Susanne Loves Cats
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I'm Susanne

A cat sitter in Lutz, FL

5.00/5.00
Exceptional
47 REVIEWS

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I'm Susanne | Cat Sitting in Lutz, FL

I was five years old when we adopted our first cat and I have had a love affair with cats ever since.  My husband and I have had from one to eight cats at a time over the past 35 years. We currently have six and our home would not be complete without them.  Several of our furry family members have lived over 17 years. I am now retired from my professional business career in Human Resources and I have the luxury of pursuing part-time work that is close to my nature and the most personally fulfilling. I have rescued at least twenty cats in my neighborhood and captured, had spayed or neutered, obtained necessary medical care and socialized them. Depending upon what was best for the cat, I either released or arranged adoption (several of them became our pets).  I have volun...

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What is your favorite cat toy?

Uahpet (the fountain company) has the very BEST cat wand! You can't find it at pet stores, online only at their site. The wand is extendable and flexible and comes with multiple toy attachments that the kitties love. The favorite seems to be a dragonfly that crinkles and has streamers. This wand is more expensive than most but it's excellent quality, no dangerous fishing wire, and great toys! I have one and I buy them as gifts for other cat lovers.

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

I recognize that I must earn their trust. I always approach them slowly, speaking to them softly and with my hand out so they can get my scent. I use their name frequently and tell them they are handsome, gorgeous, beautiful, smart etc. (because they all are) and that I would never hurt them. I do this each visit. Some shy kitties let me pet them at the very first meeting using this technique- totally surprising their kitty parent. The most time it's taken is two visits for the very reclusive kitty. A few times, for the most anxious kittys, I've incorporated treats into my technique. It is SO rewarding when we have formed that trusting bond!

Susanne's Reviews

Attention to Detail
5.0
Communication
5.0
Tidiness
5.0
Glen

We can not say enough wonderful things about Susanne. We felt so comfortable with her at our brief meeting, and we knew SillyBilly would be in good hands. They interacted amazingly well which made us very happy. Susanne kept in contact with us and provided tender loving care to SillyBilly. We are so happy that Susanne was available even though we gave her very short notice just prior to the Thanksgiving holiday. We will definitely reach out to Meowtel and Susanne in the future and HIGHLY recommend their service.

Meowtel-verified reservation
December 2, 2024
Kimberly

Susanne was amazing! My cats were very well taken care of and it made my vacation even better knowing they had the care they needed. I will certainly use her for all my future travels

Meowtel-verified reservation
November 12, 2024
Angela

Susanne did an outstanding job caring for our fur babies! Her love and passion for cats truly shine through in her work, and both of our cats felt at ease with her right away. She kept us updated after each visit, sending plenty of photos that gave us peace of mind. Knowing our cats – and our home – were in such capable and loving hands made our time away so much easier. We will absolutely use her again whenever we're out of town. Highly recommend Susanne to anyone looking for a dedicated and caring cat sitter!

Meowtel-verified reservation
October 29, 2024
Brian

This was our first time needing a catsitter for our senior diabetic boy and we couldn't be happier! Susanne made us feel like we were still home with him. She spoiled him so much that he has been looking for her the entire day we have been home!

Meowtel-verified reservation
October 28, 2024
Aida

awesome as usual. my cats don’t even care when I get home, they are like “where’s Susanne ?!”

Meowtel-verified reservation
October 24, 2024
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Susanne's Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications

  • Foster Parent
  • T-N-R
  • Shelter Volunteer

Transportation

  • Car

Medication Experience

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

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Lutz cat sitting rates will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and expertise, but the average price for a cat sitter is $28.00. 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.

Susanne Loves Cats
5.00 • 47 reviewsFrom $29.00