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I'm Sonya

A cat sitter in Swansea, SC

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I'm Sonya | Cat Sitting in Swansea, SC

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

I’ve done cat sitting for friends, family, and colleagues for as long as I can remember, dating back to my teenage years. I just turned 52 years old. Generation X rules!

What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

I enjoy learning, adapting, and understanding on a deep level, the unique personalities of all the amazing new cats that come into my life.

Can you tell us about your favorite cat sitting reservation?

That’s a hard one! I love caring for people and animals (with a special fondness for all things feline). I love cleaning their food and water bowls, giving needed medications, even cleaning their litter box, knowing I am giving them the healthiest, cleanest, optimal living environment.

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

Naturally, I do indeed! I am the parent and guardian to three amazing and beloved kitty pies. Their names are Venus Rose, Ricki, and Bobbi.

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

I would strongly recommend reading and comparing potential sitter profiles with the goal of matching the needs of their kitty with the sitter most closely suited to provide them. All Meowtel sitters are amazing, have a special love for cats, and would certainly do right by your fur baby. However, there may be skill sets and strengths of a particular sitter that would optimally serve the needs of your cat the best. If your cat is older, requires oral medications, diabetic injections, or any type of specialized care, it would certainly be wise to select a sitter that is experienced in providing that kind of care. After you have selected the appropriate sitter for your kitty, make it a priority to then schedule an in person meet and greet session at your home before you hire them.

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

I feel that the in person meet and greet, held prior to my first official visit, is extremely valuable and important for all. This session will optimize the experience, health, safety, and peace of mind of the cat, cat parent, and the sitter. I listen to my cat parents with focused attention and take detailed notes. I ask questions if I need clarity or more information in order to be the very best kitty caregiver their cat could ever have.

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

I follow the cat parent’s instructions with strict adherence. I listen with focused attention and take detailed notes. Written notes are far superior to the best memory! The last thing before I leave the home is visually see exactly where the cat is before I will walk out the door. I check all doors, windows, lights, and assess for any potential hazards no matter how small. Throughout the entirety of my visit, I’m always assessing the cat(s) health and wellbeing. Have they eaten since my last visit? How much? (It’s a health emergency for a cat to go more than a day and a half without eating.) What was their 24 hour water intake? Has the litter box been used? Do they have any wounds, lacerations, discharges on or from their body? Be acutely aware and proactive to prevent a situation where your only choice is to be reactive.

Are you usually available during holidays?

I certainly am. As I wrote in my bio, I’ve been a frontline healthcare worker for 25+ years, working 12 hour shifts that, more often than not, turn into 13-14 hour shifts. It is routine for nurses, respiratory therapist, and all frontline healthcare workers to have 1 rotating holiday off a year. I celebrate life every day of the year and bring the holidays with me wherever I go!

What is your favorite cat toy?

The feathers on a long string. I feel it stimulates a cat’s hunting instinct, making for a happy and healthier kitty. I also love interactive toys and puzzles that stimulate their mind and senses.

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

By first being aware of my own energy, making certain I am grounded, radiating calmness and focusing (unobtrusively) on the anxious or timid cat. I follow their lead, observing their body language and behavior, as I maintain a loving presence and safe space for them to want to get to know me. Treats never fail to help the process if allowed!

Sonya's Reviews

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

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Wanda

Sonya is an animal enthusiast who is self aware and caring especially when it comes to animals! She has a sense that allows her commune and sympathize with the animals! I just love her spirit!!

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Melissa

Finding someone to love your fur babies and take care of them in your absence like your own is a rare gem. Sonya is very dependable,loving, honest, provides excellent communication and care for her pet families. Her gentle spirit and medical background allows for a calm and loving environment for cats and the reassurance to the pet owner the medical needs can be maintained in their absence.

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Sonya's First Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $30.00 / 20min $60.00 / 60min
  • Overnight stays
    $90.00 / Overnight stays in your home
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Sonya's Second Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $30.00 / 20min $60.00 / 60min
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Sonya's Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications

  • Animal CPR Trained
  • Foster Parent
  • T-N-R
  • Shelter Volunteer

Transportation

  • Car

Medication Experience

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

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

Swansea 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.

The Cat's Meow With Sonya
5.00 • 3 reviews • From $30.00