I'm Valerie
I Love Cats
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I'm Valerie
Cat Sitting in Denver, CO
I will take excellent care of your beloved feline, and have plenty of time to do so! :)
We like to travel too, and leaving our beloved cat in someone else's care is the hardest part of it. You can rest assured that I will make your cat(s) feel as comfortable and loved as possible. I'm happy to spend time with him or her; not just dart in and out of your home. Then you can enjoy your plans!
I feel the relationship between cat and human is immeasurably glorious. Haven’t you ever heard the saying, “The more people I meet, the more I like my cat.”?
Especially my kitty, Pineapple, of course... I am in the Cherry Creek area and often available with little notice!
I will take excellent care of your beloved feline, and have plenty of time to do so! :)
We like to travel too, and leaving our beloved cat in someone else's care is the hardest part of it. You can rest assured that I will make your cat(s) feel as comfortable and loved as possible. I'm happy to spend time with him or her; not just dart in and out of your home. Then you can enjoy your plans!
I feel the relationship between cat and human is immeasurably glorious. Haven’t you ever heard the saying, “The more people I meet, the more I like my cat.”?
Especially my kitty, Pineapple, of course. Part Maine Coon and part Tabby, he is smart, adventurous and loving. Just like me! I would love to protect and take care of your cat(s).
My cats have taught me how they like to play, how to be affectionate and then back-off when they've had too much. I have had a cat all my life and that will always be the case. Pineapple even fetches and sits! I don't expect to teach your cat how to sit, but I do have patience and appreciate every feline is different.
My background is architecture. I studied it at CU, then practiced here in Denver. Then we raised our family. Our kids are young adults and off thriving in their worlds while I like to waterski, play tennis and paint. Then, of course, come home and hug Pineapple. I have a good amount of free time which makes a perfect recipe for being able to go and enjoy visiting with your cat(s). Pineapple and I are both fully vaccinated.
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What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?
I call it my happy place! Cats don't try to impress people; they are themselves. I enjoy playing with them the most. When a cat is playing; she is truly happy. Also, when a cat allows me to pet her, I'm honored she trusts me.
Can you tell us about your favorite cat sitting reservation?
Every cat sitting reservation is different and I love all the cats. One that stands out in particular, however, is a wonderful little she cat nearby. She is curious and playful. It took a couple visits for her to warm up to me because she was quite timid. Once she did, we became very good friends. She let me pet her, and whether I was in the kitchen preparing her food or the bathroom cleaning her litter, she was always with me. Now she greets me at the door when I enter, and walks with me to the door when I leave.
Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?
I do have one cat at home. His name is Pineapple and he is part Maine Coon; part Tabby. He knows how to sit and fetch. Pineapple is eleven years old, but extremely playful. We have played with him all his life, so now he pesters us when he feels like playing. I can't imagine my life without him.
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a cat sitter?
I would suggest to find the best match for your cat. Being in the business, we all love cats, but we may have different styles.
What is your typical process for working with a new cat parent?
My typical process for working with a new cat parent is to listen. They will tell you everything that is important to them and their cat. It is most important to follow those directions exactly as stated. I don't assume anything, I ask as many questions as necessary to make sure I will be doing everything correctly and caring for their cat(s) just as they wish.
How do you ensure the safety & security of the cats and the home while cat sitting?
The same way I protect my own cat. I am extremely careful when entering and exiting the home so that the cat doesn't dart out. When I play with a cat, I make sure he is not in danger of getting hurt in any way. Making him jump to high for a feather wand or a laser, for example.
Are you usually available during holidays?
Yes, we spend most holidays in town because we have a lot of family here.
What is your favorite cat toy?
I love the feather at the end of a wand. Many cats are the most interested in that one as well because it's interactive and something to chase. I also like it because it makes the cat tired so she sleeps in-between visits. That may get her mind off of being bored or lonely while her parents are traveling.
How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?
I give timid or anxious cats their space. I might just sit on the floor in the same room and quietly talk to him; using his name a lot. Maybe I'll bring one of his toys into the situation, but I'll never follow a cat around trying to play or pet him if he doesn't feel comfortable. I've never had a cat not warm up even if it took a couple of visits.
Medication Experience:
In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Valerie is experienced with 3 types of medications
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Laurel
December 6, 2025
Valerie was very communicative and sent me lots of pictures of my little furbaby. It was clear my cat was getting not only her food, but also a lot of love and care.
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Carter
August 26, 2024
Valerie was amazing! My cat can be a little difficult to deal with. He is vocal but does not always love new people. Valerie was so understanding of this and worked with Vinny to make him feel comfortable. She understand that he could be difficult and she did not rush/force Vinny into an uncomfortable situation. Vinny warmed up to her after a couple days and she was able to play with him every time she was there. Valerie also sent amazing pictures and updates. I will absolutely book her again in the future and I am so thankful that she was able to be here for my little guy Vinny!
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Jessica
August 18, 2024
Valerie was able to get our cat who can be shy with new people out and playing on her first day with him. she sent us lots of cute pics of him while we were on vacation so we knew he was having lots of fun!
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Kate
August 12, 2024
Valerie was awesome! She was very attentive. My cat is shy with strangers but he warmed up to her within the first visit! She sent me lots of pictures of them playing each time she visited. I felt very comfortable leaving my cat in her care. She did a wonderful job. Highly recommend!!
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Kelsey
May 5, 2025
This was my second time having Valerie sit my two cats and she was absolutely amazing. she made sure to play with both cats tiring out the kitten so he wasn’t destructive around the house and took amazing care of my boys with plenty of pictures and videos. I would highly recommend Valerie for cat sitting.
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Erin
October 7, 2024
Valerie was perfect for your two fur babies. We have a kitten and older cat with very different needs and she managed this easily. Our older shy cat even warmed up to her! We hope to have her back next time we need someone to care for our cats!
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Drop in visits rates
Valerie's is 40%
Holiday Surcharge
Due to high demand during holidays, sitters on Meowtel have the option to set their own holiday price increase, which can be found in the rates section of their profiles. If your reservation falls within three (3) days before and/or after a federal holiday, or on the holiday itself, a holiday surcharge, determined by your sitter, will be added to your reservation.
These are the date ranges in 2026 to which the holiday surcharge applies:
- January 1-4: New Year's 2026
- January 16-22: MLK Day
- February 13-19: Presidents Day
- May 22-28: Memorial Day
- June 16-22: Juneteenth
- July 1-7: July 4th
- September 4-10: Labor Day
- October 9-15: Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day
- November 8-14: Veterans Day
- November 23-29: Thanksgiving
- December 22-28: Christmas
- December 29-31: New Year's 2027
Valerie's holiday surcharge is 40%.
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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.
Denver 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 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!
Rating breakdown
Laurel
December 6, 2025
Valerie was very communicative and sent me lots of pictures of my little furbaby. It was clear my cat was getting not only her food, but also a lot of love and care.
Carter
August 26, 2024
Valerie was amazing! My cat can be a little difficult to deal with. He is vocal but does not always love new people. Valerie was so understanding of this and worked with Vinny to make him feel comfortable. She understand that he could be difficult and she did not rush/force Vinny into an uncomfortable situation. Vinny warmed up to her after a couple days and she was able to play with him every time she was there. Valerie also sent amazing pictures and updates. I will absolutely book her again in the future and I am so thankful that she was able to be here for my little guy Vinny!
Jessica
August 18, 2024
Valerie was able to get our cat who can be shy with new people out and playing on her first day with him. she sent us lots of cute pics of him while we were on vacation so we knew he was having lots of fun!
Kate
August 12, 2024
Valerie was awesome! She was very attentive. My cat is shy with strangers but he warmed up to her within the first visit! She sent me lots of pictures of them playing each time she visited. I felt very comfortable leaving my cat in her care. She did a wonderful job. Highly recommend!!
Kelsey
May 5, 2025
This was my second time having Valerie sit my two cats and she was absolutely amazing. she made sure to play with both cats tiring out the kitten so he wasn’t destructive around the house and took amazing care of my boys with plenty of pictures and videos. I would highly recommend Valerie for cat sitting.
Response from Valerie
Thank you for your kind words, Kelsey! 🐈🐈⬛😊
Erin
October 7, 2024
Valerie was perfect for your two fur babies. We have a kitten and older cat with very different needs and she managed this easily. Our older shy cat even warmed up to her! We hope to have her back next time we need someone to care for our cats!
Justin
September 9, 2024
Valerie was great! I felt super comfortable leaving my shy cat with her and I liked her postive attitude on being able to lure him out. She was very communicative as well and I never felt out of the loop. Will definitely use her again!
Elisabeth
December 2, 2024
I have never felt so comfortable and confident in a cat sitter! Valerie is so wonderful and sent the best pictures while I was away. She also played so much with my Yoko and really took great care of her.
Katie
August 16, 2025
Valerie was great with our kitty and was so communicative. She took such fun pics hanging out with our kitty and overall we just had a great experience. thanks Valerie!!
Carter
August 12, 2025
Valerie is incredible and I feel 100% safe whenever I leave for a trip. She has been wonderful and I fully trust her with watching over my little guy and my home. My little guy can be a bit of a brat and is very vocal. He believes he is the king of the world and can be rude to new guests. But Valerie takes the time to play with him and get him to feel comfortable around her. She has made this experience a million times better for not only me but for my little guy Vinny too! I would recommend Valerie to absolutely anyone and I will be booking with her again in the future!!
Tyler
July 10, 2025
Valerie was absolutely incredible. She cared for our cats as if they were her own, she followed all the instructions, and she provided the cutest photos. We will be hiring Valerie again - thank you so much!
Zachary
June 26, 2024
First time using the service and we got incredibly lucky to have someone as great as Valerie to take care of kitty while I was out of town. Followed my admittedly complicated entrance to my apt and was able to get a very shy cat to come out and play on the first day. I could tell she was very well looked after and definitely hope she is available the next time I need someone to take care of my buddy while I'm gone.
Kelsey
August 5, 2025
I have had Valerie cat sit multiple times now and she always takes such good care of my cats. she plays with them both to Tucker them out and sends a bunch of videos and pictures while I’m away making me feel better that they are taken care of. I would highly recommend her!
Lynn
June 20, 2023
Valerie is the best of the best! She shared tons of pics playing with our cat, and provided regular updates. It's clear that she adores cats, and she's also just a really lovely person.
Kelsey
March 22, 2025
Valerie was amazing with our two cats. one is a kitten and was the first time leaving him alone. she was amazing with providing updates and pictures and made sure to play with them so they were getting excerise. would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a cat sitter.
Response from Valerie
Thank you for your kind words, Kelsey! It was my absolute pleasure! Smudge, and Burl are SO much fun. Happy playful cats are good for the soul!
Carter
December 4, 2024
Valerie is amazing!! I went out of town for thanksgiving for an extended period of time. This was the longest I’ve ever been away from my cat (Vinny). I got him during COVID and I work from home so he is used to me being around 24/7. Valerie was incredible and sent amazing updates, played with him daily, and really helped him feel safe/loved. I trust Valerie 100% and would recommend her for anyone in the Denver area. On top of this, my cat can be rude sometimes and is very vocal but Valerie did an amazing job to make sure Vinny felt comfortable. I am so thankful for Valerie’s help and I will continue to book with her in the future!!
Kris
July 16, 2024
Valerie is an excellent cat sitter who took great care of my two cats. She provided photos of them playing and responded in a timely manner. I will definitely be rebooking with her in the future.
Maggie
August 2, 2023
Valerie is super quick to communicate and always sends the best pics! she took great care of my boys and really read their personalities to better engage with them. We will definitely be hiring her again!
Matthew
September 9, 2024
Valerie is great! I had to book her last minute and she delivered immediately. Very promoted and attentive. She sends amazing pics of my cat. Would recommend her to anyone.
Katie
November 30, 2025
Valerie is amazing! this was her second time with my cat and she is so thoughtful and loving with the cat! will book with her again any time!
Jim
May 13, 2023
Valerie was incredibly responsive. she took great care of our cat Callie! we felt totally comfortable leaving Callie innher hands.
Christopher
October 8, 2024
Valerie was absolutely fantastic! She went above and beyond my expectations! I will 100% use her again in the future as she is kind, and truly treats your cat as her own! She provided me with daily updates and is very trustworthy! Thank you so much!!
Ashley
April 21, 2025
Best sitter we’ve had in a long time! Lots of pictures and so much love given to our fur baby.
Kitty
August 27, 2024
Having the ability to enjoy our trip knowing that our furbaby is taken care of and seen regularly was superb. It was quite a treat to see Goose enjoying his time with Valerie. 12/10.
Lynn
March 24, 2025
The reservation went well. The meet and greet was both professional and warm. I'm glad I found a group focused on kitties and glad I selected Valerie to watch my kitty.
Jennifer
September 3, 2024
Valerie was a fantastic cat sitter for our 2 feline babies! She provided great photos and updates and both our cats loved her. Highly recommended! 😸💖
Alexis
April 15, 2024
Valerie was amazing! 10/10 recommend, will be booking her again. She is very responsive, friendly as all can be, and my cat loved her. What more can you say?! Also, my kitty gets meds 2x a day so she has Needs and Valerie was great.
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Christy
June 28, 2026
Kristin
June 24, 2026
Courtney
June 21, 2026
Kristin
May 17, 2026
Christy
April 22, 2026
Kristin
March 9, 2026
Sarah
February 10, 2026
Kristin
January 31, 2026
Courtney
December 5, 2025
Matt
November 25, 2025
Valerie was the perfect match for me and for my cats. She was conscientious, prompt and communicative. Highly recommended.
Ashley
November 25, 2025
Valerie is great! This is our second time using her services and our cat was always happy, played with and given the most attention! Will book again!
Sarah
October 14, 2025
Valerie is great - especially with shy cats!
Maylin
October 8, 2025
Courtney
October 2, 2025
Sarah
September 8, 2025
Debra
August 13, 2025
I can’t recommend Valerie enough! She takes such amazing care of my cat, and I always feel completely at ease knowing he’s in her hands. She sends regular updates and adorable pictures, and it’s clear he’s happy and comfortable with her. Her care and attention to detail make all the difference. I have total peace of mind when I’m away.
Alice
August 2, 2025
Valerie is wonderful! my cat loves her. She is good at sending updates.
Carter
July 30, 2025
Sarah
July 27, 2025
Hannah
July 16, 2025
Kelsey
July 5, 2025
Dana
June 20, 2025
Courtney
May 18, 2025
Debra
May 15, 2025
Alice
April 28, 2025
Monica
April 1, 2025
I am so happy we had Valerie take care of our cat! She went out of her way to make sure everything was in line for her. Our cat was well-cared for and had a blast with her while we were on vacation. I would highly recommend her to take care of your cat's needs!
Debra
March 1, 2025
Solomon
December 26, 2024
Courtney
December 21, 2024
Erin
December 19, 2024
Dana
October 7, 2024
Alice
October 4, 2024
Alice
October 3, 2024
Valerie is a great cat sitter! she always sends me pictures of my cat. she is great at responding and updating me! I will definitely book her again in the future!
Mariah
September 3, 2024
Valerie was great with my two boys. No complaints at all!
Meijken
September 2, 2024
Debra
August 31, 2024
Tania
August 28, 2024
Valerie is a cat whisperer! Kind, attentive and reliable. Kiki and I are super grateful!
Courtney
August 24, 2024
Debra
August 16, 2024
Thomas
August 11, 2024
Response from Valerie
Thank you for the 5 star rating, Thomas! I really appreciate it. I hope you think of me the next time you travel! Have a great day😁
Meijken
August 10, 2024
Meijken
August 5, 2024
Response from Valerie
I love Chubby, Sleepy and Mia! They are well-behaved fun cats and I love taking care of them. Thank you so much for the review and I’ll see you the next time. Thank you for the repeat business! 💘
Elaine
May 22, 2024
Hannah
April 15, 2024
Michel
January 8, 2024
Michel
January 8, 2024
Michel
January 5, 2024
Easy as can be. meowtel is awesome! Valerie is the best! I don’t have enough words to describe how wonderful Valerie is, but I shall try. She is a lovely person, caring, and the best cat buddy one could ever dream of to care for one’s little fireball while away. Our little kitty, Minsky, adores her, she did so from day one, and she is picky!Valerie is so diligent with everything, and helpful and loving that to call her a cat sitter is a disservice and misnomer, for she is a cat whisperer and more importantly a friend, for only a friend would be so considerate, thoughtful and wonderful. We are so fortunate to have found her!
Meijken
January 1, 2024
Christy
December 26, 2023
Meijken
October 20, 2023
Kelcy
October 2, 2023
Richard
March 7, 2023
Valerie was awesome. She did a great job taking care of my kitty while I was away. I'm pretty sure she took a little extra time to hang out and play with Zoe and that made me feel good. Definitely plan on using her in the future if she is available. 😸
Meowtel
February 22, 2023
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