I'm Gretchen

Gretchen Cares For Cats Columbus

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64 Reviews
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25 Repeat clients
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Meowtel Sitter for 5+ years
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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

Gretchen is experienced with 3 types of medications

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills

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Gretchen Cares For Cats Columbus

I'm Gretchen

Cat Sitting in Columbus, OH

Hi! My name is Gretchen and I've always been a passionate cat and animal lover. I'm a vegan of 13 years.

I have 5 years of experience on Meowtel and prior to that, I was the go to sitter in 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 as a production manager...
Hi! My name is Gretchen and I've always been a passionate cat and animal lover. I'm a vegan of 13 years.

I have 5 years of experience on Meowtel and prior to that, I was the go to sitter in 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 as a production manager. Most days I'm unavailable 9am-5pm if it's not an event day. I prefer anytime/evening reservations, however, I can accommodate morning visits if they are prior to 9am. At this time, I cannot take twice-daily reservations.

My service radius is 9 miles from south Clintonville, but I may be able to take requests slightly outside of this for 45 and 90 minute visits. Happy to chat with you and see if we can work something out.
I tend to not update my availability too far out (I travel for work!), so don't hesitate to reach out if you don't see your date available.

Thank you for considering me as a cat sitter :)

Learn More About Gretchen

What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

Getting shy cats to trust me and then sending cute photos to the parents!

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

Yes! I have two fur babies: Charles & Astrid. Charles is my spunky senior and Astrid is the most loveable, clueless tortie.

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

I love to meet in person so that I can see where food, water, litter, etc. are kept and easily ask any questions. At this time, I also like to get a copy of the house key unless it will be stored in a lockbox on the door. This is also a great time for you to ask me any questions- I know how nerve-racking it can be to leave your animals in the care of someone you just met, so it's important that you're comfortable!


Medication Experience:

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills

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Communication
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Tidiness
Rachel

Rachel

September 2, 2025

Gretchen was wonderful! She was punctual, thorough, and sent us daily update photos of our kitty ❤️ will definitely be a return customer!

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Response from Gretchen

Thanks so much, Minnie was so fun!

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Jessica

Jessica

June 9, 2025

Gretchen has cat-sat for us several times now and she is wonderful! Our cats clearly love her, as evidenced by all the photos and videos Gretchen sends of them hanging out with her. She’s always willing to follow our ridiculous instructions and keeps us updated when she comes and goes. We super appreciate Gretchen making it possible for us to get a weekend away, while having peace of mind about our house and fur babies! The kitties hope she will come back and visit with them again in the future!

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Response from Gretchen

Thanks so much, loved seeing the kitties again! 😻

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Ian

Ian

October 14, 2025

This is the second time we’ve had Gretchen as our cat sitter. She takes the time to play with Juni and makes sure to give her good attention! We can tell our cat Juni is comfortable around Gretchen. We always know our cat is in good hands and would highly recommend her.

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Jessica

Jessica

August 14, 2025

Gretchen always takes great care of our kitties! She does a thorough job with our instructions, sends a ton of great pics, and spends quality time with all of them while she’s here. The updates from her are always so helpful to ease our worries while we’re away. Our cats hope that Gretchen will come back and hang out with them again soon!

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Emily

Emily

June 7, 2024

Gretchen was incredible with both Muna and Numan. Muna requires medication and this was my first time leaving town while Muna needed meds. Gretchen went above and beyond to ensure she received her medication and gave updates along the way. I would gladly have Gretchen back to take care of my fur babies.

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Delia

Delia

February 16, 2025

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!

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Response from Gretchen

Pleasure working with you! 😁

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Service Area & Availability

Drop in visits rates

$27.00 / 20min
$39.00 / 45min
$57.00 / 60min

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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.

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 free 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 free Meet & Greet!

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64 reviews
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Free Cancellation (48+ hrs)