I'm Heather

Cat Mom Loves Kitties

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4 Reviews
1 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

Heather is experienced with 1 type of medications

Oral Medication / Pills

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Cat Mom Loves Kitties

I'm Heather

Cat Sitting in Salinas, CA

Hey there! I'm Heather, a professional photographer who loves pets. As a cat mom myself, I know how stressful it can be to trust a stranger with my kitties while I’m away. One of my cats has a heart condition, so she needs to take a daily pill. As long as your pet can take medication through food or treats, I have no problem making sure they get what they need. Even though I am new to the Meowtel network, this is not my first rodeo, and I have cat and... Hey there! I'm Heather, a professional photographer who loves pets. As a cat mom myself, I know how stressful it can be to trust a stranger with my kitties while I’m away. One of my cats has a heart condition, so she needs to take a daily pill. As long as your pet can take medication through food or treats, I have no problem making sure they get what they need. Even though I am new to the Meowtel network, this is not my first rodeo, and I have cat and house sat many times. I also take your home's security very seriously, and will triple-check to make sure windows and doors are locked. (Thanks OCD! 😹) On top of that, if you need your plants watered, trash put out on certain days, etc, please let me know what I can do to make your time away from home feel more at peace. I also have no problem wearing shoe covers. I would love to answer any questions you might have to consider me, thanks for reading!

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Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

I have 2 precious kitties that mean the world to me - Scout & Ranger who are 5 years old 🐈‍⬛ They are siblings who I adopted from the town of Los Gatos, Spanish for "The Cats"! It was meant to be!

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

If you have specific questions for a sitter, you deserve full answers. If something feels off, trust your gut and go with someone else.

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

I love information! The more you share with me the better so I can best care for your kitty & home.

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

Doors will always be closed & locked before leaving. I will get more details regarding your specific home during our meet & greet.

Are you usually available during holidays?

As long as I am available, that's not a problem and I would love to. An extra fee will apply for federal holidays.


Medication Experience:

Oral Medication / Pills

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Kim

Kim

June 22, 2026

Heather was an absolute rock star cat sitter! She followed my instructions to the letter and went above and beyond my expectations —she’s super conscientious and my baby, Ray, was incredibly well cared for. He got treats and a spa-like brushing every day, as well as nice, full food bowls and a clean litter box. She made sure to play with him and sent me fantastic pictures after every visit. Ray loved her! She’s the best cat sitter I’ve ever had—no exaggeration!

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Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits

Response from Heather

Thank you most kindly Kim for leaving this amazing review! I absolutely love Ray and really appreciate your detailed instructions. He is so photogenic which made it easy for me to get those pawesome pics!! 😻😻😻

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Kenda

Kenda

This month

Heather was amazing looking after Chai for two weeks while I visited family out of state. We met before I was gone so that she could meet Chai and I could show her around. It was the longest I had ever been away from my baby and my first time hiring someone rather than having friends and family look after Chai. Heather sent me great daily pictures and updates. She is amazing and cleaned up after Chai threw up on the carpet a couple of times. I definitely recommend!

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Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long

Response from Heather

Thank you so much Kenda for taking the time to write this! I really love Chai and she was purrfect while you were away 😻

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Kim

Kim

This month

I’ve hired Heather before and she’s the best! I can’t say enough good things about her. My cat is so happy with her. And she takes amazing photos of him!

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Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits

Response from Heather

Thanks Kim!!! 😻😻😻

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Meowtel

Meowtel

February 25, 2026

Heather is a background-checked cat sitter in the Salinas area. Their profile has been verified by Meowtel.

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Service Area & Availability

Drop in visits rates

$25.90 / 20min
$37.30 / 45min
$50.90 / 60min
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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.

Salinas cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $29.00. 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 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 Meet & Greet!

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