Gentle And Loving Kitty Wrangler
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I'm Kimberly

A cat sitter in Durham, NC

5.00/5.00
Exceptional
10 REVIEWS

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I'm Kimberly | Cat Sitting in Durham, NC

I have a couple loves in life and two of them are travel and my cats, so I am fully aware of how it feels to leave my little joys at home! It can be especially difficult when there’s unusual circumstances, special needs, senior cats or a multi-cat house, which I have lived with for many many years. Nothing sets up a relaxing vacation then when you know on your return your home and little joys will all be just as you left them, happy, healthy, and well fed! A empty litter box, tidy ho...

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What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

Cats are such of wildcards with their personalities! You know know what your getting when your first introduced to a cat but when they open up to you its always such a joy. I also thoroughly enjoy a clean home so to keep a space mess free, litter-less and as it was on the first day of sitting is a dream.

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

I have 4 cats! Lilo, my 10 year old calico dive and oldest feline confidant. Lou, my sweet 2 year old tuxedo boy and all around gentleman. We call the goodest boy. Honey, a very flirty 5 year old tabby that wants physical contact and 24/7. And last but not least, Pork Buns, that cat we found near a dumpster after eating pork buns in downtown Durham. Once skinny and dirty, I am happy to say he is the largest cat I’ve ever seen topping 22 pounds of pure tabby muscle

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

Since I have been working tirelessly with feral colonies I have become used to approaching extremely scared, anxious or timid cats. Successfully, many of these lovelies have been rehabilitated to become fantastic house babies that never want to go outside again. Patient and time are always key! Sweet words and slow movement can take you very far.

Kimberly's Reviews

Attention to Detail
5.0
Communication
4.8
Tidiness
5.0
Anna-Claire

Kimberly was fantastic! She watched my two boys for a week and I couldn't have asked for better care. She sent pictures every day, provided great updates, and just generally helped provide enormous peace of mind when I had to leave my babies when I went for a trip. She took great notes on her initial visit and was quick to follow up if she had any additional questions or needed clarification. By the end of the week even my shyer kitty had warmed up and was playing up a storm. Overall, Kimberly was a great communicator and an attentive presence who I felt very comfortable having in my home while I was away. Could not recommend her more.

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December 2, 2024
Angie

I cannot even begin to explain how incredibly helpful, compassionate, and caring Kimberly was for our babies. Not only was she able to accommodate a last minute, multi-day holiday visit but she was also paramount in helping to keep myself and my partner calm during a stressful trip where everything seemed to go wrong. Her dedication to our pets and ensuring we had a good trip, regardless of the electrical complications and my naughty boys destroying their auto feeder, was truly remarkable. She sent so many picture updates and was able to easily socialize with my very nervous boy who usually hides from strangers. The fact, alone, that he was so confident and comfortable around her says A LOT to me since he is only ever social when I am around (momma’s boy). 100000/10 would recommend to everyone I know and beyond. We are so so so soooo thankful for Kimberly!

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Response from Kimberly on Dec 2, 2024 "I had the best time hanging out with your little family. Your guys were so loving and charismatic I’d do anything for them. Sitting that was my absolute pleasure."
December 2, 2024
Virginia Sue

We communicated before I booked, so I was very comfortable with my decision. Kimberly has so much experience and love of cats, that away from home I was far more relaxed than I anticipated. I had a new kitten and an old one getting acquainted, so I needed a pro. She was it!

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Response from Kimberly on Dec 2, 2024 "Sue, it was so good to meet you! Your little baby brought me so much joy and your elusive beauty was so laid back! Such a complimentary pair."
December 1, 2024
Taylor

Kimberly is absolutely amazing! This was my first time having someone come to watch the kitties for an extended amount of time, so I was very anxious about how they would do. She sent thorough updates everyday (along with adorable photos, which the cats looked very happy in!) and it completely put my mind at ease. My black void of a cat can be shy, and will find very creative places to hide. Kimberly was able to spot her each day, which is deserving of a hide&seek Olympic gold medal. I had also forgotten I had a few packages coming, and she brought them in without my mentioning it. Truely went above and beyond for my cats, and will rebook for all my future trips!

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Response from Kimberly on Dec 2, 2024 "Thank you so much Taylor! Both of your cats were such dolls! A good game of hide and seek keeps me on my toes and I fell in love with your orange boy!"
November 30, 2024
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Kimberly is a background-checked cat sitter in the Durham area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.

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Kimberly's Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications

  • Foster Parent
  • T-N-R

Transportation

  • Car

Medication Experience

  • Topical Ointments
  • Eye/Ear Drops
  • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Durham cat sitting rates will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and expertise, but the average price for a cat sitter is $29.00. 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.

Gentle And Loving Kitty Wrangler
5.00 • 10 reviewsFrom $30.00