I'm Michelle
Michelle's Shy And Diabetic Kitty Care
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Michelle is experienced with 4 types of medications
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I'm Michelle
Cat Sitting in Seattle, WA
I understand that kitties can be moody, mischievous as well as sweet, and loving. I want to be sure they feel safe and comfortable, as well as you as the owner... Hi, My name is Michelle! I work in architecture, but in the meantime, I love spending time with cats. I currently live with three: a black kitty named Donny, a calico named Mazapán, and a gray tabby cat named Molly or Tamolly, as we like to say lolol.
I understand that kitties can be moody, mischievous as well as sweet, and loving. I want to be sure they feel safe and comfortable, as well as you as the owner.
I have experience administrating insulation to diabetic pets, dogs, and kitties alike! I grew up with a diabetic Jack Russell and have spent time volunteering at pet shelters. I have always fostered kittens and found them homes in the past! My calico, Maza, loves kittens and is always a great big sissy when I bring a baby home.
I decided to join because I'd personally only let other people who own cats watch mine. I live in the Eastlake/North Cap hill area but am very flexible on location and time. I offer drop-ins and overnight stays. I look forward to meeting the kitty family!
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Can you tell us about your favorite cat sitting reservation?
My favorite cat-sitting reservation was with this frisky baby boy named Earl; he was still young and soooooo funny! He had the most expressive eyes and was a beautiful gray fluffy kitten. On my last day with him, he spent the time cuddling up on my chest and playing, taking treats from my hands, purring! I still think about Earl to this day; I miss you, bud!
What is your favorite cat toy?
The catnip banana from Mud Bay never fails!! But be sure to acquire multiple catnip bananas if you have more than one cat because all cats will go to war for a chance to play with that magical catnip banana! Speaking from experience lol.
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In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Michelle is experienced with 4 types of medications
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Holly
February 15, 2026
Michelle was the perfect cat sitter for my 3 babies! she gained their trust immediately and spent quality time with them while also giving them the best care. She also administered my toothless cats anxiety meds flawlessly which is hard to do the first time! I would recommend her to anyone. (she also takes the cutest pics!)
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Morgan
February 15, 2026
Michelle went above and beyond to ease some concerns I had around pet sitting for my senior cat, who (despite being a curmudgeon) warmed up in time! I'm really appreciative for the care and concern shown, plus the extra support without being asked - cleaning my Litter Genie because I forgot before I left and receiving Bea's monthly autoship from All the Best, as examples. Thanks for everything! Looking forward to rebooking in the future.
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Lori
April 21, 2026
Michelle was communicative, prompt and took great care of our kitties. Even the one who refused to come out from under the bed, but still received treats and friendly companionship during Michelle’s visits. Will definitely request her again.
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Samara
September 30, 2025
Michelle was amazing not only for the 3 pop-ins on the schedule, but also with communication leading up to it! She is always prompt with responses, which is a huge stress relief when away from your pets. She sent detailed updates and lots of pictures each day, and I was able to enjoy my trip away knowing I had reliable care for my little gal. Will definitely be booking again :)
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Gibby
September 16, 2025
Michelle is an incredible cat sitter! I was so worried about leaving my cat alone for such a long time, but Michelle immediately put me at ease. She's a natural with cats and even managed to bring my shy kitty out of her shell. The daily photo and video updates were amazing, allowing me to see how happy my cat was while I was away. This was the best cat-sitting experience I've ever had, and I can't recommend her enough.
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Devin
August 25, 2025
Michelle went above and beyond during my 2-week trip away from my cat. I deeply appreciated the daily updates and all the pictures!!
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Drop in visits rates
Overnight stay rate
Michelle'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
Michelle's holiday surcharge is 20%.
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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.
Labor Day is coming up soon (September 7th, 2026)
Cat sitters on Meowtel are usually pretty busy, don't forget to book your 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.
Seattle cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $29.00. 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!
Rating breakdown
Holly
February 15, 2026
Michelle was the perfect cat sitter for my 3 babies! she gained their trust immediately and spent quality time with them while also giving them the best care. She also administered my toothless cats anxiety meds flawlessly which is hard to do the first time! I would recommend her to anyone. (she also takes the cutest pics!)
Morgan
February 15, 2026
Michelle went above and beyond to ease some concerns I had around pet sitting for my senior cat, who (despite being a curmudgeon) warmed up in time! I'm really appreciative for the care and concern shown, plus the extra support without being asked - cleaning my Litter Genie because I forgot before I left and receiving Bea's monthly autoship from All the Best, as examples. Thanks for everything! Looking forward to rebooking in the future.
Lori
April 21, 2026
Michelle was communicative, prompt and took great care of our kitties. Even the one who refused to come out from under the bed, but still received treats and friendly companionship during Michelle’s visits. Will definitely request her again.
Samara
September 30, 2025
Michelle was amazing not only for the 3 pop-ins on the schedule, but also with communication leading up to it! She is always prompt with responses, which is a huge stress relief when away from your pets. She sent detailed updates and lots of pictures each day, and I was able to enjoy my trip away knowing I had reliable care for my little gal. Will definitely be booking again :)
Gibby
September 16, 2025
Michelle is an incredible cat sitter! I was so worried about leaving my cat alone for such a long time, but Michelle immediately put me at ease. She's a natural with cats and even managed to bring my shy kitty out of her shell. The daily photo and video updates were amazing, allowing me to see how happy my cat was while I was away. This was the best cat-sitting experience I've ever had, and I can't recommend her enough.
Devin
August 25, 2025
Michelle went above and beyond during my 2-week trip away from my cat. I deeply appreciated the daily updates and all the pictures!!
Johanna
December 7, 2024
Michelle was absolutely fantastic! She kept us updated daily on our little cat, Olive, and administered her insulin without any issues. Michelle also made an effort to meet Olive beforehand, taking detailed notes on her care to ensure everything went smoothly while we were away. We truly appreciated the regular updates and adorable photos of Olive. Michelle's attention to detail, thoughtfulness, and dedication to our cat’s well-being were exceptional. We will definitely be relying on her for future pet care!
Rachel
January 11, 2026
Michelle was so joyful, positive, and helpful while we went out of town! She kept us updated with lots of pictures, and was even really thoughtful with our shy kitty that hides from everyone. I would have her watch my pets again. She's great!
Daire
August 21, 2025
Michelle did an amazing job watching after our 4 cats during our 2 week vacation abroad! We were a little anxious because this was the longest we were going to be away from our cats, but Michelle’s care and communication let us have a stress free trip. Our cats loved her and were very well taken care of, and the apartment was cleaner than we left it upon returning. We will definitely be booking Michelle for future trips!
Karine
June 15, 2025
Michelle was amazing-sent us photos, cleaned and gave our cats extras like tuna and playtime even though they are shy. gave us peace of mind while we were in Europe. highly recommend!
Madison
February 21, 2025
Absolutely loved having Michelle watch our shy kitty Luna! Every step of the way she was efficient, kind and communicative! Even on a pretty short notice she was able to work us into her schedule no problem! We are so grateful to have worked with her, we would be delighted if we can again!
Siena
September 2, 2024
I was initially worried about hiring a cat sitter because my cat is EXTREMELY shy and hates people in her space. I was shocked and so beyond happy when Michelle sent me videos of my cat snuggling with her. The service was amazing and made me feel much better on my vacation. Can’t recommend her enough!
Marissa
January 2, 2025
Michelle is a master at understanding what will bring a shy kitty out of its shell. My cat has completely warmed to Michelle, and her care and cleanliness makes her an exceptional cat sitter. I can’t say enough good things!
Erica
August 3, 2025
MIchelle was amazing! This is my first time using Meowtel and she was very helpful with any questions I had. She provided wonderful updates every day. I love seeing pics of happy kitties on vacation! And I have a couple shy/cautious kitties and she was great with them. I definitely recommend Michelle!
Christa
December 26, 2024
Michelle was the best caretaker for Luna over the holidays while I was out of town! She was very professional and a great pal for Luna 😊 She got Luna to break out of her shy shell and play/eat/be happy while I was out. And of course sent me amazing updates on how she was doing!
Erin
May 24, 2024
Michelle is DEFINITELY the shy car whisperer! Not only did she commit to excellent care with a pre-visit walkthrough and thorough questions, but she also got my shy boi Frank to come out of his proverbial shell and even gifted him a little catnip banana for his birthday while I was out of town! I highly recommend Michelle for all your cat needs while you're away from home, I will 100% be reserving her again for my next vacation!
Marissa
May 29, 2024
Michelle was so great with our food-fickle kitty! She just kept trying — without wasting — different food combinations to get him to come out, see her, and finally eat! She was also really respectful of our space and left the place clean. We were so happy with her service, updates, and care that we booked her a second time before she completed her last day!
Vallabh
January 1, 2024
Michelle has been an awesome sitter. this was our first time leaving our two kitties alone for a week and the older cat still hadn't warmed up to the kitten, so they were kept separated. which meant Michelle had to put in extra effort to play with and care for each of them and she did amazing. She was also very prompt with communication and we got daily updates and photos to ease any anxiety. 10/10
Henna
December 29, 2025
This was my first time having Michelle cat sit and she’s an absolute pro. She came for a meet and greet and I could tell right away that she’d be great fit for my cat. She’s very communicative and friendly. I would definitely have her cat sit again!
Anna
June 23, 2025
Michelle went above and beyond to care for our two kitties in our home. she played with them and followed all our instructions and gave us the best updates! it’s so nice to be able to relax on vacation knowing our babies are in good hands. thank you Michelle!
Sara
April 21, 2024
Michelle was absolutely lovely! She had great communication and gave detailed updates and photos on our girls. We came home to two happy cats, and we have Michelle to thank!
Yasmine
June 27, 2024
Michelle is a new go-to sitter for my cats! She’s always on time and has never had an issue administering insulin to my diabetic. I’m more amazed at how comfortable they are with her and always willing to play when she comes for her visits - even my shyest one!
Bennett
March 18, 2024
This was the second time I booked Michelle to care for my cat, and once again she was great. She provided detailed updates with photos daily, giving me peace of mind while away. I couldn’t be happier with her service!
Kimberlee
February 26, 2024
Michelle was flexible and attentive and she went above and beyond to make my first time away from my newly adopted kitty easy and safe. Lola absolutely loved Michelle and her videos, smooth communication and attention to detail made the whole experience great. thank you!
Christina
April 19, 2026
Michelle always does an amazing job with my sensitive cats! She’s great at making them feel comfortable and always takes great care of them. My go to everytime I travel!
Steven
September 7, 2024
Michelle was everything we could ask for in a cat sitter. She made the meet and greet work for our schedules, was flexible and responsive throughout, and our cat made an instant connection with her. Any family would be lucky to book her!
Mary
June 18, 2026
Michelle is the best. our cats are shy guys and they took to her very well. She’s so nice, so caring, respectful of the everything and follows instructions perfectly. She’s been our favorite sitter over the years and we would recommend her to literally anyone looking for a sitter.
Shabina
October 22, 2024
Michelle is amazing! She always makes me feel at ease when I go out of town. You can tell how much she enjoys spending time with your kitties, and she also provides the best updates. I would recommend Michelle to all!
Kimberlee
May 25, 2024
Michelle is a caring and consistent cat whisperer. Her regular updates, great photos and videos, prompt communication and extra reassurance made my long trip away so much more comfortable. I came home to a happy and loved and well-cared for kitty. Would trust Michelle for any length trip!
Bennett
December 30, 2023
Michelle took perfect care of my cat, and she sent detailed updates daily. Highly recommend!
Samara
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Amanda
This month
Michelle is wonderful- reliable, super caring, and very attentive and thorough! I loved the updates, my cat was very happy, and I’d gladly recommend Michelle!
Kevin
July 6, 2026
Mary
July 6, 2026
Kevin
June 5, 2026
Johanna
May 26, 2026
Lori
May 22, 2026
Devin
May 5, 2026
Shabina
March 3, 2026
Samara
February 1, 2026
Gibby
January 20, 2026
Shuxian
January 5, 2026
Christina
December 26, 2025
Michelle is always reliable and super communicative. I always trust her with my boys!
Dave
September 27, 2025
Stokes
September 16, 2025
Gibby
August 28, 2025
Michael
August 12, 2025
Michelle was a great cat-sitter! She was very responsive to messages, friendly, and attentive to my cat's various care needs. Would recommend!
Christina
June 23, 2025
Michelle is fantastic! She’s always communicative, reliable, and so good with my two cats. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a kind sitter who will treat your kitties with care. 💖
Erin
June 10, 2025
Christina
May 19, 2025
Michelle is always my go to and my favorite sitter! She’s detail oriented, thorough, and so good with my shy boys — they love her! She also takes the best photos of my cats, which makes me so happy to see when I’m away from home. 💖
Shabina
May 19, 2025
Dustin
May 9, 2025
Erika
April 2, 2025
Allison
February 24, 2025
Erika
February 11, 2025
Nikki
February 11, 2025
Christina
December 28, 2024
Michelle is the best cat sitter; she takes amazing care of my cats while I’m away and goes above and beyond every time for them! She’s also a great cat photographer and gets my shy / timid cat into playtime! I would recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable, kind cat sitter. :)
Kimberlee
December 17, 2024
Shabina
November 27, 2024
Samuel
November 12, 2024
Kimberlee
October 28, 2024
Christina
October 13, 2024
Michelle is amazing as always; I always trust her with my shy kitty boys. :)
Kailyn
October 11, 2024
Kimberlee
September 30, 2024
I can count on Michelle to consistently provide the highest care and top notch playtime for my active kitty. And she sends great pics too!
Ruofeng
September 3, 2024
Lilian
July 28, 2024
Michelle is a wonderful person, she took care of my cats with all the love and attention. They loved having a cat sitter like Michelle taking care of them. I highly recommend her.
Dustin
July 19, 2024
Marissa
July 14, 2024
Elise
July 5, 2024
Christina
July 3, 2024
Michelle is always amazing with my two cats! She is so attentive to their needs and they love her. She really goes above and beyond every time and is so reliable!
Kimberlee
July 1, 2024
Another great experience with Michelle!
Yasmine
June 25, 2024
Rachel
June 4, 2024
Michelle was reliable and communicative, she did a great job!
Sung Ho
May 29, 2024
Christina
May 29, 2024
Michelle is incredible! She has an amazing way with cats and even gets my shy one to warm up and come out of his shell. Her updates are fantastic and she is so reliable. My go to person for my boys every time!
Christina
January 21, 2024
Michelle was absolutely wonderful and I can tell my kitty boys loved her :)
David
January 5, 2024
Dustin
January 3, 2024
Alexandra
January 2, 2024
Michelle is the best cat sitter ever!! she treated my kitty like she was her own. I couldn’t ask for better service, Michelle really goes above and beyond!
Bereket
December 31, 2023
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December 14, 2023
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