I'm Stephanie
Cat-Centric Columbus Care
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:
Stephanie is experienced with 2 types of medications
Check if Stephanie services your area
Unfortunately, Stephanie does not cover your area right meow.
I'm Stephanie
Cat Sitting in Columbus, OH
Hi, I’m Stephanie!
I love meeting new cats and giving them all the attention (only if they want!) and care that they deserve while you’re away. I work from home and am located in the Harrison West area, so looking to help those in nearby neighborhoods.
My rescue, Ginger, has had my whole heart for the past 4.5 years. She is a sassy girl who loves playing for half the day and napping for the other half (some favorites are springs, lasers, and fishing poles)... Availability Update: I'm at max capacity right now with my current schedule & not able to accept any new clients at this time, sorry for any inconvenience!
Hi, I’m Stephanie!
I love meeting new cats and giving them all the attention (only if they want!) and care that they deserve while you’re away. I work from home and am located in the Harrison West area, so looking to help those in nearby neighborhoods.
My rescue, Ginger, has had my whole heart for the past 4.5 years. She is a sassy girl who loves playing for half the day and napping for the other half (some favorites are springs, lasers, and fishing poles). She’s very food motivated, so I have some experience with diet routines, reward incentives, and coming up with new stimulating play ideas to keep boredom at bay.
I have experience with both lovey and spicy cats, no judgement here. I also have been through some cat medical eras and can administer ointments, eye/ear drops, pills, and liquid meds. As well as helping them navigate with the cone of shame after procedures.
I can’t wait to meet your furry feline friend and help them feel at home until you get back! I know I feel much more at peace on trips when I have someone I can rely on taking care of my sweet girl.
Communication is key for me, so having two-way expectations helps me to give the best care possible. I hope you like getting pictures and updates of your perfect pet, that’s my favorite part!
Learn More About Stephanie
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!
Medication Experience:
Skills:
In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Stephanie is experienced with 2 types of medications
Check if Stephanie services your area
Unfortunately, Stephanie does not cover your area right meow.
Katie
January 10, 2026
Stephanie did really great with my senior cat! he needs pills twice a day & she was able to get it done every time. he's also very shy & he warmed up to her pretty quickly. Stephanie followed my requests to a T & alerted me to any issues immediately. I would book with her again.
Read more
Beth
June 1, 2026
Stephanie is great! This was my 2nd time booking Stephanie via the Meowtel App (1st: Sept 2025/2nd: May 2026). Everything was perfect. Stephanie does a great job communicating before & during visits. My cat was once again at ease with her: followed her around during visits, did belly flops for tummy rubs and made air-biscuits during her visits. Clearly he was happy to see her! Stephanie also gave my cat his oral medication every day. The kitchen feeding area was spotless and she made sure all trash was properly disposed. The Meowtel reservation process was easy & simple. No issues & prices were reasonable. Once again, the whole experience was great! (May 2026)
Read more
Liesl
February 26, 2026
Stephanie was wonderful! This was the first time leaving our cats with Stephanie. I was a little apprehensive because one of our two cats suffered a kidney injury recently and we'd been keeping a close eye on him. She was a very conscientious and caring sitter. She followed my somewhat complicated instructions to a "T". I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her and I definitely plan to look for her when we travel again.
Read moreResponse from Stephanie
Thank you Liesl! So glad I was able to care for them while you were gone, they are the best!!
Read more
Roshan
April 22, 2026
Amazing as always! One of our cats needed special care managing his GI symptoms and Stephanie managed it on the fly with ease. Our cats love Stephanie a lot and is one of their trusted persons!
Read more
Julia
December 14, 2025
Stephanie has now watched my babies twice and we have had awesome experiences both times! She takes the time to play with them each visit and sends through great updates that help us travel stress free when traveling. She’s super dependable and we love having her hang with the kitties. We will definitely be scheduling again with her soon!
Read more
Thomas
November 5, 2025
Stephanie took great care of my two cats when I was gone for 12 days. She sent pics every visit and is very quick to respond!
Read moreService Area & Availability
Drop in visits rates
Stephanie's is 25%
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
Stephanie's holiday surcharge is 25%.
Drop in visits rates
Stephanie's is 25%
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
Stephanie's holiday surcharge is 25%.
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.
375,000+
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.
Veterans Day is coming up soon (November 11th, 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.
Columbus 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
Katie
January 10, 2026
Stephanie did really great with my senior cat! he needs pills twice a day & she was able to get it done every time. he's also very shy & he warmed up to her pretty quickly. Stephanie followed my requests to a T & alerted me to any issues immediately. I would book with her again.
Beth
June 1, 2026
Stephanie is great! This was my 2nd time booking Stephanie via the Meowtel App (1st: Sept 2025/2nd: May 2026). Everything was perfect. Stephanie does a great job communicating before & during visits. My cat was once again at ease with her: followed her around during visits, did belly flops for tummy rubs and made air-biscuits during her visits. Clearly he was happy to see her! Stephanie also gave my cat his oral medication every day. The kitchen feeding area was spotless and she made sure all trash was properly disposed. The Meowtel reservation process was easy & simple. No issues & prices were reasonable. Once again, the whole experience was great! (May 2026)
Liesl
February 26, 2026
Stephanie was wonderful! This was the first time leaving our cats with Stephanie. I was a little apprehensive because one of our two cats suffered a kidney injury recently and we'd been keeping a close eye on him. She was a very conscientious and caring sitter. She followed my somewhat complicated instructions to a "T". I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her and I definitely plan to look for her when we travel again.
Response from Stephanie
Thank you Liesl! So glad I was able to care for them while you were gone, they are the best!!
Roshan
April 22, 2026
Amazing as always! One of our cats needed special care managing his GI symptoms and Stephanie managed it on the fly with ease. Our cats love Stephanie a lot and is one of their trusted persons!
Julia
December 14, 2025
Stephanie has now watched my babies twice and we have had awesome experiences both times! She takes the time to play with them each visit and sends through great updates that help us travel stress free when traveling. She’s super dependable and we love having her hang with the kitties. We will definitely be scheduling again with her soon!
Thomas
November 5, 2025
Stephanie took great care of my two cats when I was gone for 12 days. She sent pics every visit and is very quick to respond!
Katie
March 31, 2026
Stephanie did great again. Our cat showed her his belly and did not run away which means he likes her a lot. She was very responsive & able to give out cat his pills every time.
Larry
November 28, 2025
Stephanie is a fantastic cat sitter. She sent me updates and pictures with each visit, communication was excellent, I couldn't ask for anything more!
Beth
September 23, 2025
Stephanie was amazing! She was so attentive during our initial visit, diligently making written notes in her phone of everything I was pointing out about how to care for my cat. Her communication before & during the visits was excellent. My cat seemed very at ease with her (I could tell from the pictures & his eating habits), my cat ate/drank well & got some playtime too! He followed her around the house & wanted to be beside her during all visits. Upon my arrival home, my cat was happy & relaxed, just he always is. I can tell he felt at ease with Stephanie. Very highly recommend Stephanie & will request her again! I feel completely comfortable trusting my beloved fur baby with her. I had no anxiety about my cat’s health & welfare during my absence. The kitchen feeding area was spotless & she made sure all the trash was disposed of properly in the kitchen. The Meowtel reservation process was easy & simple. No issues & prices were reasonable. This was my first time using Meowtel & it was a good experience. (September 2025)
Shelby
September 4, 2025
absolutely one of the best cat sitters we have had! Stephanie was very communicative, played with the kitties and went above and beyond with cleaning up some messes. everyone seemed very content when we arrived home and I felt at ease while we were gone.
Joseph
July 6, 2025
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.
Response from Stephanie
Thank you Joseph! They were such angel kitties to sit for. So glad I was able to help out so you could enjoy your trip!
Katie
September 5, 2026
Stephanie went above & beyond this trip!! the house had some issues but she handled it well. she always takes excellent care of our senior cat & he looks forward to seeing her.
Emily
March 27, 2026
Stephanie was reliable, consistent, and caring with our cats. She went above and beyond with attention to details, timeliness, and communication. Our cats are usually shy with new people, but they warmed up to Stephanie and were so well-cared for while we were away.
Hannah
August 4, 2025
Stephanie was great, and I came home to a very happy and healthy kitty! She sent me adorable pictures that eased my mind, communicated well, and took great care of my cat.
Response from Stephanie
Thank you so much! Eleanor was such an angel and so so friendly!
Erin
July 12, 2025
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!
Response from Stephanie
Miss them already! Thanks for trusting me as your sitter :) can’t wait for their next visits!
Aubrey
June 2, 2025
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 :)
Response from Stephanie
Thank you for the kind review! Loved my time with Millie and looking forward to any future visits! 🩷
Melissa
August 12, 2025
Stephanie was awesome. She took great care of our two cats and kept us informed, sending us pictures and updates on their well being. We were able to relax and enjoy our vacation knowing she had everything covered at home. We will definitely choose Stephanie again!!
Response from Stephanie
Thank you! Happy to watch Buster and Bear anytime, such sweet kitties :)
Ronald
July 24, 2025
Stephanie was awesome, we were continually updated and received pictures of our kitties. This relieved our stress worrying how are kitties were doing while gone for 2 weeks. We will definitely use her again!
Response from Stephanie
Thank you!! Can’t wait to watch them again in a few weeks :)
Larry
July 21, 2025
Stephanie took great care of my cats while I was away! Fantastic communication and lots of pictures while I was gone.
Sarah
July 7, 2025
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.
Response from Stephanie
Thank you! Maeve and Cincy were the best!! Would happily sit for them anytime :)
Taylor
June 6, 2025
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!
Response from Stephanie
So glad I could help out with Lorelai, she was so fun during my visits! Stay in touch for any future trips ☺️
Thomas
February 26, 2026
Stephanie took great care of my kits when I was on vacation. She sent pics every visit and was quick to respond. Highly recommend her!
Response from Stephanie
Thank you Thomas!! Happy to watch your sweet girls anytime :)
Michelle
June 22, 2025
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!
Response from Stephanie
Boo was so silly and made the sitting easy and fun! Thank you so much
Gary
May 25, 2025
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.
Response from Stephanie
Thank you for trusting me as your sitter!! Tippy, Tux, and Whitey were the sweetest :)
Evan
May 4, 2025
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.
Adreanna
June 22, 2025
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!
Response from Stephanie
Thank you Adreanna! Looking forward to their next visits :)
Roshan
June 10, 2025
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.
Response from Stephanie
Thank you - Arthur and Junimo were such sweet kitties!! Looking forward to their next visits 😇
Kat
June 10, 2026
Stephanie was great with our kitties! She sent daily updates and pictures and let me know how everyone was doing!
Response from Stephanie
Thank you Kat! loved visiting with your 3 kitties :)
Rich
June 22, 2025
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!
Response from Stephanie
Thank you! Sweet Oreo was a perfect kitty while you were gone
Rachel
May 26, 2026
Stephanie was amazing! she came by and made sure my cats were well taken care of while i was out of town. :) great communication and i loved seeing photos of them throughout!
Response from Stephanie
Thanks so much! Rudy & Ricki were adorable :)
Roshan
July 21, 2025
We requested Stephanie to look after our cats for the second time, this time for a week long. Stephanie has been punctual, pro-active and attentive to our cats needs. They went above and beyond. Very happy with their work and will be hiring them again!
Response from Stephanie
They are such sweet kitties!! So glad I can care for them :) thank you!
Rachel
This month
Nafisa
August 10, 2026
Beth
August 9, 2026
Gary
July 25, 2026
Larry
June 28, 2026
Skyler
June 24, 2026
Melissa
June 22, 2026
Stephanie always takes great care of our boys! We recommend her over and over!
Natasha
June 14, 2026
Larry
June 6, 2026
Ronald
May 11, 2026
Ronald
March 19, 2026
Michelle
February 15, 2026
Ronald
January 17, 2026
Michelle
December 16, 2025
Ronald
December 12, 2025
Madelyn
December 1, 2025
Michelle
December 1, 2025
Roshan
November 27, 2025
Amazing as always!
Michelle
October 27, 2025
Gary
October 27, 2025
Nafisa
October 18, 2025
Michelle
October 6, 2025
Melissa
September 15, 2025
Ronald
September 7, 2025
Connor
August 18, 2025
Roshan
August 11, 2025
Amazing as usual!
Response from Stephanie
Thanks again for trusting me as your sitter :)
Roshan
August 4, 2025
Reliable as usual! Our go to sitter :)
Response from Stephanie
Thank you :) excited to see them again this weekend!
Madelyn
July 24, 2025
Taylor
July 9, 2025
Michelle
July 8, 2025
Michelle
June 19, 2025
Lila
April 22, 2025
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!
Tori
April 22, 2025
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!
Meowtel
April 22, 2025
Stephanie is a background-checked cat sitter in the Columbus area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.