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I'm Cara
Cat Sitting in Lakewood, OH
Being around cats makes me so happy and I would love to have as many fur friends as I can! I’m usually the person animals get along with even when they don’t normally ge... Hi! My name is Cara and during the day I am an office manager. I love cats and am basically a cat myself (lol). I currently am between kitties but I have grown up with cats all my life. I am loving being a sitter with Meowtel- every cat I meet becomes another furry friend and fills my cat loving heart 😻
Being around cats makes me so happy and I would love to have as many fur friends as I can! I’m usually the person animals get along with even when they don’t normally get along with anyone else. I hope your cat ends up loving me as much as I know I will love them :)
I am in Lakewood and can travel to surrounding areas. I am typically available mornings and often after work during the week and most times on Saturday/Sunday. *I am willing to work with you and what works best so please reach out if you do not see the dates open you are looking for! Please inquire if you are interested in overnight care.
I can’t wait to meet your baby!
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What is your experience with cat sitting, and how long have you been doing it?
I have been cat sitting since Spring 2024 and I am LOVING it. I couldn’t ask for a better job. I love being around cats and hanging out with them never feels like work.
What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?
I have always connected quickly with all animals however cats are my favorite! I love making new furry friends, and getting in all the pets I can.
What is your favorite cat toy?
I love all the cat toys! I will toss balls around, play with laser lights, bounce around the ball on the string, whichever toy the cat shows the most interest for.
How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?
When I meet a nervous cat, I allow the cat to have as much space as they need. I will let it get as close to me as it wants and let it sniff me before I try anything further. I also know that sometimes it takes multiple visits before a cat is comfortable with me. It took me over a year but I was able to get my friends cat from hiding when I came over to letting me pet, hold and love up on him!
Medication Experience:
In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Cara is experienced with 4 types of medications
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Meredith
This month
Cara was amazing with my two old ladies! She got them moving and playing, sent lots of great pictures, and gave one of them her medicine, which can be tricky. I felt so reassured that they were in good hands while I was away. All the while, Cara was really communicative and respectful of my home. I highly recommend her! 😊
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Michael
October 24, 2025
Cara is amazing! I have a quite skittish cat who seems to trust nobody but me. But less than 5 minutes into our preliminary meet/greet, my cat came up to her and even let Cara pet him, which was enough proof for me that she’s a cat whisperer. She provided updates as well as pictures every day. Highly recommend.
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Carolyn
January 17, 2026
Cara did a fabulous job looking after my two fur babies while I was traveling for work. Awesome daily updates with pics! Greatly appreciated her care and attention to detail. Highly recommend Cara!
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Heather
This month
Cara's time with my cats went incredibly well. When we met in person we explained our expectations and she met those and even went above and beyond for us. We can't be more thankful to her for taking such great care of our little babies. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to go out of town anytime soon, she will do wonders for your pets!
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Nudar
July 21, 2025
Cara took great care of my kitten while I was out of town for a few days. She would send me daily updates and pictures of my kitten.
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Tiffany
June 16, 2025
Cara was wonderful! I don’t know how she does it, but even our more skittish fluff warmed up to her, and both cats were relaxed and happy when we got home. Thanks so much, Cara!
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Drop in visits rates
Overnight stay rate
Cara's is 15%
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
Cara's holiday surcharge is 15%.
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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.
Lakewood cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $23.00. 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
Meredith
This month
Cara was amazing with my two old ladies! She got them moving and playing, sent lots of great pictures, and gave one of them her medicine, which can be tricky. I felt so reassured that they were in good hands while I was away. All the while, Cara was really communicative and respectful of my home. I highly recommend her! 😊
Michael
October 24, 2025
Cara is amazing! I have a quite skittish cat who seems to trust nobody but me. But less than 5 minutes into our preliminary meet/greet, my cat came up to her and even let Cara pet him, which was enough proof for me that she’s a cat whisperer. She provided updates as well as pictures every day. Highly recommend.
Carolyn
January 17, 2026
Cara did a fabulous job looking after my two fur babies while I was traveling for work. Awesome daily updates with pics! Greatly appreciated her care and attention to detail. Highly recommend Cara!
Heather
This month
Cara's time with my cats went incredibly well. When we met in person we explained our expectations and she met those and even went above and beyond for us. We can't be more thankful to her for taking such great care of our little babies. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to go out of town anytime soon, she will do wonders for your pets!
Nudar
July 21, 2025
Cara took great care of my kitten while I was out of town for a few days. She would send me daily updates and pictures of my kitten.
Tiffany
June 16, 2025
Cara was wonderful! I don’t know how she does it, but even our more skittish fluff warmed up to her, and both cats were relaxed and happy when we got home. Thanks so much, Cara!
Response from Cara
thanks Tiffany! we had a great time 😸
April
October 27, 2024
We typically use a different sitting service outside of Meowtel and were in a last-minute bind when they couldn't be available. Cara was very responsive, and worked to understand what we needed from a sitter. She was easy to schedule with, and asked great questions to understand our 2 kitties needs. She sent us pictures with every visit, along with a narrative on the visit itself. Our kitties are extremely shy, but one of them even made an appearance while we were gone. We had such a positive experience with Cara that she is going to be out go to now instead of the other place. Highly recommend.
Shawna
August 16, 2024
Cara truly went above and beyond. My kitty liked her right away, at the meet and greet. As did I! So I knew it would be a success. Despite Cleveland going through that widespread power outage, she was there each day and made me feel safe and secure in my choice to still go away on my trip. The photos and updates I got put me at ease and Cara was very quick to respond any time I reached out. I give this experience an enthusiastic 10 out of 10 and will seek Cara out for any future trips I may need to go on. My kitty was very happy and that makes me happy! Thanks Cara!
Response from Cara
thank you so much Shawna! i enjoyed meeting you and your kitty as well! I loved spending time with Mischa and look forward to hanging out with him again. I appreciate you trusting me and am so happy to help!
Alyssa
November 12, 2025
Cara took great care of my cat & kept in constant communication the entire reservation! She sent multiple photos each day & was so sweet!
Ricardo
November 14, 2024
Cara was awesome. She came each morning on time and sent me photo updates. One of my cats was sick and Cara was sure to give her a little extra attention. I returned home to happy and well-fed cats. I would definitely ask her to watch over my cats again.
Emma
June 1, 2024
Cara has taken care of our cats multiple times, including drop in visits and overnight stays. She sent us regular updates and pictures, and gave our cats lots of love and attention! She also left our house very clean and tidy, and went above and beyond to take care of anything we needed.
Grace
October 23, 2025
Cara was amazing! She gave updates daily and sent multiple pictures and videos. I definitely would use her services again.
Response from Cara
thanks Grace! Mona’s so sweet
Jillian
September 25, 2024
Cara was great! She was super responsive, sent purrfect updates, and I felt comfortable while on holiday. I will definitely call on Cara, and Meowtel, again!
Jodi
December 21, 2025
Cara was exceptional , I came home to a happy, relaxed kitty and felt totally at ease while I was away. I wouldn’t hesitate to book with Cara again and highly recommend their services.
Tyler
November 17, 2024
cara was FANTASTIC. she provided great updates, fantastic photos, and filled is with the utmost confidence in the care of our kitties.
Shawna
September 20, 2024
Mischa and I are repeat clients. I could tell my kitty was extremely comfortable with Cara and it made me feel so comforted to know he was happy while I was out of town. I would 100% recommend Cara to anyone in need of a friendly, caring pet-sitter.
Glenn
July 16, 2025
Great updates with excellent pictures. our minds were at peace.
Kathleen
December 26, 2025
Dani
December 22, 2025
Doug
December 2, 2025
Nudar
September 27, 2025
Katrina
September 25, 2025
Nikhil
August 13, 2025
Doug
August 11, 2025
Cara was wonderful with my Bengals, as always.
Nikhil
July 13, 2025
I always have peace of mind when Cara watches my cat. Very reliable and great communication every time.
Response from Cara
thank you! 😺I always look forward to time when tycoon!
Helena
July 4, 2025
Katrina
June 11, 2025
Nikhil
June 9, 2025
Cara has taken care of my cat many times. Communication is excellent. She's very responsive and reliable.
Doug
April 29, 2025
My Bengals love Cara!
Kayla
April 20, 2025
Nikhil
April 9, 2025
Nikhil
March 11, 2025
Doug
March 10, 2025
My two bengals love Cara!
Response from Cara
I love them!
Tyler
February 19, 2025
Katrina
February 15, 2025
Doug
February 13, 2025
Cara has been amazing with my two mischievous Bengals.
Doug
January 19, 2025
Cara did a wonderful job taking care of my two Bengals!
Doug
January 18, 2025
Cara did a fantastic job helping me look after my cats! Will book again.
Kathleen
January 7, 2025
Nikhil
January 4, 2025
Katrina
January 3, 2025
Kathleen
December 4, 2024
Katrina
November 24, 2024
Nikhil
October 22, 2024
Katrina
October 17, 2024
Tiffany
September 21, 2024
Nikhil
September 10, 2024
Seema
September 3, 2024
Kathleen
August 25, 2024
Cara came for a meet and greet and even my shy kittie warmed up to her right away. She was great!
Emma
August 19, 2024
Lauren
June 27, 2024
Lauren
June 17, 2024
Excellent cat sitter! we will be using her again for sure.
Emma
May 20, 2024
Cara took care of our 3 cats while we were away on a trip. She updated us every visit on how they were doing and sent lots of great pictures. She took care of everything we needed and kept our cats very happy and entertained! It was a relief for us to know they were in good hands with her.
Meowtel
February 29, 2024
Cara is a background-checked cat sitter in the Lakewood area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.
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