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Amanda is experienced with 6 types of medications
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I'm Amanda
Cat Sitting in Merrillville, IN
I’ve been professionally cat sitting for three years and I look forward to meeting your kitties.
I offer a meet and greet to make sure everyone is aquatinted, go over your detailed instructions, and get your house key.
If you prefer to talk over a call or zoom meeting or just leave the key somewhere for me these are all available options. Whatever you’d like 😊
I have been a cat lover my entire life. They are the most wonderful creatures that bring me such joy and comfort.
I understand and respect the attention to detail when cat sitting and take their needs very seriously, I expect the same when I’m away.
I work full time as a dental lab technician, I make teeth 😁
On my free time my favorite things to do are roller skating, hiking and cat cuddles.
I am a very neat and organized person and I will treat your home with respect, I will even remove my shoes upon entering.
During my visits I will..... Hi I’m Amanda 👋
I’ve been professionally cat sitting for three years and I look forward to meeting your kitties.
I offer a meet and greet to make sure everyone is aquatinted, go over your detailed instructions, and get your house key.
If you prefer to talk over a call or zoom meeting or just leave the key somewhere for me these are all available options. Whatever you’d like 😊
I have been a cat lover my entire life. They are the most wonderful creatures that bring me such joy and comfort.
I understand and respect the attention to detail when cat sitting and take their needs very seriously, I expect the same when I’m away.
I work full time as a dental lab technician, I make teeth 😁
On my free time my favorite things to do are roller skating, hiking and cat cuddles.
I am a very neat and organized person and I will treat your home with respect, I will even remove my shoes upon entering.
During my visits I will...
*feed your cat (I will carefully follow any specific instructions you may have)
*give fresh water
*clean litter box, top off with fresh litter if necessary.
*take dirty litter to trash
*administer medications if needed, ointments, pills, topical, eye/ear drops, subconscious fluids.
*open the blinds for a view outside (will make sure to close them when I leave)
*playtime
*pets
*brushes
*send you a picture of your kitty/kitties
*check your mail, if it’s an apartment please leave the key.
Anything specific you want or don’t want? Just let me know.
I will go above and beyond to assure you that your kitty and your home is safe.
If you have any questions or requests please don’t hesitate to message me.
My availability...
weekday evenings.
Tuesdays and Thursdays available until 6pm.
Saturday and Sunday open availability.
Available on holidays.
If you need me on a day my calendar says I’m unavailable please reach out and I will see what I can work out. Most weekends I have open availability but some weekends I can only do specific times, the app won’t let me specify that.
If you need more than one visit a day please message me first before booking.
My absolute goal while you are away is for you to have comfort and peace of mind that your home and kitties are safe.
😻
Medication Experience:
In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Amanda is experienced with 6 types of medications
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Holly
May 13, 2024
Amanda was so wonderful caring for my kitty cats! She sent so many cute photos and videos and let me know how my babies were doing. My youngest cat was recently spayed and has to wear a donut so she doesn't mess with her stitches. Amanda was sure to inspect the incision site to make sure it was healing properly. The second visit, Amanda found my kitty had somehow removed her donut, so she looked for the donut, found it, and even put it back on her and made sure the incision site was still okay. She went above and beyond! She was even kind enough to bring in some Amazon packages that had been delivered. Hands down I will book with Amanda again next time I go out of town! She is just wonderful. All of my babies loved Amanda so much. 😺😺😺🐈⬛💜🐾
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Kevin And Sonji
May 6, 2024
As always, Amanda did an excellent job watching our cats. We recently adopted a new addition and Amanda had no issues caring for two. One being a chill 3 years and the new addition, a very hyper and social kitten. The resident cat and new cat are still getting acquainted and we appreciate Amanda's diligence in making sure both receive equal time and attention.
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Chelsa
January 2, 2024
We love to book Amanda whenever we plan on being out of town! After recently moving to the area, we were hesitant to trust a stranger with our home and kitties, but Amanda has been wonderful! I have two cats that are sometimes slow to warm up to others, and Amanda always goes the extra mile to help them feel safe and comfortable. The daily updates always help me know they’re being taken care of and in good hands. highly recommend her to anyone wanting a trustworthy cat lover to watch over their fur babies
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Sharon
November 26, 2023
Amanda is the cat-whisperer. My boys are pandemic kitties, and not huge fans of strangers. They came out for her on the very first day. She sent so many photos and videos of my boys being social and curious and it made me feel so much better being away from them. I really can’t sing her praises enough!
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Nikina
May 22, 2023
Amanda was great about taking photos and videos of my cat to share with me while I traveled. She was very attentive and patient. I felt better knowing my cat was being cared for while I was away.
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Iris
December 19, 2022
Amanda kept me updated with videos of the cats and also gave my senior cat medication. The cats enjoyed her company and she did great cleaning up after them! I had a great experience!
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Drop in visits rates
Amanda's is 30%
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
Amanda's holiday surcharge is 30%.
Drop in visits rates
Amanda's is 30%
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
Amanda's holiday surcharge is 30%.
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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.
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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.
Merrillville cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $28.00. 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
Holly
May 13, 2024
Amanda was so wonderful caring for my kitty cats! She sent so many cute photos and videos and let me know how my babies were doing. My youngest cat was recently spayed and has to wear a donut so she doesn't mess with her stitches. Amanda was sure to inspect the incision site to make sure it was healing properly. The second visit, Amanda found my kitty had somehow removed her donut, so she looked for the donut, found it, and even put it back on her and made sure the incision site was still okay. She went above and beyond! She was even kind enough to bring in some Amazon packages that had been delivered. Hands down I will book with Amanda again next time I go out of town! She is just wonderful. All of my babies loved Amanda so much. 😺😺😺🐈⬛💜🐾
Kevin And Sonji
May 6, 2024
As always, Amanda did an excellent job watching our cats. We recently adopted a new addition and Amanda had no issues caring for two. One being a chill 3 years and the new addition, a very hyper and social kitten. The resident cat and new cat are still getting acquainted and we appreciate Amanda's diligence in making sure both receive equal time and attention.
Chelsa
January 2, 2024
We love to book Amanda whenever we plan on being out of town! After recently moving to the area, we were hesitant to trust a stranger with our home and kitties, but Amanda has been wonderful! I have two cats that are sometimes slow to warm up to others, and Amanda always goes the extra mile to help them feel safe and comfortable. The daily updates always help me know they’re being taken care of and in good hands. highly recommend her to anyone wanting a trustworthy cat lover to watch over their fur babies
Sharon
November 26, 2023
Amanda is the cat-whisperer. My boys are pandemic kitties, and not huge fans of strangers. They came out for her on the very first day. She sent so many photos and videos of my boys being social and curious and it made me feel so much better being away from them. I really can’t sing her praises enough!
Nikina
May 22, 2023
Amanda was great about taking photos and videos of my cat to share with me while I traveled. She was very attentive and patient. I felt better knowing my cat was being cared for while I was away.
Iris
December 19, 2022
Amanda kept me updated with videos of the cats and also gave my senior cat medication. The cats enjoyed her company and she did great cleaning up after them! I had a great experience!
Kevin And Sonji
August 21, 2022
Reservation was easy. I do wish it was easier to update a reservation when you may need to edit only a date. Currently the entire reservation has to be canceled and start over. Amanda was great. She respected our home by removing her shoes. She actually interacted with our cats especially the one cat that was standofflish. She is now our favorite sitter.
Kevin And Sonji
July 31, 2022
Amanda was great. She was respectful of our home (by removing her shoes) and we appreciated the videos clips and images. She actually played and interacted with our cats. One is a DIVA and she even go her out of her shell :-)
Katie
June 3, 2023
Amanda did a fantastic job caring for our two kitties while we were away on vacation. She handled all of the essentials and gave them plenty of love and playtime :) She was also easy to communicate with and always sent photo/video updates. Would not hesitate to book her again!
Jacklyn
October 14, 2023
Amanda goes out of her way to be the best catsitter. She is very reliable, always sends us updates, and our cats love her. One of our cats is no fan of strangers, but he loves Amanda!
Nora
December 28, 2022
Amanda was wonderful & did everything I asked when caring for my 2 cats. It was a comfort knowing she would give me an update on how they were doing & send photos of my babies :)
Matthew
December 21, 2022
Amanda was terrific! She was very considerate and thoughtful and made us feel safe leaving our baby with her. And she sent us videos every day to keep us updated. Even brought our little guy a treat at the end. Highly recommend. Will definitely be my go-to cat sitter from now on.
Jacklyn
May 7, 2023
Amanda was amazing with our cats. she is dependable and a true cat lover ♥️. Our two cats got used to her very quickly. We were gone for two weeks, Amanda gave us many updates along the way, and when we came back our cats where happy and healthy. Can't thank you enough, Amanda!
Sharon
February 25, 2024
This is our second time using Amanda. I hope she always does this work because it would be hard for me to trust my boys to anyone else. They are reserved around strangers, yet they loved her pretty much instantly. I cannot overstate how wonderful she is!
Chelsa
June 16, 2023
Amanda really took the time to get to know our cats and learn their likes/dislikes. She was super easy to communicate with and sent us frequent updates with pictures. I look forward to having her watch our cats again in the future
Holly
September 9, 2024
Amanda is so great with my four kitties! This is my second time having Amanda care for them and they all love her so much! She really takes her time to get to know them and make sure they are safe and happy, and she sends the best photos and videos! I highly recommend Amanda for all of your cat sitting needs! 😸😸😸🐈⬛💜
Amy
April 19, 2023
A great communicator, and my cat (who doesn't like anyone) liked her!
Michelle
November 30, 2022
Amanda did a wonderful job. I was very anxious to leave two very young kittens for an extended time. She quickly put my mind at ease upon meeting her and provided daily updates, photos, and an authenticity that was very much appreciated. We will absolutely use Amanda in the future. Thank you Amanda!
Kristen
May 8, 2023
Amanda was extremely helpful and great with our 3 cats while we were out of town for the week. It was nice knowing they were getting playtime and care from a fellow cat-person. She was very communicative while we were away and when we came back, our cats seemed well-cared for. Thank you, Amanda! Highly recommend.
Kristen
September 9, 2023
Amanda is extremely reliable and goes above an beyond to take care of my cat, who is extremely timid. I highly recommend her!
Katy
May 22, 2025
David
February 23, 2025
Joshua
January 12, 2025
Katy
December 7, 2024
Sharon
October 11, 2024
Kevin And Sonji
September 24, 2024
Jacklyn
July 17, 2024
Riley
July 5, 2024
Wendy
June 28, 2024
Shannon
June 18, 2024
Amanda is the best! very responsive and detailed. my kitty is always very happy to see her.
Kevin And Sonji
June 8, 2024
Great communication, pictures and flexibility.
Emily
May 30, 2024
Kevin And Sonji
March 17, 2024
Bharath
March 9, 2024
Kristen
January 26, 2024
Shannon
January 16, 2024
We love Amanda! She's responsive and punctual, and Molly has a great time with her.
Sarah
January 10, 2024
Amanda was an amazing cat sitter to my old man Marley. I felt at ease Knowing she was taking care of him every day and appreciated all of the wonderful updates and videos!
Curtis
December 26, 2023
Michelle
December 1, 2023
She’s the best. that’s all there is to say! all around. My pets love her, she’s loves them and calls them her “friends.” I feel so secure with her watching them.
Wendy
November 13, 2023
Wendy
October 13, 2023
Wendy
October 4, 2023
Kevin And Sonji
September 22, 2023
Amanda is our go to sitter. Our cat knows her and is very comfortable being around her. Amanda gives prompt updates.
Kevin And Sonji
September 5, 2023
Kevin And Sonji
July 23, 2023
Reservation was no issue. Amanda was wonderful as usual. She has become our go to sitter. When Amanda sent me videos and pictures through the app i couldnt review them. My only complaint is for Meowtel to resolve those issues.
Kristen
July 5, 2023
Amanda always does an excellent job taking great care of our cats. She goes above and beyond to make sure that our cats and us are happy. I highly recommend her and trust her with my cats whenever we go away.
Nate
June 17, 2022
Amanda was awesome! She gave me updates everyday with pics and vids. She took great care of our kitty!!!
Meowtel
April 25, 2022
Amanda is a cat sitter in the Tempe area. Her profile has been verified and her references have been checked by Meowtel.
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