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I'm Melissa

A cat sitter in Baltimore, MD

5.00/5.00
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5 REVIEWS

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I'm Melissa | Cat Sitting in Baltimore, MD

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What is your experience with cat sitting, and how long have you been doing it?

I’ve been cat sitting since grade school! I watched my childhood best friend’s cats when their family was on vacation. This was before I ever lived with cats as I grew up with dogs only. However, now that I have daily experience living with cats, I’m confident I can provide the best possible cat sitting experience for both the cat parents and fur babies!

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

I have two cats named Gus and Lou. I adopted Gus while living in South Carolina. He is a 15 lb, sassy and friendly, dog-like boy, who runs my home (in other words, he’s the king). Louie hails from West Virginia, and I adopted him from a shelter in Virginia right before the pandemic struck to give Gus a brother to play with. Lou is a pure white, cuddly teddy bear, who loves belly rubs and grooming human eyebrows. My boys are my pride and joy.

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

If kitties are expressing anxiety, I practice patience and allow them time to get used to my presence and smell. If needed, treats and toys are a good bribing strategy to gain the little one’s trust. Other than that, I will give a shy cat their personal space and ensure they know I’m simply there to care for them by providing them with food, fresh water, and a clean litter box.

Melissa's Reviews

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Russell

Russell

Melissa was great. She took good care of my cats and communicated well. I highly recommend her for anyone needing cat care~!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 30, 2025
Daniel

Daniel

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 28, 2025
Starr

Starr

Melissa is a reliable hardworking individual who will always go with extra mile to ensure your furry friends are taken care of! With two cats of her own, she is experienced in administering medicine, an expert at finding the best toys to maximize play time, and will give your kitties all the love she gives her own while you are away! There is no one else I trust more!

September 2, 2025
Angela

Angela

Melissa is a cat person and cat mom-she is deeply committed and on any task she sets her mind to-be it tending to hers or friends cats, or zealously advocating for her clients in court. She is a friendly, empathetic, and kind to both people and furry friends.

September 2, 2025
Meowtel

Meowtel

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

September 2, 2025

Melissa's Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $20.00 / 20min $35.00 / 45min $45.00 / 60min
  • Melissa's Holiday Surcharge is 5%
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Melissa's Qualifications & Experience

Transportation

  • Walk
  • Car

Medication Experience

  • Topical Ointments
  • Eye/Ear Drops
  • Oral Medication / Pills
  • Inhalers

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.

Veterans Day is coming up soon (November 11th). Meowtel cat sitters are usually pretty busy, don't forget to book your sitter!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Baltimore 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.

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