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I'm Cara

A cat sitter in Pittsburgh, PA

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I'm Cara | Cat Sitting in Pittsburgh, PA

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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 childhood (so, at least 20 years now!). I have cared for cats of all ages and temperaments. I am confident in assessing a cat’s needs, and I am attentive to any potential issues that may arise while their owner is away. I take note of their litter box habits, eating habits, and physical health. I am thorough in keeping their water bowls full and clean, litter box clean, etc.

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

Tell me what your cat’s routine is! I want them to be as comfortable as possible while you’re away, so I will do my best to keep things the same for them. What time do they usually eat? Do you feed them in any special way? What are their favorite toys? Give me as much detail as you want!

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

I’ve had a few extremely shy cats in my tenure as a cat sitter, and my greatest joy is when they finally warm up to me! But it can take a long time - sometimes only after many cat sitting sessions over months/years. I let the cat take the lead and show them that I’m a safe person by giving them space and spending time in the home so they can get used to my habits. What matters most is that they’re happy and healthy, so it’s ok if they don’t want to cuddle!

Cara's Reviews

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Hannah

Hannah

I have known Cara for over 10 years, and they have watched my two cats numerous times. Cara is quick to communicate, reliable, and kind. I trust them to take the best care of my cats, and you should, too!

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Allegra

Allegra

I highly recommend Cara. They are kind, caring, considerate and loves cats.

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Geyon

Geyon

Cara is a considerate and reliable. They care for my cats when I'm out of town for considerable lengths of time. They provide frequent updates with pictures and sometimes videos. My cats warmed up to them almost immediately and that connection has been maintained over the years. My cats go right up to them to say hi when they're around; a tell-tale sign of a cat's trust!

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Meowtel

Cara is a background-checked cat sitter in the Pittsburgh area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.

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Cara's First Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $20.00 / 20min $30.00 / 45min $40.00 / 60min
  • Cara's Holiday Surcharge is 20%
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Cara's Second Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $23.00 / 20min $34.00 / 45min $45.00 / 60min
  • Cara's Holiday Surcharge is 20%
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Cara's Qualifications & Experience

Transportation

  • Car

Medication Experience

  • Topical Ointments
  • Eye/Ear Drops
  • Oral Medication / Pills

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pittsburgh cat sitting rates will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and expertise, but the average price for a cat sitter is $26.00. 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.

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