I'm Calvin
A cat sitter in Tacoma, WA
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I'm Calvin | Cat Sitting in Tacoma, WA
My pronouns are they/them/theirs I have felt a deep connection to cats as companion animals throughout my life, starting by wanting to be a cat when I grew up 😸. I cared for many cats growing up, and as an adult I cared for my 3-legged boy - Stitch - for 3 years. My friends have trusted me as their cat & house sitter for an elderly (medicated) tripod cat, and also to come soothe and locate their cats who were hiding during a house flood. As a pet sitter I understand cats' needs for both routine and novelty. I have enjoyed volunteering doing trap-neuter-release, reading about cat behavior & communication, and sharing my knowledge and skills with the cats (and their humans) wherever I am. COVID Protocols: I am fully vaccinated / boosted, and wear a mask when in indoor public spaces. I have ample access to rapid tests and am ha...
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Calvin's Reviews
Heather
This was the first time we had someone other than us take care of our kitties and Calvin really helped make this a carefree and trusting experience! They communicated well, were proactive in planning, thoughtful about details and asking questions, listened carefully, and just generally great to work with. While one cat was predictably shy, the other one Calvin was able to get him to play and take treats. we could tell from the photos and videos that our cats were comfortable with Calvin and that they were taking good care of our babies! Calvin is a cat whisperer for sure! We are so grateful to have found Calvin and will definitely be booking them again.
Christina
I felt at peace with Calvin watching my bestie Theo. For context, the last time I I used a cat sitter was 2.5 years ago through Rover and it was a traumatizing experience for me (almost had to call the police). I received a lot of updates and photos, and my place was left cleaner than I left it.
Amy
Another great visit from Calvin! He is our go-to cat sitter. He is thoughtful and caring.
Jean
Calvin was excellent with the kitties and great attention to detail
Bre
Calvin took such good care of our babies the first time that we were happy to have them back again. They are clearly a cat person and attended to our two cats’ individual needs and differing preferences for playtime and pets. We came home to two very well taken care of boys and the trash taken out! Would book with Calvin again in a heartbeat.
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Calvin's Qualifications & Experience
Qualifications
- Foster Parent
- T-N-R
Transportation
- Walk
- Bike
- Car
- Ground
Medication Experience
- Topical Ointments
- Oral Medication / Pills
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
Tacoma cat sitting rates will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and expertise, but the average price for a cat sitter is $28.00. 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.
