I'm Sammy
Sammy's Sitting Service
Book With Confidence
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:
Sammy is experienced with 3 types of medications
Check if Sammy services your area
Unfortunately, Sammy does not cover your area right meow.
I'm Sammy
Cat Sitting in Raleigh, NC
If you're looking for someone who loves cats (hopefully) just as much as you do, look no further! I have had at least one cat by my side quite literally ever since my birth. That's the "lifetime of experience" guarantee. Many cats I've had throughout my life have had medical necessities, so I'm comfortable administering topical ointments, eye- or eardrops, as well as any oral medications to any cats that may need them. Now that I've moved out, I only have two kitties, but I came from a household that had twelve... Hello, Raleigh! I moved here all the way from southern California in May 2024 and I'm happy to be here!
If you're looking for someone who loves cats (hopefully) just as much as you do, look no further! I have had at least one cat by my side quite literally ever since my birth. That's the "lifetime of experience" guarantee. Many cats I've had throughout my life have had medical necessities, so I'm comfortable administering topical ointments, eye- or eardrops, as well as any oral medications to any cats that may need them. Now that I've moved out, I only have two kitties, but I came from a household that had twelve. My cat's names are Haebi ("Heybee") and Koara.
A visit from me will entail a description of what your kitties and I got up to and what I cleaned and refilled while I was there, as well as photos and/or videos of everything! I can bring in your mail, take out your trash, water plants, or whatever else if you'd like me to-- just say the word.
If you'd like to know a little more about me, I am a creative type. I write, draw, sing, knit, and play piano. When I'm not doing those, I'm cooking, rock climbing, playing video games, going on walks, reading both print and comic books, or hiking. I studied Communication at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and I'm currently doing my pre-nursing courses at Wake Tech!
Thank you for your consideration! I look forward to talking with you.
Learn More About Sammy
What is your experience with cat sitting, and how long have you been doing it?
Honestly, this is a hard question to answer, because I've been catsitting for THAT long. I've been doing so on Meowtel since late 2022, though. In total, if I had to make an estimate, I'd probably say I've been catsitting fairly regularly for... around ten years or so?
What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?
I just LOVE cats. Cats are my favorite animal and have been since before I even understood the concept of favorites, I'm sure. I have never not had at least one cat in my life. So I truly mean it when I say nothing brings me greater joy than just meeting new cats and learning their different personalities and quirks. It makes me so happy when I can make cats happy the way they make me happy!
Can you tell us about your favorite cat sitting reservation?
I could never pick favorites. My favorite is any reservation I'm at at the moment!
Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?
I have one cat right now, but I'm sure more are in my future. I adopted Haebi (pronounced "Heybee") from a shelter after the loss of my soul cat Snubby. He's been such a good companion. He is a little black kitty with orange-brown highlights in the sun! Before moving out, I came from a twelve-cat household and I miss them all to bits and pieces. I have since added a new friend! Her name is Koara (named because she is gray with a dark nose) and she is tiny, at only seven pounds. She and Haebi became fast friends which I couldn't be happier about.
How do you ensure the safety & security of the cats and the home while cat sitting?
I always, always, always double- and now TRIPLE-check every entry into the home is locked. When entering the home, my first course of action is to lock the door, then lay eyes on every cat; when leaving, I do the same in reverse, then double- and triple-check everything is locked correctly. I will often lock both the top and bottom locks if that is an option for extra security.
What is your favorite cat toy?
Haebi is strange, and he really likes flat toys. I'm talking folded-up receipt paper. He also loves noisy toys, like crinkle ones, and a ball with a bell in it.
How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?
My previous cat was particularly timid and anxious, so I have a lot of experience with it because of that. When meeting new anxious kitties I always let them engage with me to their comfort level. I never push any limits or boundaries and stay quietly and calmly in their space while they get used to me being in it. My go-to on the first meeting is usually getting low to the ground and holding out a finger for them to sniff if they would like. My methods have made it so that I've become friendly with many cats that are scared of new people, something which I'm very proud to say!
Medication Experience:
In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Sammy is experienced with 3 types of medications
Check if Sammy services your area
Unfortunately, Sammy does not cover your area right meow.
Angela
December 31, 2025
I booked Sammy for the first time over the holiday break, and she was AWESOME!! I'm a fairly anxious owner, and I think she picked up on that because she sent very detailed summaries of her visits every day and included lots of photos. I also had a lot of specific requests around the house, and she handled it all flawlessly. She was attentive, professional, and very sweet and kind. Two of my cats are very shy, and I was surprised Sammy got them to interact with her and that she even got to cuddle/pet one of them by the end! I would highly recommend Sammy for your booking!
Read more
Amanda
December 27, 2025
Without question, I felt confident that my cat was in excellent hands with Sammy, and she proved to be just that. My cat is a nervous one, but Sammy took the time daily to sit with her and keep her company. She is thorough and detail oriented, contacting me daily with pictures and updates, which gave me peace of mind. She is a lovely person, who comes highly recommended!
Read more
Sue
October 29, 2025
Sammy did an excellent job with our cats while we had to be away for work! She navigated through some remodeling going on in our house and a power outage in the area, and she kept everyone happy and content! Her daily updates were so detailed and reassuring. We’re very grateful to have had Sammy as a sitter!
Read more
Alex
This month
Sammy was wonderful! Super attentive with detailed updates of our kitties. They were so patient with our more anxious cat, and played with our more outgoing cat every day. Will definitely be booking Sammy again in the future!
Read more
Sarah
May 28, 2026
Sammy was wonderful! We met before my trip to make sure all of the logistics made sense. She sent lots of photo updates and handled the unique diet needs of my cat so well!!
Read more
Sarah
October 29, 2025
Sammy was so kind to come meet our cats before our trip and sent the most thoughtful updates with pictures while we were gone. We would definitely hire Sammy again!
Read moreService Area & Availability
Drop in visits rates
Overnight stay rate
Sammy's is 30%
Holiday Surcharge
Due to high demand during holidays, sitters on Meowtel have the option to set their own holiday price increase, which can be found in the rates section of their profiles. If your reservation falls within three (3) days before and/or after a federal holiday, or on the holiday itself, a holiday surcharge, determined by your sitter, will be added to your reservation.
These are the date ranges in 2026 to which the holiday surcharge applies:
- January 1-4: New Year's 2026
- January 16-22: MLK Day
- February 13-19: Presidents Day
- May 22-28: Memorial Day
- June 16-22: Juneteenth
- July 1-7: July 4th
- September 4-10: Labor Day
- October 9-15: Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day
- November 8-14: Veterans Day
- November 23-29: Thanksgiving
- December 22-28: Christmas
- December 29-31: New Year's 2027
Sammy's holiday surcharge is 30%.
Communicate & Pay Through Meowtel
Using Meowtel's messaging and payment tools helps keep booking details in one place and gives you access to platform support if you need help.
325,000+
Reservations Completed
Trust & Safety
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.
Labor Day is coming up soon (September 7th, 2026)
Cat sitters on Meowtel are usually pretty busy, don't forget to book your sitter!
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.
Raleigh 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
Angela
December 31, 2025
I booked Sammy for the first time over the holiday break, and she was AWESOME!! I'm a fairly anxious owner, and I think she picked up on that because she sent very detailed summaries of her visits every day and included lots of photos. I also had a lot of specific requests around the house, and she handled it all flawlessly. She was attentive, professional, and very sweet and kind. Two of my cats are very shy, and I was surprised Sammy got them to interact with her and that she even got to cuddle/pet one of them by the end! I would highly recommend Sammy for your booking!
Amanda
December 27, 2025
Without question, I felt confident that my cat was in excellent hands with Sammy, and she proved to be just that. My cat is a nervous one, but Sammy took the time daily to sit with her and keep her company. She is thorough and detail oriented, contacting me daily with pictures and updates, which gave me peace of mind. She is a lovely person, who comes highly recommended!
Sue
October 29, 2025
Sammy did an excellent job with our cats while we had to be away for work! She navigated through some remodeling going on in our house and a power outage in the area, and she kept everyone happy and content! Her daily updates were so detailed and reassuring. We’re very grateful to have had Sammy as a sitter!
Alex
This month
Sammy was wonderful! Super attentive with detailed updates of our kitties. They were so patient with our more anxious cat, and played with our more outgoing cat every day. Will definitely be booking Sammy again in the future!
Sarah
May 28, 2026
Sammy was wonderful! We met before my trip to make sure all of the logistics made sense. She sent lots of photo updates and handled the unique diet needs of my cat so well!!
Sarah
October 29, 2025
Sammy was so kind to come meet our cats before our trip and sent the most thoughtful updates with pictures while we were gone. We would definitely hire Sammy again!
Lydia
December 29, 2025
Sammy was very nice and easy to work with. This was my first time leaving my cats for longer than a weekend, so I was really nervous on how my cats would do for almost a week alone. Sammy did a great job with my nervous cats, and would update me on everything she did during each visit and how my cats behaved towards her each time. She seemed genuinely happy when my cats would act more comfortable and start to warm up to her, which just made me feel even more comfortable about having left them in her care. One of my cats is a bit ornery and she handled him well, and even when he was a jerk she tried to be his friend, which I'm really grateful for.
Mark
August 24, 2025
Sammy was so good with Dottie. It's not every visitor that Dot will allow belly rubs! I will definitely see Sammy again should I need to go out of town. She was absolutely great!
Missy
August 24, 2025
Sammy was great! Our furry kids took to her immediately and she provided wonderful updates. She was also able to medicate one of our girls without any trouble. We definitely recommend!
Rebecca
January 5, 2026
Sammy was the sweetest from the moment we first chatted. She was very accommodating and I felt comfortable with her taking care of my sweet people loving cat over the holidays. She also got my packages inside and sent photos of her visits. highly recommend
Reagan
December 4, 2025
Sammy was amazing! She asked great questions during the meet and greet and was super communicative before and during the planned visit! Gordon absolutely loved her and she sent the best photos of him!
Ashley
February 13, 2025
This was my first time with Samantha and she was great. One of my cats is shy and she was able to get him to eat. Both of my cats require medication and she was able to follow all my instructions.
Ann Marie
September 6, 2025
I recently took a five day trip out of town and this was my first time having Sammy take care of my cat Callie. Sammy is awesome! She did a wonderful job taking care of my Callie Cat and her love of cats shows in how she interacted with my cat and in the detailed way that she cared for her. I felt so comfortable right away at the meet and greet with Sammy and Callie warmed right up to her as well, right from the beginning. Sammy’s care of my cat definitely is 5 star ⭐️ worthy! I will absolutely be calling upon Sammy again to care for Callie.
Reagan
January 1, 2026
My old man is in LOVE with Sammy! She is able to get the best pictures of him and she showers him with pets!
Kitty
August 7, 2025
Sammy was excellent with my 8 yo cat, Snowy. She gave me updates with pictures regularly. Already looking forward to having her sit Snow in the future.
Diane
July 14, 2024
Sammy took excellent care of our fur baby! She sent detailed updates and pictures every day, making me feel much more comfortable about being away. Although our cat is very shy, she warmed up to Sammy in no time. I plan to book her again in the future!
Kindah
August 8, 2023
Samantha was amazing! It was my first time using the ap so I was a bit nervous. However after meeting Samantha at the meet and greet I could tell she was an attentive "cat person" and my cats took to her. I have two elderly cats, one who required a pill everyday via a pet piller and the other required lots of extra water. She made sure to take care of their needs. My third cat is super shy and hides from everyone. After a few days she actually out to say hello to Samantha. That speaks volumes! I highly recommend her.
Reagan
March 24, 2026
As always, Sammy did an amazing job caring for Gordon! She kept me updated and let me know how his med administration went. She always takes the best photos of my old man!
Chelsea
August 13, 2023
Sammy did a great job and definitely earned her 5 star review! she gave fantastic and timely updates with each visit, was very patient with my scaredy cat, and overall did a phenomenal job with all three kitties. You can't ask for more than a worry free vacation knowing your kitties at home are in great hands. will definitely be a repeat customer :)
Marrisa
This month
We have had and will continue to have Sammy watch our 3 kitties when we go out of town, and I can always relax knowing she’s there! She always goes above and beyond with communication and effort to make sure our kitties are happy and taken care of! They get super excited when she stops by, and they show the full extent of their silly/sweet personalities to her, which tells me how kind and caring she is to them if they act that way. She rocks!!
Marrisa
December 31, 2025
I usually am very nervous to leave our kitties home when we go out of town, but Sammy had such amazing energy and took such amazing care of them that my worries were gone! Amazing communication, great pics, genuine care for our babies, and just all around really nice! went above and beyond!
Nancy
This week
Sammie did a great job for the kitties and sent lots of updates and pictures
Ashley
December 18, 2023
Sammy is S wonderful to work with. It was our first time and would absolutely book this service again. Sammy took great care of Taz and we felt very comfortable. She was so easy to communicate with and we highly recommend her!!
Katherine
Today
Allison
This month
Missy
This month
Sarah
July 10, 2026
Carrie
July 8, 2026
Carrie
July 7, 2026
Lydia
June 23, 2026
Diane
June 22, 2026
Carrie
June 5, 2026
Shawnee
June 4, 2026
Sarah
June 2, 2026
it’s such a joy to have someone like Sammy who can love on our cats while we travel ❤️
Amanda
May 23, 2026
Carrie
May 17, 2026
Missy
May 11, 2026
Ann Marie
April 27, 2026
Missy
April 12, 2026
Sarah
March 5, 2026
Shawnee
February 21, 2026
Sammy is thorough, kind, and compassionate. I would trust her with my babies again!
Jacob
February 16, 2026
Marrisa
January 20, 2026
Reagan
January 16, 2026
Carrie
January 3, 2026
Diane
January 2, 2026
Terence
December 28, 2025
Missy
December 27, 2025
Sammy made our trip much more enjoyable by ensuring our fur babies were well taken care of. Sammy communicated well throughout the stay and sent wonderful pics and updates. It was easy to see how much she loves our fur babies and treats them like her own. We highly recommend Sammy for a sitter!
Lb
October 24, 2025
Ashley
October 12, 2025
Terence
September 18, 2025
Sammy's the best! I'm much more comfortable leaving town knowing that Sammy is watching my cats!
Patty
September 16, 2025
Ashley
September 15, 2025
Jacob
September 9, 2025
Very friendly and goes the extra mile! Our cats love her
Emily
August 26, 2025
Emily
August 19, 2025
Sammy is the best! I can always count on her to take great care of Boots!!
Diane
August 11, 2025
Jacob
August 4, 2025
Terence
April 19, 2025
Diane
April 6, 2025
Terence
December 2, 2024
Diane
August 30, 2024
Mary
January 23, 2024
Sam is always awesome!! we love all the pictures she sends because we miss our babies sooo much!!!
Chelsea
October 17, 2023
Another perfect experience with Samantha! We will definitely be repeat customers again.
Mary
September 10, 2023
Mary
May 6, 2023
Sam is amazing!! she is so good to all my babies!! we won't leave them with anyone else!! I don't worry abut my kitties while she is there with them!! thanks Sam!! you are amazing!!
Lonnie
April 25, 2023
Samantha cares for your cats as if they were her own. She understands how important it is to report back….and how the little things matter. Loved receiving photos—even when the cats were hiding under the bed. Samantha makes it a very personal experience, and I am grateful for her heartfelt TLC.
James
December 22, 2022
Sammy was reliable and nice, she took great care of my cat.
Meowtel
November 1, 2022
Samantha is a cat sitter in the Simi Valley area. Her profile has been verified and her references have been checked by Meowtel.
Free Cancellation (48+ hrs)