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Melissa's Fur Baby Sitting
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I'm Melissa

A cat sitter in Westerville, OH

4.96/5.00
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46 REVIEWS

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I'm Melissa | Cat Sitting in Westerville, OH

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What is your experience with cat sitting, and how long have you been doing it?

I have had good experiences with cat sitting. Cats seem to like me, even when they are shy or timid. I have been officially cat sitting with Meowtel since December of 2022, but have babysat dogs and cats off and on for several years.

What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

I love getting to spend time with the fur babies and get extra love from them.

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

I sure do, I have 6! Their names are Margarita, Tequila, Jack, Bailey, Whiskey and Fireball Finch.

What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a cat sitter?

Check reviews and ask the sitters questions if you have any questions. I am always open to answer any questions that you may have and incorporate any routines that you may have.

How do you ensure the safety & security of the cats and the home while cat sitting?

I always make sure that the outside doors are latched so there is no chance of anyone escaping out the door. I make sure that everything inside is how I would leave my home if my fur babies are left home alone. When I leave the house, I make sure that the lights are how they were when I arrived and make sure that the doors are locked.

Are you usually available during holidays?

Most definitely! I do have a daughter, but we can adjust our holiday schedules to accommodate your reservation, as we are very flexible.

How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?

Having 2 timid ones of my own, I just work with them at their own pace. I sit on the floor near them and do not act aggressively to pet or try to touch them. I like them to get comfortable with me on their own time.

Melissa's Reviews

Attention to Detail
5.0
Communication
5.0
Tidiness
5.0
Sean

Melissa does an excellent job taking care of our kitty cats - it's always great to know they're in good hands when we're away!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
May 26, 2025
William

very dependable and reliable. simply the best

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Melissa on Apr 4, 2025 "Thanks for the review! It's always a pleasure taking care of the boys!"
April 3, 2025
Amy

Melissa is a great cat sitter and our reliable go-to caretaker for our complicated kitties.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 20, 2024
Sean

Melissa is great! Very professional and easy to work with and great with cats. I'd be happy to rebook her any time!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Melissa on Nov 3, 2024 "Thanks for your review! It's was a pleasure watching the girls and would absolutely love to watch them anytime!"
October 31, 2024
Leanne

This was the second time Melissa watched our three cats. She was amazing! She even got our shy one to come out for pets. I would definitely recommend Melissa to anyone and will be using her for our next vacation.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Response from Melissa on Oct 13, 2024 "Thank you for the review! Your fur babies are so sweet & I try to make Murray feel as loved as the other 2. I can't wait to sit for them again!"
October 13, 2024
William

Melissa is the best, always keeps you informed and takes awesome 📸. I would definitely recommend her.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 14, 2024
Amy

Melissa did a great job taking care of our three cats. one of them has several serious health issues requiring insulin, pills, food coaxing, and careful attention. Melissa was an excellent caregiver for him!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
July 19, 2024
Morgan

I have used Melissa several times as a petsitter and she takes great care of my cats every time. She is very fast to respond, and sends the best pictures. I would recommend her to anyone that wants peace of mind while away from their kitties :D

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
Response from Melissa on Jun 12, 2024 "Thank you for the kind words! Orko & Olga are always a pleasure to watch!"
June 10, 2024
William

As always Melissa does a wonderful job with our boys. provides lots of pictures and updates.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Melissa on May 19, 2024 "Thanks for the great review! The boys are always great & well behaved. It's a pleasure to sit for your family!"
May 18, 2024
Michael

Melissa was so helpful assisting me as I gave my cat medicine! Melissa, thank you so much, I really appreciate it!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
March 2, 2024
William

Uses her several time to watch our 3 year old short hairs and she is awesome

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 2, 2023
Leanne

Melissa did a wonderful job watching our three cats. She handled our ornery girl who decided this was a great time to find a new hiding spot and was able to get our shy guy to come out for cuddles. We would highly recommend Melissa and will definitely be using her in the future!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
September 24, 2023
William

Melissa was excellent got along with our cats immediately. Will use again and highly recommend.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 31, 2023
Carol

This was the first time I worked with Melissa. She looked after my cat for four days. She was able to get through to and calm my fearful and defensive cat. She did the rather complex set of tasks involved when I was gone and did them well. She was personable and easy to work with. She was responsive to my questions throughout the whole time. I would definitely recommend her.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
June 10, 2023
Morgan

Melissa was a great petsitter and I would recommend her to anyone looking for a new one! She was able to take care of my two cats that have different social needs. The daily updates and pictures with every visit were fun to look forward to.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
April 7, 2023
Caryn

My three cats recommend Melissa. They clearly felt comfortable with her, as seen in the photos she sent. I only got a minimal amount of cattitude when I returned to safe, happy, and well-fed cats.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 12, 2023
Meowtel

Melissa is a cat sitter in the Worthington area. Her profile has been verified and her references have been checked by Meowtel.

December 16, 2022
Amy

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
May 24, 2025
William

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 19, 2025
Amy

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 20, 2025
William

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 4, 2025
Amy

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
March 28, 2025
Amy

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
March 15, 2025
Art

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
January 13, 2025
William

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 11, 2024
Art

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
December 7, 2024
William

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 30, 2024
Javier

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Melissa on Nov 30, 2024 "Thank you for the 5 🌟 review!"
November 30, 2024
Amy

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
Response from Melissa on Nov 18, 2024 "Thank you for the 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 review!"
November 18, 2024
Amy

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
November 10, 2024
Demi

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Response from Melissa on Oct 27, 2024 "Thank you for the review! It's a pleasure to watch Scout!"
October 27, 2024
Amy

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
October 25, 2024
William

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Melissa on Oct 13, 2024 "Thank you for the review! It's always a pleasure watching the boys!"
October 10, 2024
Art

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Melissa on Oct 13, 2024 "Thank you for the review! It's always a pleasure watching the girls!"
October 9, 2024
Amy

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
Response from Melissa on Sep 29, 2024 "I love sitting for you! They are an absolute pleasure to watch!"
September 29, 2024
Art

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Response from Melissa on Aug 2, 2024 "Thanks for trusting me to care for the girls! They're a pleasure to watch!"
August 2, 2024
William

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 12, 2024
William

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 11, 2024
William

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 10, 2024
William

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 10, 2024
Barbara

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Melissa on Jun 12, 2024 "Thank you for the 5 🌟 review!"
June 1, 2024
Morgan

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
May 28, 2024
Morgan

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
April 24, 2024
Heather

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
January 5, 2024
William

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 21, 2023
William

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 2, 2023

Melissa's First Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $28.00 / 20min $46.00 / 45min $68.00 / 60min
  • Melissa's Holiday Surcharge is 30%
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Melissa's Second Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $55.00 / 45min $75.00 / 60min
  • Melissa's Holiday Surcharge is 30%
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Melissa's Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications

  • Foster Parent
  • Shelter Volunteer

Transportation

  • Car

Medication Experience

  • Topical Ointments
  • Eye/Ear Drops
  • Oral Medication / Pills
  • Injections / Diabetic Management

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.

Independence Day is coming up soon (July 4th). Meowtel cat sitters are usually pretty busy, don't forget to book your sitter!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Westerville 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.

Melissa's Fur Baby Sitting
4.96 • 46 reviews • From $28.00