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I'm Sheila

A cat sitter in Grand Rapids, MI

5.00/5.00
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14 REVIEWS

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I'm Sheila | Cat Sitting in Grand Rapids, MI

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What is your typical process for working with a new cat parent?

During the initial meet and greet, I like to cover all aspects of cat care, such as food, water, litter box, play, and medications. I also like to outline preferences for communication and for emergencies. As a new cat parent, leaving your cat would naturally be very stressful so I like to make sure I am well informed of both all of the cat's needs and the needs of their parent(s) as well.

Are you usually available during holidays?

Yes! My family is local and I know it can be quite difficult to find cat sitters available during the holidays. I'm more than happy to stop by and spend some time with your kitty's!

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

Having socialized kitten before, I know that cats are largely just scared and need to feel safe first before they're comfortable approaching you. I let the cat take the lead in these situations. Luckily, cats are very communicative when they feel unsafe and will hiss and swat if you've crossed a line. My aim to make sure they never feel the need to do this but also to give them plenty of space if they are feeling anxious.

Sheila's Reviews

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Carla

Carla

Sheila did a wonderful job caring for our older cat right from the start. He is on two meds twice daily; one oral liquid and one oral pill. She was on time and spent quality time with him each day. She took photo's and sent them to us after each visit. She took the time to get to know his favorite things and incorporate them into her time with him. Would definitely hire her again. :)

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
Response from Sheila on Jul 7, 2025 "Thank you for the kind words Carla! Zuko was such a sweet boy and I enjoyed every visit with him. I'm glad I could keep him company so your family could enjoy your trip together!"
July 7, 2025
Jill

Jill

Sheila did a wonderful job caring for my cat, Tripp. She followed all of the instructions I left for her, and when I got home I could tell he was well cared for. She even left me a cat toy for him, which he loves. I appreciate coming home to a safe, happy, cat. Thank you, Sheila!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Response from Sheila on Sep 19, 2025 "I am so glad Tripp loved the toy! Thank you Jill, I had a great time, Tripp is such a sweetie!"
This month
Melissa

Melissa

We couldn’t be more grateful for Sheila and her incredible care of our three cats Marvin, Archie, and Stanley, while we were away. She was always on time, extremely attentive, and truly went above and beyond to make sure each of our cats was not only well cared for but also genuinely loved in our absence. Sheila is incredibly detail-oriented and followed all of our instructions perfectly, even tending to the unique needs and quirks of each cat. Knowing they were in such capable and compassionate hands made it so much easier for us to relax and enjoy our time away as a family. We came home to happy, calm cats and that says it all! We highly recommend Sheila to anyone looking for a trustworthy and caring cat sitter.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Sheila on Jun 15, 2025 "Thank you so much Melissa, it was such a pleasure to care for your cats! I appreciate the detailed notes you left to help me and your quick response to my messages. Archie, Marvin, and Stanley are such sweet kitties!"
June 15, 2025
Laura

Laura

Sheila was so amazing with our two kitties, one of whom has asthma and gets an inhaler. They can be timid and they warmed up to her right away and are happy and calm. We can’t recommend her enough!!

Meowtel-verified reservation 2+ weeks long
Response from Sheila on Sep 6, 2025 "Thank you very much Laura! It was such a pleasure to care for Cleo and Jack Jack, I loved that they would greet me at the door! 😊❤️"
September 6, 2025
Tony

Tony

Sheila was great. Totally felt our cats were safe, well taken care of, and in good hands. Also felt she was respectful of our space and was helpful in brining in our mail and packages. Loves the daily updates and videos of our cats. She also took care to learn about each out our cats and understand their personalities. 10/10 would recommend!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Response from Sheila on Aug 8, 2025 "Thank you Tony - I enjoyed caring for your girls, they each have such unique personalities and are just absolute sweethearts! It was a pleasure to care for them :)"
August 8, 2025
Stephanie

Stephanie

Sheila is GREAT! Knowing that she was checking in on my little girl allowed me to enjoy my time away. I had perfect peace that she would be on time to administer time-sensitive medication and give my furry friend the attention she needed to feel supported and loved. I am SOOO grateful for Sheila! :-)

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
Response from Sheila on Sep 23, 2025 "Thank you so much Stephanie, I'm glad you enjoyed your time away. 😊 Your girl is just such a sweetheart which made the administrating medication a breeze!"
This month
Kimberly

Kimberly

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Sheila on Aug 11, 2025 "Thank you so much Kim! Juliette was one of the friendliest and sweetest girls I have ever met! It was such a delight to care for her 😊"
August 11, 2025
Jen

Jen

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 19, 2025
Carissa

Carissa

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Response from Sheila on Jul 21, 2025 "Thank you so much Carissa! Olli and Violet were adorable, I'm glad I got to know them and spend time cuddling them both! 😊I know we're best buds for life now 😁"
July 11, 2025
Jen

Jen

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Sheila on Jul 7, 2025 "Thank you so much Jen, it was a pleasure to care for your cats! 😊"
July 6, 2025
Semira

Semira

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Sheila on May 30, 2025 "Thank you so much! It was an absolute pleasure to care for your cats, I had the best time! 😊"
May 30, 2025
Amber

Amber

Sheila went above and beyond when caring for my cat. She spent time keeping my (quite social!) cat company and entertained in addition to taking care of the necessities. I would absolutely ask Sheila back again, and recommend her very highly to others!

February 25, 2025
Cayla

Cayla

Sheila is an amazing cat sitter who cared for my cat as well as if she were her own. When I told her that my cat was incredibly social, she made sure to play with her and spend time with her daily. She was an amazing communicator, sending me updates once or twice a day, and even let me know on her last day that I should pick up more cat litter on my way home so that I didn't come home to a surprise. I would recommend Sheila to anyone in Grand Rapids who is looking for a dependable, attentive, and caring cat sitter.

February 25, 2025
Meowtel

Meowtel

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

February 25, 2025

Sheila's First Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $23.00 / 20min $35.00 / 45min $50.00 / 60min
  • Sheila's Holiday Surcharge is 15%
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Sheila's Second Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $30.00 / 20min $45.00 / 45min $60.00 / 60min
  • Sheila's Holiday Surcharge is 20%
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Sheila's Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications

  • Foster Parent

Transportation

  • Car

Medication Experience

  • Topical Ointments
  • 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Grand Rapids 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.

Wholesome Kitty Care With Sheila
5.00 • 14 reviews • From $23.00