I'm Meredith

M's Handy Cat Sitting In Highland Park

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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

Meredith is experienced with 3 types of medications

Topical Ointments Oral Medication / Pills Injections / Diabetic Management

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M's Handy Cat Sitting In Highland Park

I'm Meredith

Cat Sitting in Highland Park, NJ

I grew up with two cats and now have a lovable orange and white furball of my own. I have had her for 4 years and adopted her from an animal shelter I where I volunteered. She chose me that day when she stuck her paw out of her cage when I passed. I have a 9-5 job as a leasing assistant and can schedule a visit with your adorable cat before and after work during the week.
I have greater availability and flexibility on the weekends...
I grew up with two cats and now have a lovable orange and white furball of my own. I have had her for 4 years and adopted her from an animal shelter I where I volunteered. She chose me that day when she stuck her paw out of her cage when I passed. I have a 9-5 job as a leasing assistant and can schedule a visit with your adorable cat before and after work during the week.
I have greater availability and flexibility on the weekends. I am comfortable providing oral medications (pills) and insulin/medicinal injections.

I enjoy helping people, exercising, and jigsaw puzzles (Gemma will sometimes pick up one piece in her mouth and walk off with it, which just shows she enjoys being part of my hobbies). I would love to help keep your cat feeling their best when you need to be away. We are not always able to be near our cats all the time but we can do our best to make sure they are happy and healthy. If you think I would be a good fit for you and your cats needs then please place a reservation request and we will speak soon!

Learn More About Meredith

What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

I enjoy getting to know the individual cats. I feel a lot of joy when a shy cat decides to come out and trust me.

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

I have one cat named Gemma. When looking for a cat to adopt, she ended up choosing me as I passed her cage.

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

For cats who are timid or anxious, I give them as much space as they want. I will try to sit in the same room as the cat and allow them to warm up to me in their own time. Some cats warm up very quickly and other cats take time but I have found my method has been successful overall.


Medication Experience:

Topical Ointments Oral Medication / Pills Injections / Diabetic Management

Skills:

Shelter Volunteer

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Jaya

Jaya

March 22, 2026

I’d never hired a cat sitter before and was nervous about leaving my cats for a 10-day international trip. I found Meredith on Meowtel and her reviews were so good that I took the plunge. I am so happy I did. The meet and greet put me at ease immediately. She was thorough, competent and clearly cared about the cats. Her daily updates were very detailed, thoughtful, and loaded with photos. I genuinely looked forward to them every day. I was able to actually enjoy my trip without worrying about my babies even for a second. Since getting back I haven't stopped talking about her ( and Meowtel) to all my pet loving friends. I can't thank her enough. Book her. You won't regret it. 🐱

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Shannon

Shannon

August 30, 2026

Meredith takes care of your kitties as if they were her own. I always felt like my cats were in good hands! She kept me updated every single visit and always spent time brushing or petting or playing with the cats. I highly recommend her!

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Adam

Adam

July 31, 2026

We loved having Meredith watch our 2 kitties! She’s great about keeping us updated on how they are doing, keeps them well fed and always gives them lots of engaging playtime. We love her pictures she sends of them & makes us feel happy to know they are doing well while we are away. Highly recommend her!!:) she also watered our plants while we were away which was a huge help.

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Desiree

Desiree

December 17, 2025

Meredith was wonderful and I'm so glad my kitties were in good hands. They got their play times and everything else well taken care of. We got our updates and photos every day so we know how they are doing. Thank you again, Meredith!

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Thomas

Thomas

July 22, 2025

This is the second time we booked Meredith to take care of our cats and she was great once again. Did everything as per instructions. Stayed in good communication. Sent adorable pictures. Pretty close to perfect.

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Aniruddh

Aniruddh

June 29, 2025

I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to Meredith for taking such wonderful care of our cat during our recent vacation. Before we left, Meredith took the time to visit us and carefully took notes about our cat's needs, which really set my mind at ease. During our time away, she was not only very kind and affectionate with our cat, but she also played with him regularly, ensuring he had plenty of attention and fun. I truly appreciated the daily updates with pictures of our cat, which made us feel connected while we were away. It was such a relief knowing he was in good hands. Thank you, Meredith!

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Service Area & Availability

Drop in visits rates

$29.00 / 20min
$40.00 / 45min
$65.00 / 60min
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Schedule Constraints

I work from 9-5 Monday to Friday, I am available for visits before 8:00 am or after 5:30 PM on weekdays.

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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.

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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.

Highland Park cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $27.00. 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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