Sunshine Sitter
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Repeat clients: 3
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I'm Judi

A cat sitter in Raleigh, NC

5.00/5.00
Exceptional
14 REVIEWS

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I'm Judi | Cat Sitting in Raleigh, NC

My name is Judi Sunshine ☀️ and I can’t remember a time in my life when I didn’t have kitties underfoot. 🐈🐈‍⬛🐈 I love all their unique personalities and the vibe they bring to my home and life. I especially appreciate their companionship now that I’m officially an “empty nester”. Not only do I love cats and have cats, I also know a lot about caring for them! I’ve spent over 13 years volunteering for a local cat rescue where I learned to bottle feed and care for newborn kittens, administer medications, vaccines, and sub-q fluids. I have also socialized numerous kitties and helped them find their forever homes. In total, I have over 30 years of experience caring for ...

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What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

Meeting new people and hanging out with new feline friends is the best job ever! The thing I enjoy MOST is being able to offer my clients peace-of-mind while they are away as well as making the time as comfortable and stress-free for the kitty(s). Sidenote: I became a Meowtel sitter after using the service. It was such a game changer—a totally different experience than having a friend or family member help out. I went to Europe for 9 days and never looked back. My sitter updated me every day and it was so nice to know everything was fine and the kitties were having a wonderful time, too!

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

*Roy* is an 11 year old Siamese who is now living his best life with my youngest daughter at college. *Izzy* is a 6 year old orange cat that moved in with me when my oldest daughter moved to Europe. *Willow* was a newborn kitten that I bottle-fed from birth. She is a 4 year old buff-colored tabby that is extremely smart and funny and loves to play fetch. You can see them all in the photos I posted. 🥰

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

The first time I used Meowtel as a client, I was looking to connect with a cat sitter who I felt comfortable giving the key to my home and watching my 3 cats for over a week while I was out of the country. I also wanted to find a sitter who I could use again in the future without hesitation. All Meowtel sitters are highly qualified and insured, but if it’s important for you to “click” with a sitter (like it was for me), you should definitely reach out and ask questions—about them, their cat-sitting experience, or anything else that’s important to you. I think you will find that their answers—and even their response time—will give you a good idea if they are a purrfect match for you!

Judi's Reviews

Attention to Detail
5.0
Communication
5.0
Tidiness
5.0
Sydney

We had to leave for a week and some change and the outer band storms that came from Hurricane Helene hit our area earlier on in the visit and our kitty gets scared. Judy made sure our cat was not stressed and gave her he most comfort she needed while we were gone. She kept telling us not to worry as our kitty began to calm down and adjust. Judi is and always will be our go too! Our cat and her have really bonded and you can tell there is nothing but love!

Meowtel-verified reservation
October 2, 2024
Sydney

Judi is always reliable and goes the extra extra EXTRA mile for our kitty! Our cat is messy with her food and litter and she cleaned so well! I'm never worried about our cat while we are gone because we know Judi is the best cat sitter!

Meowtel-verified reservation
September 14, 2024
Sydney

Judi strikes again! Always happy to know our child is taken care of and in good hands! 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

Meowtel-verified reservation
July 15, 2024
Christa

Judi was great while watching our 2 cats while on vacation - she was professional, caring, and very responsive to all our needs. Judy was extremely trusting and provided consistent updates and great recommendations. I have recommended her to others and will continue to use her in the future!!!

Meowtel-verified reservation
July 13, 2024
Megan

Judi took wonderful care of our 2 elderly cats when we needed to take a last minute trip. One of our cats has an extensive medicine protocol and Judi ensured that he had everything he needed, when he needed it. Highly recommend!

Meowtel-verified reservation
July 10, 2024
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Judi's Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications

  • Foster Parent
  • Shelter Volunteer

Transportation

  • Car

Medication Experience

  • Topical Ointments
  • Eye/Ear Drops
  • Oral Medication / Pills
  • Injections / Diabetic Management
  • Subcutaneous Fluids

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

will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and expertise, but the average price for a cat sitter is $30.00. 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.

Sunshine Sitter
5.00 • 14 reviewsFrom $28.25