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Karen's Whisker Sitting
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Karen is experienced with 5 types of medications
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I'm Karen
Cat Sitting in Knoxville, TN
If you are a returning client, please feel free to message me at any time, and I'd be happy to connect you with another sitter that may be able to fit your needs and location. I appreciate your understanding and apologize for the inconvenience!
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In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Karen is experienced with 5 types of medications
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Michele
November 18, 2025
Karen was fantastic. When I arrived home from my trip and opened the door Penelope and Toro greeted me with a look that saiid, ‘Oh, it’s you. We were hoping for Karen.” The video and photo updates were much appreciated. This was my first trip away since getting the girls, but I feel comfortable taking many more trips as long as Karen is available!
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Jasen
October 27, 2025
We were in a pinch after our previous cat sitter wasn’t able to help with a weekend trip we planned. Karen stepped in with only a few days notice. Getting her up to speed with our boys, the meds (our oldest cat has diabetes), and the logistic of our home was easy. while we were away we got updates, photos, and peace of mind knowing all was going well. Karen was awesome and we’ll definitely be asking for her again.
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Ashley
October 21, 2025
Karen is a wonderful petsitter! She took detailed notes at our meet and greet and gave me daily thoughtful updates while I was gone. She handled my senior cat with care and administered a daily inhaler with no problems. When I returned from my trip I saw that Karen had left a gift bag with treats for the cats - and me! - and a very sweet note. It was a great way to come home 😊
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Jacob
January 11, 2026
Karen did an amazing job from start to finish. She is incredibly professional, has great attention to detail, and takes amazing photos! She easily handled one of our cat’s thyroid medication. Our cats are very relaxed after coming home.
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Dahnie
December 8, 2025
Karen is truly an angel on earth. My husband and I cannot praise Karen enough for the love, care, and attention she lavished on our three cats while we were away. Her gentle and patient nature resonated so well with our cats who all have varying personalities, and can also be a handful sometimes. Karen is also incredibly responsible. She kept us updated twice daily with detailed descriptions and beautifully captured photos. This allowed us to enjoy our vacation stress-free, and we were able to sleep well knowing our cats were well cared for. Thank you, Karen! We know now to always come to you when we need someone to rely on to watch over and care for our cats.
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Martin
December 2, 2025
Karen provided outstanding care and companionship to my cat Smoky! Karen is attentive and accommodating. She looks for ways to enhance the experience. At every visit, Karen sent updates including photos and videos of play, purrs and meows! Smoky and I highly recommend her.
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Drop in visits rates
Karen's is 20%
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
Karen's holiday surcharge is 20%.
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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.
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.
Knoxville cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $24.00. 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!
Rating breakdown
Michele
November 18, 2025
Karen was fantastic. When I arrived home from my trip and opened the door Penelope and Toro greeted me with a look that saiid, ‘Oh, it’s you. We were hoping for Karen.” The video and photo updates were much appreciated. This was my first trip away since getting the girls, but I feel comfortable taking many more trips as long as Karen is available!
Jasen
October 27, 2025
We were in a pinch after our previous cat sitter wasn’t able to help with a weekend trip we planned. Karen stepped in with only a few days notice. Getting her up to speed with our boys, the meds (our oldest cat has diabetes), and the logistic of our home was easy. while we were away we got updates, photos, and peace of mind knowing all was going well. Karen was awesome and we’ll definitely be asking for her again.
Ashley
October 21, 2025
Karen is a wonderful petsitter! She took detailed notes at our meet and greet and gave me daily thoughtful updates while I was gone. She handled my senior cat with care and administered a daily inhaler with no problems. When I returned from my trip I saw that Karen had left a gift bag with treats for the cats - and me! - and a very sweet note. It was a great way to come home 😊
Jacob
January 11, 2026
Karen did an amazing job from start to finish. She is incredibly professional, has great attention to detail, and takes amazing photos! She easily handled one of our cat’s thyroid medication. Our cats are very relaxed after coming home.
Dahnie
December 8, 2025
Karen is truly an angel on earth. My husband and I cannot praise Karen enough for the love, care, and attention she lavished on our three cats while we were away. Her gentle and patient nature resonated so well with our cats who all have varying personalities, and can also be a handful sometimes. Karen is also incredibly responsible. She kept us updated twice daily with detailed descriptions and beautifully captured photos. This allowed us to enjoy our vacation stress-free, and we were able to sleep well knowing our cats were well cared for. Thank you, Karen! We know now to always come to you when we need someone to rely on to watch over and care for our cats.
Martin
December 2, 2025
Karen provided outstanding care and companionship to my cat Smoky! Karen is attentive and accommodating. She looks for ways to enhance the experience. At every visit, Karen sent updates including photos and videos of play, purrs and meows! Smoky and I highly recommend her.
Tanya
December 7, 2025
Karen did an amazing job connecting with our nervous cat, Onion. She provided regular updates and we could tell that Onion was in great hands.
Antara
June 2, 2026
Karen was very diligent starting from the introduction meeting to the visits to our cat. She is amazing! Not only did she take great care of our kitty, she handled washing our cat's extra plates and cleaning up hairballs. This along with her flexibility and kindess exceeded our expectations :)
Megan
February 17, 2026
Karen is fantastic! She took such good care of my three girls and kept me updated with photos of them ❤️ Her attention to detail is excellent and I felt completely at ease with Suki, Kya, and Rosie in her care 😊
Rachel
September 14, 2025
Karen has been wonderful on both occasions that she's cared for our cats. She was particularly great when handling our senior cat who was going through medical issues and did a great job of keeping us updated throughout our trip. I especially appreciated her flexibility when our cat's medication changed last minute.
Philippa
September 1, 2025
Well, Karen is a total life-saver AND my cat loved her. My friend came down with the flu and with two days left before a week long vacation, I panicked and found Meowtel. Karen was one of the recommended sitters and after reaching out I found out she was available for my dates (Thank Goodness). She came and met my kitty and asked all the right questions. I came back to one very happy and healthy cat, which was amazing (since she can suffer from anxiety that induces vomiting if there is inadequate bonding time).
Jessica
July 18, 2025
Karen was an incredible cat sitter! she kept my cat safe and entertained and I know he had a great time with her. Karen sent pictures after every visit and was extremely responsive to messages. There is no one better than Karen!
Elle
June 2, 2025
We recently had Karen as our cat sitter and couldn't be more pleased with her services. She is extremely timely and organized, ensuring that all of our cats' needs were met on schedule. Karen's friendly demeanor made it easy for our cats to warm up to her, and they genuinely enjoyed her company. Her communication skills are excellent; she kept us updated regularly and sent us adorable pictures that brightened our day. Karen's reliability and attentiveness gave us peace of mind, knowing that our furry family members were in good hands. We highly recommend Karen to anyone looking for a caring and dependable cat sitter and will be using her again for future visits! 🐾📸
Sarah
August 10, 2025
Karen took excellent care of my cat and followed all care instructions perfectly. Her thorough updates left me at ease; I knew I didn’t have to worry about anything, Karen had it covered! I will certainly be requesting Karen for future sitting.
Jilisa
May 10, 2026
Karen did a great job taking care of our kitties and giving our diabetic cat insulin shots! She took careful notes when she can to meet us and we felt confident right away! She sent pictures and updates every visit!
Kurt
April 12, 2026
If you’re in the Chelmsford Ma area, I would highly recommend Karen! She took great care of our cat, Sona!
Martin
May 12, 2026
My cat requested visits from Karen again when I travel. I booked Karen and Smoky was happy to see her! Karen is responsive and reliable. She sends me great pictures of interactions with Smoky.
Tristan
November 11, 2025
Fiendly and capable! Sent us pictures from each visit. Our most anxious cat was comfortable around her.
Melissa And Joshua
June 2, 2026
Sarah
May 31, 2026
Gianna
May 27, 2026
Kurt
May 25, 2026
Karen is the best! Whenever I’m away I always have Karen take care of my Sona!
Jessica
April 30, 2026
Patricia
April 10, 2026
Elle
February 23, 2026
Carla
January 21, 2026
Karen is amazing she is caring thoughtful I will hire her again she is the best
Ashley
December 7, 2025
Rachel
December 3, 2025
Ryland
December 1, 2025
Daniela
November 16, 2025
Jessica
November 12, 2025
Karen continues to be amazing! I feel so comfortable leaving Laszlo in her care. I know he’s having fun and she’s taking great care of him! There’s no one better than Karen!
Elle
November 11, 2025
Elle
October 21, 2025
Sarah
September 1, 2025
Jessica
August 18, 2025
Elle
August 12, 2025
Elle
August 12, 2025
Ryland
August 10, 2025
Rachel
July 21, 2025
Daniela
June 22, 2025
Jessica
June 22, 2025
Marcelo De
April 24, 2025
Karen is incredibly kind, reliable, and attentive. Whether managing a team or caring for pets, she brings warmth, responsibility, and calm energy to everything she does. Anyone would be lucky to have her—she’s truly one of a kind!
Cora
April 24, 2025
Karen is an incredibly caring, reliable, and attentive person. She treats every cat with the same love and respect she gives her own, and it truly shows. Whether it’s giving medication on time or just understanding each cat’s unique personality, she goes above and beyond. Anyone would be lucky to have her as their sitter!
Meowtel
April 24, 2025
Karen is a background-checked cat sitter in the Chelmsford area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.