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I'm Kate

A cat sitter in Houston, TX

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I'm Kate | Cat Sitting in Houston, TX

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

I have been pet sitting professionally for over two decades. I have also been consulting on cat behavior for over five years

What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

Getting to make new kitty friends! I also love helping people with making sure their cats live their best lives. And it’s always nice to meet fellow cat lovers too!

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

I currently have two cats. Their names are Crispin and Monkey. Monkey is a sweet and spoiled princess and Crispin is a menace to society. They both have their own special medical and behavior needs and are foster fails! I work hard so they can have better lives

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

Make sure your kitty is up to date on essentials like flea and tick prevention. Please disclose beforehand if your cat has anything that is contagious, such as ringworm. I will sometimes take cases like this if I have no other jobs, but I cannot risk exposing other clients to things

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

Meet & Greet is mandatory. If your cat is especially shy or special needs, I am happy to do more than one ‘getting to know you’ visits before you leave town

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

I keep doors locked at all times and am very careful when opening doors since I have a Houdini cat myself!

Are you usually available during holidays?

Holidays are my busiest times of year for pet sitting so I am usually pretty booked in advance, but not always!

What is your favorite cat toy?

Oh gosh. Teasers are usually a good bet. Cat dancers are pretty much a universal hit, as are those spinning butterfly toys.

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

Unless I’m hired specifically to do a behavior assessment, I do my best not to push them out of their comfort zones. Sometimes cats want lots of cuddles, but other times they just need me to sit quietly in the same room for a while, and that’s totally fine. I tend to have a pretty chill and non-threatening aura, and cats usually pick up on that

Kate's Reviews

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

December 4, 2024
Lisa

Kate is the best person I know to trust with taking care of your cat. I know when she takes care of our babies they are in the best capable hands. I highly recommend her.

December 4, 2024
Gigi

Kate has been our cat sitter for many years and we highly endorse her! She loves cats very much, and is very knowledgeable about their health and behavior, so is a great help to clients. She can identify issues early on and suggest remedies. She always comes through for us, even when we have to leave town at the last minute. Our cats are so happy when she comes over!

December 4, 2024

Kate's Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $23.37 / 20min $37.08 / 45min $52.23 / 60min
  • Overnight stays
    $68.23 / Overnight stays in your home
  • Kate's Holiday Surcharge is 15%
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Kate's Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications

  • Foster Parent
  • T-N-R
  • Shelter Volunteer

Transportation

  • Car

Medication Experience

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

Houston 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.

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