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I'm Linda

A cat sitter in Fort Myers, FL

5.00/5.00
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26 REVIEWS

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I'm Linda | Cat Sitting in Fort Myers, FL

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What is your experience with cat sitting, and how long have you been doing it?

I come from a family of 5 children and we had cats my entire childhood. I started officially pet sitting when I moved to Florida 4 years ago as I no longer have pets of my own. I enjoy watching my furbaby Harvey when his parents are out of town. I also assist at Cattyshack Cafe where I get to play with all the new babies as they come in looking for their forever homes.

What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

I love meeting new babies, and the people they call parents! Each cat has a unique personality and I love getting to bring it out. The challenge is always worth it when they decide you are approved!

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

I currently have a grandchild cat named Harvey. He is so smart and we enjoy spending time together playing with his favorite toys.

What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a cat sitter?

The advise I would give for someone looking for a sitter is to follow your gut. Meet with the sitter beforehand and if possible observe the interaction between your cat(s) and the sitter. Ask lots of questions and relay any pertinent information.

Are you usually available during holidays?

I am currently retired but work as a personal companion occasionally and I am available anytime and during all holidays.

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

I love to find ways to meet a new furbaby! I try talking softly to encourage them to come out. I put my hand out to try and get them to smell before I touch. I’ve used the sit and ignore tactic where you just sit nearby and wait for them to come out. And I’ve been guilty of a little bribery if treats are allowed and a cat is treat motivated. Always depends on the cat.

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Annette

Annette

I love Linda and so does Sammy! She is so accommodating. I love the way she gets down to his level and is up to doing what he feels like doing! On my first trip away from my guy I was extremely nervous since I never left him overnight. Linda’s care for Sam was so genuine and caring I didn’t worry during my trip and Sam really enjoyed her company.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Linda on Oct 3, 2025 "Thanks Annette! Much love to both of you!"
This month
Colin

Colin

Linda was absolutely wonderful with our cats! She’s clearly very experienced and has a great system in place - everything was handled smoothly and thoughtfully from start to finish. Her updates were detailed and reassuring, and it was easy to tell she truly cares. We came home to happy, relaxed cats and total confidence in booking with her again. We’ll definitely be recommending her to friends!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
Response from Linda on Oct 10, 2025 "Thank you so much for trusting me with your sweet babies. I enjoyed spending time with them so much and look forward to future visits!"
Today
Nichelle

Nichelle

We couldn’t be happier with our Meowtel experience! Linda was absolutely amazing with our two black cats, Ragazzo and Cielo Blu. Not only did she take wonderful care of them, but she also went above and beyond by sending us tons of photos and updates each day. It gave us such peace of mind to see our boys happy and comfortable while we were away. What impressed us most is that Linda actually got both Ragazzo and Cielo Blu to play — which is no easy task! It’s clear she truly loves and understands cats. We came back to relaxed, well-cared-for kitties and a spotless space. We highly recommend Linda to anyone looking for reliable, loving cat care. We will definitely be booking again!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Linda on Oct 3, 2025 "Thanks Nichelle! I throughly enjoyed spending time with Ragazzo and Cielo Blu and watching their individual personalities come out!"
This month
Jessica

Jessica

I was away on an extended trip, and my kitty wasn't doing well in my absence. Linda spent extra time with him and gave him extra care. She sent updates and pics, and it really helped put my mind at ease. Because of Linda, I could relax in knowing that my kitty was being well taken care of. Linda is so caring, and she goes the extra mile. I will use her every time I need a sitter, and I recommend her to anyone in need too. She's truly the best!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Response from Linda on Sep 20, 2025 "Thank you Jessica! I love Marty so much and was determined to make him comfortable in your absence. Thanks to your suggestions I was able to give him just what he needed! Much love!"
This month
Elizabeth

Elizabeth

Miss Linda did an absolutely phenomenal job in taking care of my cat when I was away for the weekend. She sent me updates whenever she stopped by, including pictures and anything that happened with my kitten. I appreciate her bringing me into the fold, and I appreciated how she also brought little treats and toys to keep my kitten more occupied. I highly recommend Miss Linda for your pet sitting needs.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
Response from Linda on Aug 24, 2025 "Thanks so much! Simi was so much fun! I enjoyed my time with her immensely. Your home is gorgeous and you left everything I needed available with no issues. I look forward to visiting with Simi in the future."
August 24, 2025
Lindsey

Lindsey

Linda highly exceeded our expectations. This was our first time having to hire help for our cat as we moved away from family so we were a little nervous - but Linda made it such a wonderful experience for us all. She went above and beyond to spend time with Coco while we were gone, playing with her and sending us photos every day we were gone. Would recommend her to anyone who needs a sitter!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Linda on Jun 27, 2025 "Thank’s for letting me spend time with Coco. She is a cutie and a good girl. You made it easy to care for her by preparing her food and treats ahead. I look forward to seeing her in future visits!"
June 23, 2025
Shawn

Shawn

Linda was amazing with our cat for the 2 weeks we were out of the country. She came by every other day and would send pictures of her with the new toys she brought. It made all the difference to us and our kitty having Linda take care of her.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Response from Linda on Sep 18, 2025 "Thanks Shawn. I enjoyed Bebe so much! I’m sure she missed you and is super glad you are home!"
This month
Brad

Brad

Linda was amazing with my cat, Annie! She was reliable, caring, and kept me updated with photos and messages while I was away. She took the time to understand Annie’s needs, and I came home to a happy, well-cared-for kitty. I highly recommend Linda to anyone looking for a trustworthy and loving sitter!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
August 28, 2025
Dixie

Dixie

Linda was amazing. I have been so nervous leaving my cat in the past. I not only got pictures and updates each night, he looked so relaxed and that's not easy. She di a great job. Buddy the cat would like permission to adopt her.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Response from Linda on Aug 22, 2025 "Thanks so much Dixie! It was so fun to see Buddy come out of his shell and accept me! You made me super comfortable in your home and I definitely look forward to seeing Buddy again!"
August 22, 2025
Annette

Annette

This was the first time leaving my Maine Coon for an extended period and Linda was so kind and comforting. She took awesome care of him because when I returned he was calm and happy as can be. Her daily pictures made me smile and I knew he was in good hands. I found my cat sitter!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
Response from Linda on Jun 16, 2025 "Thanks so much for allowing me to hang out and spend time with Samurai! He is an absolute angel and I enjoyed every minute. I can’t wait to see my new best friend again!"
June 14, 2025
Raymond Skip

Raymond Skip

Linda was super! She was a great companion for my fur babies while I was away. She brought them toys to keeping them entertained. Linda sent me daily texts and pictures of my babies. I would highly recommend Linda to anyone and hope she's available next time I go away.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Linda on Jul 4, 2025 "Thanks Skip! Even though I wasn’t able to get them out at the same time, I enjoyed all of your babies and their different personalities! Can’t wait to spend time with them again when you go away!"
July 4, 2025
Sajib

Sajib

Linda is amazing! Sent regular updates and cute photos that melted hearts!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Linda on May 16, 2025 "Thank you! Ginger was a dream and your organization made everything easy so that I was able to spend more time with him! I hope to see him again when you need a visit."
May 16, 2025
Patricia

Patricia

Linda is an exceptional cat sitter who showed incredible care and compassion during a difficult time for my cat and me. After the loss of my other cat, Linda went above and beyond to ensure my remaining cat felt loved and comforted. Her attentive and nurturing nature truly made a difference. I highly recommend her services to any cat owner in need of a reliable and loving sitter. Thank you Linda for your outstanding dedication and support

Meowtel-verified reservation 2+ weeks long
Response from Linda on Mar 5, 2025 "Loved spending time with Leo in your beautiful home. It took a day or so before he was meeting me at the door when I arrived but we became best friends pretty fast! Leo is super sweet!"
February 27, 2025
Carolyn

Carolyn

Linda took excellent care of my cat and her help made my away time much more enjoyable. I felt comfortable with her in my home and her daily updates and pictures had the whole family in stitches. Linda is a complement to your service and I hope you will pass my appreciation to her and to her higher ups. I will definitely contact your service for any future time away from home..

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Linda on Apr 13, 2025 "Carolyn, Thank you for the kind words and for trusting me with Keekat while you were away from home. He is just the sweetest and I look forward to seeing him again when you need to be away."
April 13, 2025
Brad

Brad

I can’t say enough great things about Linda. Absolutely amazing person and the care that my cat received gave me great comfort and peace of mind while I was away 😊

Meowtel-verified reservation with overnight visits
Response from Linda on Jul 4, 2025 "Thanks so much Brad. Annie was a doll and I enjoyed spending time with her!"
June 29, 2025
James

James

Linda went above and beyond to take good care of my kitties. Thanks Linda!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Linda on Oct 9, 2025 "Thank you James! I enjoyed your babies and watching their individual personalities come through. I admire your dedication to your fur babies so much!"
This week
Maggie

Maggie

Linda does a wonderful job looking after my cats! I know I can always count on her to give them the care and attention they need.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Linda on Aug 22, 2025 "Thanks Maggie! Your babies are always fun to be with and I enjoy them so much!"
August 19, 2025
Lindsey

Lindsey

Second time having Linda watch our Coco and she is just the absolute best!!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Response from Linda on Aug 13, 2025 "Thanks so much Lindsey! Cocoa is such a sweetie and I absolutely adore her!"
August 13, 2025
Maggie

Maggie

Linda did a wonderful job looking after my two girls! I would totally recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable sitter!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Linda on Jul 25, 2025 "Thanks so much Maggie! I adore Bella and Juniper and look forward to visiting again when the need arises."
July 24, 2025
Steven

Steven

Linda did an excellent job with my 2 Ragdoll Cats. She was very dependable and pleasant to work with. I would highly recommend Linda to other cat owners.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Linda on Jul 25, 2025 "Thank you Steven. Even though we didn’t become snuggle friends I enjoyed getting to know Nikki and Lainey and I look forward to visiting again when the need arises."
July 24, 2025
Sajib

Sajib

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 5, 2025
Jessica

Jessica

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 26, 2025
Vicki

Vicki

Meowtel-verified reservation 2+ weeks long
Response from Linda on Mar 5, 2025 "Thanks for allowing me to spend time and get to know Archie and Lilly. Both cats are gorgeous and a lot of fun to be with and your set up was wonderful!"
March 5, 2025
Terri

Terri

Linda is sweet, smart, kind, loves people as well as cats and you don’t have to worry about your animals if Linda is taking care of them! She will do what’s assigned to her with excellence!

December 17, 2024
Don

Don

Linda would be a great cat sitter. I would very very highly recommend her.

December 17, 2024
Meowtel

Meowtel

Linda is a background-checked cat sitter in the Fort Myers area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.

December 17, 2024

Linda's Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $25.00 / 20min $35.00 / 45min $52.00 / 60min
  • Overnight stays
    $62.50 / Overnight stays in your home
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Linda's Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications

  • Foster Parent
  • Shelter Volunteer

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Fort Myers cat sitting rates will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and expertise, but the average price for a cat sitter is $25.00. 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.

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