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I'm Kristi
Cat Sitting in Melrose, MA
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!
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In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Kristi is experienced with 4 types of medications
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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
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
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
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
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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Anne-Marie
May 30, 2024
Kristi is clearly an experienced cat-hand, and was able to check on our shy guy without scaring him, while also giving the young one enough play time and cuddles.
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Drop in visits rates
Kristi'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
Kristi's holiday surcharge is 30%.
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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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Cat sitters on Meowtel are usually pretty busy, don't forget to book your sitter!
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 $31.00. 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
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!
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.
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.
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!
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!
Anne-Marie
May 30, 2024
Kristi is clearly an experienced cat-hand, and was able to check on our shy guy without scaring him, while also giving the young one enough play time and cuddles.
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!
Stephanie
January 22, 2024
Kristi did an ameozing job! My kitties have a complicated feeding schedule that includes meds for one and a hypoallergenic diet for the other. Because they don't get along I had them separated in the house while I was away. Kristi did it all and sent me the most reassuring and sweet updates and pics. She spent time on pets and play too. Both kitties appeaered quite happy to have her caring for them. I will definitely book her again!
Madison
April 2, 2023
I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. My cats loved Kristi! One of my cats is very shy, and after only a few visits she was greeting Kristi at the door and accepting pets. Kristi was incredibly responsive and kept me informed each time she visited by noting what services she had provided (i.e., feeding, changing the litter box, petting and playing with both of my cats, etc.) and sending photos of my cats. I will definitely request Kristi the next time I need someone to check in on my cats!
Stacy
September 18, 2023
Kristi won over my shy baby Bebe and by the end of the week he was in her lap wanting pets and snuggles. That’s a huge thing for him and it made my heart smile!
Yvonne
August 27, 2023
Kristi did a wonderful job caring for my kitty, Otto. He's not always the friendliest guy, but seemed to warm up to Kristi. I appreciated the daily messages with pics. Put me at ease. Highly recommend Kristi.
Daniele
July 17, 2023
as a fellow sitter, i am incredibly impressed by Kristi! my cats are usually shy but she was able to make contact and send some adorable photos! made me feel at ease when away. will be booking her again when needed!!
Leigh
March 12, 2023
Kristi is a top notch cat sitter! Communication was incredible- pictures and updates each visit - we had a lovely meet & great before hand and Kristi took lots of notes. She spend tons of time at our home, often longer than allotted. Savvy with using our home alarm system. She will be our go to!!
Lexi
September 24, 2023
This was my first time using a cat sitter and Kristi was nothing less than perfect! She kindly came to us for a meet and greet where my kitty immediately warmed up to her. She was very thorough with making sure she knew where everything he would need during their time together. She sent me updates everyday including pictures and videos that helped me see how happy he was to see and play with her! I will absolutely use Kristi again I’m the future and highly recommend her to anyone looking to look after your fur babies :)
Josephine
June 2, 2025
Kristi was so nice and sent daily updates with pictures, made me feel super comfortable knowing they were in good hands!
Andrea
August 30, 2023
Kristi was a wonderful cat sitter for our three cats. We had been fortunate to have her cat sit on two occasions. Both times, we got fabulous updates and pictures and felt so grateful for her help. We definitely be reaching out to her again!
Ethan
July 17, 2023
My cat was very well cared for and Kristi sent very detailed updates and plenty of pictures!
Leigh
March 2, 2024
This was our 2nd time using Kristi because the first time was so fantastic. She is dependable, trustworthy and spends so much time caring for our cats. We received daily updates, pictures and Kristi was available anytime we needed to check in with her. she is an incredible find! Don’t hesitate a minute if you’re making a decision to have Kristi in your home. She is top notch! ❤️🐱😻
Stephanie
March 4, 2024
As always, Kristi did a great job. She went above and beyond to give two very different cats exactly what they needed to be comfortable.
Maggie
December 26, 2025
Lillian
December 1, 2025
Thammawit
October 28, 2025
Caitlin
October 14, 2025
Moon
October 10, 2025
Caitlin
August 24, 2025
Stacy
August 18, 2025
Sarah
August 14, 2025
Duygu
August 10, 2025
Erica
May 26, 2025
Andrea
April 29, 2025
Heidi
March 31, 2025
Kristi was a great cat-sitter, taking care of our three kitties while we were on vacation. She sent quick updates after each visit with lots of photos and details about how each kitty was doing that day. Zag, Liara, and Toast all say thank you for her care while we were gone!
Lucy
December 24, 2024
Reid
December 15, 2024
Caitlin
October 1, 2024
Kristi did a fantastic job taking care of our shy kitties!
Erica
September 21, 2024
Dave
September 1, 2024
Risa
August 31, 2024
Andrea
August 21, 2024
Kristi has cared for our cats multiple times and she is wonderful. We are so appreciative!
Sarah
August 15, 2024
Anne-Marie
July 3, 2024
Erica
July 1, 2024
Risa
May 20, 2024
This is the second time we used Kristi. she is fantastic. most importantly, my cats love her!!
Nora
May 9, 2024
Kristi was an excellent communicator and did a great job caring for my cats.
Risa
April 15, 2024
Kristi is great! It is hard for us to leave our cats for a weekend away, but we felt very comfortable leaving them under Kristi’s care.
Laurel
March 23, 2024
Kristi was terrific from beginning to end, really saved our vacation.
Stephanie
March 2, 2024
Stephanie
January 21, 2024
Stephanie
January 20, 2024
Kyla
January 15, 2024
Nicolette
December 23, 2023
Dave
November 14, 2023
Lexi
October 22, 2023
Erica
September 18, 2023
I’ve had several excellent experiences with Kristi now! Shes communicative and dependable and my kitty loves her.
Erica
August 29, 2023
Meowtel
July 11, 2023
Kristi is a cat sitter in the Melrose area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.
Dave
July 1, 2023
Kept us up to date with regular messages and pics of our cat. She was exactly what our cat needed!
Ryan
June 10, 2023
Kristi was wonderful! Great communication, so sweet with our little guy, clearly a cat lover.
Lesley
May 28, 2023
Kristi is reliable and took good care of my kitties while I was away!
Dave
February 27, 2023
Friendly. Sent us an update ever day. Took good care of our cat.
Meowtel
December 18, 2022
Kristi is a cat sitter in the Melrose area. Her profile has been verified and her references have been checked by Meowtel.
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