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Gretchen Cares For Cats Columbus

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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 14 years.

I have 6 years of experience on Meowtel and prior to that, I was the go to sitter in my friend group. I have so much fun hanging out with animals and love sending cute photos and videos to the pet parents to make them smile while they're away.

Full time, I work AV for liv...
Hi! My name is Gretchen and I've always been a passionate cat and animal lover. I'm a vegan of 14 years.

I have 6 years of experience on Meowtel and prior to that, I was the go to sitter in my friend group. I have so much fun hanging out with animals and love sending cute photos and videos to the pet parents to make them smile while they're away.

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 and at this time, I cannot take twice-daily reservations.

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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Jessica

Jessica

September 21, 2026

Gretchen has helped us out with our kitties several times and we always appreciate her! Communication is always on point, she’s reliable, and she goes above and beyond, bringing in mail and packages, etc. Our more social cat loves hanging out with Gretchen watching CatTV, and our more timid one made it downstairs this time to eat next to her! progress haha. We also appreciate the updates and pictures she sends and we love knowing our kitties are in good hands and well taken care of while we’re gone. The kitties (and us) hope Gretchen will come back and hang out in the future!

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Todd

Todd

June 22, 2026

My Meowtel experience was fantastic and all due to Gretchen's loving care of my two cats. Following knee surgery I needed help keeping the litter boxes clean, food and water freshened, giving them both active play time. Gretchen not only took care of all that, but also took out the trash and brought in packages. Gretchen kept my kitties happy and healthy while I couldn't, and I am very grateful!

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Shelly

Shelly

This month

Gretchen did a fantastic job taking care of our cats! She sent detailed daily updates, with photos. She even vacuumed before we returned home, and left the cat dishes cleaned and organized. And, we returned home to calm, content cats!

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Amrish

Amrish

This week

Gretchen Was great with our cat! she was prompt, caring and very communicative. Mochi warmed up to her pretty quick. he needed medication and she was able to help him with it with no issues. Will definitely book her services the next time we need a cat sitter!

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Victoria

Victoria

July 12, 2026

Gretchen always takes such good care of our Remmy. She is very thorough, sends lots of pictures and does anything to ensure he is comfortable since our cat is a shy little guy. I would recommend Gretchen to anyone!

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Yaslin

Yaslin

July 7, 2026

Gretchen took great care of my senior cat that needs daily meds. I received daily photos/videos and updates, which gave me peace of mind while I was away.

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Service Area & Availability

Drop in visits rates

$28.00 / 20min
$39.00 / 45min
$57.00 / 60min
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I typically only do evenings after 5pm on weekdays but don't hesitate to reach out to see if we can make something work! I'm based out of south Clintonville area.

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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 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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