First time using Meowtel and Vanessa was great!! My boy took a liking to Vanessa almost right away. My shy girl normally hide from people she doesn't know but she came out for Vanessa pretty soon, played, and even allowed Vanessa to brush her!! Loved all the updates, pics, videos from each visits. Vanessa had done above and beyond. I highly recommend Vanessa!!

our Tabby will be 18 in March. She takes varioys meds in her food, and she is a little senile. We needed Vanessa for 5 days and 4 overnights. Simply put Vanessa was phenomenal. She tended to Josie the same way an owner would treat and care for her own pet. When we arrived last night, we found Josie had eaten and was sleeping away on her favorite couch. when I woke her up, she gave me a look as if to ask where was that nice lady. Vanessa hit it out of the park.

Vanessa was great! Our cat is anxious around strangers, but Vanessa was very understanding, listened to our concerns carefully, and let him interact on his own terms. Previously he had been frightened after we were away for a while, but after Vanessa cared for him, he has been his normal self. Highly recommend!

Vanessa was a wonderful person and our cat responded well to her. We hired her to administer subcutaneous fluids to our older cat in kidney failure. She has a lot of experience administering fluids and all went well. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone seeking compassionate, knowledgeable care.

Vanessa was incredible! She was attentive to the recent neediness of my little guy while I was away for the holiday. She followed all the instructions for medication I provided ahead of time and made an effort to actively play with my cat to reduce his stress. I would certainly book Vanessa again!

Vanessa was a fantastic sitter! She is very personable and kind, and took great care of our kitties while we were away. She kept us updated with texts and videos and even brought over toys to play with them. One of our cats gets anxious when we’re away, and she handled everything very well. We will definitely be using her again!

Vanessa watched our cat for the first time last week and the experience was hands down excellent. Vanessa is incredibly communicative and detail oriented. Our cat was a little hesitant to have a new person in the house and with patience and kindness, Vanessa won her over. It is a great feeling to know that your pet is being well taken care of while traveling!

Very caring about the cats, provided good updates, tried every different way to get my fussy standoffish little girl to like her. Followed all on instructions, administered meds, and very nice to talk to 👍🏻

Vanessa was very professional and communicative. She sent us daily updates that included pictures and videos of our cat. She even found him a new toy! Would recommend!

Vanessa was great. She played with Luna and made her feel great while we were gone for vacation. She updated us regularly with pictures and videos!

I'm a cat sitter myself and I will definitely book Vanessa again. She's clearly a cat lover, she's very reliable, and took great care of my boys while I was away for a couple days.

This is the second time Vanessa has watched my cat, and she’s been phenomenal. She’s super communicative and reliable. Highly recommend!

Vanessa is an amazing sitter. She always provides photos and updates of my cat. I trust that she always gives my cat the attention he needs while I’m away. Highly recommend.

Independent, trustworthy, absolutely loves all cats and all pets. She has many years of experience in fostering and volunteering with cats. She is an ideal cat sitter and caretaker!

Vanessa is a deeply compassionate and experienced cat caregiver whose love for animals shows in everything she does. She has fostered countless cats over the years, providing safe, nurturing environments that help even the shyest rescues blossom. Two of my own cats came from her care — and I can say firsthand that they are calm, healthy, and wonderfully social thanks to her gentle touch and attention. Vanessa understands feline behavior on a truly intuitive level — from reading subtle cues to creating a stress-free space for every cat she watches. Whether tending to daily needs, managing special diets, or simply offering affection and companionship, she treats every cat as if it were her own. Any pet owner can rest easy knowing their cats are in Vanessa’s capable and caring hands.

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