I'm Pennie

Pennie The Cat Nanny

5.00
112 Reviews
< 15 mins Response Time
25 Repeat clients
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In-home cat sitting visits typically include:

Litter box cleaning
Feeding
Water refresh
A text update with at least 1 photo
Playtime and belly rubs

Pennie is experienced with 3 types of medications

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills

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Pennie The Cat Nanny

I'm Pennie

Cat Sitting in Melbourne, FL

Trusted, premium, professional cat care in your home. 150+ reservations with 100+ five-star reviews. Proud to be recognized as a Top 1% Meowtel Cat Sitter in 2025-trusted by local cat parents for reliable and dedicated feline-focused care.

Hi, I’m Pennie-also known as Pennie the Cat Nanny. I provide calm, personalized in-home care so your cat can stay comfortable, safe, and stress-free in their own environment. Clients often say they feel complete peace of mind thanks to my detailed updates, photos, and attentive care.

I work closely with you to create a care plan tailored to your cat’s unique personality, routine, and needs. Whether your kitty is social, shy, or somewhere in between, I move at their pace to build trust and keep their routine consistent.

What You Can Expect Each Visit:
• Attentive wellness check-eating, litter habits, behavior, overall comfort.
• Fresh food and water, with clean bowls and fountain monitoring.
• Litter box scooped every visit and maintained as needed.
• Enrichment time tailored to your cat-play, companionship, or quiet presence...
Trusted, premium, professional cat care in your home. 150+ reservations with 100+ five-star reviews. Proud to be recognized as a Top 1% Meowtel Cat Sitter in 2025-trusted by local cat parents for reliable and dedicated feline-focused care.

Hi, I’m Pennie-also known as Pennie the Cat Nanny. I provide calm, personalized in-home care so your cat can stay comfortable, safe, and stress-free in their own environment. Clients often say they feel complete peace of mind thanks to my detailed updates, photos, and attentive care.

I work closely with you to create a care plan tailored to your cat’s unique personality, routine, and needs. Whether your kitty is social, shy, or somewhere in between, I move at their pace to build trust and keep their routine consistent.

What You Can Expect Each Visit:
• Attentive wellness check-eating, litter habits, behavior, overall comfort.
• Fresh food and water, with clean bowls and fountain monitoring.
• Litter box scooped every visit and maintained as needed.
• Enrichment time tailored to your cat-play, companionship, or quiet presence.
• Thoughtful updates with photos/videos so you feel connected and at ease.

Medication Administration:
I have many years of experience administering a variety of medications to cats. However, for the safety and well-being of both your cat and myself, I do not force medication if a cat becomes aggressive or highly stressed (such as swiping, biting, or lashing out). While I always do my best, medication administration cannot be guaranteed for especially “spicy” kitties.

Additional Details:
• First morning visit typically begins around 9:15–9:30 AM.
• Keyless entry preferred (keypad/lockbox, garage door app), physical keys are welcome too.
• Daily visits and a local emergency contact are strongly recommended.

My husband and I have lived in Melbourne for over 35 years. We currently have two mini black panthers, Noah and Shingo 🐾

I truly understand how hard it is to leave your beloved cats, even for a day. You can take comfort knowing your feline family members are in the hands of someone who’s not only a lifelong cat lover but also a dependable, longtime local who will treat them as my own. I’m committed to making your time away as worry-free and comfortable as possible, for both you and your kitty.

Please reach out anytime with questions. If a date appears unavailable, message me and I’ll gladly work with you to see if I can secure the dates that you need.

Warmest wishes,
Pennie the Cat Nanny 🐾

Learn More About Pennie

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

With a lifetime of feline experience, I’ve been lovingly caring for cats for over two decades. What began as a way to help friends and family turned into a true calling. Over the years, my husband and I have had the joy of sharing our home with nine wonderful cats, each with their own quirks and charm, giving me hands-on experience with a wide range of feline personalities and needs. Since late 2022, I’ve been a professional, part-time cat sitter with Meowtel, providing trusted, in-home care for kitties while their humans are away. My years of personal and professional experience have taught me how to read cat body language, manage special diets and most importantly, make cats feel safe, loved, and comfortable in their own space.

What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

What I love most is getting to know each cat’s unique purr-sonality. I truly enjoy the bonding process, patiently earning their trust and nothing warms my heart more than when a shy kitty becomes my friend.

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

Through the years, we've shared our home with nine wonderful cats. Currently, we’re lucky to have two mini black house panthers, Noah and Shingo. Noah, now 15, was found as a tiny kitten clinging to life underneath my husband's work truck, after a 20-mile drive! Miraculously, he was physically okay and spent the day at the vet. Since he came from a cat colony, we brought him home, and he's been with us ever since. A few years ago, he had to have an eye removed, so we lovingly call him our pirate kitty! Shingo joined our family in September 2023. He was rescued from a neighborhood cat colony with a severe neck wound that required urgent care. His healing and adoption journey took some time, but with a lot of love and support, it all worked out purr-fectly. Proof that sometimes it really does take a village.

Are you usually available during holidays?

Yes, weekends also! I feel it is important to be available during the holidays when cat parents are planning vacations and traveling.

What is your favorite cat toy?

Wands and crinkle toys are some of my favorite tools for playtime! Wands are perfect for safely engaging kitties in fun, interactive play. Crinkle toys are especially great for sight-challenged or blind cats—the sound helps spark their curiosity and keeps them active. I also love using them to grab the cats' attention when snapping cute photos for their parents!


Medication Experience:

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills

Skills:

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5.00
112 reviews
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Tidiness
Dawn

Dawn

March 4, 2026

Pennie is amazing!!! We are so blessed we found her. She has little tricks to get our girls to eat when they are being picky eaters. She cleans out the litter box each time she comes and also vacuums up the litter they get everywhere. She checks the weather and if it’s going to be hot/cold she will turn the heat or AC on to make sure they are comfortable. She manages to get the cutest pictures each time she comes. We don’t worry when we have to leave them because we know they are in good hands. If you need a cat sitter I highly recommend her!!!

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Amy

Amy

September 21, 2025

Pennie is absolutely wonderful! I have been looking for someone to trust with my 5 kitties. One of mine has diabetes and needs insulin shots along with a blood pressure pill, so finding someone has been a bit scary to be honest. Pennie came recommended by a friend so I thought I’d give it a try. I’m so glad I did. She is amazing and my kitties just adored her. She sends a report and cute pictures after every visit. I didn’t realize how photogenic my kitties were. She goes above and beyond with each visit. I have booked Pennie again for another trip we are taking soon. I am so relieved that I have found someone that loves my kitties as much as me and I know they are in good hands.

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Bryan

Bryan

February 2, 2026

Penny is exceptional! We met prior to my trip and we went over everything she would need to care for my sister Torties. Instantly, I was at ease with her. Penny was very organized and thorough and really put my mind at ease about hiring a complete stranger to care for my cats and be in my home. Every day I was gone, Penny sent a status update, pictures, and videos. Her communication is stellar and her manners are impeccable. I will not hesitate to contact Penny again for upcoming trips. Thank you, Penny! Bryan

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Dawn

Dawn

November 26, 2025

Pennie does an amazing job caring for our cats! She is quick to respond when I send messages and always sends pictures or videos at each visit with how the girls were and what they did. A day or two before she comes she sends a message just confirming the up coming visits. I highly recommend her!!!

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Kelsey

Kelsey

This month

Pennie was extremely kind and we are so happy she was able to watch our cats last-minute. Pennie was very thorough and gave great updates from each visit. She also took great notes about our cat's medication needs. Our shy cat warmed up quickly to Pennie which was amazing. Very happy that Pennie was available and I strongly recommend her.

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Deborah

Deborah

November 3, 2025

Penny did a fantastic job as usual taking care of our cat while we were on a cruise! Our cat is on medication and Penny ensured our cat got her medication on time everyday! Penny goes above and beyond! We will continue to book with Penny!

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Service Area & Availability

Drop in visits rates

$27.00 / 20min
$45.00 / 45min
$66.00 / 60min
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Trust & Safety

Every reservation is backed by the Meowtel Promise, giving you and your cat world-class customer support every step of the way.

If it doesn't feel like the right fit at the Meet & Greet, or if you have any concerns during the reservation, please call 1-844-MEOWTEL (1-844-636-9835) so we can help you re-book with another sitter.

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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.

Melbourne cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $24.00. 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!

5.00
112 reviews

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