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I'm Katie

A cat sitter in Pasadena, CA

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I'm Katie | Cat Sitting in Pasadena, CA

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

I have been cat sitting for about 20 years. In the beginning, it was mostly through word of mouth and friends of friends, but in recent years I have also worked for a local pet sitting service and fostered through local shelters.

What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

As a cat owner, I know that cats are social animals and finding a good sitter who 1) knows that, 2) takes great care, and 3) pays close attention to your cats makes it so much easier to be away from them. I love providing comfort for families knowing that their fur babies are being properly cared for in their absence. Plus animals are the absolute best! If I could pet every animal in the world, I would. Meeting and interacting with cats brings me great joy as I feel like I understand them and their needs, and they give me everything that I need just by being themselves.

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

I have four of my own fur children. Bits, my tuxie, and Jupiter, my black girl, are the oldest, almost 3 years old, and are litter mates. My other house panther is Squid, a crazy cat teen of 7 months. And my partner and I just adopted our little Plum, a long haired tortie kitten. Our eldest Awesome recently crossed the rainbow bridge at 15 where she met her brother & littermate Danger that left us a few years prior. We love them all very much!

What is your typical process for working with a new cat parent?

I always like to schedule a meet-n-greet with new clients as I can learn the most about a cat when the cat parent is present. We can go over all of their needs and little quirks. You can tell me the cat’s preferences—beds, toys, hiding places, favorite treats, etc. You can see how I interact with the cats so that you know you can trust me. As a cat parent myself, that’s very important to me.

How do you ensure the safety & security of the cats and the home while cat sitting?

When I arrive at your home, I am very careful to open the door slowly, using my foot to block the exit just in case you have any escape artists. My first step once I'm inside is to find each of your cats to ensure that everyone is present and in a healthy state. I always take pictures of the cats immediately, even if they are hiding, so that you know that your babies are safe in their home. When I leave, I follow all directions for locking up, and I exit extremely carefully the same way I enter your home. I also take a photo for you of the locked door so you know that I have paid attention to making sure everyone is accounted for.

What is your favorite cat toy?

Cats love and need something tangible they can hunt and grab onto, so anything hanging off the end of a stick with a string or elastic makes the best cat toy. It is the most interactive, and as I am in control of the toy, I can mimic movements to activate their hunting instincts.

How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?

With timid/anxious cats, I always make sure to come into the home with a calm and quiet matter. Cats in general can be easily overwhelmed, and I find this to be the best approach in general. If they will come into the room with me, I squat down and put out a finger without looking them in the eye to see if they want to greet me. If I get a nose boop, that’s a great green light, especially if a head rub comes with it! If not, no worries. I like them to tell me what they want from me. If they are hiding, I may try to coax them out with Churu if they’ll let me, but if they want to keep hiding, that’s ok too. It doesn’t hurt my feelings. I still like to hang out quietly in the house with them for a bit after.

Katie's Reviews

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Nicole

Katie has been fostering sick and/or underaged kittens for my 501(c)(3) cat rescue organization for about a year. I trust her implicitly with the lives in her care and you should too! She is competent, compassionate, and an excellent communicator on top of being a consummate cat lover.

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Kristiina

Katie is one of the best cat owners and cat people I know! I would trust her to care for our 14 (yes, 14) cats without question, despite their individual dietary and medication needs. She is organized, caring, follows instructions and guidelines to a T and, more than anything, LOVES cats so so much.

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Katie's Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $32.40 / 20min $49.25 / 45min $65.45 / 60min
  • Katie's Holiday Surcharge is 20%
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Katie's Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications

  • Foster Parent
  • Shelter Volunteer

Transportation

  • Car

Medication Experience

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

Pasadena cat sitting rates will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and expertise, but the average price for a cat sitter is $33.00. 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.

Modern Day Snow White
5.00 • 3 reviews • From $32.40