I'm Samantha
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Samantha is experienced with 4 types of medications
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I'm Samantha
Cat Sitting in Manchester, CT
My 3 cats are my whole world and leaving home without them, even if it’s for a fun trip, is always hard. I know that I look for exceptional cat-sitting when I’m away, and I work hard to provide the same for my clients. I recognize that pets are a part of the family, and I will treat your loved one with the utmost care while you’re gone.
I’ve worked with cats of all ages and personalities and am prepared to meet your cat where they are. Do they want to play and get pets? You got it! Would they rather watch me skillfully hidden from behind the TV? I respect that! I want your pet feel safe and comfortable in my care.
I have experience caring for bottle weaned kittens all the way to senior cats. I have experience administering oral and topical medication and preparing complex meals and diets... Hi, I’m Sam, and I am a lifelong cat owner and animal lover.
My 3 cats are my whole world and leaving home without them, even if it’s for a fun trip, is always hard. I know that I look for exceptional cat-sitting when I’m away, and I work hard to provide the same for my clients. I recognize that pets are a part of the family, and I will treat your loved one with the utmost care while you’re gone.
I’ve worked with cats of all ages and personalities and am prepared to meet your cat where they are. Do they want to play and get pets? You got it! Would they rather watch me skillfully hidden from behind the TV? I respect that! I want your pet feel safe and comfortable in my care.
I have experience caring for bottle weaned kittens all the way to senior cats. I have experience administering oral and topical medication and preparing complex meals and diets.
I will provide regular updates and checkins, including photos and videos. I know I miss my pets while I’m away and I love seeing how they are doing. I want to make sure you have the peace of mind that your pet is receiving excellent care while you are away.
I work Monday to Friday from 8:00AM to 4:30PM with a lunch break. I have a job where I can often flex my time, so if I have advance notice I may be able to adjust my schedule.
Meet My Cats:
Odie is 13, a former feral turned lap cat, who’s personality has blossomed since coming inside. I really have a soft spot for shy and aloof cats.
Koda is 6, and is my puppy-cat. He loves hide and seek, snuggling with his siblings, and watching the groundhogs out the window.
Birdie is 3, and is the princess of the house. She loves her family, both human and animal, and is great at communicating what toy she wants you to grab so you will play with her. She is obsessed with sitting on paper bags, and she reason I have recycling strewn around my living room. Cat people will understand. 😉
Learn More About Samantha
What is your experience with cat sitting, and how long have you been doing it?
I have been cat sitting for friends, family, and colleagues for 10 years. I’m the go to “cat lady” in my social circles. Professionally, I’ve been cat sitting since November 2023. I’ve watched cats from 3 months old to 18 years old.
Can you tell us about your favorite cat sitting reservation?
Pet sitting a sweetheart named Reese! She had been recently rescued from a horrible situation — locked in a dark boiler room with nothing but her food for 3 years after her old owner decided she didn’t want her anymore. Her new home and family are amazing. She was so affectionate and loving. You could tell she was grateful for her new lease on life. It was wonderful getting to pamper that kitty for a weekend the way she (and every cat) deserves.
Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?
I have 3 cats that I love dearly. Odie, an 13 year old former feral, Koda, a 6 year old lover of chaos, and Birdie, my 3 year old princess.
What is your favorite cat toy?
One of my cats has a chirping hummingbird toy that he “hunts” and regularly brings to me as a gift. I find it very sweet that he always thinks to “feed” me so it’s long been a favorite of mine.
How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?
One of my cats is a former feral that took years to become a lap cat so I’m a patient person. Timid and anxious cats have a special place in my heart. I get to know a cat at their pace. While I will always check on that cat’s wellbeing and make sure they’re okay, I will not invade their space if they don’t want me to. I’m happy to interact with them from a distance in a soft calm voice and offer them “slow-blinks” to show them them I’m relaxed and unthreatening. If they warm up to me, awesome! But if they’d rather keep their distance, I won’t be offended. This is their home, not mine.
Medication Experience:
In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Samantha is experienced with 4 types of medications
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Allison
December 31, 2025
I have true peace of mind when Samantha is looking after my kitties. She is very organized, thoughtful, communicative, and most of all my three cats adore her! Even my sassy girl warmed up to her, which says something. I have an elderly, diabetic cat with food allergies and Sam was at the house at 7 am sharp each day to prepare his food and medication. My three cats have a complex daily schedule and Sam followed all directions exactly and asked clarifying questions if she was ever unsure of something. Each day she messaged me when she got to the house, when she left, and pictures of all three kitties! It gave me great peace of mind to know my babies were being well cared for while we were away.
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Nikki
This month
Samantha has watched Yuji a few times now and she always does a great job. She does great with communication and tells me when she’s on her way and updates me with photos. I greatly appreciate what she’s done for us and highly recommend her.
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Allison
July 3, 2026
Samantha is always wonderful when taking care of my three kitties! She is reliable, prompt, and very easy to communicate with. I never have to worry about my senior cat getting his medication on time, I always know he is going to be well cared for! Samantha gives each cat individual attention and knows what each one wants based on their personality. (one wants food, one wants to play, and one just wants space). Will definitely book Samantha again!
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Michael
December 1, 2024
Samantha was terrific with both our cats and managed to charm our very shy babies into liking her! Great with medications, very prompt and professional responses. We'll definitely hire her again if we're looking for a sitter!
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Yoelit
September 23, 2025
Samantha is a cat person through and through, when she arrived for the initial meet-and-greet, she immediately recognized my male cate as a flame point. That's the sort of information only a true cat-lover would know! Also, Samantha is highly professional and organized, traits that I value in someone taking care of my beloved babies. While I was away, both my kitties asked her for pets, that's unusual as they're both shy with strangers, but they seemed to have bonded with Samantha right away. When I got home, my cats were happy to see me, but I could tell they had been well cared for in my absence. Thanks Samantha!
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Jim
August 27, 2025
We’ve had kitty sitters in the past, but Samantha shines above the rest. Her love of animals is immediately apparent. During our meet-and-greet, both of our kitties jumped into her lap, and one even started giving her kisses right away. She kept us posted on when she was heading to our place and when she left, and she sent us pictures along with detailed updates about our babies during her visits. Samantha is amazing and comes with my highest recommendation.
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Drop in visits rates
Overnight stay rate
Samantha's is 20%
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
These are the date ranges in 2027 to which the holiday surcharge applies:
- January 1-4: New Year's 2027
- January 15-21: MLK Day
- February 12-18: Presidents Day
- May 28-June 3: Memorial Day
- June 16-22: Juneteenth
- July 1-7: July 4th
- September 3-9: Labor Day
- October 8-14: Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day
- November 8-14: Veterans Day
- November 22-28: Thanksgiving
- December 22-28: Christmas
- December 29-31: New Year's 2028
Samantha's holiday surcharge is 20%.
Drop in visits rates
Overnight stay rate
Samantha's is 20%
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
These are the date ranges in 2027 to which the holiday surcharge applies:
- January 1-4: New Year's 2027
- January 15-21: MLK Day
- February 12-18: Presidents Day
- May 28-June 3: Memorial Day
- June 16-22: Juneteenth
- July 1-7: July 4th
- September 3-9: Labor Day
- October 8-14: Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day
- November 8-14: Veterans Day
- November 22-28: Thanksgiving
- December 22-28: Christmas
- December 29-31: New Year's 2028
Samantha's holiday surcharge is 20%.
Schedule Constraints
I work Monday to Friday from 8:00AM to 4:30PM with a lunch break. I have a job where I can often flex my time, so if I have advance notice I may be able to adjust my schedule.
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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.
Veterans Day is coming up soon (November 11th, 2026)
Cat sitters on Meowtel are usually pretty busy, don't forget to book your sitter!
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.
Manchester 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!
Rating breakdown
Allison
December 31, 2025
I have true peace of mind when Samantha is looking after my kitties. She is very organized, thoughtful, communicative, and most of all my three cats adore her! Even my sassy girl warmed up to her, which says something. I have an elderly, diabetic cat with food allergies and Sam was at the house at 7 am sharp each day to prepare his food and medication. My three cats have a complex daily schedule and Sam followed all directions exactly and asked clarifying questions if she was ever unsure of something. Each day she messaged me when she got to the house, when she left, and pictures of all three kitties! It gave me great peace of mind to know my babies were being well cared for while we were away.
Nikki
This month
Samantha has watched Yuji a few times now and she always does a great job. She does great with communication and tells me when she’s on her way and updates me with photos. I greatly appreciate what she’s done for us and highly recommend her.
Allison
July 3, 2026
Samantha is always wonderful when taking care of my three kitties! She is reliable, prompt, and very easy to communicate with. I never have to worry about my senior cat getting his medication on time, I always know he is going to be well cared for! Samantha gives each cat individual attention and knows what each one wants based on their personality. (one wants food, one wants to play, and one just wants space). Will definitely book Samantha again!
Michael
December 1, 2024
Samantha was terrific with both our cats and managed to charm our very shy babies into liking her! Great with medications, very prompt and professional responses. We'll definitely hire her again if we're looking for a sitter!
Yoelit
September 23, 2025
Samantha is a cat person through and through, when she arrived for the initial meet-and-greet, she immediately recognized my male cate as a flame point. That's the sort of information only a true cat-lover would know! Also, Samantha is highly professional and organized, traits that I value in someone taking care of my beloved babies. While I was away, both my kitties asked her for pets, that's unusual as they're both shy with strangers, but they seemed to have bonded with Samantha right away. When I got home, my cats were happy to see me, but I could tell they had been well cared for in my absence. Thanks Samantha!
Jim
August 27, 2025
We’ve had kitty sitters in the past, but Samantha shines above the rest. Her love of animals is immediately apparent. During our meet-and-greet, both of our kitties jumped into her lap, and one even started giving her kisses right away. She kept us posted on when she was heading to our place and when she left, and she sent us pictures along with detailed updates about our babies during her visits. Samantha is amazing and comes with my highest recommendation.
Melanie
August 18, 2025
Amazing experience!! She took care of my cat recently in diabetic remission with extra detail, and gave my other kitties special attention and love. The pics I got from each visit showed how much they had warmed up to her and helped ease my mind. 10 out of 10, absolutely loved her!
Melissa
June 22, 2025
I have a very fearful cat and Sam was wonderful. She came for an introductory visit, took notes and eased my mind about leaving her. While I was gone, she sent me updates and pictures. I will definitely use her again.
Tammy
May 1, 2025
Samantha did a wonderful job! Meet and greet was easy to set up and she responded quickly each time I had questions. She sent daily updates and photos and both cats warmed up to her quickly
Brenda
June 1, 2025
Goodness! All around. Though I'm honestly a little reluctant to share my positive feedback because I worry Samantha will become too busy/popular! She takes *extraordinary" candid photos. She lets you know when she is arriving and leaving (usually). She shares a note about details of her time there. Just extraordinary! And when I returned home after a full week away, both cats were very chill... a sign of how good their care had been.
Katherine
January 31, 2025
Sam was wonderful; excellent communication daily, totally reliable, just very kind and accommodating. She even managed a pic, though my cats are super shy. Everyone was in great shape upon my return!
Jessica
November 15, 2024
We booked Samantha for two nights a few months after adopting our new cat. He can be nervous and skiddish but based on her updates and pictures, he had no problems with her!!! LOL. She provided great updates with photos and was extremely reliable.
Amy
June 5, 2025
Samantha is great. She was able to accommodate a short notice pet-sit over a holiday weekend. I received daily updates and photos. Samantha was very conscientious and a pleasure to get to know. I would highly recommend her services.
Brenda
March 26, 2026
Sam/ Samantha is a Catsitter Goddess!! takes fabulous photos that reassure you about how they’re doing… Especially when it’s a little longer than a usual absence – – and gives you a particular note about their behaviors and characteristics. she really pays attention.
Dacia
July 20, 2024
My kitties are not shy, nor do they take medication, otherwise I would have given Sam every single badge. She was an incredible caregiver to my kitties. Her pictures were outstanding, and she texted me updates that made me realize how much she noticed their individual personalities. I highly recommend Sam! I would give her beyond five stars if it was an option.
Response from Samantha
Thank you for the review, Dacia! It was great watching Charlie and Chandler!
Carlos
March 18, 2026
Samantha was great. I really liked getting pictures of my kitties whenever she was here. I think they like her more then they like me!
Tracy
December 31, 2024
We were nervous to hire our first ever pet-sitter, but Samantha quickly put our minds at ease. She proved herself to be great working with kitties and was all around polite and professional. Her photo updates were awesome and a highlight of our time away from our cats. We will be using Samantha again and highly recommend her!
Jessica
June 19, 2025
Sam is always great with our cat Nimbus! She sends great pictures of him playing or licking his chops after his meals. lol!
Susan
October 18, 2025
Samantha is absolutely wonderful. We were able to relax and enjoy our trip knowing Samantha was taking excellent care of our cats. She is a great communicator and instantly understood the unique personalities of each of our kitties. Thank you, Samantha!
Victoria-Frederick
September 9, 2025
Samantha did a great job sitting, she communicated with us and our cat adapted well to her.
Jasveen
November 7, 2024
Samantha was great. professional with her updates and loving to my cat. I would highly recommend her.
Allison
September 7, 2026
Jim
September 2, 2026
Jessica
July 27, 2026
Brenda
July 15, 2026
Allison
July 10, 2026
Allison
July 10, 2026
Stephania
June 16, 2026
Brenda
June 6, 2026
Bryan
February 19, 2026
Absolutely perfect, professional pet sitting. Timely, responsive, and she truly cares. Our cats have a unique relationship and she allowed us to have total peace of mind while away. Look no further, you found the exact pet sitter you want to book, honestly! Thanks for everything Sam
Damian
February 18, 2026
Sam is the best! I would highly recommend her to anyone who has cats, or just who needs an awesome person to have in their corner!
Brenda
February 14, 2026
Brenda
January 2, 2026
Yoelit
December 13, 2025
Allison
December 5, 2025
Jim
November 16, 2025
Jim
November 3, 2025
Yoelit
October 17, 2025
Jessica
September 6, 2025
Jim
August 19, 2025
Jessica
August 16, 2025
Brenda
August 15, 2025
Paw-some care, once again! 🙂
Taylor
August 1, 2025
Taylor
July 6, 2025
Tracy
June 27, 2025
Brenda
June 19, 2025
Stephania
June 3, 2025
Taylor
May 27, 2025
Jessica
April 4, 2025
Bronia
March 16, 2025
Tracy
March 5, 2025
Tracy
February 20, 2025
Jessien
December 22, 2024
Stephania
November 4, 2024
Bronia
October 5, 2024
Second time booking Samantha and she was great! i felt so comfortable going away knowing my kitties were in safe hands
Jessien
September 3, 2024
Stephania
August 10, 2024
Bronia
July 21, 2024
Samantha was great! very reliable and made sure my cats were all taken care of and happy. she was also very responsive on the app which made it easy to communicate with her and let her know about any changes or concerns i had that I didn't initially mention. I will definitely book her again!
Response from Samantha
Thanks so much, Bronia! It was great hanging out with your kitties!
Jessien
July 10, 2024
Jessien
July 5, 2024
Meowtel
May 16, 2024
Samantha is a background-checked cat sitter in the Manchester area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.