I'm Madelynn

Super Flexible Cat Sitter In Durham

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18 Repeat clients
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Meowtel provides customer support 365 days a year to help cat parents feel informed and supported at every step - including before a reservation is made.

In-home cat sitting visits typically include:

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

Madelynn is experienced with 3 types of medications

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills

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Super Flexible Cat Sitter In Durham

I'm Madelynn

Cat Sitting in Durham, NC

My name is Madelynn and I have a senior cat of my own! I’ve cat sat for many people before, including multiple cats in one home, cats with medical issues, behavioral issues, as well as kittens as young as 5 months.
With having a senior cat, I’m very used to giving cats medications (in many different ways- my cat has definitely evolved to like pills less and less as he’s aged so I have a few tricks up my sleeve). I adopted my cat BB (short for Bellybutton) from a shelter in 2017, and he's 14 years old- he's the black cat in my profile and cover photo! The shelter I got him from is one that I volunteered for when I lived in Maryland; while I haven't gotten a chance to volunteer at the...
My name is Madelynn and I have a senior cat of my own! I’ve cat sat for many people before, including multiple cats in one home, cats with medical issues, behavioral issues, as well as kittens as young as 5 months.
With having a senior cat, I’m very used to giving cats medications (in many different ways- my cat has definitely evolved to like pills less and less as he’s aged so I have a few tricks up my sleeve). I adopted my cat BB (short for Bellybutton) from a shelter in 2017, and he's 14 years old- he's the black cat in my profile and cover photo! The shelter I got him from is one that I volunteered for when I lived in Maryland; while I haven't gotten a chance to volunteer at the shelters here in Durham yet, I'm hoping to start soon!
I’m a graduate student at Duke, so my schedule is flexible- I have a few meetings and classes scheduled regularly, otherwise I can do my schoolwork anytime and anyplace, so I'm more than happy to check in on your kitties as often as you'd like! I'll be sending updates anytime I come to see your cats, with lots of photos- even if they're still warming up to me. My cat was very shy for the first month or so that I had him due to his previous situation, so I'm used to working with shy and skittish animals- my cat is a huge lap cat now, so I'm also very used to playing with and snuggling people-friendly kitties! I'm also happy to get mail, water plants, etc. just let me know and I can add it to my list for when I come by.
I have a car so I can catsit anywhere in Durham, as well as in surrounding areas like Raleigh and Chapel Hill. I’m vaccinated and boosted against COVID, and am happy to wear a mask when interacting with you to keep you safe!


Medication Experience:

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills

Skills:

Shelter Volunteer

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Katie

Katie

April 14, 2026

We have been so fortunate to have Madelynn take care of our beloved cats when we are out of town multiple times. She is always very attentive to the cats, sends wonderful updates, and give our senior cats their medicine. The cats love her (especially our kitten), and it means so much to us to not worry when we go out of town now. ❤️

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Rhea

Rhea

June 20, 2025

Madelynn has taken care of my beloved geriatric cat numerous times over the last 4 years. she is always so attentive, communicates well, follows directions, and provides updates for every visit with lots of photos. This time around, I had Madelynn come by 3 times a day and she sent detailed information on how my cat was doing every visit. I always hope Madelynn is available to take care of my cat when I’m traveling and definitely trust her to continue taking care of him in the future.

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Katie

Katie

May 28, 2025

Madelynn has taken care of our cats several times, and we always feel relaxed and comfortable when she takes care of them. She sends perfect updates with tons of pictures and details. She is also flexible with our stubborn elder cats who need medication and our wild kitten too! Madelynn is so loving to the kitties and we are so grateful to her! Thank you!!! ❤️❤️❤️

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Charlotte

Charlotte

October 22, 2024

This was our second reservation with Madelynn and it was just as perfect as the first one. She took such excellent care of our shy kitty. Her care is very genuine and thorough - lots of play and special attention. Madelynn also took in our mail, which we appreciated. Her text and photo updates were informative and nice. We knew our cat was in the best hands and that gave us lots of peace of mind.

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Philip

Philip

November 2, 2022

Madelynn was outstanding! Trustworthy, attentive, great communication. We had to leave town the day after our kitty had surgery, so she needed pretty close supervision and several overnight stays. Madelynn gave her lots of love, sent lots of pictures and updates, and put us at ease during a really stressful situation. We'd book her again in a heartbeat — and you should too!

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Charlotte

Charlotte

August 14, 2023

Madelynn was so great! She took care of our very shy cat Grover while we were away and he warmed up to her almost immediately which he almost never does to people he doesn’t know. She followed all of our instructions and gave him lots of love and affection. Her communication from very first meet and greet to final check in was perfect and timely and she sent a thorough review after each visit followed by pictures. We really felt so comfortable knowing our little guy was so well cared for while we were away. Thank you Madelynn!

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Service Area & Availability

Drop in visits rates

$30.00 / 20min
$49.50 / 45min
$68.50 / 60min

Overnight stay rate

$103.00 / Overnight

Madelynn's is 30%

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Every reservation is backed by the Meowtel Promise, giving you and your cat world-class customer support every step of the way.

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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  • Haleigh, a background-checked sitter in Cary, lives with three kitties, Hiro, Phil, and Bucky, and is praised for patient care with timid cats. She offers oral meds, eye and ear drops, plus topical ointments, and usually takes new clients. Often available on weekends and holidays 🐾

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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.

Durham 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!

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