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Cat-Centric Columbus Care
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Repeat clients: 4
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I'm Stephanie

A cat sitter in Columbus, OH

5.00/5.00
Exceptional
17 REVIEWS

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What is your typical process for working with a new cat parent?

When working with a new cat parent, my first step is just getting to know their cat, them, and routines. I need to know what “normal” is so I can observe what to do and what not to do to meet their specific needs. Each cat is different and has different expectations for human interactions so I love hearing about what they like and don’t like from the person who knows them best! No detail is too small!! Tell me about the one person in the neighborhood they didn’t get along with, their favorite way to get a treat, their tell for being upset. The more I know at the beginning, the smoother transition I’ll be able to have with caring for your sweet pet.

How do you ensure the safety & security of the cats and the home while cat sitting?

For the cat’s safety, I make sure to quickly use doors with my foot as a blocker (I have an escape artist myself at home). This ensures not too much attention is on the door or exits. Additionally, making sure extra food is stored back away and out of reach to avoid accidental over feeding. Other things help too such as keeping windows shut, putting toys away that need supervision, adjusting pet cameras for best views, and more. For the home’s safety, I do quick scans to make sure everything looks normal. I can leave lights on if requested to make it look like someone is home, bring in mail, and ensure alarm is set when I leave if desired. Let me know what you feel most comfortable with!

Are you usually available during holidays?

I’m usually local during the holidays and can do check ins while you’re out of town! These visits might be a little extra, but so worth it to make sure you can relax and enjoy the holidays with your loved ones across the world. Leave the pet routines, cuddles, and playtime to me!

Stephanie's Reviews

Attention to Detail
5.0
Communication
5.0
Tidiness
5.0
Erin

Stephanie was a great sitter! She sent updates with pictures at every visit. I could tell my kitties were being loved on and well cared for while I was gone. I will definitely use Stephanie again!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
This week
Sarah

Stephanie was awesome while we were away for the holiday. She played with the kitties, gave them treats, and sent pictures each day. It was great peace of mind knowing someone was there to check on our fur babies.

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This month
Joseph

The individual who has sat for our kitties for many years was unavailable so I booked Stephanie and she was great! She promptly arrived for the meet & greet and made sure she had all the information needed. During the reservation the kitties warmed up to her very quickly and she did everything that was requested and more. She provided updates and pictures after every visit. I was a little worried about how the cats would do with someone new but it looks like they made a new friend! I would definitely request Stephanie again in the future.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
This month
Michelle

Stephanie took amazing care of my cat while I was away. She was attentive, reliable, and clearly loved cats. I got regular updates and photos, which really put my mind at ease. My cat was happy and well cared for when I got home. I would absolutely hire Stephanie again!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Stephanie on Jun 30, 2025 "Boo was so silly and made the sitting easy and fun! Thank you so much"
This month
Adreanna

Stephanie did a great job at making sure my cats felt comfortable, and fed them at a great time! She has a good spirit and my cats warmed up to her veru quickly. 10/10 reccomend her if you’re looking for an attentive, and punctual cat sitter!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Stephanie on Jun 30, 2025 "Thank you Adreanna! Looking forward to their next visits :)"
This month
Rich

Stephanie did a wonderful job taking care of our cat while we were out of town! She was very organized, and shared great updates during each visit. Highly recommended!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
Response from Stephanie on Jun 30, 2025 "Thank you! Sweet Oreo was a perfect kitty while you were gone"
This month
Roshan

Stephanie was great in taking care of our cats. Sent updates on a timely manner. They had no problem giving medication to our shy cat. Very happy I hired them to take care of our cats.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
Response from Stephanie on Jun 10, 2025 "Thank you - Arthur and Junimo were such sweet kitties!! Looking forward to their next visits 😇"
June 10, 2025
Taylor

Stephanie was an amazing caretaker. My cat is often shy but she warmed up to her immediately. She religiously sent updates and photos for each visit. She was fantastic!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Stephanie on Jun 10, 2025 "So glad I could help out with Lorelai, she was so fun during my visits! Stay in touch for any future trips ☺️"
June 6, 2025
Aubrey

Stephanie did great with my cat Millie! Stephanie gives off such a kind/understanding vibe with my cat. She gave my squirmy cat her eyedrops and always checked in with me! Perfect pictures always included. definitely trusting her again if I ever need to go out of town :)

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
Response from Stephanie on Jun 7, 2025 "Thank you for the kind review! Loved my time with Millie and looking forward to any future visits! 🩷"
June 2, 2025
Gary

Stephanie was great, with daily updates and photos. We were happy to have her look after our three cats when our neighbor was unavailable. We would recommend her to anyone.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Response from Stephanie on Jun 7, 2025 "Thank you for trusting me as your sitter!! Tippy, Tux, and Whitey were the sweetest :)"
May 25, 2025
Evan

Stephanie was an amazing caregiver and I will call on her whenever she’s available. She asked important question in order to get to know Milo and Murphy. She also recommended changes to my reservation that provided better care for my cats. She’s great and I can feel really comfortable when I leave knowing my cats are well cared for.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
May 4, 2025
Meowtel

Stephanie is a background-checked cat sitter in the Columbus area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.

April 22, 2025
Tori

Stephanie was super attentive to my cat's needs and came over longer than we had asked because she realized Crescendo needed more interaction. She provided me updates which was appreciated, and I was never worried that she was inside my home. Crescendo was well taken care of!

April 22, 2025
Lila

Stephanie is a kind, reliable, and attentive cat caregiver. She treats every cat like her own, with patience, love, and genuine care. Anyone would be lucky to have her look after their feline family member!

April 22, 2025
Taylor

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
This week
Michelle

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
This month
Michelle

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
This month

Stephanie's Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $23.00 / 20min $37.00 / 45min $52.00 / 60min
  • Stephanie's Holiday Surcharge is 20%
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Stephanie's Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications

  • Foster Parent
  • Shelter Volunteer

Transportation

  • Walk
  • 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

Columbus cat sitting rates will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and expertise, but the average price for a cat sitter is $24.00. 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.

Cat-Centric Columbus Care
5.00 • 17 reviews • From $23.00