Vet Tech Ferni
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I'm Fernie

A cat sitter in Austin, TX

4.94/5.00
Exceptional
72 REVIEWS

You aren't charged until Fernie confirms your request. Cancel anytime up to 48 hours before the reservation begins for a 100% refund.

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I'm Fernie | Cat Sitting in Austin, TX

This is Ferni! I am a seasoned vet tech and animal-passionate gal who recently started her own business to bring my skills home to your doorstep! Cat-sitting is nothing new to me - I have a lifetime of experience sitting on neighbors' cats, and about 6 years of experience at a feline-friendly, AAHA approved veterinary clinic. I have worked with cats of all age...

Fernie's Reviews

Attention to Detail
4.9
Communication
4.9
Tidiness
4.9
Karen

Fernie did such an amazing job with our three orange boys! One of them is a senior who needs fluids a few times a week along with topical medication and I was completely relaxed knowing he was in good hands. All three of them loved her and it was so fun to see the picture updates of them playing and eating. 😻

Meowtel-verified reservation
October 5, 2024
Jay

Fernie was absolutely feline-omenal! We have two rather shy/grumpy kitties, and Fernie was incredibly patient and caring with them both, being sure to respect their boundaries while discouraging fear. One of our kitties unfortunately has terminal lung cancer, so it was really assuring to know that we had a vet tech taking care of her in our absence, and she even taught us a couple of tricks for how to administer her many medications quickly and seamlessly. We can’t express our gratitude enough, and my only hesitation with writing this review is that we may not be able to as-easily book her in the future 😂

Meowtel-verified reservation
September 18, 2024
Charles

she was amazing as always!!!

Meowtel-verified reservation
September 4, 2024
Mark

Fernie is great with the cats and they love her!

Meowtel-verified reservation
August 26, 2024
Charles

phenomenal as always. My Boys love her!!

Meowtel-verified reservation
August 10, 2024
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Fernie's Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications

  • Animal CPR Trained
  • Shelter Volunteer
  • Vet Tech

Transportation

  • Car

Medication Experience

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

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and expertise, but the average price for a cat sitter is $31.00. 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.

Vet Tech Ferni
4.94 • 72 reviewsFrom $38.00