I moved to Minneapolis on February 8. Just 3 days later, I realized my male cat, Jimmy, hadn’t peed in a while. I whisked him off to the University of Minnesota emergency vet at 2 am, where he was diagnosed with a urinary blockage and hospitalized for a few days. In the meantime, I tried to settle into a new apartment in a new city with my other cat (Jimmy’s sister) and my dog. Jimmy came home on the evening of February 13 with detailed medication and care instructions. Between his needs and the needs of my other cat and dog, and still having to go into the office the next day, I quickly realized I was overwhelmed. I cried to the UMn emergency vet hotline and they suggested Meowtel; cue me contacting Kayleigh at 11 PM, asking if she could come spend the next day with Jimmy and the other two animals, as early in the morning as possible. What Kayleigh did for me was nearly Herculean. On short notice, she arranged to pick up my apartment keys at my office and then spent a full day with a sick cat, his stressed sister, and a dog she’d never met before. She paid thorough attention to the instructions I sent her over text, and she provided frequent updates and photos; she even managed to take a video of Jimmy peeing (a very important sign of his recovery!). She administered Jimmy’s medications and cuddled with him in his convalescence room, which was really just my uncomfortable bathroom floor that I’d thrown blankets on. She also made sure to spend time playing with my other cat and even my dog - while my regular dog walker came at noon, my dog obviously benefitted from some additional attention from Kayleigh. I don’t assume that anyone will love my cats as much as I do, but I could tell from all my interactions with Kayleigh that she cared about Jimmy as though he were her own. Even after I came home from work and the booking was over, she sent final reports on how the animals did during the day, and when I needed help again with medication the next morning, she was able to quickly respond to my booking request once more. She has kept in touch regarding Jimmy’s health (which again, is essentially the fascinating process of sitting around waiting for him to pee) and given me a lot of useful advice on giving medication and general cat care. She has even shared some pictures of her own sweet cats! Jimmy seems to be firmly on the road to recovery, and he, his sister, and my dog are all finally adapting to life in Minneapolis. I can’t imagine having made it this far without Kayleigh’s help that first critical day after Jimmy came home. If you need excellent care for your cats, you need Kayleigh.

Kayleigh really cares about the cats she is caring for as she reaches out with any concerns and ensures they’re well cared for. She even leaves the area near our litterboxes cleaner than when we left for vacation. It’s not expected but much appreciated as she goes above and beyond!

Kayleigh was an absolutely wonderful with my cats! they're usually pretty apprehensive around new people, but they opened up to her quickly (a sign of how gentle and intuitive she is with animals). She went above and beyond in every way: experimenting with diferent treats, toys, and even putting ice ij the water bowl to keep my girls cool and entertained. Thanks to her, I learned a few new things that my cats enjoy. her communication wqs excellent, with regular updates, photos, and videos that really gave me oeace of mind while i was away. she even vacuumed around the litter boxes, which was such a thoughtful touch. By the end of the booking, all the cats clearly adored her. I wouldnt hesitate to book Kayleigh again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caring, proactive, and reliable cat sitter.

I needed a cat sitter last minute, and Kayleigh was quick to respond and really easy to work with. Normally when I go out of town, I can hear my cat Geen howling at the door when I get home. This time was the first time that she wasn’t howling! I can tell that Geen was shown lots of love while I was away. Kayleigh’s updates were timely, thoughtful, and included pictures of whatever Geen was up to. All in all great experience, highly recommend!

Kayleigh did a wonderful job taking care of our two kitties, each of whom require their own special care. She was flexible to accommodate specific medication timings as well as responsive, providing plenty of photos and updates. She cared for the house as well and made sure everything was in order while we were away.

Kayleigh did a great job with Frances. She took her outside twice a day which kept her stimulated and happy. And she followed all my detailed (maybe crazy) directions. Kayleigh is a great communicator as well so I could totally relax on my trip. Thank you!

Kayleigh went above and beyond caring for our multicat household as she was very thorough! She let us know when she arrived and left, gave us updates on how the kitties were doing and what was completed, and gave us photos/videos. She even swept around the litterboxes which was totally not expected but greatly appreciated. I would highly recommend her and would book her again in the future

As usual Kayleigh took care of my Frances while I visited friends. She knows all of the funny little things my cat likes and lovingly accommodates “the queen”. I know Franny loves seeing her! In addition to watching my kitty, Kayleigh is attentive and lets me know about anything going on at home. She is professional and on top of things which helps me relax every time! Very thankful for her!

My flight was canceled so I needed help checking on my kitty for one evening. Even with last minute notice and an already full schedule, Kayleigh made it work!

Kayleigh was fabulous! She played with my cats, cleaned the food dishes, cleaned the litter box and floor. She was very communicative and sent photos and videos. Love her ❤️

Kayleigh did a great job. Good communication leading up to and during my trip. Good pictures and even some video clips. I have been keeping my cat and my recently-adopted kitten on separate floors until they are ready to meet, and Kayleigh gave them both plenty of attention. My shy cat even liked her.

Kayleigh provided wonderful, detailed updates about each time she visited our cranky, sassy senior kitty to give her twice daily medication. We could tell our cat was always in very good hands.

Kayleigh is wonderful - a true cat-whisperer. She follows through, pays attention to detail, communicates thoroughly and, most of all, loves on our cats, draws their shy personalities into play. So reliable and kind. Highly recommend!

Kayleigh was amazing! She had such a sweet way of wooing our shy kitties. We thought they would be invisible, but Kayleigh managed to become a trusted play partner quickly. Her communication was thorough and timely. She did all requested tasks excellently. Would highly recommend!

This was our 2nd visit having Kayleigh take care of our two cats. She was amazing and provided excellent service for our cats during our emergency trip out of town. Her daily updates before, during and after the visits assured us our cats were being taken care of.

Kayleigh was great! She sent great and consistent updates, went above and beyond in her conscientiousness when my key had issues, and everything--packages, plants and of course most importantly the kitties--were well taken care of. Definitely recommend.

Kayleigh is an incredible cat sitter! She understands what cats need and is so thoughtful about the care she gives. My cats are typically scared of anyone they don’t know, but they took to Kayleigh right away. I was impressed with Kayleigh’s communication and with how organized she is. I would leave my cats in her care anytime!

Kayleigh was an exceptional caretaker while I was away. Normally one of my cats is extremely shy, but she charmed him right away. She was a joy to work with. She was attentive and asked the right questions so she could take the best care of my voids (my black cats). I would highly recommend her for cat sitting. My cats adored her.

Goes above and beyond, extremely kind, and very communicative! My 2 year old boy was very stressed as it was his first weekend being left alone and Kayleigh did a great job in handling the situation and keeping him calm.

Kayleigh was fantastic at handling my naughty kitties and was very prompt in keeping me updated with everything. She was very patient and friendly with my babies and would absolutely recommend her to anyone! She even left my babies some toys which I appreciate so much 🥹

This is my second time booking Kayleigh to look after my cats, and both times she has done an excellent job taking care of my cats and sending timely updates and pictures.

Kayleigh did an excellent job caring for our cat! She provided updates throughout that made us feel at ease. She is awesome and we would book again for sure!

Everything was great. My cats were happy to see me back but didn't seem at all stressed.

Kayleigh was amazing for my cats! She was great at communicating and went above and beyond in her care. I highly recommend!

Kayleigh (as always) is very communicative, respectful and thorough with her visits. she makes sure everything is how it should be and goes above and beyond with her duties. truly one of the best!!

Kayleigh was incredible!! She was so thorough and so caring ! She provided wonderful updates and it was very evident our cats loved her. We highly recommend her!!!

Kayleigh was professional, and went above and beyond with caring for our cats. Highly recommend.

Kayleigh always goes above and beyond to take care of our two cats. She helps us have peace of mind when we travel! Highly recommend

Kayleigh was great as always! Highly recommend

Kayleigh is so wonderful and very reliable! She is truly a godsend!!!

Kayleigh did a great job of taking care of my cats while I was out of town

Kayleigh is the best! She genuinely cares for my little fluff, gives her lots of attention, and makes sure her routine is intact. It is a wonderful feeling to know she is there with my little girl! ☺️

Kayleigh is a great communicator and always goes above and beyond! I always feel like my cat is in good hands!

Kayleigh is absolutely awesome! Communicative, helpful, and truly a cat lover. Best ever.

Kayleigh is wonderful. She is trustworthy, reliable, and cares for my kitties frequently as I'm a flight attendant and often traveling for work. I can't recommend her enough.

Kayleigh has cared for my cats on many occasions and has gone above and beyond. She is great at providing updates and photos, it really makes taking trips easier as it provides me a huge sense of relief that my cats are in good hands! She’s provided phenomenal care, I highly recommend her!

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