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I'm Kristin
Cat Sitting in Belmont, MA
I’m Kristin, a lifelong cat lover and full-time professional cat sitter. I grew up with cats and spent many years volunteering at a local cat shelter as an adoption ambassador, often working with shy or hesitant cats who needed patience, consistency, and a calm presence to feel safe. Helping those cats relax and show their true personalities has always been especially rewarding... Cats are wonderfully individual little beings, and I genuinely enjoy getting to know each one for who they are. Some want play and conversation, some prefer slow trust-building and quiet company, and some just want you nearby without being perceived. Cats believe trust is earned, not demanded—and I agree.
I’m Kristin, a lifelong cat lover and full-time professional cat sitter. I grew up with cats and spent many years volunteering at a local cat shelter as an adoption ambassador, often working with shy or hesitant cats who needed patience, consistency, and a calm presence to feel safe. Helping those cats relax and show their true personalities has always been especially rewarding.
I have extensive experience caring for senior cats and administering medications, and I understand how important routine and gentle observation are—particularly for cats with health needs or age-related changes. I notice the small things and adjust care accordingly.
During visits, my goal is for your cat to feel respected, secure, and well cared for—whether that means playtime, long petting sessions, quiet companionship, or keeping everything exactly as they like it (which they will let me know).
I’m based in Belmont, serve the surrounding area, have a car and flexible full-time availability, and I’m an amateur photographer—so you can expect thoughtful updates and plenty of reassuring photos.
If you’re looking for someone who understands cats, their boundaries, and their quirks, I’d love to help care for yours.
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What is your experience with cat sitting, and how long have you been doing it?
I have been on Meowtel for two years now! Time flies. I take care of all kinds of cats - shy, senior, kittens, cats with medical needs- I've done it all. Prior to joining Meowtel I pet sit for friends for over ten years - cats and dogs, mostly residential stays. I just love it.
What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?
I love meeting new cats and figuring out what motivates them; I also enjoy playing and just sitting with them and observing their quirks. Every cat is so different! I am constantly amazed by the range of kitty personalities around.
Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?
I do not have kitties now - honestly I still miss my last cat, who passed several years ago. China was a shelter kitty; she was very shy at first, but we grew quite close. A roommate told me China knew what my car and car lock sounded like, because when she'd hear it she'd come wandering in and wait for me at the top of the stairs.
Are you usually available during holidays?
Yes! My family is local, so I am usually able to work during holidays. They do book fast, so book early.
What is your favorite cat toy?
Cat dancer toys - I love watching cats try to determine where they will go next. :)And spring toys! Cats seem to go nuts for them. I keep both in my car as a backup.
How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?
Carefully. Move slowly, speak softly, and try the occasional slow blink. I will sit and read until they come out. When I volunteered at the shelter they often had me sit with the shyer cats - some of the other volunteers called me a cat whisperer.
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In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Kristin is experienced with 5 types of medications
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Sarah
January 12, 2026
Kristin was once again reliable and communicative in her care of my two cats. I feel confident booking with her while I travel knowing that my cats are in good hands. I have one cat who is extremely shy, and Kristin is great with respecting her comfort level for interactions. My other cat has asthma, and Kristin does a great job keeping an eye on her breathing and helping to get her medication which with a cat can be very hard.
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Sarah
October 11, 2025
This was my second time booking with Kristin through Meowtel, and my cats were happy and well cared for! She gave me updates each day, including how they were eating and that my asthmatic cat was breathing easily. It's great knowing they are in good hands.
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David
January 11, 2026
I truly believe that our cats look forward to seeing Kristin. They seem to enjoy the time spent with her, we even have the photos of the little flirting and the big one seeking out scritches. Until next time!
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Grant
January 1, 2026
Kristin is a great communicator who sends lots of photos and updates! She took great care of my asthmatic cat and I recommend her to everyone who needs a reliable cat sitter!
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Sarah
May 15, 2025
Kristin did a great job putting me at ease with using a cat sitter for the first time during my trip. She was very thorough during the meet and greet in asking questions and taking notes, and Luthy immediately took to her. She was great at keeping me updated on Luthy's inhaler dosage, and I can't say how good it was to know Luthy was getting her medicine while I was away. Boo-Boo is a shy kitty, but Kristin managed to get a picture of her nearly every day and was very respectful of Boo-Boo's comfort level. I'll definitely be booking with Kristin again, and I know my cats will be well cared for!
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Kerry
July 26, 2025
Kristin was wonderful at caring for my two senior cats and managing complicated medications. She sent regular photo updates and was invested in providing the best possible care!
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Drop in visits rates
Overnight stay rate
Kristin'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
Kristin'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.
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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.
Belmont cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $30.00. 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
Sarah
January 12, 2026
Kristin was once again reliable and communicative in her care of my two cats. I feel confident booking with her while I travel knowing that my cats are in good hands. I have one cat who is extremely shy, and Kristin is great with respecting her comfort level for interactions. My other cat has asthma, and Kristin does a great job keeping an eye on her breathing and helping to get her medication which with a cat can be very hard.
Sarah
October 11, 2025
This was my second time booking with Kristin through Meowtel, and my cats were happy and well cared for! She gave me updates each day, including how they were eating and that my asthmatic cat was breathing easily. It's great knowing they are in good hands.
David
January 11, 2026
I truly believe that our cats look forward to seeing Kristin. They seem to enjoy the time spent with her, we even have the photos of the little flirting and the big one seeking out scritches. Until next time!
Grant
January 1, 2026
Kristin is a great communicator who sends lots of photos and updates! She took great care of my asthmatic cat and I recommend her to everyone who needs a reliable cat sitter!
Sarah
May 15, 2025
Kristin did a great job putting me at ease with using a cat sitter for the first time during my trip. She was very thorough during the meet and greet in asking questions and taking notes, and Luthy immediately took to her. She was great at keeping me updated on Luthy's inhaler dosage, and I can't say how good it was to know Luthy was getting her medicine while I was away. Boo-Boo is a shy kitty, but Kristin managed to get a picture of her nearly every day and was very respectful of Boo-Boo's comfort level. I'll definitely be booking with Kristin again, and I know my cats will be well cared for!
Kerry
July 26, 2025
Kristin was wonderful at caring for my two senior cats and managing complicated medications. She sent regular photo updates and was invested in providing the best possible care!
Patricia
August 16, 2025
Kristin was an amazing sitter for us! One of our cats has some medical needs and Kristin did a great job with his medication etc that put us at ease on our trip. She provided great summaries of how each visit went and included pictures which was greatly appreciated. Definitely will be booking Kristin again
Kaleigh
December 30, 2025
Kristin was great and was totally flexible when I had a health emergency and had to change some plans last minute. She sent great pictures of Gerard and took fantastic care of him.
Kiki
December 27, 2025
Kristin was so great about communication, got some amazing pictures she shared, and my cats were clearly we'll cared for. Definitely planning on working with Kristin again.
Jesse
December 17, 2025
Kristin did a great job with our kitty again and took care of a small house issue that we forgot about before leaving. We'd definitely recommend her!
Shelby
December 1, 2025
Kristin was wonderful with our senior boy. She sent photos every day and updates and was super flexible with our schedule.
Kate
May 5, 2025
Kristin is amazing. My cat is usually a hider with strangers, but Athena warmed up to her within a couple days. I could just tell through pictures and her texts that Theena really appreciated her which was so important to me when I was clear across the country away from her. Kristin immediately put my mind at ease.
Paul
September 30, 2025
Kristin kept me well-informed about how my cats were doing, let me know about their playtime energy and how well they were eating. She sent multiple photos of each cat after each visit did a nice job taking care of their litter boxes!
Grace
July 28, 2025
Kristin took great care of our one little cat. Her photos were very cute and our cat seemed to be quite happy and well taken care of when we got home.
Garine
July 12, 2025
Kristin is a very kind and caring person. From the first visit when one of our cats, who is normally shy around new people, appeared in her pictures, we knew our cats were being well taken care of! We normally do not like to be away from our cats but we were relieved knowing Kristin was feeding them and taking good care of them. Special thanks to Kristin for all of her hard work - she even swept after our messy cats used the litter box. When we go away again, we hope to have Kristin take care of our furrbabies! 🙂
Barlow
July 8, 2025
First time using Meowtel - and Kristin. She was great - and her cat portraits are terrific! Getting a few pics of our girl each day helped not miss her so much.
Aysen
June 1, 2025
This was our second time working with Kristin, and she didn't disappoint! Like last time, she was amazing with our cats and took awesome care of them while we were away for more than two weeks. We received daily updates and amazing photos, which made being away from our cats somewhat bearable. We really appreciate Kristin!
Sophie
May 28, 2025
We feel completely comfortable leaving our two kitties with Kristin. She came prepared to our meet and greet and took notes on my specific requests. She sends detailed updates and lots of photos, which makes me miss my two babies just a little less when I’m away! I would recommend her to anyone looking for cat care.
Cheryl
August 11, 2025
Our 3 boys loved Kristin! We were away for a week and it was so reassuring to know she was taking good care of them. The photos we received every day that we were gone showed the boys were happy and were enjoying her company.
Kerry
September 1, 2024
Kristin was a fantastic cat sitter and handled my two grouchy elderly cats with kindness and care. She handled medications along with food & litter while sending informative daily updates (with adorable pics included).
Samantha
February 27, 2026
very professional and caring and a great communicator. she sent pictures and updates with every visit and took good care of both cats!
Renee
August 26, 2025
Kristin cared for our two cats very very well, she came twice a day and always communicated with us about how things were going while we were away. She went over and above. This is the second time shes taken care of our cats and we would happily have her again. Highly recommended!
Thao
November 6, 2024
Kristin was super great with our cat. From the very first meet and greet, she took great notes, asked important questions, and stayed a bit to get to know our kitty. During her visits, she sent great updates and adorable photos, making sure that we had no worries while we were away. We never asked but I am pretty sure she swept the dust and sand a bit around the house in addition to cleaning up the litter, as we came back to a pretty clean apartment. Highly recommend Kristin! She is amazing!!
Sara
February 17, 2026
Kristin was amazing with our kitty! We are always nervous about leaving our furbaby when we go away, but Kristin inspired the utmost confidence from day 1 and we were able to relax and enjoy our trip. She truly has a gift for helping cats (including our shy older cat who is very picky about her humans) feel at ease and safe.
Katie
November 23, 2025
Kristin was an absolute professional! This was our first time having a cat sitter and with Kristin the only thing we were worried about was our cat loving Kristin more than us! Kristin provided daily updates and played with our cat consistently. I cannot express how much Kristin put us at ease while we were away. I cannot recommend her enough.
Rosa
October 13, 2025
Kristin has been a great sitter for both of our kitties. She maintains good communication and sends us pictures. We feel super comfortable wing away knowing our furry babies are in her care. I highly recommend!
Amy
August 12, 2024
Kristin did a wonderful job looking after our cat Dusty during our 4-day trip. It was our first time leaving him alone for that long, and he is a very energentic and interactive cat, so we were a little nervous. We got great photos with the updates from each of Kristin’s visits, and Dusty was happy and relaxed when we got back, so we know she gave him lots of attention and play time. Kristin kept his play area, food area, and litter box clean. We definitely recommend Kristin!
Aysen
July 29, 2024
Kristin took care of our two fur babies perfectly! She handled our younger cat's medication in such a professional way. We were away from our cats for 3 weeks but our minds were at peace. Highly recommended!!!
Mariah
January 3, 2025
I love working with Kristin! She replies quickly and is always very trustworthy. She even went out of her way to send me a few sweet holiday-themed photos of my cat while I was out of state for Christmas.
Savana
December 2, 2024
Kristin was amazing! My kitten is super playful and a little wild, but Kristin kept her entertained and even helped clean up some of the mess. She was professional and had great updates. I knew my cat was in good hands while I was away!
Adam
November 13, 2024
Kristin was a wonderful caretaker for our two cats during our long weekend away. She made an effort to get to know them before her visit, provided us with plenty of updates and great photos while we were away, and even offered to clean up around their litter box, going above and beyond!
Renee
August 30, 2024
Kristin did a great job of Caring for our two (one quite skidding and finicky) kitties while we wet away for a week. we would definitely have her back again!
Nellie
July 22, 2024
Kristin did great helping to take care of our 2 cats and helping give medication to one of them. She was also very responsive and took great photos. We would definitely book with Kristin again!
Jesse
May 26, 2024
booked my reservation last minute so could only go over written instructions for my boys but she took such lovely care of them and sent me photos each visit!!
Emily
September 23, 2025
Kristin was amazing with our cats, Poe and Tayto. She sent us pictures and gave them lots of love while we were away!
Amber
August 5, 2025
Kristin took great care of our three cats while we were away. I appreciated her updates and photos and her flexibility in setting up our meet and greet while I was out of town!
Amy
June 26, 2025
Working out arrangements with Kristin was amazingly easy. she is kind, well-organized and thoughtful. She also kept me well-informed on how my cat was doing on a daily basis. and she truly loves cats.
Nancy
March 1, 2025
Everything went smoothly with Kristin from start to finish. Her consistent and thoughtful communication throughout my time away eliminated any worry and concern about my typically quirky and needy cat! I am very pleased.
Adriana
March 18, 2024
It went very well! I really liked Kristin and would hire her again if needed. She was timely and responsible. Kristin took super cute pictures of Polymnia, and sent them every day. She brushed her--which is something my cat loves-- and figured out the best way to play with her.
Courtney
July 3, 2025
Kristin did a fantastic job with my high energy and needy cat! I was able to relax on vacation knowing my cat was in good hands.
Minette
August 19, 2025
Kristen is great! She took great care of Paprika and always sent me cute photos from her visits. I’ve booked her a couple times now!
Rishi
January 8, 2025
Kristin was a wonderful sitter for Zula giving detailed updates and great and on-time updates.
Lindsey
August 30, 2025
Kristin was terrific! Took great care if my cats and sent cute photos and let me know any updates.
Deborah
August 25, 2025
Kristin was conscientious and caring. She tried very hard to get my extremely shy cats to come out of hiding. She was successful with my female cat. I loved receiving pictures of her. Also worth mentioning the kitchen was spotless and empty cans were put into recycling. Kristin is the first sitter that has taken such good care of my house along with my pets.
Mariah
October 9, 2024
Kristin was great! Very speedy responses, professional, and cute updates/photos - even offered to take kitty poo out to the garbage cans so they wouldn’t stink my house.
Amy
August 7, 2024
Kristin was wonderful. It was clear from the meet and greet that she knows how to take great care of cats. On top of that she is professional and very sweet. She has been sending such cute pictures of my cats playing with toys. She also took the time to get my shy girl to come out from her hiding places. I really appreciate the help while I travel. Kristin helped give me peace of mind and helped my cats stay happy. Thank you Kristin!
Jim
July 21, 2024
Kristin did an amazing job with our cat Mojo... She eventually charmed him into some fuss despite his persistent attempts to get her to let him out! Kristin also mastered our security system, Mojo's insulin and left everything nice and tidy! Thank you!!!
Nina
June 23, 2025
Kristin was a wonderful cat sitter—I completely trusted her with my two cats and felt relieved knowing they were well cared for. I’d definitely ask her to watch them again.
Heather
August 12, 2024
Kristin was amazing! our first time leaving our cats home this long (2 weeks) and my mind was completely at ease with all of her communication
Nancy
May 29, 2025
All went smoothly. Kristin played with my kitty and fed her regularly.
Rey
July 11, 2025
Kristin was very responsive and took care of Blossom so well! Very professional and friendly. I would book her again!
Rhoda
September 6, 2024
Kristin did a phenomenal job visiting my two 15 year old cats over a long weekend. She is super responsive and responsible. Her photos are great, and she made sure I was well informed. It was such a relief to have someone I could trust taking care of these kitties. I will definitely request her again !
Antoinette
July 9, 2024
My kitties were relaxed and happy when we got home. Their litter was clean and the water was fresh. I can also tell Kristin gave them lots of pets and attention
Olivia
December 29, 2024
Kristin was so respectful to the wishes of our cat, who isn't the most affectionate or pets-friendly.
Adam
January 2, 2026
We use Kristin every single time we travel, and will continue to do so. She is kind, thoughtful, communicative, and always goes above and beyond to take great care of our 2 very shy cats. m
Jessi
January 9, 2025
Kristin was great! She took care of everything I needed. My cats were happy to have the company while I was away and she send me lots of cute pics.
Sara
June 1, 2025
It’s so great being able to go away and not worry about things at home because Kristin is there. The cats adore her, she indulges all their demands, and she sends lots of updates. Highly recommend.
Drew
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Marie-Claude
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Sara
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Kendall
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Andrea
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Emily
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Linda
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Kate
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Drew
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Nina
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Kristin is a very reliable and wonderful cat sitter. She has looked after my shy cats several times now, and it always goes really well. I am very grateful to have found her.
Rey
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Sophie
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Catherine
February 22, 2026
Ken
February 21, 2026
Catherine
February 9, 2026
Amazing!
Alexandra
February 8, 2026
Catherine
February 8, 2026
Andrea
February 2, 2026
Renee
January 26, 2026
Kristin was amazing as usual, taking great care of our 2 kittes (for the 4th time I think). we will certainly use her service again.
Catherine
January 14, 2026
Brilliant as ever.
Kendall
January 10, 2026
Graham
January 7, 2026
Sophia
January 6, 2026
Anna
January 5, 2026
Jack
January 4, 2026
Juan
January 3, 2026
Kristin was great with our girls during our 2 weeks stint out of town. Always made sure the girls were cared for and super responsive!
Christopher
January 2, 2026
Sophie
January 2, 2026
Sarah
January 2, 2026
Andrew
December 30, 2025
Garine
December 30, 2025
Alexandra
December 30, 2025
Emily
December 29, 2025
Thank you Kristin for taking care of our babies while we were away. Loved getting updates along with beautiful photos!
Cheryl
December 29, 2025
This was our third time with Kristin as our cat sitter, she's terrific! We received daily updates and photos and our boys seem to really enjoy her company.
Nicole
December 28, 2025
Rey
December 27, 2025
Heather
December 27, 2025
Christopher
December 13, 2025
Catherine
December 8, 2025
Jack
December 6, 2025
Christopher
December 5, 2025
Laura
December 4, 2025
Edie
December 4, 2025
Kristin is so good with my cats! This was my second time working with her and she was phenomenal again. I would whole-heartedly recommend her!
Sophia
December 2, 2025
Kendall
December 1, 2025
Michelle
December 1, 2025
Aissa
November 30, 2025
Emily
November 29, 2025
Jess
November 29, 2025
Christopher
November 26, 2025
Sophia
November 23, 2025
Surajit
November 22, 2025
Katherine
November 16, 2025
Kendall
November 11, 2025
Blake
November 11, 2025
Lori
November 5, 2025
Stephanie
November 3, 2025
Nina
October 31, 2025
Nina
October 30, 2025
Jazz
October 28, 2025
Rhoda
October 24, 2025
Christopher
October 23, 2025
Katherine
October 21, 2025
Kristin always takes wonderful care of my cat!
Sarah
October 18, 2025
Dan
October 14, 2025
Emily
October 14, 2025
Andrew
October 11, 2025
Claire
October 7, 2025
Jesse
October 7, 2025
Kristin did an excellent job with our kitty. She followed all instructions, and her updates eased our travel anxieties. We would certainly book her again!
Rhoda
October 6, 2025
Kristin is an absolute gem! She takes wonderful care of my senior cat, Jasper, and she is meticulous with her attention to detail. I feel so lucky to have found her!
Juan
October 1, 2025
Sophie
September 24, 2025
Lindsay
September 22, 2025
Lily
September 16, 2025
Cheryl
September 16, 2025
Jess
September 14, 2025
Renee
September 9, 2025
Kristin did a fantastic job. This is the third time she’s cared for our cats and we will have her back again for sure.
Garine
September 9, 2025
Sophia
September 8, 2025
Kristin was very helpful while we were gone for 2 weeks. Reliable and communicative! Would definitely request her again in the future.
Garine
September 7, 2025
Anna Grace
September 4, 2025
Rhoda
September 3, 2025
Catherine
September 3, 2025
Wonderful photos! So much care and love.
Kate
September 2, 2025
Lynne
September 2, 2025
Katherine
September 1, 2025
Andrea
August 29, 2025
Sophie
August 29, 2025
Rhoda
August 29, 2025
Jody
August 26, 2025
Richard
August 26, 2025
Kristen did a terrific job. She was caring of our cat and wonderfully reliable
Christopher
August 24, 2025
Kate
August 24, 2025
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