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Repeat clients: 3
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I'm Oleander

A cat sitter in Springfield, MA

5.00/5.00
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18 REVIEWS

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I'm Oleander | Cat Sitting in Springfield, MA

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What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

I love meeting new cats and discovering their individual personalities! Every cat is so different, and it’s so special to meet all these little furry people and see what makes them tick and how they interact with the world around them!

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

Our cats are named Zuko and Azula, after the characters from Avatar: The Last Airbender! Zuko is a 9-year-old big gray tabby with lots of opinions ans grumpiness, and Azula is a 2-year-old tiny black cat with tons of energy and personality! She keeps him active and he keeps her groomed!

How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?

As someone who has socialized feral cats, I know some cats need extra time and patience. I always get down on the cat’s level and extend a hand for them to sniff, speak softly and move gently, and I never encroach on their space or corner them. I let them take their time and act on their terms until they feel more comfortable!

Oleander's Reviews

Attention to Detail
5.0
Communication
5.0
Tidiness
4.9
Katharina

Thank you for another great cat-sitting experience, Olli! We came home after 2 weeks to 3 happy cats.

Meowtel-verified reservation 2+ weeks long
Today
Linda

This was my first booking with Oli and it was fabulous. I have 3 cats :2 warmed up to Oli right away-my third skittish one came around real fast judging by the photos Oli sent. If you need a reliable, caring person to look after your singular kitty or cat gang Oli is your go to sitter!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Oleander on Jun 25, 2025 "Thank you so much for the kind words! I loved working with your cats — they became fast pals of mine!!"
This week
Lisa

Ollie was great! We loved getting pictures every day, and felt comfortable that the kitties were getting good care, even though it was our first time using Meowtel.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Oleander on Jun 12, 2025 "I’m so glad I was able to bring that comfort for y’all! Thanks so much for working with me, I loved your kiddos!"
This month
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!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 14, 2025
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!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Response from Oleander on Mar 31, 2025 "Thank you so much for your kind words! I loved Fern and Gomez and would be super happy to work with y’all again!"
March 31, 2025
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!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
Response from Oleander on Mar 19, 2025 "Thank you so much, you’re so kind! I love working with Archie and it’s always so heartwarming to see the little steps forward he’s been taking towards trusting me!"
March 19, 2025
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!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Response from Oleander on Feb 12, 2025 "Thank you so much! It was lovely to see Bella start to get more comfortable with me, and I look forward to seeing her open up more in the future!"
February 12, 2025
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.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Oleander on Feb 12, 2025 "Thank you so much! You and your cats were a delight!!"
February 12, 2025
Alexander

We couldn't have been happier with Oleander's visits. He took the time to get our boy, Archie, comfortable and for a shy cat that makes a huge difference. Oleander sent multitalented updates each day and showed us the progress of Archie becoming more and more willing to venture out. Absolutley no issues and would recommend to all our friends. We'll definitely be booking Oleander again next time we need a cat buddy. 🙌🏻🙌🏻

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
January 6, 2025
Katharina

Oleander did a stellar job taking care of our three cats when we were traveling over Thanksgiving. We came back to three happy cats. He sent daily messages and pictures, accommodated my last minute request to check on the cats on Thanksgiving evening, and both of our very shy cats warmed up to him immediately.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
Response from Oleander on Dec 3, 2024 "Thank you so much! It was lovely working with you and your kitties and I hope to do so again soon!"
December 3, 2024
Julia

Oleander did an amazing job with our shy kitty! Sent several videos which was great to see while we missed our little furry friend—even brought in packages for us which was greatly appreciated! If in need of a cat sitter in the future, we will definitely contact Oleander!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Oleander on Dec 2, 2024 "Thank you so much for your kind words! Loki was an absolute gem and it was so rewarding to see him open up to me over the course of our time together!"
December 2, 2024
Kristen

Oli was an amazing cat sitter!!! My 3 kitties were so comfortable and loved playing and hanging out. I was so relieved that they were under Oli’s care. Oli went above and beyond getting me the best photos and updating me daily on how everyone was doing. Best cat sitter ive ever had!!!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Response from Oleander on Nov 10, 2024 "😭😭😭 Thank you so much for your kind words, it was a blast and a pleasure working with you and your kitties!!"
November 10, 2024
Meowtel

Oleander is a background-checked cat sitter in the Springfield area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.

October 16, 2024
Briyanna

Oleander is the cat dad of cats, their passionate love and care for animals such as dogs, snakes, rats, the like is something to look up to. They are responsible, never left a cage dirty, nor a bowl empty. Each animal they've owned has a vet and the proper care plan they abide to. I trust Oleander to own my cat if something were to happen to me; and my cat doesn't like many people. They are a hard-worker who values integrity, morality, responsibility, and honesty. You want someone who is going to care for your animal the same way you would your own, and Oleander is the person to do that.

October 16, 2024
Evelyn

Lovely being able to work with Oleander. The only person I feel comfortable sitting my cats. Great communication skills, and is extremely friendly to both clients as well as pets. Never met anyone more friendly or trustworthy. My cats are in safe hands with him and I know yours will be as well.

October 16, 2024
Bonnie

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
This month
Cathie

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
April 20, 2025
Katharina

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 28, 2024

Oleander's Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $24.00 / 20min $38.00 / 45min $52.00 / 60min
  • Oleander's Holiday Surcharge is 10%
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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.

Independence Day is coming up soon (July 4th). Meowtel cat sitters are usually pretty busy, don't forget to book your sitter!

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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.

The Big-Softie Punk Cat Guy
5.00 • 18 reviews • From $24.00