I'm Amanda

Amanda Panda's Cat Sitting

5.00
48 Reviews
< 15 mins Response Time
18 Repeat clients
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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

Amanda is experienced with 6 types of medications

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

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Amanda Panda's Cat Sitting

I'm Amanda

Cat Sitting in Merrillville, IN

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.....
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:

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

5.00
48 reviews
5.0
Attention to Detail
5.0
Communication
5.0
Tidiness
Holly

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

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

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

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

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

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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Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long

Service Area & Availability

Drop in visits rates

$30.00 / 20min
$40.00 / 45min
$55.00 / 60min
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Drop in visits rates

$30.00 / 20min
$40.00 / 45min
$55.00 / 60min
Calendar updated 11 days ago

Amanda's is 30%

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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.

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!

5.00
48 reviews
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Free Cancellation (48+ hrs)