I'm Heather
Compassionate Cat Sitter In Winston
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I'm Heather
Cat Sitting in Winston Salem, NC
I believe that animals are family and have needs just as us humans do. I have a huge compassionate heart and take time and care when I am pet sitting to make sure the cat feels comfortable and safe... Hey fellow cat parents! My name is Heather. I’m 35 and based in Winston-Salem. I have a 5 year old tuxedo cat named Lucy and a small terrier mix dog named Daisy. My cat and dog have been besties since Lucy was a kitten. I’ve loved cats and grown up around them since my parents brought home my first cat, Socks, at age 9.
I believe that animals are family and have needs just as us humans do. I have a huge compassionate heart and take time and care when I am pet sitting to make sure the cat feels comfortable and safe. I text picture updates to the owners and make sure water bowls are full and follow the owner’s directed feeding/pet medication schedule + treats and playtime if the owner is agreeable. I am skilled in litter box cleaning as well. My parents have 3 cats and I enjoy caring for them while they are out of town. I recently began pet-sitting for a coworker friend and am passionate about animal care. I’ve enjoyed being a Meowtel sitter for the past year!
I would love to do an introductory visit with you and your pet(s) to do a quick warm-up and grab emergency contact numbers and go over any required medications. I look forward to meeting you and your kitties!
Learn More About Heather
What is your experience with cat sitting, and how long have you been doing it?
I’ve been a Meowtel sitter since July 2025, but I have been a cat owner since age 9 and have taken care of cats since I was a child. When I became a teenager I would watch my parents’ 3 cats when they would go out of town, making sure the litter box was fully cleaned every 3 days, feeding, filling water bowls, and administering medications, such as Amoxicillin. I have also pet sat for friends and am happy to provide references.
What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?
I enjoy getting to spend time with the cats and learning their unique personalities. I identify as a cat magnet and enjoy giving them pets and playtime.
How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?
One of my absolute favorite parts of cat sitting is the process of watching an anxious/shy or even spicy kitty warm up to me! I make sure to go at the cat’s own pace and not force them. Even if the cat is hiding under a bed or behind a couch, I ensure they get attention too! I’ll start by approaching the cat quietly and calmly and gauge if they are comfortable enough for a sniff test. And if they are not ready for that point yet, I’ll slide a bowl of food or a treat to where they are while maintaining a safe distance. I also see if the cat would like to engage in play with a laser or toy on a stick. It just takes patience and sometimes a kitty who was spicy on day 1 is my bestie by day 5! 😺
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In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Heather is experienced with 4 types of medications
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Shiloh
April 15, 2026
Heather is an amazing sitter who truly cares about her clients! She is very respectful and responsible, and goes above and beyond in her duties. She asked questions if she needed clarification on my instructions, or if she had any concerns about my cat’s health issues. One of my kitties requires daily medications, and Heather did a wonderful job of earning her trust and getting her meds administered every evening, something that other caretakers have struggled with! Heather stayed in touch with me daily, sent me lots of pics of my kitties, and gave me a detailed update on what she did every visit. I highly recommend Heather to anyone who has “needy” kitties like mine, because she provides excellent care and loves them like her own! I was able to enjoy my vacation , knowing that my babies were in good hands with Heather!
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Brittany
October 20, 2025
Heather was great! She came over for the meet and greet on time, took good notes, and asked questions. When the time came for her to look after Albus, she communicated when she would be at our home, took great care of Albus (and even washed his food bowl, which I didn’t ask- thank you!) and provided photo updates. She gave him wet food, treats, scooped his litter, and gave him pets and playtime. I look forward to booking with Heather in the future.
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Brittany
May 21, 2026
Heather Truly takes exceptional care of Elvis. She will always send multiple pictures and be very detailed with her updates, including what kind of playtime he got, how much food he’s eaten, what treats he’s eaten, and even what toys they played with. Heather has been looking after Albus for me for roughly the last year when I travel or have to go out of town. when I got back to town this week, she had left him toys for his birthday, as his birthday was on Monday. He’s obsessed with dry frozen fish treats- and she found fish toys, and a wand for him for his birthday. What a wonderful surprise to come home to a little note and these toys for my special boy. Traveling for work is hard when you leave your fluffy friends at home, but I can rest assured that Albus is in good care with Heather.
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Brittany
This month
Heather always does a wonderful job and goes above and beyond taking care of my sweet little boy She even helped, restore my apartment to its normal state after maintenance men came in and messed everything up. Albus is so lucky to have a cat sitter who loves him and takes excellent care of him ❤️
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Albus is such a sweetheart! It’s my pleasure to provide him and all kitties with quality care and love as if they were my own 🫶😸
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Brittany
December 31, 2025
Heather takes wonderful care of Albus. She sends a detailed recap along with photos, and lets me know about his eating habits and how many treats he consumed during her visit. she spends a good amount of time playing and visiting with him as well. Heather‘s visits while I travel, either for work or for personal matters, help put my mind at ease that my sweet baby boy is in good hands. I will continue to book Heather for any future needs with Albus.
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Brittany
December 7, 2025
Heather does a great job communicating when she is on her way, and gives a detailed recap with photos of her visit. She makes sure to use Albus’s favorite toys, and spends extra time playing with him. I appreciate Heather looking after my sweet fluffy boy!
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Drop in visits rates
Heather's is 10%
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
These are the date ranges in 2027 to which the holiday surcharge applies:
- January 1-4: New Year's 2027
- January 15-21: MLK Day
- February 12-18: Presidents Day
- May 28-June 3: Memorial Day
- June 16-22: Juneteenth
- July 1-7: July 4th
- September 3-9: Labor Day
- October 8-14: Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day
- November 8-14: Veterans Day
- November 22-28: Thanksgiving
- December 22-28: Christmas
- December 29-31: New Year's 2028
Heather's holiday surcharge is 10%.
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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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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.
Winston Salem cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $23.00. 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
Shiloh
April 15, 2026
Heather is an amazing sitter who truly cares about her clients! She is very respectful and responsible, and goes above and beyond in her duties. She asked questions if she needed clarification on my instructions, or if she had any concerns about my cat’s health issues. One of my kitties requires daily medications, and Heather did a wonderful job of earning her trust and getting her meds administered every evening, something that other caretakers have struggled with! Heather stayed in touch with me daily, sent me lots of pics of my kitties, and gave me a detailed update on what she did every visit. I highly recommend Heather to anyone who has “needy” kitties like mine, because she provides excellent care and loves them like her own! I was able to enjoy my vacation , knowing that my babies were in good hands with Heather!
Brittany
October 20, 2025
Heather was great! She came over for the meet and greet on time, took good notes, and asked questions. When the time came for her to look after Albus, she communicated when she would be at our home, took great care of Albus (and even washed his food bowl, which I didn’t ask- thank you!) and provided photo updates. She gave him wet food, treats, scooped his litter, and gave him pets and playtime. I look forward to booking with Heather in the future.
Brittany
May 21, 2026
Heather Truly takes exceptional care of Elvis. She will always send multiple pictures and be very detailed with her updates, including what kind of playtime he got, how much food he’s eaten, what treats he’s eaten, and even what toys they played with. Heather has been looking after Albus for me for roughly the last year when I travel or have to go out of town. when I got back to town this week, she had left him toys for his birthday, as his birthday was on Monday. He’s obsessed with dry frozen fish treats- and she found fish toys, and a wand for him for his birthday. What a wonderful surprise to come home to a little note and these toys for my special boy. Traveling for work is hard when you leave your fluffy friends at home, but I can rest assured that Albus is in good care with Heather.
Brittany
This month
Heather always does a wonderful job and goes above and beyond taking care of my sweet little boy She even helped, restore my apartment to its normal state after maintenance men came in and messed everything up. Albus is so lucky to have a cat sitter who loves him and takes excellent care of him ❤️
Response from Heather
Albus is such a sweetheart! It’s my pleasure to provide him and all kitties with quality care and love as if they were my own 🫶😸
Brittany
December 31, 2025
Heather takes wonderful care of Albus. She sends a detailed recap along with photos, and lets me know about his eating habits and how many treats he consumed during her visit. she spends a good amount of time playing and visiting with him as well. Heather‘s visits while I travel, either for work or for personal matters, help put my mind at ease that my sweet baby boy is in good hands. I will continue to book Heather for any future needs with Albus.
Brittany
December 7, 2025
Heather does a great job communicating when she is on her way, and gives a detailed recap with photos of her visit. She makes sure to use Albus’s favorite toys, and spends extra time playing with him. I appreciate Heather looking after my sweet fluffy boy!
Kelly
This month
Heather is amazing! She takes tons of pictures, so you feel comfortable that your kitties are being well cared for. She follows instructions fully. She plays with the kitties and gives them lots of love. You could not ask for a better care giver for your fur babies!
Response from Heather
Thank you so much for the kind review Kelly! Nikolaus and Val Val are wonderful 😸
Catherine
March 13, 2026
Heather did another amazing job caring for our three cats! She was always on time, followed our crazy feeding routine and did a great job cleaning the food bowls & litters boxes. The multiple update photos were greatly appreciated. I look forward to booking her again soon!
Brittany
March 6, 2026
Heather always does a wonderful job caring for My sweet kitty, she Shares a detailed update, including pictures and how things are going. I will continue to book with Heather! I recommend her As a pet sitter, she is extremely compassionate and so good with my boy
Shiloh
July 17, 2026
I’m truly blessed to have found such a caring and compassionate cat sitter! Heather definitely has the magic touch with cats! I never thought I’d be able to find someone who could handle giving daily oral meds to one of my babies, but Heather does it without fail! She was also understanding when I needed to adjust my travel plans on short notice. I was nervous about using a cat sitter at first (I’ve always had family members help me out) but Heather eased my fears from the moment my kittties and I first met her, and I highly recommend her to similar cat parents who worry about their babies! Trust me, you will not be disappointed with Heather!
Catherine
January 12, 2026
Absolutely phenomenal cat sitter! From the start, Heather was kind, dependable and clearly a true cat lover. She provided wonderful updates and photos. We came home to relaxed, well-cared-for cats and a spotless space. We feel incredibly lucky to have found her and wouldn’t hesitate to book her again. Highly, highly recommend Heather to any cat parent looking for exceptional care!
Meaghan
December 26, 2025
It was a pleasure having Heather watch my cats! She was very thorough and sent lots of pictures! We definitely plan on using her in the future!
Sharon
November 1, 2025
Heather did a fabulous job looking after my 2 cats. She sent me daily updates and pictures. I would highly recommend Heather and I will utilize her services in the future.
Brenna
September 8, 2026
Heather was great! She sent updates and pictures everyday. She went above and beyond what I asked of her. I will be booking her again in the future!
Response from Heather
Thank you, Brenna! Your four babies are super sweet and I’m looking forward to taking care of them again in the future 😸
Vicki
August 12, 2025
Heather was very professional, she consistently visited at the same time and provided excellent updates. She was great with my kitties and was very loving and thoughtful with each visit. I would definitely book with her again.
Elizabeth
June 2, 2026
This was my first time needing a cat sitter and I was very nervous, but Heather made this such a stress free experience and I am so thankful for her! She provided detailed updates after each visit and was very patient with my cats. Definitely would recommend Heather as a communicative and trustworthy cat sitter!
Shiloh
July 28, 2026
Heather has been an absolute Godsend for my kitties and me! She deserves way more than 5 stars for the remarkable care that she gives my very needy cats, especially one that requires daily medication. Heather is an excellent communicator, and stayed in touch with me on a daily basis while I was on vacation. She followed my instructions perfectly, and if she had any questions or concerns, she never hesitated to ask me for clarification. I looked forward to her updates and numerous pictures of my kitties every evening! Heather formed loving bonds with all 3 of my babies and gave them lots of love and affection every evening! She is also very neat and tidy and respectful of my home. Since I found Heather, I can now truly have peace of mind when I’m away, knowing that my kitties are in the best possible care !
Kelly
March 25, 2026
Heather is amazing!!! She was so good with my kitties and was very respectful of my home. I will definitely be having her back whenever we need the help!
Alexis
February 10, 2026
heather was amazing! my two kitties absolutely adore her. she was also super flexible and understanding when my plans changed. would highly recommend her!!
Alexis
April 29, 2026
heather is the best cat sitter ever. she is so dependable, sends the cutest photos ever, and my kitties love her. couldn’t recommend Heather any more!!
Tamira
May 4, 2026
Heather took great care of our 3 kitties! She communicated regularly, and sent lots of photos. She went above and beyond in her care.
Vicki
This week
Brittany
This week
Brittany
This month
Alexis
September 8, 2026
Response from Heather
Thank you Alexis! Bonnie and MK are such a delight to check on and provide care for! 🫶😸
Brittany
September 3, 2026
Response from Heather
Thank you, Brittany! Albus is a joy to cat sir for!
Brittany
August 28, 2026
Brittany
August 16, 2026
Brittany
August 9, 2026
Brittany
August 6, 2026
Brittany
July 30, 2026
Rossy
July 29, 2026
Heather was amazing with my cat. She took care of all the details about my cat in an excellent way. Heather is very kind and patient. I can’t thank her enough for everything.
Shiloh
July 26, 2026
Brittany
July 24, 2026
she is simply the best! ❤️
Brittany
July 15, 2026
Sharon
July 13, 2026
Heather is awesome. She takes such good care of my babies! She sends very informative updates daily. I will continue to request Heather.
Megan
July 11, 2026
Heather went above and beyond to make sure my two kitties were well taken care of. I really appreciate all she does!
Alexis
July 6, 2026
Heather is amazing, dependable, and is truly the best cat sitter we could ask for!
Catherine
July 6, 2026
Brittany
June 30, 2026
Susanne
June 26, 2026
Brittany
June 23, 2026
Brittany
June 18, 2026
Aaron
June 7, 2026
My cat seems to love Heather
Brittany
June 5, 2026
Brittany
May 31, 2026
Catherine
May 27, 2026
Vicki
May 27, 2026
Vicki
May 9, 2026
Catherine
May 8, 2026
Brittany
May 8, 2026
Brittany
April 29, 2026
Heather has been consistently cat sitting for me for a while now, I would highly recommend her!!
Brittany
April 5, 2026
Brittany
March 26, 2026
Vicki
March 24, 2026
Brittany
March 21, 2026
Brittany
March 11, 2026
Brittany
March 2, 2026
Vicki
February 18, 2026
Brittany
February 16, 2026
Brittany
February 16, 2026
Sharon
December 30, 2025
Vicki
December 8, 2025
Vicki
November 20, 2025
Vicki
October 13, 2025
Vicki
October 11, 2025
Richard
September 18, 2025
Vicki
August 29, 2025
Katie
July 23, 2025
I have asked Heather to take care of my cats for a few weekends and she was absolutely amazing every time! Her communication skills are top tier and she's not afraid to ask for clarification on instructions, which shows her attention to detail and dedication to taking great care of my pets. She even sent me pictures of my cats while I was away! I fully trust Heather with my cats and in my home and would highly recommend her to anyone else looking for a sitter!
Laura
July 23, 2025
Heather is fantastic! She's dependable, attentive, kind, loving, and caring with my cats. She's respectful of my home and would not only give my cats food and water, she would play with them, clean up any messes, including the litter box. She also took good care of my elderly cat that had a thyroid condition, including rubbing cream medication on her ear and calming her down.
Meowtel
July 23, 2025
Heather is a background-checked cat sitter in the Winston Salem area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.