sitter for us! She was highly detail-oriented and communicative. She was very caring towards our cat, played with her, and supported her needs. We felt very comfortable with her as a sitter!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 13, 2021
Kay

Our cat, Leo, has a number of health problems that require monitoring and daily medication. I was very nervous to leave him for the weekend, but after our meet and greet with Melanie, I felt significantly more at ease. Leo warmed up to Melanie right away, and she took detailed notes. She had no issues with administering his medication, and gave us thorough updates after each visit. Most importantly, I was so appreciative of her flexibility. Our flight was significantly delayed coming home, and I wasn't sure if we were going to make it home that night. She was so understanding and accommodating. She opened up her busy schedule and was able to squeeze in another visit. We came home to a very happy cat!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
September 28, 2021
Abbey

Where do I even start ... Melanie was the absolute best cat sitter we've ever used! What a wonderful human being. She took such good care of our senior kitty, giving her subq fluids and vitamin b12 injections while we were out of town for 3 weeks. Amazing communication! She sent detailed updates each visit along with pictures and videos. Our senior kitty has hyperthyroidism, kidney disease, cerebellar hypoplasia, and anemia and she knew exactly how to help soothe her in stressful moments. Melanie really had our cats best interest at heart. She went above and beyond our expectations and we will 1000% be using her again! Thank you Melanie, forever grateful for you!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 30, 2021
Dariann

Star and Moon love Melanie! I feel so in the loop with how they’re doing while they’re in her care, and it gives me great peace of mind when I’m away. She’s awesome!

Meowtel-verified reservation 2+ weeks long
August 29, 2021
Camille

Amazing communication and very professional. Loved her video and photo updates along with very detailed notes about my cat and his behavior while I was away (cat with anxiety needed to be monitored closely for health reasons) Will use her services again!!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
August 23, 2021
Lisa

Melanie was amazing with my cat! She sends detailed updates daily along with pictures and video, so I was never stressed out about my cat while away. I will continue to book Melanie and Catra will always have the best care!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
August 17, 2021
Dan

Honestly. I don’t leave reviews on anything. But Melanie is phenomenal. She loves our pet as if it’s her own. She takes care of stuff at the house above and beyond whatever needs to be done. She’s fun, amazing, and takes very good care of my babbbbyyyyy!!!!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 11, 2021
Selena

Melanie is amazing and my boys love her. She is loving, caring, and sent detailed daily updates after each visit. It was such a release knowing the boys were in good care when I was away.

Meowtel-verified reservation 2+ weeks long
July 24, 2021
Michael

She is once again exceptional. Helped us out in a pinch. Is super loving, adept and accommodating with our baby cat Olive. We always feel reassured when she's sitting Olive!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 22, 2021
Rachel

10/10 as always!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
July 20, 2021
Elizabeth

Melanie is amazing. I was so stressed about figuring out care for my cat – I adopted my kitty during the pandemic and I hadn’t travelled since, so I just wasn’t sure how it would all work out. Fortunately I found Melanie and she was just fantastic. Her daily updates were so reassuring, and my cat totally loved her. She even gave me some new cat parent advice when I had a few questions! She’s super knowledgeable about cats and super loves them. I would absolutely hope to use her again, and totally recommend her.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
July 17, 2021
Carrie

The best.

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July 15, 2021
Laurel

Forever five stars for Melanie! She's sat my two fur boys twice now and has always been incredibly on top of it -- keeping me updated on her visits with messages/photos and videos, playing with them & making sure they are comfy and happy while I'm away. I have a hard time leaving for long durations while on recent work trips and she's been a total godsend. I feel so much more relieved and trust her beyond words. Thank you so much for being an incredible, responsible and compassionate human Melanie! We (as in Buzz, Jack and I) adore and appreciate you!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 8, 2021
Amber

This woman is a saint. I’d lose my mind if she wasn’t available. She’s the only reason I can enjoy leaving town. I trust her 100% with my furry sons.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 25, 2021
Lindsay

Melanie is a great cat sitter. Thorough and very caring. She took fantastic care of my cat while I was away for a long trip and I really appreciated her daily updates.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
June 16, 2021
Lauren

Melanie was great with my cats! I was nervous about leaving them for a week after nearly a year of working from home, but they were chill and happy when I got home whereas they can normally be quite anxious and destructive if I leave. I have a hyperactive kitten and a much older cat with complicated food and water instructions (rejects anything except fresh water, sensitive stomach, etc.), but they seemed great and relaxed when I got home. The kitten even came out of hiding to play. Melanie sent daily updates and also suggest some food to try that would help my sensitive stomach senior cat.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
June 13, 2021
Anna

Melanie was very thorough and experienced!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
June 5, 2021
Janelle

Melanie is wonderful! From our very first communication it was clear she's extremely experienced, thorough, and committed. One of my two kitties was on three different types of medication at the time, and I felt completely at ease leaving them in her capable hands. Melanie provided excellent care and detailed updates, and we returned home to two happy kitties. Would highly recommend!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 4, 2021
Stephen

Melanie answered all my questions and made me an ease, this being my first time using a sitter. She did a good job with my kitty, who is very shy with strangers. I highly recommend Melanie!

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June 4, 2021
Michael

Melanie is the best

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June 2, 2021
Christine

Melanie is a wonderful cat sitter. She really understands cats very well. She is very reliable, sends very detailed daily updates with great pictures. She also does unexpected extras - she asked where the broom lived, so she could sweep the litter while I was gone (big kudos for that). I recommend her highly and will certainly reach out of her again for my next trip.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 1, 2021
Tess

Melanie was wonderful in ever way. Easy to communicate with, thorough, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring toward our cats. We were gone for a week ans noticed that they were in much better spirits when we came back than they normally are. Melanie went above and beyond, giving our social cat extra playtime and working to gently socialize our shy cat, who usually hides whenever someone else is over. I’d recommend Melanie to anyone!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 27, 2021
Rebekah

Writing another review for our multiple sitting services because if Mel ever stops kitter-critter sitting I'LL BE A HOT MESS.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
May 26, 2021
Rebekah

This is my second time booking Melanie! Truly the most reliable, amazing cat sitter there is. I travel with zero worries... knowing she not only looks out for my babies, but also understands them. They're generally a little skittish (I mean we're talking cats here), not with Melanie! They remembered her and went straight into cuddle/play mode with her. She's honestly the best.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 26, 2021
Rachel

Melanie is by far the best cat sitter that I’ve had! Always goes above and beyond. She treats my babies like they are her own. Truly lucky to have found her! I recommend her 10/10!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
May 22, 2021
Emily

Melanie is the best! Took great care of our cat and treated him like a king. Will book again. Thank you!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 22, 2021
Abigail

Melanie is amazing! Her updates are extremely thorough and detailed. One of my kitties is a bit skittish when it comes to meeting new people but she warmed up to melanie almost immediately! Would definitely recommend!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 15, 2021
Michael

Melanie has provided excellent service and gives the most detailed feedback while we are away. She even gave advice to us for a skin issue or cats had. We only trust Melanie with our cats.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 14, 2021
Rachel

I LOVE MELANIE. AND SO DO MY THREE CATS. This is my third time using her because she literally is the best. I never worry when she takes care of my babies because I know they are in wonderful hands. If you want detailed updates and multiple photos, then book her! You won’t regret it. Thank you, Mel!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
April 29, 2021
Amber

I’m back for more...Sends me the best pics and detailed notes on everything. God bless she deals with my cat and his meds which can be difficult. She does a great job!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 21, 2021
Amber

I couldn’t get by without Mel. She’s 1,000% reliable, detailed, thorough. I don’t have to check in with her because she beats me to it. When I’m away my mind can finally be at ease because she’s very by the book when it comes to my kids! And thank you, that’s exactly what I want! A+++

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
April 21, 2021
Alaina

We have an older kitty with multiple health issues and medication needs, making it tough to find a sitter. Melanie has extensive experience with administering medications, and did an excellent job while we were away. She put our minds at ease by giving incredibly detailed updates and sending lots of pictures! I will definitely use her services again in the future.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
April 1, 2021
Sandy

Melanie is quite honestly amazing. She is so attentive, considerate, great with communication, professional and always goes above and beyond to make sure that both I and my my pet feel looked after. I was gone for quite a while and there is no one that I would have felt more comfortable leaving my cat with.

Meowtel-verified reservation 2+ weeks long
March 27, 2021
Amber

Mel is the most organized, pays attention to detail, and really cares about your pets. I’ve used other people on here but she has been by far the best and sends thorough notes along with photos and videos. This really makes me feel at ease because I’m always stressed when I leave my babies who require meds and insulin twice a day. Thank you Mel!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
March 10, 2021
Amber

Mel is the F’in best!! She makes me feel less stressed and I can actually enjoy my time away from home.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
March 7, 2021
Lindsay

Best cat sitter in Los Angeles!

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March 5, 2021
David

As this was my first time using the service, I was concerned. Melanie was amazing. I never felt like I had anything to worry about after the first day of service. She was very communicative and personable. I will for sure have Melanie take care of my cats again.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
February 3, 2021
Brianna

Melanie is such an excellent caretaker for my little guy Leo while I’m away, I really couldn’t recommend her more highly! She is extremely thorough, and more importantly- I know she deeply cares about Leo and treats him as if it’s her own. I have hired Melanie several times by this point, and mean it when I say she is the “best in the biz!” Your beloved cat will be in good hands with Melanie!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 18, 2021
Dariann

Melanie took care of Star and Moon for over 2 weeks over the Christmas and New Years holidays. She’s the best gift we could’ve given them. She cares about the kitties in such an incredible way!!! They’re STILL talking about it :)

Meowtel-verified reservation 2+ weeks long
January 11, 2021
Michael

If we could give 6 stars we would!! She is just simply that amazing!!! We were so nervous leaving our baby at home for an extended period of time during the holidays and she assuaged our worries with top notch communication, genuine care and love for our kitty during each visit (she was so present with the kitty in the videos she shared), and she's even given us amazing tools for our kitty like timeouts :) that we have now adopted. Thank you, personally Melanie, for making us feel so at ease! From the bottom of the hearts! Hire her!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
January 9, 2021
Leslie

Melanie is the absolute best. I have full peace of mind whenever I have to be away that my fuzzy companion will be more than okay under Melanie's care. Rosalyn (my kitten) loves playing with her. + Melanie always sends me the absolute best photos of Roz every time she visits (I can never get Roz to pose so well). You really can't ask for more in a cat sitter.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 7, 2021
Brittany

Mel goes above and beyond with my boy Leo! He loves her and she is very thorough with detailed descriptions of how Leo's day was and gets great action photos of him playing with her. She updates me on packages that arrived while I'm away along with the weather incase anything needs to be adjusted in the house. She's all-around amazing! We highly recommend her

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 30, 2020
Kalee

Melanie has been an amazing sitter! I always feel very comfortable with her taking care of my cat when I leave on longer or shorter trips. She always gives a ton of attention to detail to how my cat is doing with updates. Everything feels great when I return home.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 21, 2020
Sheila And Dante

This is the second time we have had Melanie to watch our cat. She is the real deal! I always look forward to her daily updates that are incredibly detailed as well as the awesome photos and videos. I feel comfortable knowing out kitty is in such great hands!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
December 16, 2020
Michael

Melanie was amazing, professional, and in constant contact about our baby! She spent significant time with our kitty each day and we couldn't be more thankful. We feel so safe with our kitty Olive in her hands!!! Thank you Melanie!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
December 13, 2020
Andrea

We love Melanie! Great patience and care to our naughty attitude kitty. We are always confident our cat is good hands when we travel. I always enjoy Melanie's reports with many photos and cute videos.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
November 19, 2020
Brianna

I'd give Melanie 6 stars if I could- she's that stellar of a cat-sitter! She was thorough, thoughtful, and even dealt with a few unforeseen stressful situations in my apartment while I was away- including the door locks having to be replaced! She provided me with several pictures and videos of my little guy Leo, and sent detailed messages updating me on how he was doing- it provided great comfort and peace of mind knowing he was in such good hands. I HIGHLY recommend Melanie as a cat-sitter!! With her, your cat will be in great loving responsible hands.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 16, 2020
Emily

Melanie is a great cat sitter to my Frankie. Very thorough and detailed with her visits. Sends multiple photos/videos while you're away making you feel like your pet is really being taken care of. Professional and kind. Two thumbs way up.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 5, 2020
Cathleen

Melanie is the best, as usual! The cats love her. She also did her absolute best to kitten-proof our house when our kitten got up to trouble.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
October 23, 2020
Jilly

Melanie was absolutely fantastic! I have a very sick kitty who requires a LOT of attention (and some of it is... not pretty)--it makes it anxiety-inducing for us whenever we have to leave him. Lucky for me, she bent over backwards to make sure he was cared for, cleaned up after, and loved. She's a great communicator and clearly cares about the cats she's looking after. We feel lucky to have found her!!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
October 17, 2020
Rebekah

Where do I even begin? If I could give Melanie more than 5 stars I would. I'm a first time Meowtel user, and was so nervous to use a service I found online! However, I knew I had found my go-to sitter when my super-skittish kitty Binx let her pet him on the first visit (he generally takes 3-4 days to warm up to people). To say she's a cat whisperer is not hyperbole. She is so knowledgeable about cats' behavior, personalities, quirks, products... even our super complex litter box! Melanie went above and beyond in every way possible! My cats love her and have already asked when I plan to travel again, so they can have more visits with their new friend :)

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
October 8, 2020
Cathleen

Melanie always takes such good care of our cats when we leave! It was our kitten's first time having us go on vacation, and he did so well. He warmed up to Melanie quickly. She is always thorough with her updates and sends lots of amazing pictures!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
October 2, 2020
Joyce

Melanie was a great cat sitter. She made sure to meet with me and my cats (masked up) prior to my trip to make them comfortable. Every time she was visiting , she made them feel very comfortable. She sent me a detailed note with how they behaved and pictures/videos. It was my first experience and I would book her again. I recommend!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 27, 2020
Avey

My reservation with Melanie was non-traditional, but completely met my needs. My cat needed some new medication 3x/week that had to be delivered subcutaneously. I searched for a Meowtel sitter near me with subcutaneous fluid administration skills and Melanie fit the bill! Basically I was looking for guidance from someone really familiar and well-practiced with subcutaneous fluid administration. She and I talked over an hour, she came with a whole list of tips, tricks, and suggestions, and recommended and book and a certain type of treat. It was so helpful and the fluid administration has gotten easier with each time I've done it since our chat. Thank you Melanie!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 5, 2020
Emmy

Melanie helped our cat in case of emergency and this was amazing. It is the most important that we can leave and know that our boys will get the best care. Thank you!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 20, 2020
Deanna

Melanie was fantastic! She sent loads of pictures and very detailed notes for every visit. I had never left my cat before and was nervous but after her first visit I felt so relieved! She was very thorough and sat with my cat and cuddled her each time.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
August 13, 2020
Joshua

Such great updates! My cat is generally pretty shy around new people. Not Melanie. He loved her right away and had a great vacation away from me =)

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
August 7, 2020
Amber

Again, great job- above and beyond!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 4, 2020
Amber

Melanie is exceptional! She cared for my two babies over a week and administered their medications daily which is not an easy task. She stayed on top of cleaning box, cat bowls, trash, and cleaned pukes from floors and carpets. She was patient and spent the time to make sure they got their meds and felt comfortable with her. What kept me sane being away for so long were her daily texts that included detailed notes, photos and videos. It’s hard to trust anyone and leave your children in a strangers care, but she did a fantastic job. Thank you!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
August 4, 2020
Lindsay

Wow! Melanie was excellent, super thorough, arrived on time, and did an all around great job!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
August 1, 2020
Lindsay

This was my first Meowtel experience but I'm a Melanie loyalist now. She was so great with my shy cat and did a wonderful job taking care of her. I really appreciated the daily updates and her thorough care, even with cleaning the litter. Thanks so much!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 27, 2020
Juile

Melanie is professional, highly detail oriented, responsive, and extremely in tune with cats. I was so happy to receive Melanie's daily detailed updates, photos, and videos of my kitty while I was away. I could tell Melanie showed my kitty lots of attention and affection, which really put my mind as ease! Thank you so much!!!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 14, 2020
Miles

Melanie was very thorough and great with punctuality and communication. She took care of everything and followed up after I got home. Will definitely hire her again.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 8, 2020
Susan

Melanie is the most professional, detail-oriented, insightful, and caring pet-sitter I have ever worked with. She thinks creatively about my cat's needs before, during, and after the visits. She brings common sense and wisdom to the experience. And her immediate affection for my cat is not only reassuring but inspiring. If there were a cat-sitter academy, she should run it !

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
July 7, 2020
Sheila And Dante

I am so thrilled finding such a caring and generous cat sitter! Melanie did such an amazing job with our cat. Tons of pictures and videos every day, along with a thorough recap of his eating and play time. Even cleaned up his pukies and swept up the cat litter on the floor! She even made an extra visit to make sure he was OK! Puss loved playing with her, and I will never use another cat sitter other than Melanie again. Highly recommend!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 23, 2020
Andrea

Melanie has been our sitter for over a year now, I am very thankful for her professionalism, and her genuine love of cats. She is great about texting me daily to let me know how Milu was doing. I highly recommend her services.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
March 17, 2020
Cristina

If I could give Melanie 6 stars I would. She has completely surpassed our expectations: her updates are detailed and professional, her pictures are amazing, and Maui loves her. Best cat sitter ever!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
March 13, 2020
Ben

Melanie has been visiting our cat when we go out of town for about a year now. She is always prepared, incredibly responsible, and super communicative! We always know that Margot is in caring hands when Melanie takes care of her. I highly recommend Melanie for any cat-sitting needs! You won't be disappointed.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 4, 2019
Haley

Melanie was amazing! She sent over extremely thorough descriptions of her visits with my 3 cats + tons of pictures. She is extremely knowledgeable and went above and beyond to answer my many questions about my cats. I will 100% rebook her the next time I go out of town!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 30, 2019
Emmy

Melanie is a very professional and careful. She knows a lot about cats and their health and helped us not only with the cat sitting but gave us advice about Junior's health and food. And the cats love her.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 14, 2019
Stephanie

Melanie is AMAZING. We have used her twice so far and both times she has really put our mind at ease while we were out of town. She extremely responsible and thorough and always goes above and beyond. Most of all, it’s clear she really cares about the cats. Our cat is very shy but he warmed up to her because she is so calming and patient with him. I HIGHLY recommend Melanie!!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 28, 2019
Cathleen

Melanie has been Pepper's sitter for several trips now, and Pep loves her! When we come home, she absolutely misses us, but with much less of the resentment. Melanie does such a great job communicating, giving us detailed reports about our cat, and sends the cutest photos.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 24, 2019
Rachel

Melanie is AMAZING. I can't recommend her enough! She's VERY VERY thorough with her updates (pics, videos, and messages). If you are one of those cat parents that need to know every little detail about your baby, then definitely book Melanie! Not only is she thorough, but she is kind and loving. I could really tell that she truly loved my babies! She spent extra time to play and give pets/cuddles with each of them. She's also really good with shy cats. My grumpy, shy old man of a cat warmed up to her super fast! I will definitely be trusting Melanie to take care of my cats again!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
October 21, 2019
Jamie

Melanie is the best! I know that when I leave my kitty for a few days he is in good hands and I don’t have to worry. She sends the most detailed updates and pictures during her visits, which is so comforting :) Thanks for always going above and beyond!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 4, 2019
Marsha

My partner and I felt at ease during our quick 4-day trip home to Chicago. She was very insightful, knowledgeable and intuitive as to what each of our four fur babies needed. I truly appreciate the twice daily feedback on how they’re doing, the photos, videos, and the upkeep. Truly appreciate everything and would absolutely book again! Thank you, Melanie! Our babies love you. ????????????????

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
September 2, 2019
Leslie

Melanie went above and beyond for us; sending detailed notes every day we were gone (with photos) letting us know how Ophelia was doing. We couldn’t have been more pleased with Melanie, her professional nature, and clear experience with cats. Our vacation was all the more relaxing knowing that Ophelia was in good hands while we were gone. We’ll certainly be reaching out to Melanie again the next time we’re out of town.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 2, 2019
Catherine

Melanie was fabulous last time and even more dedicated and loving this time. Albie and Leo were well taken care of while we were gone for ten days. We received photos and reports everyday, and she stayed longer to assure the kitties that she was a friend, not a stranger. A five star experience!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
August 31, 2019
Monica

Melanie is amazing. We are so grateful to have found her! She truly cares about what she does and really pays attention to our cats behavior. I was a little uncomfortable at first because I’ve never used a service like this, but she made us feel so at ease. We will only be use her services from here on out. Thank you so much Melanie and Meowtel!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
August 31, 2019
Sandy

Melanie was so attentive, loving and attentive towards my cat. She went over and beyond for him and I couldn't be happier that we found her. Highly recommend, you need her to watch over your kitty.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 7, 2019
Stephanie

Melanie is wonderful. She is extremely conscientious and very communicative, so I always know how my cat is doing in her care. I'm a big worrier, but because Melanie updates me throughout the visit I never have any doubt my cat is in good hands. She always goes above and beyond during every visit, and she also happens to be truly sweet person. I highly recommend her services.

Meowtel-verified reservation with overnight visits
July 28, 2019
Jill

Melanie is an angel for our 3 fur babies Melanie looked after our 3 babies so well for the week we were away. After relying on friends for years, (where you were never really sure how often they dropped in or how well they were able to follow instructions), this was our first worry free vacation in years. She fed them according to our instructions, cleaned their litter boxes every day (and any puke!), put calming YouTube cat videos on for them :), she played with them, and sent us videos and pictures with updates of everything each day. If you are ever thinking of using a cat sitter I cannot recommend Melanie enough (we now refer to her as Aunty Mel) and have already planned to book her in a couple of months . Thanks Melanie..you're an angel !!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
July 26, 2019
Dariann

Melanie was amazing and Star & Moon love her!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 10, 2019
Rayna

Melanie is really a dream come true, the very best substitute for me while I’m away. She’s so caring and concerned and attentive and goes the extra mile every time. It’s a massive relief knowing she’s there. Love her!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 2, 2019
Catherine

At last we have found a trustworthy, loving and professional sitter for Albie & Leo! Melanie spent so much time with my shy kitties on the first day that she was able to send me some photos of Albie & Leo out of their hiding place. She sat next to them, talked to them, sang to them and made sure that they were well fed, their litter boxes cleaned and their bowls full of fresh water and food. Moreover, she is full of helpful ideas and information to keep my kitties healthier and happier in the future. In short, this lady truly loves cats! And I love her for that! I highly recommend Melanie to any cat mom & dad for her purry personality, cat care expertise, reliability and generous extra services. Thank you Meowtel for a fabulous job to connect us! :)

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
March 25, 2019
Rayna

Melanie is a dream sitter. Honestly. I couldn't ask for one single thing more. Its as if I was there, but better. She not only communicated everything she did and sent picture updates of my cat, she was attentive to the house and showing me things that I might be concerned with. Even when my cat puked and ruined the bed! She cleaned and returned everything to the way it was. My sister doesn't even do that! Can't express enough gratitude. I had zero concerns being away because I knew she could handle it. Thank you so much!! Enthusiastically recommended.

Meowtel-verified reservation with overnight visits
February 20, 2019
Modesto

Melanie was the perfect cat sitter for Mambrú. Loving, caring, meticulous and highly responsible. Mambrú was sick and she administered three different medications efficiently while I was away. The communication was perfect, I got text and videos every day. I really felt at ease leaving Mambrú with Melanie. I actually booked her again! Highly recommended.

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Melanie's First Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $41.60 / 20min $58.45 / 45min $78.15 / 60min
  • Melanie's Holiday Surcharge is 35%
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Melanie's Second Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $50.15 / 20min $70.50 / 45min $83.20 / 60min
  • Melanie's Holiday Surcharge is 35%
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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.

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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 $36.00. 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.

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