I'm Autumn
Professional Petsitting Business Owner
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Autumn is experienced with 6 types of medications
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I'm Autumn
Cat Sitting in Saint Petersburg, FL
I’m also a volunteer at Friends of Strays shelter, specifically working with the adoptable and special-needs cats. I’m also working on obtaining my FearFree certification!
For my clients, I require a complimentary meet and greet, before visiting them alone... I’m Autumn, the owner of a professional petsitting company in St. Petersburg FL. I am licensed, insured, and certified in pet first aid and CPR. I’m a proud cat parent of four, and I’ve taken care of all types of animals my entire life. I’ve even taken care of great apes and other exotics! While I do Petsit for all types of animals, I absolutely LOVE cats and they are my preferred pet to take care of ❤️
I’m also a volunteer at Friends of Strays shelter, specifically working with the adoptable and special-needs cats. I’m also working on obtaining my FearFree certification!
For my clients, I require a complimentary meet and greet, before visiting them alone. I will ask for home access details, feeding routines, and about any behavioral or medical needs. I require a meet and greet BEFORE confirming your booking to make sure we are a good match. If I don’t hear back from you within 12 hours, I will decline the booking.
I always allow cats to come to me on their own terms. I never force my presence on a kitty (or any animal!). I’ve had plenty of experience with shy, special needs, and even feral kitties. I’m comfortable administering medicine, including insulin, fluids, and inhalers. I may ask to see your routine/process with your specific pet to ensure their comfort.
Lastly, I’m quite talented at pet photography 😉 when you book with me, you’ll likely receive some high quality, beautiful photos of your fur baby 🥰
Learn More About Autumn
What is your experience with cat sitting, and how long have you been doing it?
I’ve taken care of cats all my life, but I’ve been pet sitting others’ cats for about 7 years. I started out by watching a coworker’s cats when they went on vacation. I ended up with a few clients through word of mouth. Then I ended up joining another sitting service as a side gig while I worked in corporate, but I absolutely loved pet sitting. I quit corporate about six months ago to pursue pet sitting full time. I started my own business, got business insurance and some formal training and certifications. I’ve taken care of many cats over the years and while I watch all animals, cats are my preferred clients. I’ve taken care of friendly cats, shy cats, feral cats, and special needs and elderly cats. I have given cats oral medicine, and have injected fluids. I’m also a volunteer at Friends of Strays cat shelter!
Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?
I have three kitties, all rescues. I have Allura, who was a pregnant stray I took in, her former kitten (now adult), Ares, and a former stray I rescued named Athena. My roommate also has two cats, they are named Oliver and Mimi.
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a cat sitter?
I would ALWAYS recommend a meet and greet before hiring a sitter. Someone might be good with dogs, but not cats. Or someone might be good with cats, but they aren’t reliable. It’s important to built trust with cats AND be a reliable sitter, and that combo can be hard to find. The customer should watch how the sitter interacts with the cat. The sitter should allow the cat to come to them on their own terms whenever possible (sometimes this may not be possible for ones who are extremely shy but need meds). They should never be loud, have quick, sudden movements, or aggressively force the kitties into interactions.
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In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Autumn is experienced with 6 types of medications
Check if Autumn services your area
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Brooke
This month
Autumn is the most friendly, reliable, and communicative cat sitter I have ever met! My animals were happy and comfortable with her from the first visit. My favorite thing about Autumn’s services is her timely response, and lots of photo updates. I’m an anxious traveler, so Autumn’s daily photos of my pets playing or getting attention allowed me to relax when away. I highly recommend Autumn, and will continue to use her services.
Read moreResponse from Autumn
I’m so glad to hear this because I absolutely love your sweet boys!! Thank you so much for the kind words!
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Stephanie
October 12, 2026
I can't say enough good things about Autumn. I know when I leave my babies in her care, they will not only be fed and well maintained, but they will get lots of love and snuggles. She keeps me updated on their eating and litter box activity, which is great, but she also tells me what funny activities I've been missing out on. Based on the pics she sends, they clearly love having her there, too. If I have to leave them behind, knowing they're with Autumn gives me comfort. She's the best!
Read moreResponse from Autumn
Thank you sooo much! I absolutely adore Carly and Charlotte and can’t wait to see them again next time! 💜🐾
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Jenny
This week
Autumn is fantastic with my Bengal cats! I think they enjoy seeing her and posing for cute photos more than eating when she’s comes. haha. She’s a great communicator and has been flexible when needed. Would definitely use her cat sitting help again. :)
Read moreResponse from Autumn
Thank you Jenny! They are just so photogenic 😍 Can’t wait to see them again!
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Ellen
September 23, 2026
Autumn was wonderful taking care of my very shy cat Lucy. She took the time to try to connect with her and did everything I asked her to do. I would highly recommend Autumn to take care of anyone’s cats without hesitation.
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Yvette
December 29, 2025
I’m VERY choosy when it comes to watching my cat Monkey. I’ve been having a lot of trouble since my last sitter retired. Autumn did everything I wanted—ensured we had plenty of pictures, made sure his box was clean and his food/water dishes were always full. She’s now my go-to, especially since Monkey loves her!
Read moreResponse from Autumn
Thank you so much, Yvette! I adored Monkey and can’t wait to see him again!!
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Erica
December 8, 2025
Autumn is wonderful! She was so thoughtful about making sure to understand my kitty and his needs. She is personable, professional and I felt confident leaving no my kitty with her right away. This is the first time I had a cat sitter take care of him so her attentiveness and kindness meant so much. My kitty also required meds so knowing Autumn can handle that was such a relief! Highly recommend her!
Read moreResponse from Autumn
Thank you so much for your kind words, Erica! It was truly a joy to visit Figgy and I hope to see him again!
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Drop in visits rates
Autumn'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
These are the date ranges in 2027 to which the holiday surcharge applies:
- January 1-4: New Year's 2027
- January 15-21: MLK Day
- February 12-18: Presidents Day
- May 28-June 3: Memorial Day
- June 16-22: Juneteenth
- July 1-7: July 4th
- September 3-9: Labor Day
- October 8-14: Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day
- November 8-14: Veterans Day
- November 22-28: Thanksgiving
- December 22-28: Christmas
- December 29-31: New Year's 2028
Autumn's holiday surcharge is 20%.
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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.
Thanksgiving is coming up soon (November 26th, 2026)
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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.
Saint Petersburg 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 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 Meet & Greet!
Rating breakdown
Brooke
This month
Autumn is the most friendly, reliable, and communicative cat sitter I have ever met! My animals were happy and comfortable with her from the first visit. My favorite thing about Autumn’s services is her timely response, and lots of photo updates. I’m an anxious traveler, so Autumn’s daily photos of my pets playing or getting attention allowed me to relax when away. I highly recommend Autumn, and will continue to use her services.
Response from Autumn
I’m so glad to hear this because I absolutely love your sweet boys!! Thank you so much for the kind words!
Stephanie
October 12, 2026
I can't say enough good things about Autumn. I know when I leave my babies in her care, they will not only be fed and well maintained, but they will get lots of love and snuggles. She keeps me updated on their eating and litter box activity, which is great, but she also tells me what funny activities I've been missing out on. Based on the pics she sends, they clearly love having her there, too. If I have to leave them behind, knowing they're with Autumn gives me comfort. She's the best!
Response from Autumn
Thank you sooo much! I absolutely adore Carly and Charlotte and can’t wait to see them again next time! 💜🐾
Jenny
This week
Autumn is fantastic with my Bengal cats! I think they enjoy seeing her and posing for cute photos more than eating when she’s comes. haha. She’s a great communicator and has been flexible when needed. Would definitely use her cat sitting help again. :)
Response from Autumn
Thank you Jenny! They are just so photogenic 😍 Can’t wait to see them again!
Ellen
September 23, 2026
Autumn was wonderful taking care of my very shy cat Lucy. She took the time to try to connect with her and did everything I asked her to do. I would highly recommend Autumn to take care of anyone’s cats without hesitation.
Response from Autumn
Thank you so much, Ellen! I hope to get to pet Lucy in the future 🩶🐾
Yvette
December 29, 2025
I’m VERY choosy when it comes to watching my cat Monkey. I’ve been having a lot of trouble since my last sitter retired. Autumn did everything I wanted—ensured we had plenty of pictures, made sure his box was clean and his food/water dishes were always full. She’s now my go-to, especially since Monkey loves her!
Response from Autumn
Thank you so much, Yvette! I adored Monkey and can’t wait to see him again!!
Erica
December 8, 2025
Autumn is wonderful! She was so thoughtful about making sure to understand my kitty and his needs. She is personable, professional and I felt confident leaving no my kitty with her right away. This is the first time I had a cat sitter take care of him so her attentiveness and kindness meant so much. My kitty also required meds so knowing Autumn can handle that was such a relief! Highly recommend her!
Response from Autumn
Thank you so much for your kind words, Erica! It was truly a joy to visit Figgy and I hope to see him again!
Stephanie
November 14, 2025
After making my reservation online, Autumn reached out to schedule a meet and greet with my girls. She dropped by, got familiar with all of the cats and I could tell immediately that my babies were going to be in good hands, as they took to her instantly. The pics that she sent me to me while I was away showed me some very happy kitties and I was reassured that they were being as spoiled by Autumn as they are when I'm at home. She was amazing and I will never stress about leaving my cats again, as long as I know Autumn will be babysitting.
April
October 22, 2025
Meeting Autumn was great and while I was away she sent lots of pictures and info. Definitely felt better about being gone knowing my cat had someone caring to keep her company and make sure everything was ok!
Response from Autumn
Thank you, April! I loved meeting you and Ryan!
Madison
December 29, 2025
Got lota of pictures, easy to communicate with, was never worried about my cats while away.
Lynne
December 22, 2025
Autumn took excellent care of my cat and kept me informed after each visit. I was very comfortable leaving him in her care. I highly recommend Autumn and she will be my first choice when I need a sitter in the future.
Response from Autumn
Thank you so much, Lynne! It was a pleasure to meet you and Zeke!
Chance
This month
Autumn is amazing!! She did a wonderful job taking care of my cats, who warmed up to her right away. Autumn provided really great and detailed updates with lots of photos. I'd trust her to watch my cats again anytime and will use her in the future.
Response from Autumn
Thank you so much, Chance! I would love to visit with your boys again 💖
Vicki
August 1, 2026
Autumn was so great! Very attentive and caring. We felt very comfortable having her in our home while we were gone. We will definitely use her again.
Response from Autumn
Thank you so much, Vicki! I am excited to see Emmie again next time!
Matt
July 5, 2026
Jenny
July 4, 2026
Matt
June 29, 2026
Matt
June 8, 2026
HIGHLY RECCOMEND Autumn! She pays attention to the details and took great loving care of our fur babies. Keep up the great work, we appreciate you!
Ingrid
December 28, 2025
Mary
December 5, 2025
Response from Autumn
Thank you Mary! I hope to visit Lolly again ♥️♥️
Hope
September 29, 2025
Autumn is a wonderful cat sitter who treats every cat as if they were her own. With years of experience caring for cats - including those with special needs - she brings a calm and loving presence. She’s reliable, kind, and genuinely adores animals, making her an excellent choice for anyone looking for a trusted caregiver.
Samantha
September 29, 2025
Autumn is not only a passionate cat lover, but the most organized and well put together person I know. She will be very cautious with both your cat and your home. I trust her without a doubt!
Meowtel
September 29, 2025
Autumn is a background-checked cat sitter in the Saint Petersburg area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.