20+ Meowtel reservations completed 20+ Meowtel reservations completed
Background-checked Background-checked
Sitter who Can Give Injections/Needle-based medications Sitter who Can Give Injections/Needle-based medications
Active in the last week Active in the last week
Meowtel Sitter for 1+ year Meowtel Sitter for 1+ year
Purrfect Companion For Your Kitty Friend
Background Checked
Repeat clients: 7
Response time < 2 hrs
Hello,

I'm Kristen

A cat sitter in Minneapolis, MN

5.00/5.00
Exceptional
25 REVIEWS

You aren't charged until Kristen confirms your request. Cancel anytime up to 48 hours before the reservation begins for a 100% refund.

Check if Kristen services your area

Good news! Kristen covers your area.

Unfortunately, Kristen does not cover your area right meow.

Over 125,000+ happy kitties serviced on Meowtel

I'm Kristen | Cat Sitting in Minneapolis, MN

Learn More About Kristen

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

I have been cat sitting for clients since 2019 and for friends and family before that. I try to emulate what you would normally do for them, especially play time, if they enjoy that. Does your cat love attention? I'm happy to provide attention if they are up for it.

What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

I enjoy spending time with different cats. Each one has a different personality. I also want cat parents to feel at ease of their time away and know that their furry friend is safe and being well cared for. I feel joy when sharing all the cute pictures with the parents every day.

Can you tell us about your favorite cat sitting reservation?

Boris! Boris is a handsome British Short-hair. While British Short-hairs are not known to be cuddly in the typical sense, Boris shows his affection in other ways. He is always close by and is interested in everything I do. He loves to eat (and looks like Garfield) so he's on a special diet. His other love is his toys. He plays fetch (on his terms) and loves the lure poles. He will often pick out a toy and bring it to me to play. He makes me laugh with all his antics. I remember the first time I sat for him. He hid most of the weekend. Now I'm one of his human friends. His parents book me exclusively.

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

I have a 3 year old Tortie named Sophie. I took her in when her parent passed away from cancer. She's a lover and the door greeter.

What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a cat sitter?

Do a meet and greet first. That way you can see how the person interacts with the cat and yourself. Some cats take a while to warm up to new people, I know. But you want someone who is reliable and the sitter can see your place and what you need them to do for you. I want you to feel at ease when you're gone.

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

I prefer to do a meet and greet. This way I can learn about the cat(s) in advance. I need to know if they have any special needs, medicines, behaviors, diets, favorite toys and their schedule.

How do you ensure the safety & security of the cats and the home while cat sitting?

I keep all external doors and windows closed to avoid door dashing. I prefer to keep your cat inside even if you normally let it go outside. I enter and exit quickly. I also need to know if the cat is prone to try to escape. If there are any hazards I will move them where they are not a risk. Please let me know if your cat is prone to opening doors and drawers.

What is your favorite cat toy?

I really like the lure toys on sticks. They allow fun for human and cat alike.

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

I understand not all cats accept strangers. I accept them where they are at. Some cats warm up with time. I can leave food and water out and spend some time so they can get used to me.

Kristen's Reviews

Sort by
Attention to Detail
5.0
Communication
5.0
Tidiness
5.0
Ingrid

Ingrid

Kristen is fantastic! We’ve booked her twice, and she always takes great care of our three cats. She’s incredibly accommodating and consistently sends photo updates and quick responses. We really appreciate her!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
December 28, 2025
Akane

Akane

If I could give Kristen Ten stars I would! This was our first time having non family look after our kittens. Unexpected trip. The moment she walked in for the meet and greet Linus and Phoebe took to her right away! I was so relieved. She did a fantastic job caring for them when they were experiencing digestive issues. Communication was great during visits with pictures and details of food, water, litter and play time. I would recommend Kristen to anyone looking for loving care for their pets while they are away:)

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
Response from Kristen on Aug 5, 2025 "Thanks so much Annie! I'm so happy that Phoebe and Linus are feeling better. Let me know if you need sitting in the future. 😺"
August 5, 2025
Sue

Sue

Jax the orange remembered her from last time. He instantly lead her to the wet food cupboard and all was well in his world. I appreciate the daily pictures and getting him to play. It makes being away so much easier.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 10, 2025
Sue

Sue

I felt confident he was receiving great care and attention. Kristen sent us updates and photos. He loves attention and playing. He was only a little needy when we got home. He’s orange so that is to be expected. Much better than usual.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Kristen on Sep 30, 2025 "Thanks so much Sue. I look forward to sitting Jax again!"
September 29, 2025
Ambrosia

Ambrosia

This is the first time we used this app and the first time we used an online platform while out of town . Kristen was great! George is a shy cat and he took to her right away. It was great to see that he got out of his safe spot every time she came by. We will definitely use her again and love this site after using it.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Kristen on Aug 10, 2025 "I'm so happy that George felt comfortable enough with me to be petted and get treats. Thanks so much for having me care for him. Let me know if you need help in the future!"
August 10, 2025
Sandra

Sandra

This is the first time I used the Meowtel app. I read Kristen's bio and something just clicked. My Gracie is a sweet girl, 19 yrs old and needs meds twice a day. Kristen mastered that perfectly. Gracie ate well and when I got home after 9 days she was in great spirits and didn't ignore me. Also, everything was clean and orderly. We love Kristen!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Response from Kristen on Sep 14, 2024 "Thank you very much, Sandy. Gracie was a very good girl. I look forward to seeing you both again."
September 14, 2024
Trina

Trina

Kristen was fabulous! She adapted wonderfully to the needs and personalities of each of my cats. She was flexible with a sometimes changing routine and thorough in her care.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
September 21, 2025
Sofia

Sofia

Kristen was very reliable, responsible and caring. She sent me a lot of photos and updated me daily.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 11, 2025
Grace

Grace

Kristen was phenomenal! She was extremely attentive and treated my kitties amazing. Also made sure to share plenty of pictures, which was greatly appreciated. I could not have asked for a better experience!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Kristen on Jul 1, 2025 "Thanks so much Grace. Miso and Daicon were very good and super cute too!"
July 1, 2025
Sandra

Sandra

Kristen is great at cat interactions, giving meds, photos and texts. She's great at clean up and always on time. She's the best and my Gracie loves her.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
December 28, 2024
Akane

Akane

We love Kristen! She has looked after our Maine Coon kittens Linus and Phoebe a couple trips now and we’ll continue to call upon her services! Thank you so much for all that you do.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
October 14, 2025
Grace

Grace

Once again coming back to highlight how fantastic Kristen is! Both my kitties absolutely adore her, it is so nice being able to leave town knowing they’ll be well taken care of by someone they like (one could even argue, love!) I cannot recommend her enough :)

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 31, 2025
Grace

Grace

I will always leave Kristen a great rating! Everytime she watches my kitties, I know they’re well taken care of and I’ll receive plenty of update pictures :) I’m so happy to have found her and will definitely be booking with her again.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 6, 2025
Ambrosia

Ambrosia

This is our second time having her out to check on our cat and once again she was amazing! We would recommend her to anyone :-)

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 27, 2025
Ken

Ken

I knew it would go well when my shy cat came out for the meet & greet. Kristen was timely, thorough and clean. I would use her again.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 26, 2024
Mary

Mary

Kristen did a great job caring for my two cats while I was away. I came home to happy cats. I would hire her again.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 26, 2025
Chelsea

Chelsea

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
This month
Courtney

Courtney

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 29, 2025
Meghan

Meghan

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 29, 2025
Grace

Grace

Every experience I have with Kristen is fantastic. My kitties both love her and she’s truly goes above and beyond taking care of them each time. I couldn’t recommend her more!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 24, 2025
Grace

Grace

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 28, 2025
Donna

Donna

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 1, 2025
Ken

Ken

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 28, 2024
Ken

Ken

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 20, 2024
Meowtel

Meowtel

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

July 1, 2024

Kristen's Service Area & Rates

  • Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $28.25 / 20min $43.00 / 45min $55.28 / 60min
  • Overnight stays
    $72.75 / Overnight stays in your home
  • Kristen's Holiday Surcharge is 50%
Service Area

Availability

SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
Unavailable Available
Cat Parents
Love Us
Excellent rating
on TrustPilot
People
Love Us
Always Communicate & Pay Through Meowtel

Always Communicate & Pay Through Meowtel

Doing so helps ensure you receive the benefits of Meowtel's Trust & Safety practices, including quick support from a real human.

Kristen's Skills & Services

Transportation

  • Car

Medication Administration

  • Topical Ointments
  • Eye/Ear Drops
  • Oral Medication / Pills
  • Injections / Diabetic Management

Each Visit Includes

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

Cancellation Policy

Cat parents may cancel within 24 hours of making their reservation and receive a full refund, and the sitter will not receive any earnings. After the first 24 hours, the following cancellation rules apply:

Cat parents will receive a full 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.

Cat parents will receive a 50% refund, and the sitter will earn 50% of their planned earnings if the cat parent 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.

Trust & Safety

Enjoy Meowtel's world-class customer support with every reservation. Our dedicated team is here for you and your cat every step of the way.

If the Meet & Greet isn't the right fit, or if you have any concerns during the reservation, please call 1-844-636-9835 so we can help you re-book with a new sitter.

Washington's Birthday is coming up soon (February 16th). Cat sitters on Meowtel are usually pretty busy, don't forget to book your sitter!

Featured Cat Sitters Near Minneapolis, MN

  • With years of cat-loving experience, they provide tailored care for your kitty! Offering medication administration, passionate about calming anxious felines, and full of love for every unique personality. 🐾

    Loving care, every kitty's way
    VIEW PROFILE
  • Meet a seasoned cat lover ready to provide personalized care! With 12+ months of experience and proficiency in giving medications, they are available on weekends and holidays to pamper your feline friend. 😻

    The purr-fect cat companion!
    VIEW PROFILE
  • With a knack for tailored cat care, Mariah excels in communication and is available Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Gentle and patient, they skillfully administer medications and cater to each cat's unique needs. 🐾

    Your cat's new best friend!
    VIEW PROFILE
  • With over 6+ months of experience, this cat lover cherishes every precious moment with your feline friends. 🌟 They offer overnight stays, weekend availability, and special care for medicine. Trust someone who understands cats!

    Experience that purrs peace! 🌈
    VIEW PROFILE
  • Kirsten is a devoted sitter with exceptional care skills gained from nurturing their 4 beloved cats. Available for overnight stays, they excel at giving medication and providing comfort during absences. 🐾💖

    Your cat’s best friend! 🐱
    VIEW PROFILE
  • Clara brings 4 years of vet experience caring for special needs cats, ensuring a nurturing environment 🐱. Weekends available and understood personality from a wide variety of kitties.

    Expert care for your kitty! 🐾
    VIEW PROFILE
  • Experienced cat sitter with over 8 years, providing loving care for all types of cats—including those with special needs. They are flexible and available on weekends, ensuring the best for every kitty. 🐱📸

    Exceptional care for every kitty!
    VIEW PROFILE
  • Justine combines 17 years as a registered nurse with 20+ years as a cat mom despite an adorable but fiery rescue cat that runs the house. 😽 Their special skills include injections & oral meds, giving you peace of mind knowing your \u00abfeline friend is in great hands\u00bb. Available weekends & for holidays if booked early.🗓️

    Experienced Nurse, Dedicated Cat Mom \ud83d\udc31
    VIEW PROFILE

Frequently Asked Questions

Minneapolis cat sitting rates will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and the services they offer, but the average price for a cat sitter is $28.00. 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. Cat sitters on Meowtel 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 you can find the best options which are close by.

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 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 typically includes 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. Every kitty is different and that's why sitters on Meowtel offer tailored, in-home services since cats don't do well outside their own homes. Plus, ask your sitter about a free Meet & Greet so you can meet them before you leave to confirm it's a purrfect fit.

Purrfect Companion For Your Kitty Friend
5.00 • 25 reviews • From $28.25