I'm Gretchen
A cat sitter in Columbus, OH
You aren't charged until Gretchen confirms your request. Cancel anytime up to 48 hours before the reservation begins for a 100% refund.
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I'm Gretchen | Cat Sitting in Columbus, OH
My name is Gretchen and although I've only been a cat parent myself for about 7 years, I've always loved cats. As a kid when my parents didn't want to adopt a cat, I befriended a neighbor's outdoor cat, who began to come by and hang out with me on the porch every single day. All of my friends are cat-lovers, and I've become the go-to sitter among my friend group. I'm responsible and have so much fun hanging out with animals. I love sending cute photos and videos to the pet parents to make them smile while they're away, and assure them that their pets are in the best hands. Full time, I work AV for live events ...
Gretchen's Reviews
Delia
Gretchen was our first experience with Meowtel and hiring a cat sitter in general, and we had a very smooth time. She made friends with our slightly skittish cats quickly, got them all fed, and went above and beyond in putting food out for the strays we feed in the backyard as well. Communication was clear, we got some pics of the kitties, and peace of mind while out of town. Would highly recommend Gretchen if you’re looking for a sitter!
Jessica
This was our second time asking Gretchen to help us out! She’s been great both times. Always responsive and closes the loop. She’s mindful of all the instructions we leave and takes great care of the house/cats while we’re gone. Our 3 cats (and outdoor stray) love her and she sends us ample pics and videos so we know they’re doing just fine! We will definitely hire Gretchen again, if she’ll have us :-). Thanks from Jess, Mike, bubbies, Garfield, Monroe, and Theo!
Sarah
Gretchen is such a great sitter. It’s so nice to not have to worry about my kitties while I’m gone. Highly recommend!
Jessica
This was our first time using Meowtel (or any service like this, for that matter) instead of having friends/family watch our cats. Gretchen did a wonderful job! She was not only receptive of my completely neurotic instruction packet lol, but our cats loved her! Even our upstairs princess hung out downstairs with Gretchen and the other cats. The daily pics were great and reassuring :-). Gretchen was speedy and detailed with all the planning messages ahead of time and was great at the meet and greet (despite me being an anxious cat mom). We appreciated her willingness to help us out this weekend and will definitely be hiring her in the future. :-)
Elizabeth
Another great cat-sitting experience with Gretchen. It is such a relief to feel the peace of mind of knowing my kitties are in loving hands.
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Gretchen's Qualifications & Experience
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.
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.