I'm Therese
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I'm Therese
Cat Sitting in Saint Louis, MO
When caring for your cat, my priority is to maintain their regular routine as much as possible. During my visits, I ensure they have fresh food and water, a clean litter box, and plenty of opportunities for play and affection based on their individual preferences. I am also able to administer medication as needed... Hello! My name is Therese and I have loved cats ever since I was a little girl. Growing up, I did not have any cats but I always bonded with them. Now, I am a proud cat parent myself, to my beloved Velvet! I have done many cat sitting assignments over the years, which prepared me to take care of her.
When caring for your cat, my priority is to maintain their regular routine as much as possible. During my visits, I ensure they have fresh food and water, a clean litter box, and plenty of opportunities for play and affection based on their individual preferences. I am also able to administer medication as needed. I send regular updates and photos so you can have peace of mind knowing your cat is happy and well-cared for. I will treat them with the same love and attention I give to Velvet!
I have always connected with cats, and my experience as a cat parent to Velvet has further developed my ability to provide exceptional care. I'd also be happy to schedule a Meet & Greet before any assignment to ensure it's a good fit for everyone!
**Note: If you are looking to book a reservation with me a couple of months out and it shows me as "unavailable", please check with me first. I typically set my schedule for 90 days. Also, around the holidays, if I show as unavailable, you may still ask, as I can probably fit you in if you are nearby another assignment or my home.
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What is your experience with cat sitting, and how long have you been doing it?
I have been with Meowtel since July 2025 but have done cat-sitting for friends and relatives for 20+ years. I also have a cat of my own, so that has given me plenty of experience as well!
What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?
I thoroughly enjoy cat-sitting! I love getting to know each cat's purr-sonality (pun intended!) and spending quality time with them. I don't like to just scoop the litter box, feed and leave. I like to engage with cats by petting them and playing with them.
Can you tell us about your favorite cat sitting reservation?
It's hard to say! I've had so many wonderful assignments taking care of the sweetest kitties! I have especially enjoyed Bella, Paisley, Rumi, Pavlov, Simba & Muffin, Meeps & Dax, Leo & Lana, Elliot & Nala, Hazel & Zoe! I love them; they're so fun and adorable. We always play and they follow me around everywhere! We bonded instantly!
Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?
Yes! I am the proud cat parent of Velvet! Velvet is my baby girl! She came into my life in November 2018, shortly after she turned a year old on October 12th. She has middle name...Rose. I called her Velvet Rose one day after I shortly adopted her, and it stuck! Sometimes I call her Velvet Rose when she gets into mischief! Ha!
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a cat sitter?
Open and clear communication is key! Be specific about routines and your cat's personality and preferences. I have found that written notes help me to retain information better, and I leave a Cheat Sheet out for people who watch my cat when I am away!
What is your typical process for working with a new cat parent?
I always like to have a Meet & Greet appointment before I begin my assignment so I can meet the cat(s) and the cat parent(s). I think this meeting will help us determine if it's a good fit. This meeting will help me get acquainted with the cat(s), especially if they have special needs.
How do you ensure the safety & security of the cats and the home while cat sitting?
For the cats: * Knowing their habits: Before the cat-sitting begins, I'll ask about the cats' typical routines, including their feeding schedule, favorite hiding spots, and any areas that are off-limits. * Emergency contacts: I'll always have the owner's emergency contact information, as well as the vet's details, readily available. * Monitoring their health: I pay close attention to the cats' behavior, eating habits, and litter box use to ensure they seem healthy and happy. Any unusual changes would be immediately communicated to the owner. * Secure feeding/play: I ensure food and water bowls are secure and clean, and that toys are safe and appropriate for the cats. * For the home: * Understanding security features: I'll familiarize myself with the home's specific security features, such as alarm systems or unique lock mechanisms, as instructed by the owner.
Are you usually available during holidays?
For the most part, yes, I am available during holidays when I am in town. I will plan accordingly.
What is your favorite cat toy?
My favorite cat toy is the laser pointer! Velvet, my cat, loves it! She gets so excited and it is hysterical watching her chase after the red light!
How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?
I let cats that are timid or anxious approach me on their terms. I speak in a soft, gentle voice. If there is a particular toy that the cat likes, I will use that toy to build rapport. I patiently wait.
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In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Therese is experienced with 2 types of medications
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Joseph
July 13, 2026
We couldn’t have asked for a better pet sitter than Terese! She watched our three cats for nine days this July, visiting once a day to feed them and spend quality time with them. She sent us pictures and chat updates during every single visit, which gave us such peace of mind knowing they were happy and in incredibly good hands. Terese also went above and beyond by bringing in our mail and making sure to grab packages left at both of our doors. We highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caring and trustworthy sitter.
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Allyn
This month
Therese always take such wonderful care of our Kat. We know that he is in great hands when we are away. She even goes above and beyond by bringing in the mail, packages and watering plants on longer visits. We had a very last-minute change of plans, and Therese was able to stop in for a one day visit to help us out. She is not only great with our cat, but she is accommodating as well!
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Jana
August 28, 2026
Therese is fantastic! Really cares about being there for our cat Ridgley, spending time with her and wanted to make sure she knew the favorite sleep spots to look for her, food, treats, and what her routine is. She is a great communicator and Ridgley warmed up to her quickly! We will definitely book Therese again!
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Alison
January 1, 2026
Therese if fantastic, the best cat sitter I have had, and I have tried a few. She is extremely professional and punctual. She is very detailed oriented and took care of every aspect of pet care (food, water, play, litter boxes) and every grabbed the mail. She has a great touch with cats, and even got my difficult old lady cat to play with her. I would highly recommend Therese to other cat owners.
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Natalia
December 27, 2025
Therese was so attentive to our kitties and gave us constant updates on how they were doing. She even went out of her way to make sure one of cats wounds was healing properly! We highly recommend her to watch your cats!
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Robert
December 17, 2025
This is the second time Therese has cared for my cat. I totally trust her with my home, and my cat. She followed instructions, played with him a lot and sent me daily updates with fun and funny pictures and video's. Meowtel is a tremendous resource, and Therese is a terrific ambassador for their services. I recommend Therese 110%.
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On Sunday mornings, I am unavailable until about 10:30 AM.
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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.
Saint Louis cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $25.00. 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 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 Meet & Greet!
Rating breakdown
Joseph
July 13, 2026
We couldn’t have asked for a better pet sitter than Terese! She watched our three cats for nine days this July, visiting once a day to feed them and spend quality time with them. She sent us pictures and chat updates during every single visit, which gave us such peace of mind knowing they were happy and in incredibly good hands. Terese also went above and beyond by bringing in our mail and making sure to grab packages left at both of our doors. We highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caring and trustworthy sitter.
Allyn
This month
Therese always take such wonderful care of our Kat. We know that he is in great hands when we are away. She even goes above and beyond by bringing in the mail, packages and watering plants on longer visits. We had a very last-minute change of plans, and Therese was able to stop in for a one day visit to help us out. She is not only great with our cat, but she is accommodating as well!
Jana
August 28, 2026
Therese is fantastic! Really cares about being there for our cat Ridgley, spending time with her and wanted to make sure she knew the favorite sleep spots to look for her, food, treats, and what her routine is. She is a great communicator and Ridgley warmed up to her quickly! We will definitely book Therese again!
Alison
January 1, 2026
Therese if fantastic, the best cat sitter I have had, and I have tried a few. She is extremely professional and punctual. She is very detailed oriented and took care of every aspect of pet care (food, water, play, litter boxes) and every grabbed the mail. She has a great touch with cats, and even got my difficult old lady cat to play with her. I would highly recommend Therese to other cat owners.
Natalia
December 27, 2025
Therese was so attentive to our kitties and gave us constant updates on how they were doing. She even went out of her way to make sure one of cats wounds was healing properly! We highly recommend her to watch your cats!
Robert
December 17, 2025
This is the second time Therese has cared for my cat. I totally trust her with my home, and my cat. She followed instructions, played with him a lot and sent me daily updates with fun and funny pictures and video's. Meowtel is a tremendous resource, and Therese is a terrific ambassador for their services. I recommend Therese 110%.
Joan
May 17, 2026
The reservation was easy and even adding on additional visits at the end was great. My cat enjoyed the visits too especially with the laser pointer and extra kitty pets. She followed the instructions I had left and made sure all was well when I arrived back home.
Mary Lou
This month
Therese did a great job with me cats, even found the hiding place for my nervous boy. She sent pictures and videos of play, and I knew they were in good hands.
Allyn
April 14, 2026
Therese was wonderful! She took great care of our cat while we were away and sent us updates and photos. She even went above and beyond by grabbing packages, and cleaning up litter by the cat box. Therese is kind, thoughtful and reliable and we will certainly be working with her again. Your kitty will be in great heads with Therese!
Joan
April 13, 2026
The reservation process was easy. My cat sitter sent photos and short videos after each feeding and played with my cat. She even watered my outside plants.
Joan
This month
It was very easy to book the reservation. All communication through the app went well. Therese was great at taking care of my cat while I was gone. she even took care of watering my outside plants during a heat wave.
Brad
July 6, 2026
Therese was fantastic!!! Went above and beyond to come and meet my cat prior to me leaving town, and then over communicated with me the entire time that I was gone. A+ service and I could not have been more pleased. Will definitely request her again.
Joe
November 11, 2025
Therese was amazing, sent cat pics, and updated me at each visit. Very grateful for the quick help.
Robert
July 26, 2025
This is the first time I have ever used a cat sitting service and I am so glad I did, because Meowtel, and especially Therese were excellent to work. The process was simple, and my cat and I really appreciated the chance to Meet and Greet Therese. From that first meeting I was put at ease both because Rumi took to her right away, and she was very thorough and professional in asking questions and taking notes. While I was away she sent pictures and daily recaps about how it was going....I was never worried about a thing. I felt it well worth the cost. I highly recommend Meowtel, and Therese......she'll treat your cat with the same love she does her own, thank you again.
Helen
August 21, 2026
Therese is a wonderful cat sitter. This was the second time that I booked her to care for Dizzy and I will definitely hire her again. She is very affectionate with my pet and took great care when I was out. I highly recommend her!
Karen
August 23, 2025
Therese was so sweet with my girlie. Played with her and sent me pics and videos. My cat is usually pretty shy but she took to her right away!
Laura
November 3, 2025
Great communication and information while caring for my kitties while I was away. I felt very comfortable having her in my home while I was gone and will hire her again.
Leah
August 7, 2026
Therese was a great cat sitter! She sent lots of good pics of our boys and took excellent care of them on her visits. Her willingness to help with watering was also greatly appreciated!
Lori
June 6, 2026
Therese did a fantastic job caring for my two cats while I was away. Her communication was excellent, and she kept me updated throughout each visit. She followed every instruction I left and went above and beyond to make sure my cats were happy and comfortable. It was clear from the photos and updates that she spent quality time with them and truly cared about their well-being. I returned home to two content cats and complete peace of mind. I highly recommend Therese and would happily book her again!
Robert
April 13, 2026
Theresa is the best!!! She and my cat got along splendidly, and she sends the cutest pix and video's to keep me updated. This is the third time she has helped me out, and I totally recommend her to take care of your felines.
Grace
March 31, 2026
Therese was amazing!! Incredibly responsive and gave great updates! She did a great job with my nervous kitty, and he warmed up to her so fast. She’s wonderful!!
Robert
This month
Therese has taken care of my cat several times, and I will continue to ask for her help through Meowtel for future needs. She loves everyone's cats as much as her own, and sends me pictures and video's so I can rest easy. I trust her completely with both my cat and my home. THANX!!!
Kayla
June 2, 2026
Theresa was incredibly thorough and communicative. She provided a ton of photos and videos, which I loved.
Allyn
July 12, 2026
Therese is such a pleasure to work with and takes such great care of our Cat while we are away. She is great at communication and sending photos and updates. You can truly tell that she loves what she does and enjoys her time with our Cat. She goes above and beyond and I would recommend her to anyone. We look forward to working with her again!
Amanda
July 16, 2026
Therese is thorough, attentive, and most of all, loves our babies. We are repeat clients and highly recommend her.
Alison
April 29, 2026
Therese is always so great! She is really good with the cats and also very communicative and professional.
Paige
This month
Brad
This month
Jana
This month
Paige
September 2, 2026
Allison
August 28, 2026
Cadi
August 22, 2026
Therese was absolutely amazing! The kitties loved her and she was absolutely fantastic at keeping us updated. We will definitely be booking with her again!
Allyn
August 17, 2026
Paige
August 6, 2026
Paige
July 25, 2026
Amanda
July 16, 2026
Paige
July 15, 2026
Paige
June 29, 2026
Robert
June 26, 2026
Everything went great: happy cat, happy home.
Paige
June 17, 2026
Paige
May 30, 2026
Caroline
May 30, 2026
Alison
May 29, 2026
I have book Therese multiple times because she is just so great!
Paige
May 13, 2026
Paige
April 17, 2026
Paige
April 4, 2026
Paige
March 18, 2026
Paige
March 2, 2026
Paige
February 14, 2026
Zoe
January 5, 2026
Shayan
January 4, 2026
Therese was friendly, communicative, and great with our kitties!
Rae
January 3, 2026
Amanda
December 30, 2025
Therese was excellent! highly recommend her.
Christopher
December 6, 2025
Therese was outstanding! She took our request on very short notice, an our two boys were cared for greatly! We will reach back out to her when we go out of town again
Paige
November 10, 2025
Desiree
October 6, 2025
Kelly
August 31, 2025
Maria
June 9, 2025
Therese is very thorough. She takes great pride in her work and does whatever is needed to get it done. I’d say her work ethics stand out.
Susie
June 9, 2025
Therese has pet sat for our dog and two cats for many years when we lived in St. Louis. We could go out of town with peace knowing our pets were in excellent care. Maria is a very shy cat. She feels very comfortable around Therese. That says a lot for Maria as she 99% of the time hides. Now that we live in Jacksonville, FL when Therese visits the pets become excited. Ella likes to hang out with Therese in her bedroom and just loves when Therese does treat time each night. Tux loves to head bump Therese. Maria even jumps up on her lap when sitting on the couch. I think Therese is the only guest we have that she does not hide.
Meowtel
June 9, 2025
Therese is a background-checked cat sitter in the Saint Louis area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.