Will Smith Not The Actor Cat Sitting
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Repeat clients: 28
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I'm Will

A cat sitter in San Jose, CA

5.00/5.00
Exceptional
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I'm Will | Cat Sitting in San Jose, CA

Hello cat lovers! My name is Will Smith (like the actor) but I'm known to have more of Keanu Reeves vibes. I grew up on a small farm in Tennessee and also in Kochi Japan. I've been caring for animal companions my entire life. Cats, dogs and rabbits are my forte. My best friend growing up was my cat Keerz and he lived to be 16 years old (84 cat years). He was a mainecoon and taught me the values of compassion, loyalty, and perseverance. I believe every kid should grow up with an animal companion. The core values they will learn are so important leading into the development of adulthood. (Keerz is the cat sleeping on me in the photo gallery) I understand the perspective of a cat owner, the struggle when they are sick and the deep love that we cherish for them. Now that my Keerz has passed away, it would be an honor to help out other cats in need of that special love and care. A little bit more about myself, I do freelance work nowadays with social media consulting and I'm a Content Creator. Writing scripts, filming, acting, photographing and editing all my own work. I work as a body guard/ staff for talent during anime conventions like Anime Expo, as well as a visual jockey creating visuals for the live DJ performances. I used to teach as a skateboard instructor sharing my 17 years of knowledge. My very first dream was to get sponsored and become a professional skateboarder. Fun fact, I did an acting role in a Netflix original production. I love Karaoke, song writing, and singing. I was also a fashion model for a while working with Brands and doing fun product promotions. Being creative and living a healthy li...

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

My process begins with our in person meet & greet. I present myself in a professional manner because I do take all opportunity I get very seriously. As I enter your home, I'll have my notebook. I'll ask questions as we go indepth with your cats personality. Once our meet & greet is over I reorganize my notes. I send my notes back to the cat parent to make sure I heard everything correctly. I do this to give my clients peace of mind, letting them know I listened intensively to every detail. My goal is to put you at ease knowing that your cats are being provided the excellent care they deserve.

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

My mindset for handling cats with all different types of personalities is to mirror similar energy. For example, if a cat is shy I'll go to ground level so there isn't a towering presence above them. I'd follow up by sitting quietly near them so they can see me. Once they feel I'm not a threat, I'll start inching my way closer or I'll wait til they come closer to me. Depending how comfortable they become, I'll slowly reach out my hand and follow their lead. Some cats need a bit more patience than others, sometimes it can be a slow process. One of the greatest feelings is when a shy animal gives you their complete trust. I will never disrespect a cats space. I'm a guest in your home so the highest level of respect is very important to establish trust.

Will's Reviews

Attention to Detail
5.0
Communication
5.0
Tidiness
5.0
William

Will showed up on time every day and communicated with us clearly. He managed to befriend our shy pets and was a great cat sitter. Would absolutely use him again in the future.

Meowtel-verified reservation
October 18, 2024
Arvin

Will is very helpful and communicative. We had troubles setting up the apartment entrance, but Will stuck through and helped troubleshooting with me. The report per visit was very detailed, and Will had a lot of patience for my shy cat. During the reservation, there were some issues with the door code, and Will was very kind and communicative to work with me to get things going. Outstanding person in general.

Meowtel-verified reservation
October 17, 2024
Leticia

This was our second time booking Will and he's absolutely fabulous. We were gone for a week out of State and we had all the peace of mind because of the consistent updates and wonderful communication. Thank you, Will for being the best cat companion to Meowrizio and Meadow!

Meowtel-verified reservation
October 8, 2024
Felipe

Faith in humanity restored! Will took great care of Anubis and Bastet. We found both of our kitties super happy when we returned home. Will made very detailed notes during our meet and greet. He went over all aspects of all routines and made sure to do things the way we do them. Anubis is a very picky eater. It usually takes us around 30 mins of dedicated attention to make him eat. Thus, he usually eats very little when someone else is taking care of him. However, Will was able to make him finish both of his meals every day. I was shocked! (and grateful) He was sending several pictures and videos of every visit. Not just one picture, as other cat sitters do. We were also messaging him during the visits and he was responsive. We truly recommend him. If you are looking for someone to take care of your kitty, Will is the person. Look no further!

Meowtel-verified reservation
October 7, 2024
Sonia

Will was amazing with our cat Nilla. Though she is on the shy side with new people, they quickly became fast friends and he was able to give detailed and timely updates about her care while we were away. Will sent great videos and pictures of Nilla as well. He has a talent for capturing a cat's true personality and quirks in a photo or video. We would not hesitate to book with Will for cat-sitting again!

Meowtel-verified reservation
September 28, 2024
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Will's Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications

  • Foster Parent

Transportation

  • Car

Medication Experience

  • Topical Ointments
  • Eye/Ear Drops
  • Oral Medication / Pills

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

will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and expertise, but the average price for a cat sitter is $42.00. 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.

Will Smith Not The Actor Cat Sitting
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