I'm Melinda
Friend Of Felines Tacoma Cat Sitting
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Melinda is experienced with 6 types of medications
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I'm Melinda
Cat Sitting in Tacoma, WA
I currently live with a sweet orange tabby boy who I named Miro, inspired by the famous Surrealist painter Joan Miro. Last year my boyfriend and I adopted a new kitten friend from the Tacoma Humane Society, who we named Blue. Their purrsonalities, along with the variety of other cats I have cared for or met are muses for my creativity... Hi there, I adore cats! They have always been a calming presence in my life. I have spent many years working with and caring for our beloved feline friends. They bring lots of smiles, laughter and love to our days. I understand that leaving our little meow friends in the care of another might bring on some worry for both you and them. I have lots of experience with cats who are either shy or social and know how to approach each cat friend I meet with compassionate care and love.
I currently live with a sweet orange tabby boy who I named Miro, inspired by the famous Surrealist painter Joan Miro. Last year my boyfriend and I adopted a new kitten friend from the Tacoma Humane Society, who we named Blue. Their purrsonalities, along with the variety of other cats I have cared for or met are muses for my creativity. I am currently a working artist who is inspired by the lovely nature of the Pacific Northwest. I also work part time at the Seattle Art Museum where I am inspired daily by artwork and other creative folks.
I have previous experience working at an all-cat boarding place, two different animal hospitals, and an all-cat shelter. I am very familiar with both the behavior and physical needs of kitties. I have given special diets and various medications to cats in all my previous work environments. I understand the patience and calmness it can take to give cats their medication. One of my favorite things about cats is that each one of them have their own unique purrsonality. I especially love ample playtime with a cats favorite toy and will be sure that they have the best time while you are away!
I am open to drop in cat sitting only within the Tacoma, Washington area.
My pronouns are she/her/hers
I look forward to meeting you and your favorite cat friend or friends soon! Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have. Thanks so much!
Learn More About Melinda
What is your experience with cat sitting, and how long have you been doing it?
I’ve been taking care of our feline friends for over 20 years. That includes my own cat friends and in multiple work environments. I have experience working at veterinary hospitals, an all-cat boarding place and an all-cat shelter. I have also cat sat for many friends and neighbors. I’ve been on Meowtel now for three years. My human friends tell me that I communicate cat 🐱💕😺
What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?
I love getting to meet new cats and learning about each of their different cute purrsonalities. Every new cat friend I get to know, brings joy and love to my heart. ❤️
How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?
The kitties who are shy, sometimes need a little more quiet love and reassurance to gain trust. I will always give them their own time and space at their comfort level. I will often play calming music and maybe offer them a favorite treat as well, to ease their anxiety.
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In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Melinda is experienced with 6 types of medications
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Audrey
April 15, 2025
Melinda is a wonderful pet sitter! I have a renal cat that requires subQ fluids and she was able to do them for him. she was very quick to respond to messages and very sweet with the kitties. they looked very happy in the photos she sent me. It is such a relief to find someone who can check in on my kitties and also give my older cat his fluids. I HIGHLY recommend Melinda.
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Joe
September 25, 2025
The Best Cat Sitter! Melinda was absolutely fantastic! We received daily updates with the most amazing photos that made our day. We came home to happy, relaxed cats and a tidy home. We will definitely be booking again. Highly recommend!
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Emily
August 2, 2025
I was so nervous to leave my senior cats with a stranger for three weeks when my original cat-sitter backed out last minute, but Melinda was SO GREAT!! She sent lots of updates and pictures and also watered my plants and took out our garbage. I’m so glad I found her and will be booking her again if we go on another trip!
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Gail
June 23, 2025
This would be the 4th time we had Melinda take care of our kitty. Miss Emma is very scared of most people. Melinda brings out the best in Emma when we are gone, as evidenced by the pictures and videos of them interacting that are sent after each visit. We always hate to leave her when on vacation, but feel confident knowing Melinda is there every day to care for her. We highly recommend Melinda and will no doubt be using her again in the future.!
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Camille
August 19, 2025
Third time is a charm. My shy boy has warmed up to Melinda. It's so comforting to know that I can travel and not have to worry about my silly boys. Melinda is the best!
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Jasmine
October 28, 2024
Melinda was the perfect person to look after our kitties. She was so communicative and sent detailed updates and pictures with every visit. We will definitely book her again 🖤
Read moreService Area & Availability
Drop in visits rates
Melinda's is 30%
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
Melinda's holiday surcharge is 30%.
Drop in visits rates
Melinda's is 30%
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
Melinda's holiday surcharge is 30%.
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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.
Tacoma cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $27.00. 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
Audrey
April 15, 2025
Melinda is a wonderful pet sitter! I have a renal cat that requires subQ fluids and she was able to do them for him. she was very quick to respond to messages and very sweet with the kitties. they looked very happy in the photos she sent me. It is such a relief to find someone who can check in on my kitties and also give my older cat his fluids. I HIGHLY recommend Melinda.
Joe
September 25, 2025
The Best Cat Sitter! Melinda was absolutely fantastic! We received daily updates with the most amazing photos that made our day. We came home to happy, relaxed cats and a tidy home. We will definitely be booking again. Highly recommend!
Emily
August 2, 2025
I was so nervous to leave my senior cats with a stranger for three weeks when my original cat-sitter backed out last minute, but Melinda was SO GREAT!! She sent lots of updates and pictures and also watered my plants and took out our garbage. I’m so glad I found her and will be booking her again if we go on another trip!
Gail
June 23, 2025
This would be the 4th time we had Melinda take care of our kitty. Miss Emma is very scared of most people. Melinda brings out the best in Emma when we are gone, as evidenced by the pictures and videos of them interacting that are sent after each visit. We always hate to leave her when on vacation, but feel confident knowing Melinda is there every day to care for her. We highly recommend Melinda and will no doubt be using her again in the future.!
Camille
August 19, 2025
Third time is a charm. My shy boy has warmed up to Melinda. It's so comforting to know that I can travel and not have to worry about my silly boys. Melinda is the best!
Jasmine
October 28, 2024
Melinda was the perfect person to look after our kitties. She was so communicative and sent detailed updates and pictures with every visit. We will definitely book her again 🖤
Gail
September 25, 2022
This was our first time hiring a drop-in cat sitter & found Melinda available through Meowtel. We previously had always used family members to care for Emma, but for this long 27day stent it just wasn’t an option. Obviously, didn't want her boarding in a cage somewhere and felt that she would be most comfortable in our own home. Melinda was very personable & was able to pet Emma during the meet & greet (She is such a loving cat with us - Yet, shy & antisocial with strangers.) We looked forward every morning to our detailed updates and several pictures. We could see that “Miss Emma” accepted and genuinely liked her. They even were having playtime together. We highly recommend Melinda to anyone who has a cat(s) that needs care – 5 Stars plus.! We definitely plan to use Melinda again for our cat sitting into the future...... (If she is available of course)!
Camille
March 25, 2025
This was my 1st time relying on anyone other than a close friend or family member to take care of my kitties while I was away. Melinda impressed me with her obvious love of cats. While I was gone the updates and photos that she took allayed any anxiety I felt at leaving my 3 silly boys. I immediately booked her for my upcoming summer trip. I highly recommend Melinda for her exceptional care.
Lena
December 1, 2022
I was so nervous as this was my first time using a cat sitter. I loved that it was in home so our cats would be comfortable. Melinda was wonderful! She’s very experienced and you can tell. She was so kind and got my shy cat to come out around her and even got to play with him! I received updates every visit with pictures and even videos. She helped me relax through my vacation and was so wonderful. I’ll definitely be using her as our catsitter when needed!!
Lena
May 11, 2023
It was our second time with Melinda as our cat sitter, and we know we can trust her anytime we leave on a trip. Our kitties love getting to play with her. I love the photo and video updates we receive every check in! She was on-time with every single check in, and she was super loving with them. Melinda’s a very kind, wonderful person who I feel very lucky to have found for our cats!
Amy
September 10, 2022
Melinda was excellent! Great communication before we left and during our trip. Our cat requires multiple medications, and she was on top of all of his care. We and our cat were very happy with her service and will definitely use Melinda again!
Christine
March 25, 2024
Melinda Is always a great cat sitter. our cat who is more outgoing loves his playtime and treats from Melinda! Our more shy cat is starting to come around more to having another person stop in while we’re gone, Melinda has always respected his space and gone at his pace to gain his trust!
Kenna
March 20, 2024
This was my first time having Melinda care for my kitties and I couldn't be more grateful. She took photos so I could enjoy seeing their happy faces, and she played with them both which they love and is part of their routine. ♥️ I'm going to be gone soon for two weeks and know exactly who I'll be asking to give my cats love while I'm away. 🤓
Christine
November 27, 2023
Melinda was great with our cats! our more outgoing cat was very quick to say hello to Melinda, faster than usual, and he would be very excited to see her stop by while we were gone. our more shy cat doesn’t usually come out from his hiding place when new people are around, but she sat next to his hiding place everyday for some time to keep him company. She sent lots of pictures and videos, and was very quick to respond to messages.
Max
October 9, 2023
Can't say enough good stuff about Melinda - our little cat-family was well loved while we were away, she also handled daily medication administration like a pro!
Amy
July 16, 2023
Melinda took excellent care of our sweet kitty while we were on vacation. She administered SQ fluids & gave her lots of love & treats.She provided daily pawgress reports with fun photos. We are so happy to have found such a wonderful caregiver!
Paige
March 14, 2023
Melinda is the best and we will be asking her to care for our kitties whenever we are away from home. She arrived to care for our kitties at the exact time we requested each time and sent pictures and videos each time she visited them to let us know how they were doing. We really appreciated her patience and creativity when it came to our two younger kitties who are pretty shy.
Whitney
June 14, 2023
Melinda took wonderful care of our two cats while we were away. We appreciated the updates and photos from each visit! We will definitely book with Melinda again the next time we are away.
Sasha
March 15, 2023
Melinda went above and beyond and I am so glad we found her to watch our two cats. We got updates on the cats and we knew they were so well cared for while we were out of town. I cannot recommend her enough!! We will definitely be reaching out to Melinda the next time we need a cat sitter!
Myle
January 3, 2025
Melinda is phenomenal and had complete trust with my cats. Melinda provided amazing updates and could tell what mood my cats are in and helped accordingly.
Nichole
February 3, 2025
This is the second time we have had Melinda care for our pets. She is stellar. We will continue to put our trust in her and will rest easy that our pet is in good hands!
Camille
July 4, 2025
I am so pleased and impressed with the care that Melinda gives my kitties. This is my second time using her services. As I plan to travel more frequently, I know that I can continue to go worry free knowing that my kitties are being cared for by her.
Julee
April 9, 2023
I am so thankful to connect with Melinda. We had an unexpected event and had to leave quickly. Melinda worked with us to make it happen. She was so great with our cats, and we now feel we have someone we can call in the future. Melinda messaged and sent pictures every day and kept us current on their well-being. She has such a kind spirit, and I would recommend her to anyone! To top it all off we have 7 cats and she was able to get even the shy one of the bunch to warm up to her quickly!!
Kim
September 18, 2023
Melinda is very sweet, plays with my kitty, sends me great updates, follows instructions and is flexible with me. The less being probably more important than anything else. Plus when I’m out of Internet service area she knows that she can text me instead of going through the Meowtel app as I have requested. Five stars for Melinda. Love her.
Kate
June 6, 2023
She is extremely easy to work with. I was looking for someone I could trust because I am hands off when I travel. I immediately felt like she was the right person. She took care of everything and sent me updates. I will absolutely use her in the future.
Camille
January 14, 2026
I have had Melinda care for my 3 crazy boy kitties while I am away many times now. She is so kind and gentle with them. 2 of them will now come running to her when she comes. I would recommend her highly!
Veronica
May 31, 2025
Melinda always takes wonderful care of our fur babies. You can tell she genuinely enjoys taking care of kitties and helping them (and us) live our best lives. She's kind, patient, and good at giving meds too. We just went on a long vacation that wouldn't have been possible if we didn't trust Melinda to keep our kitties safe and well taken care of while we were gone. And her updates and pictures always give us added peace of mind. In short: Melinda is ameowzing!
Alycia
This week
Max
This month
Camille
February 7, 2026
Paige
January 19, 2026
Melinda continues to go above and beyond to care for our kitties while we are away and cannot recommend her enough!!
Julee
December 21, 2025
Emily
December 1, 2025
Camille
November 7, 2025
Camille
October 15, 2025
Camille
October 15, 2025
Melinda is the absolute best! She takes such good care of my 3 silly boys while I'm away. I never have to worry about them. I brag about her to all my friends. A lot of them are so jealous that they live out of her area and can't have her sit for their cats:)
Camille
September 23, 2025
Camille
September 23, 2025
Camille
September 17, 2025
Julee
August 18, 2025
Kenna
August 12, 2025
Kenna
June 25, 2025
Alycia
June 23, 2025
Kate
April 21, 2025
Alexandra
April 13, 2025
Alexandra
April 13, 2025
Alexandra
April 6, 2025
Molly
March 16, 2025
Sara
March 11, 2025
Sara
February 18, 2025
Kenna
February 3, 2025
Veronica
January 19, 2025
Veronica
December 4, 2024
Gail
October 11, 2024
Alycia
September 24, 2024
Kenna
August 29, 2024
Kenna
August 5, 2024
Janell
July 16, 2024
Melinda was great! She has watched my little boys a couple of times and she doesn't disappoint, she goes above and beyond what I anticipate
Paige
June 25, 2024
Alexandra
June 17, 2024
Laurie
June 7, 2024
Alexandra
May 20, 2024
Kenna
April 22, 2024
Laurie
April 14, 2024
Sarah
April 10, 2024
Alexandra
March 16, 2024
Melinda was great with my senior kitty. She did her medicine and gave her lots of love and sent great updates!
Ben
March 12, 2024
Alycia
February 19, 2024
Veronica
January 11, 2024
Julee
January 5, 2024
Kim
January 4, 2024
I love Melinda and so does my Luna!! she always goes above and beyond and truly is a blessing to have coming in my home when I am gone. I completely trust her with my baby and my home!
Jean
January 4, 2024
Janell
January 1, 2024
As always Melinda was a fantastic cat sitter who went above and beyond what I expected. I highly recommend Melinda for all cat sitting needs
Christine
December 30, 2023
This was our second time booking Melinda and they were, once again, wonderful with our cats. Our more shy cat seemed to be coming around a bit more this time as well! we will definitely book Melinda again in the future as our cats seem to really like them!!
Alycia
December 16, 2023
Amy
November 12, 2023
Julee
October 20, 2023
Denise
October 16, 2023
Melinda was amazing! she provided great updates along with lots of pictures. I know our kitty was in great hands and will definitely use her again. 🐾 ❤️
Sarah
October 14, 2023
Melinda took such great care of my kitty. She was super attentive and I felt great knowing he was in good hands.
Veronica
September 28, 2023
Kim
September 27, 2023
Janell
September 3, 2023
Melinda was a fantastic cat sitter. Highly responsive, went above and beyond what I expected and would definitely request her again. Highly recommend her
Julee
August 28, 2023
Kim
August 26, 2023
Melinda is perfect. She is replacing a long time sitter that I’ve had from Meowtel for 1.5 yrs and the transition has been seamless. Looking forward to a future of her caring for my Luna every week. She is close to my home, trusted and responsible. Her service gives me a piece of mind while I’m out of town caring for my family. 💖💖💖
Laurie
August 24, 2023
Kim
July 16, 2023
Melinda is personable, reliable, trustworthy, helpful and caring. I would recommend her for anyone who is looking for a great pet sitter. Services were delivered with no drama. Communication was excellent.
Nichole
June 9, 2023
Melinda was very kind and understanding. She was attentive to the needs of our cats and very thorough in her communication. We would definitely hire her again!
Julee
May 15, 2023
This is the second time Melinda has watched our kitties, and we are thankful for all she does to care for them! She provides pictures and complete updates on how the visits go. We are incredibly thankful that we were able to connect with her!!
Sarah
April 13, 2023
Melinda did a perfect job. So nice and communicative and took wonderful care of my babies. I would 100 percent ask her to cat sit for me again.
Laurie
February 4, 2023
She was on time and helped get Catalina to her first vet appointment.
Joe
January 24, 2023
Wonderful cat sitter!
Joe
November 27, 2022
Took wonderful care of my cats!
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June 28, 2022
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