I'm Heather

Lucky Kitty Cat Care

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39 Reviews
< 30 mins Response Time
18 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 5 types of medications

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

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Lucky Kitty Cat Care

I'm Heather

Cat Sitting in Van Nuys, CA

I absolutely love cats! I grew up with them, and have had my own for 25 years. I'm currently a single mom with two cats (Mikey and Spooky), a dog (Gizmo/Gizzie) and a 13-year-old human daughter who adores cats as much as myself. Funny story- when I was pregnant with her I wanted to see a hand or an elbow, or something pushing on my belly so badly that I dreamt about it. I dreamt that I looked down and saw a paw! She also believed she was part cat and wore cat ears for many years.

I will never not have a cat (although this might be the last time I have a dog)! I work in the film business, mostly on commercials, as a script supervisor, but not often...
I absolutely love cats! I grew up with them, and have had my own for 25 years. I'm currently a single mom with two cats (Mikey and Spooky), a dog (Gizmo/Gizzie) and a 13-year-old human daughter who adores cats as much as myself. Funny story- when I was pregnant with her I wanted to see a hand or an elbow, or something pushing on my belly so badly that I dreamt about it. I dreamt that I looked down and saw a paw! She also believed she was part cat and wore cat ears for many years.

I will never not have a cat (although this might be the last time I have a dog)! I work in the film business, mostly on commercials, as a script supervisor, but not often. I have a lot of free time and I couldn’t think of a better way to spend it than taking care of kitties! I'm an animal activist and I have rescued and tamed several cats in my lifetime. I have TNR’d a few wild kitties and helped socialize kittens, as you’ll see in some of my photos. One of my current kitties, Mikey, is diabetic and gets two injections of insulin daily. I also test him before each shot and you wouldn’t believe what a good boy he is! He lets me poke him and purrs the whole time, but try to cut his claws and that’s another story!

I also have experience administering pills to cats. I treat all cats like my own, and will wear a mask the entire time I'm inside your home just in case I could be sick but not having any symptoms. I will always let you know if I am showing any symptoms before entering your home.

Each visit will include lots of scratches and belly rubs (unless they don’t like that), conversations with your kitty, and I’ll send you pictures and updates. I don’t mind scooping litter boxes, and I love to give approved treats!


Medication Experience:

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

Skills:

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5.00
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Rebecca

Rebecca

April 20, 2025

This was our second time booking with Heather and we couldn’t be happier. Our elderly, shy cat needs extra care, and our other hyper-social cat needs lots of regular love and attention. Heather charmed both of them and provided video and text updates. It’s clear she really cares about their well-being and understands cats. Usually, when we return from vacation, our cats have been so lonely and needy. With Heather’s care, they genuinely seem happier and calmer when we returned than any previous trip!

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Claire

Claire

May 30, 2025

Heather took such great care of our cats during our vacation. She really went above and beyond each visit. I was really impressed with her ability to charm our sometimes shy senior cat and get our younger cat playing. Heather was wonderful with daily communication and really helped us out with her flexibility after I made a scheduling error- was so kind about it too! We will gladly have Heather come take care of our cats again!

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Eliette

Eliette

December 1, 2024

It was a wonderful first visit that allowed my husband and I to have a night out with friends on a special holiday. My sugar cat responded really well to Heather and my feisty one slowly let her guard down. The updates were great and helpful and Heather diligently followed instructions. Thank you Heather!

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Antonia

Antonia

April 1, 2025

This was my second time with Heather and I only have great things to say! Pixie is extremely comfortable with her and I am always calm since Heather sends timely updates and videos! :)

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Eliette

Eliette

September 25, 2024

Heather was wonderful and even coerced my shy (read feisty and doesn’t love strangers) cat Mimi out of her shell. Buff took a liking to her immediately too. Looking forward to more Heather visits!

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Eliette

Eliette

September 8, 2025

Always a pleasure having Heather over. Even my finicky and particular cat Mimi is warming up to her, and she doesn't warm up to anyone! Thank you Heather :).

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Drop in visits rates

$38.10 / 20min
$57.15 / 45min
$72.05 / 60min

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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.

Van Nuys cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $34.00. 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 free 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 free Meet & Greet!

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