I'm Melissa

Lifetime Of Experience

5.00
67 Reviews
< 15 mins Response Time
13 Repeat clients
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50+ Meowtel reservations completed
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Meowtel provides customer support 365 days a year to help cat parents feel informed and supported at every step - including before a reservation is made.

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

Melissa is experienced with 3 types of medications

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Injections / Diabetic Management

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Lifetime Of Experience

I'm Melissa

Cat Sitting in Smyrna, GA

Hello! My name is Melissa and I am definitely an ailurophile. I grew up with cats, and have owned them my whole life. I have cared for healthy cats as well as some with special needs, including vertigo and crystallized urine issues. I understand needing peace of mind when away from your ba... Hello! My name is Melissa and I am definitely an ailurophile. I grew up with cats, and have owned them my whole life. I have cared for healthy cats as well as some with special needs, including vertigo and crystallized urine issues. I understand needing peace of mind when away from your baby, so I’m happy to provide care you require. I currently have 3 young boys who came into my home during the pandemic, after my 20-year-old and 16-year-old left our world of natural causes. I understand gaining trust with your pet, and would never handle them outside the instructions given.

Learn More About Melissa

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

I have 3 younger boys that I adopted during the pandemic. Two of them are litter mates and get along part of the time. 🙄 They came from a local charity, while my 3rd was thrown out a car window and rescued by a delivery driver who I ran into shortly after. I took him off her hands.

What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a cat sitter?

It’s ok to be nervous and ask questions. It’s also ok to give as many instructions as you feel comfortable with. I have been there, using Meowtel, but once you realize we work as a team to take care of your cat, you’ll be glad you took that trip.

Are you usually available during holidays?

I am usually available most holidays, often traveling during less busy times of the year. I have used Meowtel for my own needs too, so am happy to provide the service for others in need of help.


Medication Experience:

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Injections / Diabetic Management

Skills:

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Connie

Connie

May 30, 2026

During an extremely stressful week of my life requiring a two -day personal business trip, I was desperate to find a loving, caring sitter comfortable with administering my little one's morning meds with his breakfast and willing to spend some patient time with his anxious little self being confused about where the heck his Mom was and why he was alone! I can't say enough great things about Melissa - the kind, caring and very professional sould I found on Meowtel. During a very dark and stressful trip her msgs & pics were the brightest part of each day and gave me more comfort and peace than I can describe. Could not more highly recommend Melissa to anyone looking for a loving professional to look after their kitties for any reason. She is outstanding and will be hearing from me anytime I have to be away again in the future and need someone for Chow while I'm away.

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Paula

Paula

December 29, 2025

Melissa is amazing. To start off with I forgot to leave the keys for her and she rearranged her schedule to meet the locksmith and waited while he completed the job. Then at the last minute my flight was canceled and she stepped in to make sure “the girls” were taken care of until I got home. it’s so nice there are people out there you can count on! I highly recommend Melissa!!!! 👍🏻

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Brittany

Brittany

November 30, 2025

Melissa provided pictures everyday of our babies while we were gone. She kept us up to date on her arrivals and departures and even went out of her way to drip our faucets for potential cold weather. She is awesome!

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Mridul

Mridul

September 22, 2025

Melissa is awesome. We had a 10 day trip planned and we wouldn’t have done it if not for Melissa being so thoughtful in taking care of our 2 kittens and keeping us updated. She was extremely meticulous with all our requirements. oh and she takes amazing photos! 100% would recommend Melissa!

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Mary

Mary

November 11, 2025

Melissa is clearly a cat lover and is always very communicative and shares lots of pictures. She has been administering insulin shots for our diabetic cat without issue. we definitely recommend Melissa!

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Maryam

Maryam

December 30, 2025

Melissa was so wonderful with our kitties! She updated us everyday on their situation and sent us the cutest pictures of the cats while we were gone. I felt at ease knowing that a trustworthy person was watching our little guys. ♥️

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Service Area & Availability

Drop in visits rates

$24.00 / 20min
$40.00 / 45min
$53.00 / 60min

Overnight stay rate

$73.00 / Overnight
Calendar updated 8 days ago

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Schedule Constraints

Due to having a family, I am unable to do evenings during the week.

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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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  • Kimberly brings thoughtful, detail-focused cat care to Smyrna, GA, with experience giving oral meds, inhalers, eye and ear drops, plus topical ointments. She cares for her senior cat Brody, whose special medical needs shaped her attentive approach. 🐱

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  • Julie is a Smyrna/Vinings cat lover and retired sitter with a flexible schedule, fast replies, and weekend and holiday availability. She can help with oral meds, eye or ear drops, and topical ointments, while keeping you updated with photos 🐾. Her cat Elsa keeps life happily cat-centered.

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  • Melissa in Smyrna brings a lifetime with cats, plus hands-on care for special-needs kitties, including injections, eye/ear drops, and topical ointments. She’s a very fast responder, offers overnight stays, and is usually available on weekends and holidays. 🐾

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  • Atlanta cat lovers choose Tashani for overnight stays, weekend help, and very fast replies. She shares life with Tex and Ash, accepts new clients, and has earned 22 repeat clients across 3+ years on Meowtel. She brings a personal touch to every visit 🐾

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  • Mack is a very fast responder in Atlanta who sits for multi-cat homes and senior cats, accepts new clients, and usually takes weekend visits. With over 3 years as a cat sitter, they also handle oral medication and topical ointments, while keeping owners updated 🐾

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  • Ballanah, based in Sandy Springs, brings 100+ completed reservations, very fast replies, and care for cats of all ages. With 2 kitties, Neytiri and Miso, plus skills with oral meds, fluids, and inhalers, they’ve earned 18 repeat clients and accept new clients. 😺

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  • Kristin is a background-checked sitter in Mableton with 100+ Meowtel reservations, 22 repeat clients, and very fast responses. She accepts new clients, gives meds, eye/ear drops, and subcutaneous fluids, and her cats Gabe and Doughy inspired her care. 🐾

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  • Jordan, an Atlanta Upper Westside sitter, brings patient, detail-oriented care to cats like CJ and PJ. They accept new clients, handle medications from pills to injections, and their 5-star reviews praise clear updates, playtime, and shy-cat comfort 🐾

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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.

Smyrna cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $25.00. 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!

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