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Melissa's Knox Kitty Care

  • Melissa's Knox Kitty Care
  • Melissa's Knox Kitty Care
4.97
60 Reviews
< 15 mins Response Time
15 Repeat clients
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50+ Meowtel reservations completed
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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

Melissa is experienced with 3 types of medications

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills

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Melissa's Knox Kitty Care

I'm Melissa

Cat Sitting in Powell, TN

Hello, My name is Melissa! I moved from New York a few years ago and I’m loving Knoxville. I have been around cats my whole life and I would not have it any other way. I currently have a 5-year-old cat named Goose, a 4-year-old cat named Coyote, a 4- year-old cat named Ollie, and a 1 year old cat named Tater. I could not imagine life without them! I know having to leave your cats when you are out of town is always... Hello, My name is Melissa! I moved from New York a few years ago and I’m loving Knoxville. I have been around cats my whole life and I would not have it any other way. I currently have a 5-year-old cat named Goose, a 4-year-old cat named Coyote, a 4- year-old cat named Ollie, and a 1 year old cat named Tater. I could not imagine life without them! I know having to leave your cats when you are out of town is always difficult but I will give you the peace of mind of knowing your cat is being cared for and loved. I will send plenty of updates and pictures! I have experience with cats of all ages and will follow any and all instructions you have. I will make sure your cat has a clean environment and has all of the essentials they need. I have experience with administering oral and topical medications as well as eye drops, and taking care of special needs. I am fully vaccinated and will follow any precautions requested. I look forward to meeting you and I hope I am able to help you care for your kitties!

Medication Experience:

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills
4.97
60 reviews
4.9
Attention to Detail
4.9
Communication
5.0
Tidiness
Deb

Deb

May 27, 2025

Melissa was fantastic. Stormy is not always the friendliest and Melissa was able to get her to come out from hiding, eat and even play laser with her. I would recommend Melissa to anyone that needs a cat sitter. I will use her again!

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Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Kim

Kim

June 16, 2025

Melissa is great to work with. she is detailed and took care of my shy kitty really well. I felt secure being away knowing that she took care of Chunk and Spazz.

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Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Emma

Emma

August 27, 2024

Melissa went above and beyond for us. She made sure to send detailed updates and several pictures with every visit. She answered every question I had and made sure our boy was well taken care of.

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Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Lindsey

Lindsey

July 23, 2024

Melissa was wonderful while we were on vacation! She spent time playing with my cats each day, and she sent lots of photos with daily updates! I will be using her services again!

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Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Joshua

Joshua

August 31, 2023

Melissa was amazing!!! she came and met the cats the week before we had her coming. She sent great updates and pics of her visits. she went above and beyond!

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Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Paige

Paige

January 18, 2023

Kind, compassionate, willing to accommodate the complicated basement access and my weirdly shy two cats. Follows directions to perfection.

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Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long

Service Area & Availability

Drop in visits rates

$28.00 / 20min
$48.00 / 45min
$70.00 / 60min

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Trust & Safety

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.

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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.

Powell cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $26.00. 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 free 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 free Meet & Greet!

4.97
60 reviews
4.97
From $28.00

Free Cancellation (48+ hrs)