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I'm Michelle
Cat Sitting in Fort Myers, FL
🚗 March 29-31
✈️ 2 weeks in either June or July
✈️ maybe 2 weeks in October
🚗 November 21-23
⭐️ I can only fit ~5 houses per day ⭐️
If travelling during the week of Thanksgiving or Christmas please consider 20 min visits if medication isn’t involved so I can assist others and have time for my family. 💖
I like to believe that I’ve been a cat fanatic my entire 31 years on Earth. I grew up with one cat and discovered I was allergic to her (which I eventually developed a tolerance to) as “a no cat 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... My Planned 2026 Travels 🏝️:
🚗 March 29-31
✈️ 2 weeks in either June or July
✈️ maybe 2 weeks in October
🚗 November 21-23
⭐️ I can only fit ~5 houses per day ⭐️
If travelling during the week of Thanksgiving or Christmas please consider 20 min visits if medication isn’t involved so I can assist others and have time for my family. 💖
I like to believe that I’ve been a cat fanatic my entire 31 years on Earth. I grew up with one cat and discovered I was allergic to her (which I eventually developed a tolerance to) as “a no cat 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 outfit every time I visit so that they are accustomed to my one scent. I like to provide (possibly excessive) details during visits so that there is less chance of miscommunication.
To be clear, I understand your cat is precious to you and I will do everything I can to help enforce that while you are away. My schedule is pretty much always open with a small advanced notice beforehand.
🔔 Bonus services I offer 🔔:
-taking in/out 🗑️ ♻️
-deep clean cat fountains ⛲️
-getting ✉️
- 💦 🪴
I hope you consider me when choosing your pet’s temporary caretaker. Thank you for your support! 🙇🏻♀️
While I currently reside in Fort Myers, I was raised in the heart of Naples, so I am very familiar with the area (shoutout to 34109)!
Learn More About Michelle
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.
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a cat sitter?
Check reviews! I think that’s the best source because people usually only leave reviews if they have a bad experience or a REALLY GOOD one. Check also to see if their personality matches what you’re looking for. While bios are a great way to learn more about the sitter, you can also message them directly to learn more about them. It’s easy to tell someone you want less communication but if you prefer more and the sitter isn’t matching it, it’s hard to have that discussion sometimes. You know your cat best so don’t be afraid to be selective! You’re their best advocate.
How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?
I like to have them smell me as soon as they’re comfortable and go from there with their body language. If they’re the type to hide, I just stay nearby and speak gently to them for the time remaining. I will get pics for the clients to see their fur baby is alive and well, just very shy. If the cats are more on the defensive side, I will keep my distance while still being in their vision and again gently speak to them. I try to avoid stressing cats out since that is never good so as long as they’re eating well and using the bathroom I will match their feelings for that visit.
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In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Michelle is experienced with 4 types of medications
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Kait
November 4, 2025
Michelle is always so great with all three of our cats, but on this trip our eldest needed extra encouragement to eat since she is adjusting to a new food. We appreciate all of her real-time communication about how things are going and her willingness to try techniques that have worked for us when troubleshooting appetite hurdles and general kitty anxiety around eating. As always her photos and thorough notes keeping us in the loop make being away from our kids so much easier! We adore Michelle. 🖤🩶🤎
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Raj
November 24, 2025
My 16 y/o cat Simba takes medication every day and Michelle took fantastic care of him all week. She sent updates and pictures every day, made sure his food and water were topped up, and even managed his litterbox and cleaned up after the frequent messes he made around the house. I felt completely at ease and my normally standoffish cat even started warming up to her by the end. I would highly recommend Michelle and I absolutely would try to hire her again if the need ever arises.
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Beth
December 15, 2025
This was my 7th (? I’ve lost count!) booking with Michelle, and she continues to be exceptional. She genuinely knows my cats—their personalities, routines, and what each of them responds to—and tailors her care accordingly, whether that’s active play or just quiet company. Her daily updates are thoughtful and thorough, and the photos are always great. This was also the first time she cared for my kittens since we lost my older cat, Birdy, whom Michelle knew well. im so grateful to have her there, knowing the kittens’ history. Michelle is someone I trust completely, and having her check on my cats every day makes being away so much easier. I’m very grateful for her care.
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Elizabeth
October 8, 2025
Michelle did a wonderful job taking care of our kitty. Our usually standoffish kitty warmed up to her right away. Michelle arrived for each visit as scheduled, she provided a detailed summary from each visit, and she provided pictures from each visit. My overall experience with Michelle is that she is reliable, easy to work with, and cat approved!
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Karen
January 15, 2026
Michelle took great care of my kitty, Si while I was on a 10 day trip to visit my grandchildren. She worked with his touchy stomach, played with him and sent me pictures every day. I would definitely use her again!
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Marie
January 2, 2026
Michelle was great with Zamaret. My cat tends to be shy, but she warmed up quickly to her. I loved the updates Michelle sent every day! I will definitely recommend Michelle to anyone looking for a catsitter.
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Drop in visits rates
Overnight stay rate
Michelle'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
Michelle's holiday surcharge is 20%.
Drop in visits rates
Overnight stay rate
Michelle'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
Michelle's holiday surcharge is 20%.
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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.
Fort Myers cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $22.00. 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
Kait
November 4, 2025
Michelle is always so great with all three of our cats, but on this trip our eldest needed extra encouragement to eat since she is adjusting to a new food. We appreciate all of her real-time communication about how things are going and her willingness to try techniques that have worked for us when troubleshooting appetite hurdles and general kitty anxiety around eating. As always her photos and thorough notes keeping us in the loop make being away from our kids so much easier! We adore Michelle. 🖤🩶🤎
Raj
November 24, 2025
My 16 y/o cat Simba takes medication every day and Michelle took fantastic care of him all week. She sent updates and pictures every day, made sure his food and water were topped up, and even managed his litterbox and cleaned up after the frequent messes he made around the house. I felt completely at ease and my normally standoffish cat even started warming up to her by the end. I would highly recommend Michelle and I absolutely would try to hire her again if the need ever arises.
Beth
December 15, 2025
This was my 7th (? I’ve lost count!) booking with Michelle, and she continues to be exceptional. She genuinely knows my cats—their personalities, routines, and what each of them responds to—and tailors her care accordingly, whether that’s active play or just quiet company. Her daily updates are thoughtful and thorough, and the photos are always great. This was also the first time she cared for my kittens since we lost my older cat, Birdy, whom Michelle knew well. im so grateful to have her there, knowing the kittens’ history. Michelle is someone I trust completely, and having her check on my cats every day makes being away so much easier. I’m very grateful for her care.
Elizabeth
October 8, 2025
Michelle did a wonderful job taking care of our kitty. Our usually standoffish kitty warmed up to her right away. Michelle arrived for each visit as scheduled, she provided a detailed summary from each visit, and she provided pictures from each visit. My overall experience with Michelle is that she is reliable, easy to work with, and cat approved!
Karen
January 15, 2026
Michelle took great care of my kitty, Si while I was on a 10 day trip to visit my grandchildren. She worked with his touchy stomach, played with him and sent me pictures every day. I would definitely use her again!
Marie
January 2, 2026
Michelle was great with Zamaret. My cat tends to be shy, but she warmed up quickly to her. I loved the updates Michelle sent every day! I will definitely recommend Michelle to anyone looking for a catsitter.
Donna
August 23, 2025
Michelle took care of our cat, Soxie, for 13 days while we were on a cruise. She FAR EXCEEDED my expectations-sent pictures daily and detailed texts about how things were going. I could always tell from the pictures that Soxie was happy and well cared for. When we returned home, everything was in perfect condition. Major kudos to MeowTel for providing this service and to Michelle for the amazing job she did.
Amy
August 17, 2025
Michelle was awesome taking care of my challenging Boy. He is elderly, deaf, and requires medication twice daily in addition to needing a lot of attention! She didn’t just handle all the care needs, but really got to know and understand him. The video updates were really helpful as I could see how he grew more comfortable with her each day. He clearly made a new friend! Michelle is a treasure and I am so glad she was here to care for him.
Rob
June 23, 2025
Amazing! The peace of mind we had going out of town knowing Michelle was there was irreplaceable. I booked for my first time and was very hesitant because we have never needed a sitter but I'll be recommending her to anyone I know that needs her services. She came to the initial meet and greet and was extremely thorough to ensure she was providing the right care for our kitties. Each visit came with a detailed text update as well as photos of the cats. One of our cars are extremely skittish and didn't think he would even come out of hiding but he loved Michelle, she's a true cat person. Our old boy takes oral medication twice daily and she was able to provide this with zero issues. I can't say enough good things about her and will be a repeat customer the next time we leave town.
Katherine
June 16, 2025
Michelle is incredible! Such a great personality. Her attention to detail and her love for the “Kitcats” as she calls them made me feel so confident in the care that my fur babies were going to receive. She did not let down! Every day there was a checklist of everything she had done, noticed, observed along with beautiful pictures that she took time to take and frame, sent to me. When we arrived home from our trip, she had left little treats for the cats, these personal touches are everything. I will definitely rebook with her for every time I’m not in state! If you’re looking for a kitty sitter, I highly recommend Michelle!
Mariela
August 7, 2025
I can’t say enough about how amazing Michelle was during those three days we were away. She was lutely reliable, consistently arriving on time and following our instructions precisely—we never once worried about schedules or feeding routines. Her dependability gave us so much peace of mind. But more than reliability, her warmth and kindness shone through. She didn’t just “check off the boxes”—she took genuine care of our Mushu offering gentle affection and thoughtful little touches that made us feel she truly cared. Finally, her professionalism stood out. Every interaction was respectful and punctual, with clear communication about how things were going. She balanced friendliness with responsibility in the best possible way. We Love Michelle!
Judith
July 6, 2025
When I got home I asked my cats "so what do you think about Michelle? They all said "yea"! Michelle was very professional, great attention to details, obviously loves cats. She''s all of this and more, even though my cats are all difficult, to say the least. There are 7 of them and they don't get along. Therefore. they're in different rooms. etc.. In addition, one is quite old and there was the chance of him passing away. To sum it up, I'll definitely request her again.
Diane
April 7, 2025
With older kitties, one of which is incredibly shy you need someone special and Michelle fit that category for me. Thorough updates and photographs gave me the reassurance I needed. Michelle's attention to detail ensured my kitties pampering never missed a beat! Thank you Michelle - you allowed me the vacation I so desperately needed!!
Christine
This month
Michelle cares for your fur babies as if they are her own. Everytime you make an appointment with her, she has questions about what has changed and if she needs to do something more to help. I have used Meowtel in a couple cities and she has been the best!
Joshua
April 29, 2025
This is my second appointment with Michelle. like the first time she did an amazing job. Every visit she would send update videos and pictures and a detailed list of what she done and how the cats are. I feel perfectly fine with Michelle watching my girls. I will never ask anybody but Michelle to watch my Luna and Onyx.
Kait
August 14, 2024
We never stress or worry about our three cats when we go out of town because Michelle is so attentive and provides the absolute best care and updates. She’s watched our cats for us several times, and during our most recent trip one of the cats started to suddenly present with a physical discomfort. She got in touch with us right away, and continued to monitor him since I decided it didn’t sound vet-level urgent. It was a quick setback and most likely caused by over exertion from play, and it resolved itself in less than 24 hours. It can be stressful when your cat starts acting like there’s something wrong when you’re not around, but I felt confident that Michelle was keeping us updated with an accurate barometer of concern, which helped me sleep better and worry less, overall. You never want anything to go wrong when you’re away, but this little hiccup reinforced my confidence that Michelle is fully capable of handling any surprise that may come her way. 100000000% recommended.
Cindy
June 29, 2024
This is my second time using Michelle, and she did a wonderful job! My cat, Miley, got sick and Michelle was very responsible and took her to the veterinarian for me. She is absolutely the best thank you Michelle!
Joline
May 18, 2024
Michelle, as always was fantastic. This time, she had to deal with a cat emergency - our older cat Bailey was stumbling and not moving well. She was extremely communicative, sending videos and pictures before calling so we could make the correct decision. She came back shortly after to take him to the emergency vet, and stayed with him until they made the decision to keep him overnight. She communicated the vets opinions and the estimates and checked in with us frequently afterward. It’s always scary when something happens to a cat while you’re away, but we felt very confident that Michelle would take care of everything Bailey needed.
Alexus
July 7, 2025
I’m super glad we found Michelle! Leaving our cats with her felt low stress, because she kept us updated with each visit she had with them. We got lots of pictures & videos of them as well, and the cats got so much play time! Highly recommend
Lynn
September 17, 2025
Michelle is a FANTASTIC cat sitter!She doesn't just feed and water your guys but gives much love and attention. She sends videos and updates you daily. We can honestly say we have never been more comfortable leaving our boys. Russ and Lynn
Maureen
June 9, 2025
Michelle did a great job as usual. I am comfortable trusting her with my cats who also like and trust her. One of my cats tends to be very shy, and even she has warmed up to Michelle and is coming out from hiding when she arrives. Michelle did an excellent job!
Barbara
May 4, 2025
Michele did an amazing job taking care of our cats!!! We are new to the area and finding someone to trust both your home and furr babies to is tough, but Michelle it that person! She stayed in touch with us from Meet and Greet to our reserved appointment and provided great updates on each of our cats. Thank you, Michelle, we couldn't be more pleased with your service!!!
Beth
May 22, 2025
Michelle is great for a lot of reasons - one standout is her consistency and thoughtful updates. She's reliable, thorough, and always keeps me informed about how the cats are doing. It's clear she genuinely cares about their wellbeing, not just going through the motions. She’s also great at reading each of my cats and adapts her approach for each one. I’m obsessed with my cats and having Michelle take care of them is really reassuring. I always come home to happy, well-cared-for pets.
Joline
December 31, 2024
Michelle did a fantastic job. Each of our cats eats a different food, and she was able to keep it organized and separate. We have an elderly cat we were worried about and she was very communicative and gave him extra food to keep his weight up. As always, she left the house spotless (even after one of our cats continued to have behavioral bathroom issues outside of the box).
Lisa
December 1, 2024
Michelle’s is so kind and caring. We felt so comfortable and at ease while she cared for our three kitties. She went above and beyond even watering our plants and informing us our pool was exceptionally low - which could have led to problems if not addressed! She was very thorough with communication and sent us pictures after each visit. We will absolutely be using her services again:)
Melissa
November 10, 2024
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++
Kimberly
August 25, 2024
Michelle is the best! Wonderful and warm caretaker. Managed a mess when automatic litter box stopped. Played with cats and took fun photos! We felt better the cats were in great loving hands. Above and beyond with food and letting are one cat Indy outside on balcony for a bit when here!
Linda
June 3, 2024
Michelle is awesome, sweet, responsible and caring. My cats instantly trusted and responded to her. She demonstrated her flexibility and caring abilities when one of my cats had to have a medicine change after our initial meet and greet. She was able to make the change via text message direction. She spotted another issue with one of my cats, conjunctivitis, and was able to add additional medical treatment to the routine. I can’t find the appropriate words to describe how happy I am to have hired this fabulous young lady. I will be requesting her in the future.
Robert
May 22, 2024
In one word, Michelle is simply "fantastic." Prompt, made pre-watch visit where she took detailed notes. Cared for my 2 senior cats, one very shy, who require medication, scooped boxes each day, sent pictures from each visit, and went above and beyond by collecting mail and papers, asked if I needed plants watered or anything else. Michelle was beyond pleasant. Was my first experience with Michelle and just a short trip, but from my experience with Michele I definitely plan on having her care for my cats on upcoming, longer trips including one of at least 2 weeks. Upon return, found everything organized, a thank you card, a small cat toy and some sample treats. This is my true, honest, uncompensated, unrequested review with no exaggeration As a professional, people expect a lot from me and I found that Michelle is a professional and that she operates on a professional level and is very dedicated.
Connor
July 2, 2025
We booked Michelle for a 10 day trip for our two cats and she did wonderfully. Her updates are always descriptive, fun, and thoughtful. Its clear she shows just as much attention to our kitties as we do. It always puts us at ease to have her take care of them both, and they certainly appreciate her care as well with tons of affection. We consistently choose Michelle for our trips and will always do so in the future. 😃
Sam
September 1, 2024
Michelle went above and beyond in every way imaginable! Before taking care of my cat she met with us to ask questions and go over care instructions in detail. During care she updated me daily with great detail, pictures, videos, responses immediately to my questions, and cleaned up the many messes my cat made!! Michelle was super flexible with availability to work around my schedule and meet my needs. I am so pleased with her level of care for my cat!!!
Christina
August 21, 2024
Michelle Z was outstanding.. she took great care of Ollie who has an infection on his back shoulder and she had to apply a topical medication which is not easy.. she sent me pictures and notes every visit and Ollie absolutely loves her! She is very observant and listened and followed through on everything I asked . I would highly recommend her and we will hire her every time we take a trip.
Marybeth
September 25, 2024
Michelle was FANTASTIC sitter! She communicated with me everyday on the status & welfare of Buddy & Champ by sending me videos and texted updates. She was consistent and conscientious.. I felt my cats were in good hands. She also created a video on the steps she went through in caring for the cats for the next sitter. It was very well done and helpful. I would ask for her again in a heartbeat!
Adam
June 18, 2024
Michelle was outstanding! She took videos and photos and it was clear our cats loved having her around. She cleaned their boxes, and even left a lovely note and treats for us and the cats. I know they’re in good hands with Michelle and we will definitely book her again!
Don
June 2, 2024
We had to go away at the last minute and had no one to watch our two kitties. We read Michelle’s rave reviews and contacted her immediately. She is paws down the best cat sitter we have ever had. Michelle spent lots of quality time with our guys and the place was spotless when we came home. She was extremely responsive. The pictures and videos she sent were incredible. One of our kitties is standoffish and after two visits, we received a video of our kitty snuggling away with Michelle. It was such a nice piece of mind to be away and not have to worry about our babies. We highly recommend Michelle.
Sheila
May 6, 2024
Michelle took care of my 4 cats, one of which was sick. She has a great organization system and works to learn about each cat individually. Her communication and willing to go above and beyond are fantastic! I felt so at peace while on vacation and looked forward to the morning and evening updates. I would highly recommend Michelle!!
Christine
April 13, 2024
I would strongly recommend Michelle to care for anyone’s fur babies. Michelle is very conscientious about what she does. When we first met, she asked lots of questions and took lots of notes. Every day that she visited, she checked in, gave a progress report, and provided pictures. She also provided videos, this was greatly appreciated. I used Meowtel in the Washington DC area, Michelle is the best fur baby caregiver from all I’ve had from this service.
Cindy
May 28, 2024
I am very happy that I found Michelle through Meowtel!! My baby,Miley, who is 14, doesn’t want to be around anyone else but me. However, Miley, absolutely loved Michelle! She talked to Michelle she came out from hiding she ate with her everything I am just very, very grateful! My cat is my world, and just knowing that Michelle was here, taking care of her food needs and water needs, I was able to go away and relax on my vacation. Thank you so much, Michelle you rock! Cindy Freriks Three
Beth
December 28, 2025
Michelle watched my cats over Christmas and was once again absolutely fantastic. She always adapts to their mood or preferences and routines. Her updates are extremely thorough and reassuring, and I love getting her photos and videos. It makes such a difference to be able to see that they’re happy, safe, and genuinely cared for while I’m away. Michelle is reliable, thoughtful, and incredibly attentive. I never worry when she’s caring for my cats, and I recommend her wholeheartedly.
Kelly
February 17, 2025
I am always anxious when leaving my fur boys as they are my babies and they have to be separated. Michelle put me at ease upon our meet and greet and did an excellent job caring for them. The photos and videos she included so I could still see them were adorable and much appreciated. I highly recommend her to take care of your kitties!
William
January 6, 2025
Michelle did a great job as always. She checks the food, water, and litter robot on each visit and even cleaned up a few messes our boys seem to leave when we’re gone. She even sends pictures of the cats and anything else she feels is appropriate. Highly recommended!
Christina
January 3, 2025
Michelle was a life saver! I needed a cat sitter last minute and she came through with very little notice. She was awesome with medications and updates while I was gone.
Joshua
December 29, 2024
Michelle did an amazing job taking the time alloted to spend time with my girls. she played with them and cleaned up all messes they made. Will be using her again
Christine
December 26, 2024
Michelle is a great cat sitter! My fraidy cat Coley only comes out when she is watching him. She’s always wonderful with my other cat George. I appreciate how much attention she gives to my boys!
Melissa
December 23, 2024
What can I say? Michelle is the best. We are so grateful to have found her to take care of our little kitty. We like how thorough Michelle is not only with taking care of him, but also with reaching out to us with questions and sending cute photos/videos. She took such good care of our kitty by giving him hugs, holding him when he needed the interaction, and just being near him. Our kitty loves being near people and Michelle remembers that so she makes sure he gets all the love he needs when she is with him. We trust her completely and highly recommend her. A+++
Sheila
November 12, 2024
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.
Joline
October 30, 2024
Michelle was fantastic. We have an old cat and a kitten that has forever had an upper respiratory thing and she kept us very informed. all of the cats love her. And the house was spotless when we returned!
Beth
September 17, 2024
As always, Michelle’s care of Birdy was exceptional. Birdy had some medical issues right before I left on my trip, so I was even more anxious about making sure she was doing okay than usual. I am so thankful for Michelle’s wonderful care and frequent, detailed updates and meticulous care.
Karen
June 30, 2024
Michelle was the absolute best!! She went above and beyond in every way! She took our garbage out, brought in our mail, cleaned the litter box and did lots of play time with our kitties. We were happy every day to get our update from her with picture and some videos along with an update of how they were doing. It definitely eased our minds and we are happy to know that we have a reliable cat sitter for anytime we travel.
Samantha
May 28, 2024
This is our third time booking with Michelle and it definitely won’t be the last! She always does an amazing job taking care of our kitties and making sure our diabetic cat gets her medicine. I highly recommend booking Michelle, your cats will be left in great hands!
Christine
May 22, 2024
This is the second time that Michelle has cared for my monsters. One is so afraid of new people he hides. This time he came out and spent time with her. I was so happy that he felt comfortable enough with her to come out of hiding. She makes both of my kitties feel at ease while I’m away. I will definitely be requesting her help again.
Heidi
April 16, 2024
Michelle has watched over my girl a few times now. My kitty is very shy, having been returned to the shelter three times, but Michelle has won her over! Her pictures show a happy and relaxed cat. Michelle is fabulous!
Joline
December 5, 2023
We love using Michelle! This is our 3rd time, and this time, one of our kitties got sick during our time away. Michelle was great about outlining exactly what the symptoms were, she got him to the vet and put us on speaker phone with the vet tech and doctor, and got him home safely. She kept us updated about how he was doing and made sure he got his medicines - he was feeling better a few days later! Outside of that, she continued her amazing cat sitting with our other cats and even dealt with some unexpected relatives :)
Ashley
December 5, 2023
This was our first time using this site/cat sitter. After reading Michelle‘s reviews we went ahead and scheduled her for our trip over Thanksgiving in hopes for just minimal care. Michelle delivered a much higher level of service than I would have even known to expect from a cat sitter! She not only took great care of our cats but played with them, updated me daily with details of her visit including adorable personalized pictures and videos. She is detail oriented, organized and reliable! Always uneasy to trust a stranger to come into your home but she made us feel very comfortable and we look forward to booking her again for our upcoming trip. We came home to a hand written note and cat treats she left for us. ♥️ I’ve boasted about her to my mom in TN who needs a cat sitter and feel bad that I’m not sure she’ll find one as comparable to Michelle😁
Kait
November 26, 2023
Another stellar cat sitting experience with Michelle! We have a 3 year old cat and two new-ish kittens and we are still fine tuning routines around food and general care since their adoption a few months ago. Michelle has been really flexible and accommodating to all of our last minute changes as the cats settle in to our home and as their needs change. As always, she asked great questions as we communicated updates via text and video, and I felt comfortable being away knowing that she wouldn’t hesitate to get in touch if she was unsure about something. She left the areas around the litter boxes cleaner than they were when we left 🙈 as it was a bit of a mad dash getting out the door for our vacation. Thank you for taking such excellent care of our cats and our home! It was a treat coming back to happy, mellow kitties and everything so tidy in the house. HIGHLY recommend using Michelle as your cat sitter. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Dawn
September 10, 2023
Michelle is so sweet! She is professional, thoughtful, caring and goes above and beyond. She took thorough notes to understand and get to know the habits of our kitties at our meet and greet! She clearly knows and understands cats, their needs and personality differences. She was able to get my very shy, timid scaredy-cat to come out on the first visit! (He normally needs A LOT more time to trust a stranger!) She was very communicative with notes and photos! It gave me so much peace to know my fur babies were happy and content while we were away. We were out of the country and she alerted us about a possible hurricane coming our way! She also watered plants and we came home to a sparkling clean cat food area! I'm so glad I found someone to check in on my cats and know they are in good hands! Don't think twice about booking Michelle and trusting her with your kitties and your home! 😽😽😽
Kelly
April 7, 2025
Michelle makes the process very easy from start to finish. She id great with my boys and I feel very comfortable with her taking care of them. Her extra touches with the leave behind photos and treats are much appreciated.
Maureen
December 10, 2024
Michelle was very responsible, diligent, careful and caring with my multiple cats. She went above and beyond in all categories! I was nervous about leaving my cats with a sitter, but Michelle’s careful attention and daily reports put me at ease. I will definitely use her again, and I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a cat sitter!
Connor
November 21, 2024
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! :)
Beth
May 14, 2024
I can be very anxious about leaving my cat, and I’m so thankful for Michelle’s care. Her incredible care gives me confidence in leaving, and her regular, detailed updates and photos are very reassuring. I feel very fortunate to have found Meowtel and Michelle (and so does my grumpy cat 😸)!
Kait
April 5, 2024
Michelle is our go-to sitter. We’ve hired her several times and every experience has gone smoothly. We appreciate that she always checks in before each booking to get updates on what’s changed in our care routine.
Beth
October 4, 2023
Michelle recently took care of my cat, Birdy, who was being left on her own for the first time (after losing her sister to cancer). I was initially worried about leaving her alone, but once I met Michelle felt she would be in good hands. Michelle provided exceptional care for Birdy. She went above and beyond, providing detailed updates and photos, while allowing shy Birdy to decide how much attention she wanted. Knowing Birdy was in such capable hands helped me to worry a lot less. I would recommend Michelle to anyone without hesitation, and hope I'll be able to use her services again in the future. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
Raymond Skip
August 22, 2023
Upon meeting Michelle my wife and I felt immediately comfortable with her. She asked a lot of questions about our 2 fur babies, was very detailed oriented, and we knew our babies would be well cared for. While we were away Michelle contacted us daily of all she had done at our house for our babies and sent us pictures of them. She even sent a video of our youngest "Squeaky" playing with her. You can be rest assured if you choose Michelle to care for your pet you will be more than pleased and satisfied!!
Charlotte
January 28, 2024
Michelle is my go-to for watching my 4 cats. She handled some last minute medication changes really well and charmed all of my cats and their different personalities. She stayed overnight and left the house and fur babies in great shape. I highly recommend her.
Joline
August 28, 2023
Michelle did such an amazing job taking care of our cats while we were gone. She sent updates every morning, with photos, and made sure to send extras when we were missing our kitties. The food dishes and waters were full and the litterboxes pristine when we got home. Michelle was very communicative and any questions we had were answered instantly. She made sure to let us know when we were running short on something, with plenty of lead time to order it so that they never were without treats or litter pellets! We are excited to use Michelle again for vacations!
Joline
March 25, 2024
We used Michelle again for an extended stay out of state, all went perfectly. This time, she had to give medication to a cat who does not like to be told what to do, and it all worked without any issues at all. 10/10.
Melissa
February 10, 2025
As always Michelle is a wonderful sitter for our little one. She is very careful to notice the little things about our kitty which tells us she knows him well. Her attention is very much appreciated. We highly recommend Michelle.
Lindsay
November 25, 2023
Michelle was fantastic with my kitty while we were away for the holidays. She provided updates every visit, including pictures and videos. The Polaroid she left of our sweet kitty lives on my fridge now. I will definitely request her services in the future next time I am out of town.
Kait
October 30, 2023
If you’re a doting cat parent such as myself, perhaps one that obsesses and fawns over their kitties, holding them in the highest regard, and a bit of a worrywort when it’s time to leave them at home for a vacation- then Michelle is the cat sitter for you. How can I summarize it? Michelle is simply a fantastic cat sitter. She is extremely professional, asks all the right questions, and doesn’t make you feel crazy when you’re explaining your routines and all of the things you do for your cats. She’s definitely a shy cat whisperer. She sends great updates, and we loved coming home to find some toy gifts she left for the kittens and a card with mini Polaroids of our babies. It was like they went away to summer camp and these were the memories from their adventure! 😸 So sweet. Anyone will be lucky to have Michelle look after their babies while they’re away. She is a top notch sitter and we will definitely be booking her in the future!
Charlotte
June 18, 2023
This was my second time booking with Michelle. She looked after my cat Kira for 2 weeks while I was overseas by staying overnight in my home. Michelle was once again, great with communication and checking in with me on Kira. Kira and my home were both in great shape upon my return. I can't recommend Michelle enough!
Joline
January 31, 2024
As always, a perfect experience. One of our cats was under the weather, and she was very thorough in describing what was happening, and checked up on him even after the reservation was complete. We always feel so relieved and worry free when Michelle is watching our cats!
Beth
November 27, 2023
I am so grateful to have found Michelle! She takes amazing care of my shy older cat, Birdy. Michelle is on top of everything, and her updates (including cute photos!) are frequent and comprehensive. It’s such a relief to not worry about Birdy while I’m traveling, knowing she’s in good hands.
Jill
December 31, 2022
Very well. Michelle is recommended. I Loved the pics of my babies, their litterboxes & food/water.
Barbara
June 16, 2025
Again, Michelle went above and beyond caring for our cats and keeping us informed while we were away. We could relax and enjoy our vacation knowing Michelle was taking care of them, she is fabulous!!!
Blanka
July 1, 2024
Michelle is awesome. I’m so happy I found her! She did an amazing job with my two boys. I think they miss her. I had no issue trusting her with my home and my children. I really appreciated all the photos and updates as I was hard for me to be away for so long.
Beth
December 29, 2023
This was our third experience with Michelle as our sitter, and I couldn't be happier with the care she provided. She truly went above and beyond, handling not only the basics, but also quality time interacting (as much as my grumpy cat allows!). Being able to trust Michelle with Birdy makes it so much easier to be away from home, especially over the holidays. Michelle's attention to detail and genuine care for cats makes her an exceptional choice for anyone who needs a reliable and caring cat sitter.
Joline
November 7, 2023
We used Michelle for a quick work trip, knowing our cats would be thrilled to have her back for Round 2. She once again was incredible, we got frequent pictures while we were away, and came home to a clean house and some very happy cats! It was such a relief to be able to get home late and know everything would be fine when we got home.
Margaret
December 4, 2022
I have never had to board or hire a sitter for our cats and was really anxious about doing so. Michelle is wonderful! She made the whole process easy! She asked great questions, took notes and was very kind and caring. Michelle kept in contact daily, providing updates, pictures and calming my fears
Toni
July 4, 2025
This was our first time hiring a cat sitter and as you can imagine, we were nervous. After scouring the internet, I found Meowtel and was quickly put at ease. They background screen their employees which was very important to us! Then came the hard part, selecting someone who we thought could fill the void in our absence. We selected Michelle and she didn’t disappoint! She treated our home and cats as if they were hers and we truly appreciated it! Our cats adjusted slowly, but they were in good hands. We highly recommend Michelle and won’t think twice to request her services in the future!
Jamie
November 30, 2025
We’re repeat clients of Michelle’s and I couldn’t be happier to have found her! You can tell she takes pride and care to a new level when checking in on our fur babies and is the nicest, most professional cat sitter we could ask for. I feel so confident and happy when we’re away, knowing how well they’ll be taken care of which is a huge relief while traveling! Can’t say enough good things 😻.
Caitlin
October 2, 2022
Michelle has been incredibly helpful and beyond amazing helping watch my cat despite the difficult conditions during the hurricane!! I have had to extend my trip multiple times and I am so grateful for her help!! Can’t recommend Michelle enough!!! Thank you!!
Joshua
December 27, 2025
I always use Michelle, she is wonderful with my girls. They like her and are responsive to her. I know Luna and Onyx are taken care of when I am away. Michelle is amazing.
Alyssa
August 2, 2023
This was our third time entrusting our senior, grouchy cat to Michelle. He isn’t the easiest feline friend towards anyone outside of the household but I trust Michelle’s care and judgment with him. I would highly recommend Michelle.
Anne
December 27, 2025
Michelle did a great job making sure our 2 cats were fed and cared for! She is dependable and consistent and we always enjoy working with her....our go-to sitter for sure.
Jamie
September 21, 2025
Michelle is a wonderful cat sitter! My cats love her and I feel at ease while away knowing they’re in such good hands! She’s a great communicator and has helped with other issues that have come up with a great attitude. Will absolutely use her again!!
Nancy
August 25, 2025
Michelle is such a wonderful person. She is thoroughly responsible and my cats love her. When I go out of town, I am 100 percent confident that they are getting the best care. She goes above and beyond and I appreciate it very much.
Christina
July 1, 2025
We’ve had Michelle look after our senior kitty Ollie many times now. She always takes the best care of him and we wouldn’t use anyone else.
Tony
June 18, 2024
Michelle was absolutely incredible. This was my first time using a service like this so I was a bit apprehensive but Michelle made it so easy. She even clipped Max’s nails for me which was greatly appreciated. I would 100% use her again and recommend others do as well.
Lauren
September 2, 2025
Michelle was the best!!! I was so nervous to leave my cat alone for the first time but I felt right at ease as soon as i met her. I’m so thankful we found her!!!
Catherine
September 14, 2025
10/10 amazing sitter! she made sure I was updated and sent cute collage pictures of George. Definitely will hire again for when I see someone to watch him!
Caitlin
June 10, 2025
Michelle has been watching Emmy for years now and always does a fantastic job! Emmy is shy with other people but loves Michelle and always comes out for her. she’s the best!! highly recommend! Thank you, Michelle! ❤️
Kait
August 28, 2024
We've been relying on Michelle for over a year now, and she has truly become an essential part of our cats’ lives. Her thoughtful updates and regular check-ins always give us peace of mind, knowing our furry friends are in the best hands. She goes above and beyond to make sure our cats are happy and well-cared for, and her attention to detail is impeccable. We can't recommend Michelle highly enough for anyone looking for a reliable, caring, and attentive cat sitter!
Cindy
November 30, 2024
I’m 100% happy and am so lucky to have found Michelle. she spends quality time with my fur faces, and her videos prove that. She sends the videos and pictures to me immediately. Youre that
Ashley
June 28, 2024
This is the second time I’ve had Michelle take care of my kitties, and I honestly can’t recommend her enough! I had to leave town suddenly due to a family illness, and Michelle not only responded and reacted to my request immediately, but went totally above and beyond by picking up cat supplies for me at Petco since I wasn’t able to before leaving town. She was completely amazing with the cats and her updates/pictures were phenomenal as usual! I truly appreciated her kindness, support and understanding during this difficult time, and knew without question that my kitties were in the best care possible while I was away. I can’t thank her enough!
Ashley
June 13, 2024
Michelle was absolutely amazing! Her attention to detail every step of the way went above and beyond, from the meet and greet, to the detailed visit summaries with pics and videos, to the extra love and attention she showed my cats on each visit. She even left me little pictures she took of them that I hung on my fridge! Amazing cat sitter, would highly recommend and will definitely be using her again to look after my fur kids!
Karen
July 2, 2025
Michelle is wonderful with my cats! She goes above and beyond every time she watches them and we are so grateful we found such a caring person to watch our cats when we go away.
Nancy
October 30, 2024
Michelle was so wonderful! She was punctual, professional and took wonderful care of my cats. I am usually a nervous wreck when I have to travel because I worry about my animals but the minute I met Michelle, my mind was completely at ease. She went above and beyond her duties and I highly recommend her!
Tony
September 17, 2024
This is the second time I have used Michelle and she is incredible. She always sends detailed updates and photos. She is also helpful with pet care advice, which being a first time pet owner is very helpful. Max always seems very happy in her care. She always makes sure to play with him.
Margaret
January 25, 2025
Michelle was very accommodating when creating a reservation. very easy to do! Any questions were always answered promptly!
Kait
October 28, 2025
we love Michelle! She’s so tolerant and understanding of all our cats’ little quirks and needs.
Diane
October 31, 2024
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.
Cindy
May 25, 2025
Once again, Michelle's professional and totally personalized service was perfect. It's hard to pick a top reason - So tied for first place best reasons: Cats happy & healthy; Daily reports with photos & videos; Above expectations with thorough daily reports. Bean and Coco love Michelle!
Anne
February 23, 2025
Michelle is just awesome! She takes such care with our 2 cats - they enjoy her visits. She is prompt and caring - our go-to sitter for sure!
Lindsay
December 5, 2024
Michelle has taken care of our kitties for over a year now and she always does a fantastic job! Our kitties love her and I have so much peace of mind while out of town thanks to her 💕
Heidi
December 18, 2023
Michelle is fabulous! My shy kitty took her right away and I have used Michelle services several times and each time my kitty is relaxed, happy, and I am comfortable leaving her in Michelle’s care.
James
November 12, 2023
We always request Michelle to watch our cats. She makes leaving our cats worry free. We know they are well cared for and Michelle keeps us updated every day.
Tracy
October 14, 2022
Highly recommend Michelle! I was very pleased. She’s very nice, professional and thorough. She sent me updates and photos throughout and her communication is on point. My fur baby is shy with strangers and she handled her with care.
Marybeth
December 31, 2024
Michelle was fantastic! My cats love her! I love her because she pays attention to detail!! She is my “go to” person when I have to travel. 🤗🤗
Caitlin
October 6, 2022
Highly recommend!! I had to extend my trip 5 times during the Hurricane and Michelle was so flexible with her schedule and so helpful! Thank you!! Definitely will work with again! She’s the best!! Emmy loves her:)
Caitlin
October 2, 2022
Michelle has been incredibly helpful and beyond amazing helping watch my cat despite the difficult conditions during the hurricane!! I have had to extend my trip multiple times and I am so grateful for her help!! Can’t recommend Michelle enough!!! Thank you!!
Ashley
December 29, 2024
Michelle never ceases to amaze me with her care giving! My cats love playing with her when she visits and her timely and consistent updates are amazing, complete with funny videos and pictures! Would highly recommend Michelle to anyone looking for A+ care for their kitties!
Heidi
September 6, 2025
Michelle has been substitute cat mom to my girl a number of times now. My kitty clearly loves her and I know she is in the best of hands while I am away. Her daily updates are terrific too.
Ashley
February 26, 2025
As always, Michelle was absolutely amazing! The cats love her visits filled with plenty of playtime, pictures and pets! Her communication and updates are second to none and always put a smile on my face when I can’t be home with the “kids”. Couldn’t ask for a better cat sitter!
Melanie
September 6, 2023
I could go on and on about Michelle. First of all, the moment she entered my home, I instantly felt comfortable with her. She has an amazing energy and I could tell she really loves cats. I have one shy kitty and one not so shy kitty- shy kitty warmed up to her almost immediately. Her daily updates were so thorough and appreciated. My kittys loved her! She will be the only person I book from now on. She is trustworthy, professional and just an amazing cat sitter!! She even left a few Polaroid pictures for me :’) thanks so much Michelle!
William
July 8, 2023
Michelle did a great job! She texted us daily with reports and pictures and went above and beyond to bond with our somewhat shy cats. We couldn’t be more pleased with her work and hope to hire her again in the future.
Caitlin
June 6, 2023
Thank you so much!! you are the only one I feel so comfortable with taking care of Emmy! she loves you so much and I appreciate how you keep me updated daily and have been open to making adjustments and helping me out when my travel plans got extended! you’re the best!!! highly recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Maureen
October 21, 2025
Michelle was very responsible and responsive. She kept me informed regularly about my cats. My cats respond well to her and like her. Michelle was excellent and I highly recommend her.
Christina
March 31, 2025
Michelle is awesome. I love the detailed notes she sends about the visit and the pictures and videos. She follows our needs perfectly !
Angela
August 18, 2023
I couldn’t have been happier with Michelle’s care of my kitty! Great attention to detail. She took care of everything asked and even more. I would definitely use Michelle again. Well worth the peace of mind knowing she was taking care of my kitty while I was away.
Lauren
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Michelle always goes above and beyond. Auggie and I are so grateful for her!!
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William
February 28, 2026
Lauren
February 23, 2026
Michelle is the best!!!
Lauren
January 12, 2026
Michelle is amazing!!
Tony
January 6, 2026
Michelle is seriously the best! Goes above and beyond every time.
Alyssa
January 3, 2026
Michelle took great care of our two girls, as always. We are so appreciative to have her help so we know the kitties will be cared for when we are away.
Cindy
December 28, 2025
Catherine
December 27, 2025
Tracy
December 26, 2025
I’ve been using Michelle for a long time now and she is the best. I highly recommend her for your furbaby needs!
Cindy
December 10, 2025
Maureen
December 4, 2025
Michelle was very responsible and took good care of my cats. I highly recommend Michelle.
Melissa
December 3, 2025
Ken
December 3, 2025
Christina
December 2, 2025
Catalina
November 30, 2025
Michelle is wonderful ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
William
November 30, 2025
Great job as always. Michelle takes care of every detail and her communication is top notch both before and after her visits. We trust her completely and will definitely schedule her in the future.
Alexus
November 17, 2025
Melissa
November 10, 2025
Alexus
November 3, 2025
Ashley
October 27, 2025
Lauren
October 20, 2025
Michelle is absolutely amazing.
Caitlin
October 7, 2025
Michelle was amazing and went above and beyond as always! She has watched Emmy for three years now. she’s the best!!! thank you!!!
Nancy
October 3, 2025
Maggie
September 30, 2025
Michelle always does such a great job looking after my girls! I know that when she's looking after them they're in good hands.
Christina
September 29, 2025
Melissa
September 15, 2025
Alise M
September 8, 2025
everything was great. I felt comfortable being away
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