I'm Hillary

Purrfectly Pawsome Cat Sitter

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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

Hillary is experienced with 6 types of medications

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills Injections / Diabetic Management Subcutaneous Fluids Inhalers

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Purrfectly Pawsome Cat Sitter

I'm Hillary

Cat Sitting in Havertown, PA

Meow there!

I’m Hillary Bloom, your Purrfectly Pawsome Cat Sitter, lifelong cat lover and proud practitioner of feline servitude. Being called “Meowy Pawpins” pretty much sums up my relationship with cats: they have my heart, and I’m perfectly happy with that arrangement.

After more than three decades in HR, I swapped spreadsheets, performance reviews and corporate meetings for purrformance reviews, fuzzy paws and whiskered opinions. In 2019, I returned to my hometown to care for my father, stepped away from my corporate career and decided it was time to pursue something that made me genuinely happy: cats. I’ve been professionally cat sitting since 2020 and have never looked back.

As a professional cat sitter, I care for cats of all ages, personalities and needs, including shy, anxious, senior and special-needs cats...
Meow there!

I’m Hillary Bloom, your Purrfectly Pawsome Cat Sitter, lifelong cat lover and proud practitioner of feline servitude. Being called “Meowy Pawpins” pretty much sums up my relationship with cats: they have my heart, and I’m perfectly happy with that arrangement.

After more than three decades in HR, I swapped spreadsheets, performance reviews and corporate meetings for purrformance reviews, fuzzy paws and whiskered opinions. In 2019, I returned to my hometown to care for my father, stepped away from my corporate career and decided it was time to pursue something that made me genuinely happy: cats. I’ve been professionally cat sitting since 2020 and have never looked back.

As a professional cat sitter, I care for cats of all ages, personalities and needs, including shy, anxious, senior and special-needs cats. I have experience caring for cats with complex medical needs, and I know that great cat care is about much more than checking off a list of tasks. It’s about getting to know each cat and making their time without their humans as comfortable, happy and stress-free as possible.

My own cat Nemo once slipped outside and was lost for over a week during winter storms. Thanks to The Lost Cat Finder, we were reunited in a real-life Finding Nemo adventure. Needless to say, I take door dashers and escape ninjas very seriously.

I share my home with two bonded pairs: The Boys, Nemo & Herbie, and The Monsters, Rio & Fiji. Over the years, I’ve welcomed nine cats of my own and fostered many others. My life revolves around cats, scuba diving and gardening, including growing my own catnip. I’m also a non-smoker.

My unforgettable feline friendships inspired my first book (available on Amazon), Tails of the Cat Sitter: Tales of Cats, Chaos & Cuddles, a humorous and heartwarming collection of real-life stories told from the cats’ perspectives. I’m currently working on a second book.

Whether your cat is outgoing, shy, spicy or still deciding whether I deserve to be in their presence, I’m here to provide thoughtful, individualized cat care while you’re away.

So don’t wait; let’s make your kitties’ next staycation a purrfectly pawsome one! 🐾

Learn More About Hillary

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

I have been professionally cat sitting since 2020, but my education in feline servitude began long before that. I have shared my life with cats throughout my adult life and learned that every cat comes with their own purrsonality, preferences and, occasionally, very strong opinions. I care for cats of all ages and temperaments and have experience with medical and behavioral challenges, as well as oral, topical and injectable medications. My own cats have taught me that there is no such thing as a "typical" cat, so I pay attention to the individual cat in front of me and adapt my care to what makes them comfortable, happy and secure. After all, the cat is always the client. The human just makes the reservation.

What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

What I enjoy most about cat sitting is getting to know each cat and discovering what makes them tick. Some cats greet me at the door like I’m their long-lost best friend. Others are convinced I am an intruder who must be eliminated immediately. I love them all. I especially enjoy working with shy, fearful or spicy cats, giving them the time and space they need to break through those barriers and decide I might actually be okay. Earning the trust of a cat who initially wanted nothing to do with me is incredibly rewarding. Every cat has a unique purrsonality, and I love figuring out how to connect with them on their terms.

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

I am proudly owned by four adorable kitties, two sets of bonded pairs: The Boys, Nemo & Herbie, and The Monsters, Rio & Fiji. They have generously allowed me to live in their home, provide room service, dispense treats and meet their many demands. In return, I receive lots of affection and stares, especially when they are hungry and want whatever I am eating.

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

I believe a great cat-sitting experience starts with a thorough meet and greet. I want to get to know your cat, not just where you keep the food. We’ll go over their routines, feeding preferences, litter box habits, favorite activities, medications, quirks and hiding places. I want to keep their normal routine while I’m there, but I also love creating little routines of our own, whether it’s a favorite game, special treat, brushies or simply sitting together. My goal is for them to recognize that my arrival means something good is about to happen and eventually look forward to my visits. Because no two cats are alike, I adapt my care to each individual cat. And yes, I take notes. Cats have a remarkable memory when a second squeezee treat is involved.

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

I take the safety and security of both the cats and the home very seriously, partly because I learned an unforgettable lesson with my own cat, Nemo. After losing and then finding Nemo, with the help of The Lost Cat Finder, in what can only be described as a real-life Finding Nemo adventure, I became extremely vigilant about exits. During every reservation, cats remain safely indoors, even if they normally have outdoor access. I know they will consider this an outrageous and completely unfair punishment and will probably tell you all about it when you return. I carefully check doors and windows, watch for professional door dashers and make sure everyone is safely inside before I leave. My goal is simple: happy cats, a secure home and no unexpected adventures while you’re away.


Medication Experience:

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills Injections / Diabetic Management Subcutaneous Fluids Inhalers

Skills:

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Ellie

Ellie

May 24, 2026

Our meet-and-greet was thorough, and Hillary was pleasant, knowledgeable, and clearly experienced with cats. My cat was in good spirits when I returned home, the litter box was clean, food and water were handled appropriately, and my home was tidy overall. However, two very explicit instructions were disregarded, which is why I could not rate this experience more highly. First, I clearly instructed Hillary both verbally and in writing not to give my senior cat catnip because it makes her sick. When I returned home, there was a large pile of catnip on the windowsill. When I asked about it, she told me she saw catnip among my cat’s supplies and decided to give it to her anyway. Second, I specifically instructed that certain rooms remain closed and off-limits to my cat. I had shut those rooms tightly before leaving and made all necessary supplies easily accessible elsewhere. When I came home, one of the rooms was open and there was cat vomit on the floor inside. The issue for me was not cleanliness or general care — those aspects were fine. The issue was that the two most important instructions regarding my senior cat’s well-being were intentionally disregarded. Pet sitters should follow the pet owner’s instructions carefully rather than substituting their own judgment, especially with older animals and known sensitivities.

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Response from Hillary

Thank you for your honest feedback. I take full accountability for not following your instructions regarding catnip and ensuring the room stayed closed. I understand why that impacted your trust, especially with your senior cat and clearly stated care instructions.

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Lori

Lori

Today

We had an urgent situation come up in which we needed someone to administer medication for our pet Nala. I reached out to Hillary through the app and she responded immediately to my booking request. It was around 9pm in the evening and she took the time to do a zoom call with me and then came early the next morning to meet in person and learn about Nala. She relieved my stress greatly by coming to give Nala he medication dose later that evening. Hillary is professional and extremely knowledgeable about cats. I would highly recommend her. Additionally the app is user friendly and convenient.

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Jack

Jack

This month

Hillary was incredibly communicative and highly professional. One of my cats is a little more shy with strangers and the other cat is totally boisterous, but she went the extra mile to make sure both cats received the same level of care and attention. We rent our apartment and there was also some maintenance activity, which Hillary communicated to me in detail and made an action plan so it wouldn’t affect our cats. When we returned from our trip, the apartment was very clean and our cats were very happy. I really look forward to working with Hillary in the future and I know our cats will too!!

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Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits

Response from Hillary

Thank mew. I loved getting to know your sweet kitties and given them both lots of love, attention and care. Looking forward to our next visits.

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Beatrice

Beatrice

This week

Hillary did a fantastic job taking care of our cat Lenny who can be challenging. She was super reliable and sent us tons of updates. she spent extra time making sure that Lenny received the necessary TLC and even made a catnip sock for him. You could not ask for a better sitter.

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Meowtel-verified reservation 2+ weeks long

Response from Hillary

Thank mew for entrusting me with Mr. Lenny. He is such a sweetheart. Note to self, bring another luv sock, because he destroyed the one I gave him!

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Jake And Meredith

Jake And Meredith

May 5, 2026

Hillary by far met and exceeded our expectations. Even the meet and greet was above and beyond. She is very professional and takes her job as cat sitter very seriously. She truly loves what she does, and it shows! Our meet and greet was very through, covering all the basics, and she went on to make a spreadsheet with all the info, which I personally loved, as I love organization. Our cat is VERY shy when it comes to new people. It often takes a long time for him to get comfortable with others. Once he gets to know you, he is super affectionate. With Hillary, he did hide for the meet and greet, but the first day she arrived as cat sitter when we were away, he was active, playing, and gobbling up all the Churus she was giving him! My heart burst seeing him be so open with someone so new to his world. That alone puts Hillary as the first line of contact for a cat sitter for us when we travel! Something I especially loved about her, though it may seem insignificant to others, is how she wanted to know that we got back ok, that our cat was doing well, and that if for some reason we didn’t get back when we were supposed to, to let her know if we needed her to stop by again. That is true dedication, compassion, and customer service all wrapped up in one extraordinary cat sitter! Thank you for all you do, Hillary! We will be sure to book you when whenever we are in need of a cat sitter!

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Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits

Response from Hillary

Thank mew for this pawsome review. Your boy is such a big, sweet, plushy floof that I want to smoosh, even if he has to wash my cooties off afterwards!

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Aileen

Aileen

July 19, 2026

Hilary was absolutely amazing with our cats while we were on vacation. Her meet and greet was very thorough, she asked any question you could imagine to make sure my cats were well cared for while we were away. During our trip she sent daily photo and video updates. She even made sure to check that we had made it home just in case our cats needed an extra visit. We will definitely be using her again for future trips!

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Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits

Response from Hillary

Thank mew! It was a purrleasure getting to know and befriend your furbabies. We had so much fun with playtime and treats, and I loved seeing your shy girl, playing and staying with me every visit.

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Service Area & Availability

Drop in visits rates

$35.00 / 20min
$63.00 / 45min
$73.00 / 60min
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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.

Havertown cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $28.00. 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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