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I'm Derek

A cat sitter in Ocean Isle Beach, NC

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I'm Derek | Cat Sitting in Ocean Isle Beach, NC

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Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

I do! My older boy's name is Rooster. He's a kitten right now, but he'll be a big orange and white ox when he's grown. My younger girl's name is Mitski. She's teeny, tiny, black, white, and sassy.

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

I'd say, find someone who's passionate about what they do. You don't want this kind of job half done. You want your babies living in luxury while you're away.

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

I find that respecting their space and allowing them to approach you is the best method. I like to get low to the ground and be still. This gives them the chance to sniff me and get used to my presence. Play time is also huge for getting kitties comfortable.

Derek's Reviews

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Jessi

Derek never failed to show up to take care of my babies. He was responsive and very loving to animals! Love this guy as I’ve known him for 6 years at our local church snd volunteering with cats at his local petsmart. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

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Gina

Derek is the most loving and loyal person. He will go out of his way to make your cat happy. I can't think of anyone better to take care of my own fur babies. You and your cat would be lucky to be in Dereks are.

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Derek's Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $20.00 / 20min $32.00 / 45min $45.00 / 60min
  • Overnight stays
    $59.00 / Overnight stays in your home
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Derek's Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications

  • Foster Parent
  • Shelter Volunteer

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ocean Isle Beach cat sitting rates will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and expertise, but the average price for a cat sitter is $20.00. 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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