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Alison Simply Loves Cats And Cat Sitting

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61 Repeat clients
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Meowtel provides customer support 365 days a year to help cat parents feel informed and supported at every step - including before a reservation is made.

In-home cat sitting visits typically include:

Litter box cleaning
Feeding
Water refresh
A text update with at least 1 photo
Playtime and belly rubs

Alison is experienced with 4 types of medications

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills Subcutaneous Fluids

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Alison Simply Loves Cats And Cat Sitting

I'm Alison

Cat Sitting in Minneapolis, MN

I find cats constantly amazing! I've had several over the past 30 years. I currently live with three; Scout, Boo and the most recent addition, Milo (Boo is a special needs boy who was found on the streets of Jersey City, NJ with no hind paws and a stumpy tail but he gets around with the best of them and Milo is a gorgeous Snowshoe boy with megacolon/tail pull injury !). I've had cats with kidney disease (Emma lived with me until she was 21 with it), digestive issues and Feline Infectious Peritonitis so I am very familiar with administering Lactated Ringers solution and special diets... I find cats constantly amazing! I've had several over the past 30 years. I currently live with three; Scout, Boo and the most recent addition, Milo (Boo is a special needs boy who was found on the streets of Jersey City, NJ with no hind paws and a stumpy tail but he gets around with the best of them and Milo is a gorgeous Snowshoe boy with megacolon/tail pull injury !). I've had cats with kidney disease (Emma lived with me until she was 21 with it), digestive issues and Feline Infectious Peritonitis so I am very familiar with administering Lactated Ringers solution and special diets. I worked with Neighborhood Cats in New York City and took care of feral cats while they were recovering from their neutering before their return to their colonies. I also fostered several friendly ferals until they found their forever homes. When I'm not cat sitting, I am an actor who relocated to the Twin Cities 12 years ago to find a kinder, gentler place to pursue my art. I live in the West Metro so St Louis Park, Plymouth, Hopkins and Edina are my stomping grounds.
I am fully vaccinated against COVID19 and am happy to comply with any safety precautions you'd prefer. I am also more than happy to water plants, bring in mail/packages and do any light cleaning needed to keep your kitties' areas the way they like it.


Medication Experience:

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills Subcutaneous Fluids

Skills:

Foster Parent T-N-R

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Lindsay

Lindsay

This month

my first reservation with Alison was great! She was wonderful with my senior kitty who needs daily medication and has a somewhat unique feeding routine (along with some other special quirks and preferences). Alison took care of everything with no issues and was very communicative throughout, which really helped aleive my anxiety while away. I’ve already booked Alison for a second reservation.

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Gabie

Gabie

November 2, 2025

Alison did a great job caring for our cat, Sadie! Even when our cat had some challenging behaviors with her daily pills, we were able to work together to find a solution, and we appreciate that Alison was so understanding and patient. She had great communication through the whole reservation, and sent pictures every day. I would definitely book with Alison again!

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Kristina

Kristina

April 15, 2026

This was our first time having a cat sitter. Alison was wonderful and put us at ease that our cat would be in good hands while we were gone. We met a few days before we were set to leave to go over logistics and I could tell right away our cat liked her. we appreciated all the pictures and stories she shared with us while we were away. We will definitely book her in the future for cat sitting. I highly recommend her.

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Gilah

Gilah

December 13, 2025

Alison took such amazing care of my boys! I didn’t have to worry at all. she graciously sent me pics and a note every day. she gave them so much love!

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Julia

Julia

June 27, 2025

I tend to worry about my cats when I’m away but I never need to when Alison watches them! She takes excellent care of them and sends me excellent photos and videos every day she visits. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for some peace of mind while they’re away.

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Kaia

Kaia

April 6, 2025

Second time booking with Alison and she’s perfect. This time she really went above and beyond and was able to replace the batteries in my thermostat that I had forgotten to replace before I left - preventing my kitties from being too cold! She also made an effort to get some play time with my shy kitty, which is a challenge with my other kitty who typically dominates the play time. Highly recommend her.

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Service Area & Availability

Drop in visits rates

$32.75 / 20min
$49.00 / 45min
$71.75 / 60min
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$52.25 / 45min
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Trust & Safety

Every reservation is backed by the Meowtel Promise, giving you and your cat world-class customer support every step of the way.

If it doesn't feel like the right fit at the Meet & Greet, or if you have any concerns during the reservation, please call 1-844-MEOWTEL (1-844-636-9835) so we can help you re-book with another sitter.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Reservations officially begin at 12:00 AM in the sitter's time zone on the start date. Cat Parents may cancel within 24 hours of booking and receive a full refund, as long as the reservation has not yet started. After the first 24 hours, the following cancellation rules apply:


  • More than 48 hours before the reservation start date: Full refund. The sitter will not receive any earnings.
  • 24–48 hours before the reservation start date: 50% refund. The sitter will earn 50% of their planned earnings.
  • Within 24 hours of the reservation start date (or after it has begun): No refund. The sitter will earn 100% of their planned earnings.

All refunds are initially applied to the Cat Parent's Meowtel Account Balance for use toward a future reservation or tip. Funds may be returned to the original payment method at any time.

Meowtel is a marketplace that connects cat parents with independent sitters. For eligible reservations booked and paid for through Meowtel, the Meowtel Promise explains how we support cat parents if something unexpected comes up.

If it doesn't feel like a purrfect fit after a Meet & Greet or during a reservation, our support team is here to help at 1-844-Meowtel (1-844-636-9835). We'll take time to understand what happened and help you consider next steps, which could include help with a new reservation.

Minneapolis cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $29.00. Prices depend on visit duration (20, 45, or 60 minutes) and whether you need drop-in visits or overnight stays.

Every cat sitter on Meowtel completes a background check. Ask your sitter about a free Meet & Greet so you (and your kitties!) can feel comfortable with 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. This is why Meowtel was created, so tailored in-home care is brought to you.

We recommend booking daily visits to keep your cats in their routine and help minimize feline anxiety while you're away.

Each visit typically includes: feeding, refreshing water bowls, litter box scooping, tidying up, medications, updates with photos, lots of playtime, and any special requests. Ask your sitter about a free Meet & Greet!

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Free Cancellation (48+ hrs)