Maple Grove Cat Lady's Pet Sitting
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Repeat clients: 6
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I'm Alyssa

A cat sitter in Osseo, MN

5.00/5.00
Exceptional
37 REVIEWS

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I'm Alyssa | Cat Sitting in Osseo, MN

Hi! My name is Alyssa and I currently reside in a townhouse in Maple Grove with my husband and our 3 cats (Olimer, Ziggy, and Trixie). Olimer is a 12 year old black and white DSH. Ziggy is a 4 year old grey tabby DLH (we think part Maine Coon or Norwegian forest cat). Trixie is a 2 year old brown, black, and white DSH. Olimer is our most social cat who loves to cuddle with us when we take naps. Ziggy is our shy cat, but loves cuddles with us. Trixie is our brave cat who loves to sleep on my pillow at night. Ziggy and Trixie love to play and chase each other throughout the house. Olimer loves to spend his time soaking in the sun. All 3 are big talkers especially Ziggy! He loves to announce his presence to us. In my free time I love spending time with my family, watching TV, cuddling with my cats, and taking walks. A little background: My mom owned a pet rescue when I grew up, so I was always around animals. We once had 28 pets in the house! I loved both dogs and cats, but always leaned more towards the cats. I have owned cats for 13 years. Every cat I have had has always been well-behaved and friendly. I know how important playtime and attention is in addition to diet. I did a few pet sitting jobs through a company I worked for a few summers ago as well as some independently. I mainly took care of cats. I am comfortable working even with shy cats. Many people comment that they are surprised their cats come up to me as they don't with everyone. However, I do not ever force a cat to come to me or to let me pet them. If your cat is extremely shy and likes to hide, I will do my best to at least snap a picture. I have given medications orally (pill and liquid). I've never had...

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What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

I love being able to spend time with the cat (s) whether it be petting them, playing with them, or just watching them be hilarious! I love being able to ease the minds of the cat parents while they are away. Being a cat owner myself, I understand the worry of leaving my cats with a stranger. I do my best to send lots of pictures and videos!

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

My advice is make sure to schedule a meet and greet early and not to close to the time you need the visits to start. This allows you to change your mind if you meet with someone and don't get a good vibe. I also strongly encourage you to read reviews from other cat parents that have booked the cat sitter. It also helps to leave instructions, so the cat sitter doesn't have to bother you with questions on your vacation. Instead, we can just send lots of pictures!

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

I always do a meet and greet with a new parent. During the meet and greet, I make sure we cover the following: 1) Time, place, and amount of food 2)Water dishes and if they get tap water or filtered water 3)Litter box locations and where the scoops and garbage is 4)The cat (s) Favorite toys 5)The cat (s) Favorite hiding places 6)How they'd like me to enter the house (key or code) 7)If they need me to check mail 8)If they need me to bring out trash and/or recycling bins 9)If they need any plants watered I make sure to bring my notepad, so I can make notes, so I don't forget anything!

Alyssa's Reviews

Attention to Detail
5.0
Communication
5.0
Tidiness
5.0
Patrick

Alyssa is the best. She's incredibly thorough and thoughtful. We and our kitties love her.

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Response from Alyssa on Oct 10, 2024 "Thanks so much Patrick! Your cats are such a joy to take care of! They are so friendly and amazingly skilled in catching toys!"
October 7, 2024
Cherie

Alyssa did everything we talked about and did a wonderful job!

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August 28, 2024
Patrick

Alyssa did a fantastic job! Detailed, thorough and lots of cute photos. We know our kitties were in good hands. Thanks again!

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August 5, 2024
Jennifer

Alyssa has watched my cat a few times now. Each visit has been well communicated and thorough. Having Alyssa makes leaving my cat at home a breeze and stress free.

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July 28, 2024
Joni

Alyssa was a tremendous help for us. I would highly recommend her, she is great with all cats, attentive, loving and kind.

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Response from Alyssa on Jun 24, 2024 "Hi Joni! Thanks so much! ๐Ÿ˜บ Your cats were wonderful and such sweethearts! ๐Ÿ˜ป It was my pleasure to help look after them! ๐Ÿ˜บ"
June 24, 2024
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Alyssa's Qualifications & Experience

Transportation

  • Car

Medication Experience

  • Oral Medication / Pills

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.

Columbus 2024 is coming up soon (October 14th). Meowtel cat sitters are usually pretty busy, don't forget to book your sitter!

Frequently Asked Questions

will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and expertise, but the average price for a cat sitter is $30.00. 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.

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