I'm Melanie
Hello My Name Is Melanie I Love Cats
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I'm Melanie
Cat Sitting in New Britain, CT
I’ve taken care of cats for as long as I can remember. One of my earliest childhood memories was befriending an outside cat I named Tiger.
Growing up my family rescued many cats and dogs. I regularly fed... Hello, my name is Melanie! I’m 24 and currently saving money for college.
I’ve taken care of cats for as long as I can remember. One of my earliest childhood memories was befriending an outside cat I named Tiger.
Growing up my family rescued many cats and dogs. I regularly fed them, cleaned their water, played with them, cleaned the litter, ect. I’ve also raised kittens and rescued strays.
Eventually when I became an adult I rescued my cats Pumpkin and Mellow. They’re like my children, I love them so much.
I’d treat your cat/s like they’re my own.
Learn More About Melanie
Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?
Yes! I have a 8 year old calico female cat named Pumpkin and a tuxedo styled 6 year old female cat named Mellow :)
Are you usually available during holidays?
Yes I’m available during holidays. I’ve chosen to be available so that the “cat parent/s” can enjoy their holiday guilt free
What is your favorite cat toy?
My cats are obsessed with little fuzzy balls. My cat Pumpkin will carry it around room to room meowing loudly. My cat mellow enjoys playing fetch with it and leaving it on my bed.
Medication Experience:
In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Melanie is experienced with 4 types of medications
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Nicholas
October 10, 2026
I was pleasantly surprised my shyest cat was interacting with Melanie on Day 1! Four cats total, including one that needed 2 pills each visit and can be stubborn. I appreciated the photos and text check-ins. Was completely at ease during my vacation, knowing everything was in-hand.
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Savannah
September 16, 2026
Melanie did a great job looking after my cats, including helping my newer cat come out of her shell more. There were a couple little hiccups while I was gone and Melanie communicated promptly and made sure my babies were good to go. I would absolutely book again.
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Jen
August 15, 2026
Melanie was wonderful, followed all our instructions, and completely put us at ease that our cat was in great hands while we were away on vacation. It was so nice getting photos and little videos of our cat each day-my kids loved being able to check in and see how she was doing. I’ll definitely hire Melanie again the next time we’re out of town!
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Valeria
This month
Melanie was great and my cat loved her. She sent updates regularly and took great care of her, making sure she had all she needed, in particular her medicine. I'll definitely ask Melanie to sit again
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Jordan
August 27, 2026
Melanie is a fantastic sitter! Professional yet approachable, responsive, and truly caring. Everything you could hope for in this line of work.
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Judy
September 14, 2026
Melanie was wonderful! My cats loved her.
Read moreService Area & Availability
Drop in visits rates
Overnight stay rate
Melanie's is 10%
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
Melanie's holiday surcharge is 10%.
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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.
New Britain cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $28.00. 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
Nicholas
October 10, 2026
I was pleasantly surprised my shyest cat was interacting with Melanie on Day 1! Four cats total, including one that needed 2 pills each visit and can be stubborn. I appreciated the photos and text check-ins. Was completely at ease during my vacation, knowing everything was in-hand.
Savannah
September 16, 2026
Melanie did a great job looking after my cats, including helping my newer cat come out of her shell more. There were a couple little hiccups while I was gone and Melanie communicated promptly and made sure my babies were good to go. I would absolutely book again.
Jen
August 15, 2026
Melanie was wonderful, followed all our instructions, and completely put us at ease that our cat was in great hands while we were away on vacation. It was so nice getting photos and little videos of our cat each day-my kids loved being able to check in and see how she was doing. I’ll definitely hire Melanie again the next time we’re out of town!
Valeria
This month
Melanie was great and my cat loved her. She sent updates regularly and took great care of her, making sure she had all she needed, in particular her medicine. I'll definitely ask Melanie to sit again
Jordan
August 27, 2026
Melanie is a fantastic sitter! Professional yet approachable, responsive, and truly caring. Everything you could hope for in this line of work.
Judy
September 14, 2026
Melanie was wonderful! My cats loved her.
Lars
September 10, 2026
Meowtel
March 18, 2026
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