I'm Oleander
A cat sitter in Springfield, MA
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I'm Oleander | Cat Sitting in Springfield, MA
Hi, I’m Oli! I’m an artist and all-around goofy and laid-back guy who loves animals of all kinds, and especially cats! I’ve owned cats my whole life, and my boyfriend and I currently own two lovely cats, Zuko and Azula. I’m big into understanding animal behavior and I know that cats need extra time and patience to truly get comfortable with you, and I’m more than happy to give that. I’ve been able to befriend most cats I’ve met and I’m always happy to meet them on their terms. Azula, our younger cat, was actually feral when we found her living under our porch with her sister and mother, and we took in the two kittens and socialized them over about two months. In this time, I learned first hand how to work with ...
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Oleander's Reviews
Bonnie
Ollie has such a wonderful and warm personality, which he shared with LA (my cat) and me at our initial meet and greet! Ollie was very attentive to me reviewing the routine and the layout of all things cat. Ollie's was on time for the reservation, sent an update and picture and everything was managed purrfectly. This was Ollie’s first time caring for LA and they are already booked for two more visits the end of the month. Looking forward to this collaboration continuing for a long time!
Damon
Oli was a great kitty caretaker! He was very easy to work with, friendly, and sent nice photos of the two cats throughout. We would definitely work with him again!
Alexander
Olly went the extra mile to get our shy boy to take his meds! This is our 2nd booking with Olly and I can't imagine trusting anyone else with our Archie going forward. Thanks for being the best!
Lori
Hello! Oleander did an amazing job with my Bella! She’s usually very shy, but she actually started to warm up to him—a huge accomplishment! His communication was excellent, and he was incredibly pleasant and kind when we met. I felt completely confident leaving Bella in his care while we were away. I will definitely book with Oleander again!
Stephani
Oleander did an incredible job with my two cats! I was so grateful to have received cute pictures, videos, and written updates about how they were doing. My cats were definitely left in good hands.
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Oleander's Qualifications & Experience
Qualifications
- Foster Parent
Transportation
- Walk
- Car
Medication Experience
- Topical Ointments
- Oral Medication / Pills
Each Visit Includes
- Litter box cleaning
- Feeding
- Water refresh
- A text update with at least 1 photo
- Playtime and belly rubs
Cancellation Policy
Customers may cancel within 24 hours of making their reservation and receive a 100% refund and the sitter will not receive any earnings. After the first 24 hours, the following cancellation rules apply:
Customers will receive a 100% refund to their Account Balance if they cancel anytime up to 48 hours before the start date of the reservation and the sitter will not receive any earnings.
Customers will receive a 50% refund and the sitter will earn 50% of their planned earnings if the customer cancels between 24-48 hours of the start of the reservation.
No refund will be issued within 24 hours of the reservation and the sitter will keep 100% of their planned earnings.
The Meowtel Promise & Satisfaction Guarantee
We are proud to provide each of our independently-contracted Meowtel cat sitters with the full benefits of our Meowtel Promise on eligible reservations. For reservations where each visit is at or above $20 and paid for through Meowtel, your cat(s) will automatically be covered under our insurance policy in the event that things don't go as planned.
If you are not fully satisfied with your sitter after the Meet & Greet or during the reservation, please call 1-844-636-9835 so we can help you re-book with a new sitter to ensure we can deliver on our purrfect hospitality promise.
Frequently Asked Questions
Springfield cat sitting rates will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and expertise, but the average price for a cat sitter is $24.00. Prices will also depend on how long your cat needs company for, whether that be a drop-in visit or overnight stay in your home. Meowtel sitters offer 20, 45, and 60-minute drop-in visits that allow for fully tailored care for your kitties. Your caregiver may also need to charge a little more if they have to travel far, so we'll match you with the best options which are close by.
Every Meowtel cat sitter has been thoroughly vetted, background-checked, and is insured through Meowtel on eligible reservations via our Meowtel Promise. To ensure total peace of mind while you're away, every Meowtel reservation comes with a free Meet & Greet so you (and your kitties!) can have full confidence in 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 for your kitties. This is why Meowtel was created, so tailored in-home care is brought to you.
We recommend that you book daily visits with your sitter to keep your cats in their routine and to help minimize feline anxiety while you're away.
Each Meowtel cat sitting visit will include the whole 9 yards: feeding, refreshing the water bowls, litter box scooping, tidying up, medications, updates with photos, lots of playtime, as well as any special requests you may have. We know every kitty is different and that's why we offer tailored, in-home services since cats don't do well outside their own homes. Plus, every reservation comes with a free Meet & Greet so you can meet your sitter before you leave to ensure it will be a purrfect fit.
