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I'm Melissa

A cat sitter in Nashville, TN

5.00/5.00
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I'm Melissa | Cat Sitting in Nashville, TN

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

I have more than 25 years of experience caring for cats and have had cats in my home for more than 20 years.

What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

I love cats. I love playing with them and nothing makes me happier when I am able to gain the trust of a super shy feline friend.

Can you tell us about your favorite cat sitting reservation?

My favorite visits are always though where the cats likes to engage...whether it is just enjoying each other's company or playing with their favorite wand toy.

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

I have 4 cats: an opinionated persian named Mattie, a shy flamepoint siamese named Blaze and two ginger boys, Benny Goodmany and Glenn Miller.

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

Always do a meet and greet to make sure that you are a good match! Not every sitter and cat are purrfect for each other!

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

I always like to schedule a meet and greet before the first visit. During the meet and greet, I will learn more about the cat’s habits and personality as well as their favorite toys and hiding spots in the event that they are a hider. Additionally, I will find out their eating, drinking and litterbox habits as well as any additional needs that they may have such as medications.

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

I always watch for any door dashers to make sure they do not dash and I like to visually see every cat if at all possible.

Are you usually available during holidays?

I am available most holidays. However, I will only accept as many clients as I can feasibly care for as I want any cat in my care to get the best care possible.

What is your favorite cat toy?

I love da bird or Chris the Cat toys. Most of my clients love them as do my own cats.

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

I always follow the cues of cats taht are timid and anxious and let them come to me.

Melissa's Reviews

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Kate

Kate

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 29, 2025
Lindsay

Lindsay

Melissa is attentive to details and the needs of the cats she cares for . She’s experienced many different settings , personalities and scenarios and has handled them all extremely well. She’s courteous , professional and takes great care of the animals she responsible for .

July 3, 2025
Rebecca

Rebecca

Melissa is an exceptional cat sitter and will exceed your expectations. She is timely, honest and dependable. You will not regret choosing her for all of your cat care needs.

July 3, 2025
Meowtel

Meowtel

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

July 3, 2025

Melissa's Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $20.00 / 20min $45.00 / 45min $60.00 / 60min
  • Melissa's Holiday Surcharge is 20%
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Melissa's Qualifications & Experience

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

Nashville cat sitting rates will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and expertise, but the average price for a cat sitter is $25.00. 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.

I'm The Purrfect Companion
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