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I'm Michelle

A cat sitter in Fort Myers, FL

5.00/5.00
Exceptional
124 REVIEWS

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

⭐️ I can only fit 5-6 houses a day so please plan ahead if you want to guarantee a spot during holiday rush. Thank you! ⭐️ Planned vacations: December 8-15 I like to believe that I’ve been a cat fanatic my entire 30 years on earth. I grew up with cat allergies which helped me develop a tolerance as “no cats in the home is not a home” to my family. I did volunteer work for the Tallahassee humane society while working on my biology degree and have experience with giving oral, intravenous, and transdermal medication. I will always assume the cat is skiddish and needs a quiet environment. I will not immediately get in their face and force love on them. I try to wear the same out...

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

I’ve been cat sitting with Meowtel for a little over two years. I was the first sitter in the Ft Myers area. I was nervous in the beginning because I didn’t have any other sitters to refer from, just myself. I drove in the morning to prep any last minute things for my FIRST kitty client the day Hurricane Ian hit. Her 4 day reservation became almost 3 weeks! Navigating poor service, power, and flooded roads was a challenge for a newbie like me but I did it. After that experience, I started to find my groove and get more confident in what services and benefits I could offer as a sitter.

What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

I love seeing all the different cats (breeds, body shape, hair length etc.). I feel like dog breeds and looks are more universally known but cats are also so diverse! I hope to meet a sphynx someday.

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

I have 1 cat right now. Her name is Ruby. I also have 2 bunnies. I lost my soul cat, Moose, two years ago and I am still mourning him some days.

Michelle's Reviews

Attention to Detail
5.0
Communication
5.0
Tidiness
5.0
Connor

Michelle is an amazing cat sitter for our two cats. We always know they are in trustworthy hands with her extremely detailed updates and check-ins. While we are away from home, her collages of both the cats make us miss them just a little less, and always make us laugh. We would welcome Michelle in our home to cat sit anytime! :)

Meowtel-verified reservation
November 21, 2024
Sheila

Michelle does a fantastic job! She is very dependable and creative, for sure! She ran into a situation where she couldn't get thru the gate at the entrance. So she alerted me and came back later to try again. This time someone let her in. All was good.

Meowtel-verified reservation
November 12, 2024
Heidi

Michelle has kitty-sat my girl a number of times. She is responsive, detailed, and my cat clearly adores her. I never worry when I am travelling. She is great!

Meowtel-verified reservation
November 11, 2024
Melissa

Michelle was a wonderful cat sitter for our little one. She kept us informed with pictures at each visit, followed instructions, and took care of our kitty. What I like most is that on her last day of sitting, our kitty was obviously missing interaction (he was following her around the house very closely), so she picked him up and carried him. That's what he needed and she was quick to notice, which meant a lot to us and our little one. We will definitely call on Michelle in the future. A++

Meowtel-verified reservation
November 10, 2024
Diane

Michelle was great! I've used her twice to watch my two kitties - always steps up to the plate and does a great job. Plus it gives me peace of mind while I'm traveling to know my cats are in good hands.

Meowtel-verified reservation
October 31, 2024
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Michelle's Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications

  • Foster Parent
  • Shelter Volunteer

Transportation

  • Car

Medication Experience

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

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.

Thanksgiving is coming up soon (November 28th). Meowtel cat sitters are usually pretty busy, don't forget to book your sitter!

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 $30.00. 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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