I'm Kristi

Kristi's Purrfect Cat Sitting

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64 Reviews
< 3 hrs Response Time
16 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

Kristi is experienced with 4 types of medications

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills Subcutaneous Fluids

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Kristi's Purrfect Cat Sitting

I'm Kristi

Cat Sitting in Melrose, MA

Hi! I’m Kristi and have loved cats my entire life. I love them because of their independent nature and unique purrsonalities! I currently have 2 cats, Abbey, a 4-year-old tortie, and Pemi, a 1-year-old orange and white tabby. Over my lifetime, I have had the honor of living with 12 different and wonderful kitties. Over the decades, I have dealt with almost all common feline issues and illnesses... Hi! I’m Kristi and have loved cats my entire life. I love them because of their independent nature and unique purrsonalities! I currently have 2 cats, Abbey, a 4-year-old tortie, and Pemi, a 1-year-old orange and white tabby. Over my lifetime, I have had the honor of living with 12 different and wonderful kitties. Over the decades, I have dealt with almost all common feline issues and illnesses. I have dealt with and am comfortable dealing with a broad spectrum of kitty personalities and medical issues!

My primary occupation is as a travel advisor during the day. I am free to care for your cat(s) early mornings, evenings and weekends. I live in Melrose, so that and the surrounding towns (Wakefield, Malden, Saugus, Stoneham , Winchester and Medford) work best for me. I am fully Covid vaccinated and boosted and am happy to wear a mask at your home if that makes you more comfortable. If you have any questions about my experience with cats, please let me know! I look forward to getting to know and caring for your special fur baby!


Medication Experience:

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills Subcutaneous Fluids

Skills:

Foster Parent

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64 reviews
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Communication
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Tidiness
Lucy

Lucy

December 22, 2025

Kristi is wonderfully sweet and caring of my cats, making sure they’re well cared for! My cats have a lot of anxiety when I am gone and Kristi has always sent me updates and taken care of anything that comes up. I’ve had her cat sit multiple times now and she’s always someone I can trust!

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Janna

Janna

August 21, 2025

Kristi was a great sitter for my cats! There was an issue with our water fountain so she put out water bowls, and she didn't complain about cleaning up a few accidents. Friendly with the cats and a good problem solver.

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Anne-Marie

Anne-Marie

July 30, 2025

Awesome cat sitting, making sure that she found our 'scardy-cat' senior as well as interacting with our two more brave kitties.

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Lucy

Lucy

March 10, 2025

Kristi is wonderful! She has befriended my shy cats easily and sends lots of updates every time she visits. Her attention to detail is wonderful, even checking with me on the automatic feeder to make sure it was working properly. Really great!

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Macey

Macey

December 28, 2024

Kristi was so great with our cats, who loved her (and they can be picky about who they like, she definitely charmed them). She made me feel comfortable leaving my cats and would definitely book again. thank you!

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Diane

Diane

February 23, 2025

Kristi has a wonderful 'cat-mom' vibe that our shy-guy cat warmed up to right away. We appreciated the photos and comment updates each day. We don't travel often but we will definitely try to book Kristi again!

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Drop in visits rates

$28.75 / 20min
$44.75 / 45min
$60.00 / 60min

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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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  • Kristi in Melrose (Wakefield, Malden, Saugus, Stoneham, Winchester, Medford) brings a cat-mom vibe and offers meet-and-greet care. Accepting new clients. With Abbey and Pemi at home, Kristi handles topical ointments, eye/ear drops, pills, and subcutaneous fluids. 🐱 Weekend availability is usually on.

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    Shy-cat pro, meds handled 🐱
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  • Natasha in Melrose/Malden travels up to 25 min by car or 30 min by public transit for visits, with very fast responses. Background-checked, she gives detailed updates with photos, scoops litter, plays with a long-reaching feather wand, and handles meds (pills, eye/ear drops, topical ointments, subcutaneous fluids). New clients welcome, plus holiday availability 🐾😺

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  • Dorchester-based sitter Maddie, 8 years’ experience, lifetime animal care, soft spot for cats. During visits, letting your cat decide the pace we go at. Gremlin’s belly-rub love, plus Aleister’s senior support. Litter care, play, topical ointments, eye/ear drops, oral pills. Very fast replies, accepts new clients, holidays included 🐱🐾

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  • Samanthasophie (Sophie) is a cat behaviorist and certified cat addict in South Boston, MA, with background-checked care and 250+ reservations on Meowtel. Handles topical meds, eye/ear drops, oral pills, injections, inhalers, and diabetic support. Very fast replies, with lots of repeat clients 🐾

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  • Anya, based in Arlington, MA, brings a thoughtful touch to cat care for Maple and Leo’s fellow cat lovers 🐾. They accept new clients, respond very fast, and help with oral meds, eye or ear drops, and topical ointments. Their service area spans Arlington, Somerville, Cambridge, and nearby neighborhoods ✨.

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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.

Melrose cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $32.00. 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
64 reviews
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Free Cancellation (48+ hrs)