I'm Gretchen
Gretchen Cares For Cats Columbus
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I'm Gretchen
Cat Sitting in Columbus, OH
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 :)
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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:
In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Gretchen is experienced with 3 types of medications
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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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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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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
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
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
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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Drop in visits rates
Gretchen's is 30%
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
Gretchen's holiday surcharge is 30%.
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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!
Rating breakdown
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!
Response from Gretchen
Thanks so much, Minnie was so fun!
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!
Response from Gretchen
Thanks so much, loved seeing the kitties again! 😻
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.
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!
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.
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!
Response from Gretchen
Pleasure working with you! 😁
Jessica
October 21, 2024
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. :-)
Response from Gretchen
Great meeting you! The instruction packet was soo helpful and the kitties are such a sweet group :)
Elizabeth
June 14, 2024
Gretchen charmed my two boys and took fantastic care of them. I loved the pictures and it was a relief that she tenaciously was able to get medication into our tricky Siamese. Highly recommend!
Jessica
December 14, 2024
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!
Elizabeth
August 31, 2024
Gretchen is am amazing cat whisperer! My kitties love her and she is also able to outsmart my little Siamese and give him his meds. Great communication and pictures give us peace of mind. Highly recommended!
Response from Gretchen
Thank you for the kind words! ☺️
Teri
April 27, 2021
The whole process of looking for and booking a cat sitter for my boy was easy and a life saver for me. Gretchen was FANTASTIC to work with. We set a time to meet, she was "on time" "masked up" and just as kind as could be. Tubby went right over to her. She sent me a daily update & picture of Tubby which made me feel so much better about leaving him. I wouldn't have had such a great trip without Gretchen. I HIGHLY recommend her. THANKS GRETCHEN!!!!
Janelle
February 25, 2023
Gretchen did an amazing job with our two cats, especially helping out with a last-minute food change & medical needs. She made sure both cats got their correct food and also gave extra to our neighborhood strays. Highly recommend!!
Amy
August 27, 2022
Gretchen was awesome! I am a pet sitter and I have fairly high standards and she was perfect! Punctual, followed instructions and sent me lovely picture of my cats while I was gone. Highly recommend!
David
July 6, 2021
Gretchen did a great job with our cats! She did everything we asked and she gave a great report and sent us pictures every day while we’re gone. Our cats are normally shy, but they really warmed up to her and even played with her. I would recommend Gretchen to anyone who needs a pet sitter.
Amie
June 27, 2021
I felt good about Gretchen right from the meet and greet, when both cats literally ran up to her when she walked in. She was dependable and sent sweet notes and photos about the cats every day. Will absolutely use her again.
Debbie
July 24, 2023
Gretchen did a great job taking care of our 2 kitties! She sent us an update and photos each time she came. She also took care of watering our little terrace garden. We will definitely book her again for our next trip.
Melissa
August 18, 2021
Gretchen took great care of my cats! She is very professional and was prompt for the meet and greet. I received a note and pictures everyday so I could see how everyone was doing while I was gone. I'll definitely book Gretchen again.
Bronwyn
December 21, 2022
Gretchen was a wonderful cat sitter! She sent us pictures every evening and even brought in our mail and rinsed the cats’ dishes. Excellent cat sitter!
Sarah
September 11, 2022
My cats absolutely love Gretchen! She interacted with them each day of my trip and sent lots of great photos and updates. I never had to worry about them while I was gone and am happy to know they are in good hands anytime I need to go out of town.
Ian
August 9, 2022
Gretchen did a great job looking after my cats this past weekend. She provided daily updates and was professional and reliable. Would definitely use her again in the future.
Rashel
October 17, 2021
Gretchen did a great job with our cats! She is honest and reliable... she even put up with our aggressive cat!
Kevin
August 16, 2021
Gretchen was great. She visited before hand and my cats took to her. She sent a message and pics after her visits. Eased my mind while I traveled. Highly recommend.
Megan
January 2, 2026
Gretchen took excellent care of our kitties. Very easy to get ahold of, and we appreciate her being available so last minute and taking so much initiative with their care. We would absolutely book again!
Aaron
April 2, 2023
Gretchen did a great job taking care of our two cats and ensuring that the oldest one got the pill she takes every day!
Erin
March 6, 2026
Gretchen was great! She was very easy to communicate with and did a great job of taking care of our cats while we were out of town. Will definitely be using her again!
Janelle
July 10, 2024
I am always stressed about leaving my cats behind because of their age and medication requirements. Gretchen provides the perfect care to ease my mind if we are away.
Response from Gretchen
Thanks for booking with me, I had fun spending time with your kitties! ☺️
Jamie
September 26, 2022
Gretchen is amazing and took purrfect care of my ladies. I really appreciated the daily pics too.
Patrick
October 26, 2022
Gretchen was so sweet to our elderly kittie. She took time with him each day and sent us pics that made us miss him.
Heidi
July 27, 2022
Gretchen was great! She sent updates and pictures of our cat each day and took great care of her. I hope Gretchen can cat sit for us again in the future!
Michelle
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Shelby
January 17, 2026
Michelle
December 27, 2025
Michelle
October 12, 2025
Ian
September 28, 2025
Ian
July 20, 2025
Rachel
June 22, 2025
Melissa
June 22, 2025
Sarah
May 29, 2025
Sarah
March 7, 2025
Sarah
February 8, 2025
Sarah
January 31, 2025
Sarah
January 18, 2025
Sarah
January 13, 2025
Sarah
December 27, 2024
Connor
December 13, 2024
Sarah
December 7, 2024
Gretchen is such a great sitter. It’s so nice to not have to worry about my kitties while I’m gone. Highly recommend!
Elizabeth
September 3, 2024
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.
Cristina
August 17, 2024
Rachel
August 5, 2024
Rachel
July 28, 2024
Melissa
July 26, 2024
Gretchen always takes great care of my girls!
Rachel
June 18, 2024
Gretchen took good care of my cats and provided great updates.
Warwick
February 4, 2024
Gretchen is simply outstanding.
Debbie
January 10, 2024
Warwick
October 30, 2023
Warwick
September 25, 2023
Once again Gretchen saved the days for us so we could explore Italy. she is in a word outstanding! way above the normal. Couldn't have pulled this off without her. Thanks ever so much.
Audrey
June 2, 2023
I had peace of mind knowing Gretchen was watching my girls!
Melissa
February 1, 2023
Gretchen always takes great care of my cats!
Melissa
February 13, 2022
Gretchen always takes great care of my cats!
Stefani
December 26, 2021
Gretchen was super nice and did a great job. Highly recommend her.
Warwick
October 8, 2021
Once again Gretchen is the best. She is a great care taker for our cat and does an exceptional job. We can concentrate on our real estate investing while we are away and can count on Gretchen to take care of Alpha. We've already booked her for our next trip! Thanks ever so much!
Warwick
June 29, 2021
Gretchen did an outstanding job with our cat. She went above and beyond. You couldn't find a better cat sitter. She was so good the first time we used her again. Highly recommended.
Madison
June 3, 2021
Very nice job!!
Meowtel
January 28, 2021
Gretchen is a Cat Sitter in the Columbus area. Her profile has been verified and her references have been checked by Meowtel.
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