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I'm Calvin

A cat sitter in Tacoma, WA

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I'm Calvin | Cat Sitting in Tacoma, WA

Learn More About Calvin

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

I've been sitting with Meowtel since October 2022, but have been informally cat-sitting since July 2021! Prior to that, I've always been the go-to cat whisperer among people who know me, and have spent a lot of time reading about cat behavior to be someone cats and their humans can trust!

What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

Getting to see all the different cat personalities and getting to see them come out of their shells! My ability to empathize with cats gives me a more compassionate perspective toward the diversity of human personalities, particularly the nervous or frightened behavior I experience in myself and others. I also enjoy the freedom that working as an independent contractor offers me, which allows me to negotiate directly with my clients rather than through an intermediary. I find that I can go above and beyond, and offer the best possible cat-stomer service when I am my own boss

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

Be prepared with a vet release form, emergency contact numbers, and a cat carrier, just in case! 99/100 you won't need it, but it can help put yours and your sitter's minds at ease. Also, share your estimated departure/return itinerary, and of course any purreferences or purrticularites your kitty has for their food, environment, how they like to be touched and/or played with!

Are you usually available during holidays?

Yes! I celebrate holidays that are not usually aligned with federal bank holidays, and those will already be blocked off of my calendar. I love being available to help support other people relaxing and celebrating with their loved ones.

What is your favorite cat toy?

Wand/flyer/bird toys! I love them because they are much more interactive than other toys, and I can better emulate the stalk/catch/kill play cycle for cats with it. Plus if the kitty has sharp claws, they go into the toy, not me! I also love DIY toys, like shoestrings and cardboard tube treat puzzles. Ask me about how different kinds of toys emulate different kinds of prey! Some breeds like other prey better than others, so if your kitty doesn't like to play, maybe they just have the wrong toy!

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

1) I try NEVER to push a cat's boundaries. If they don't want to play, be touched, or held, I don't push it! 2) I will make myself look less intimidating by avoiding direct eye contact, not blocking any exit routes, and laying flat on the floor with a hand outstretched so THEY can approach ME. 3) I use Feliway (cat pheromones) and cat treats to encourage relaxation and trust-building. 4) I will sometimes leave an article of clothing, like a hat or scarf, where the kitty likes to rest on multi-day visits so they can get used to my scent when they're alone and feel safer.

Calvin's Reviews

Attention to Detail
5.0
Communication
5.0
Tidiness
5.0
Lisa

Calvin was fabulous with my senior, shy kitty. Great communication with us. I would call them a cat whisperer.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
This month
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.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 28, 2025
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.

Meowtel-verified reservation with overnight visits
April 20, 2025
Amy

Another great visit from Calvin! He is our go-to cat sitter. He is thoughtful and caring.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
January 12, 2025
Jean

Calvin was excellent with the kitties and great attention to detail

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
January 5, 2025
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.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
December 12, 2024
Bre

Calvin took such good care of our two cats while we were away. They are clearly a cat person and when we came back we could tell that the boys had been well taken care of. They were very quick to respond and also took out our trash! We will be happy to rebook with Calvin anytime.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 2, 2024
Simone

Calvin is an absolute gem and we are so pleased to have connected with them. We have 4 very shy kitties (as we don't have many visitors), and one their very first visit they had contact with 2 of the 4. By day two, two of the four had a new human best friend and the other two were interested. Such a win for the cats and for us! Timely and professional responses, updates and a lot of care went into making sure the cats were fed and loved on during each visit. Cannot recommend Calvin enough!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
November 29, 2024
Daisy

Calvin was wonderful as always! Our shy kitty even came out to say hi ☺️ Calvin is the best!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 28, 2024
Dakota

My kitty is a little lovebug but can also be temperamental, especially when stressed. Calvin handled her like a pro, kept cool, and gave her all the cuddles and scritches she needed to get thru my absence. The house looks great and I returned to a kitty who was clearly well-cared for. Calvin kept me up-to-date and I cherished every photo (and shoved my phone in everyone's faces so they could coo over my furbaby too). If I could give them more than 5 stars, I would 🌟

Meowtel-verified reservation with overnight visits
October 15, 2024
Amy

Calvin was great with two shy kitties! Great care and loved the updates and pictures.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 16, 2024
Alanna

Calvin was amazing! He was quick to communicate when I had any questions and gave detailed notes on how my kitties were and how their time together was. I also loved the cute photos and videos they sent! As a fellow Meowtel cat sitter, it is so nice to have my own cat sitter I can trust when I go out of town. 🫶😸

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 9, 2024
Katrina

Calvin is always a trustworthy, professional, kitty sitter!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 2, 2024
Lindsay

Calvin did an amazing job caring for my two kitties while I was away for a long weekend. In addition to arriving home to two happy, well fed cats and clean litter boxes, I was sent plenty of cute videos and pics as well assuring me they were happy in Calvin’s care (even my shy baby came out from her usual hiding place to play!). would happily hire Calvin again!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
July 9, 2024
Katrina

Calvin is the “Cats Meow” he is gentle, and kind, he takes beautiful photos of our kitties, and does extra! he is our Cat Daddy when we have to leave our babies, and because of him? I can be relaxed knowing my ba IRS are in the Best hands!! Thank you Meowtel this is the greatest option for pet owners.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
May 19, 2024
Dawn

Calvin is amazing! My very shy kitty has formed a meaningful bond with Calvin over our last few trips due to their patience, kindness, and giving of lots of love and affection - which is just what my kitty needs to feel confident in our absence. Thank you, Calvin!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
May 19, 2024
Amy

I appreciate the great communication!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 6, 2024
Amy

Calvin was very caring with our new kitty and took great care of her while we were gone. Calvin is very reliable and a great communicator!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 8, 2024
Samantha

Calvin is very detail oriented and is great providing timely feedback every visit with photos

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
March 27, 2024
Richard

Very helpful and trustworthy!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
March 17, 2024
Amy

Calvin is awesome. So good with our shy kitty. Great updates, very responsive and helpful with mail, packages, etc.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
March 13, 2024
Dawn

Calvin is caring and loving, and went above and beyond to make our very shy kitty (who does not like changes in routine!) feel comforted and at ease during our vacation. Wonderful!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
March 13, 2024
Clair

Calvin did a wonderful job helping our fur babies miss us less. Calvin really engaged and played with them to keep them happy.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
February 26, 2024
Molly

Even though my kitties are shy and didn't come out to play, they were so happy and relaxed when I came home...meaning they didn't yell at me for being gone! Calvin sent detailed updates and pictures and they asked questions about things my cats might need that I had not thought of. I love the peace of mind that my sweethearts are in the hands of someone who loves kitties as much as I do.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
February 12, 2024
Daisy

Calvin was so kind and professional! Our kitties who are usually very skittish were out immediately to hang out with them 💗

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
February 11, 2024
Amy

This was our second time booking Calvin. Same great care for our shy kitty this time!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
February 4, 2024
Dawn

Calvin was fantastic and went above and beyond to make our super shy kitty feel safe and comforted during our trip. They were really great at communication, as well!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 5, 2024
Hannah And Daniel

Calvin is a wonderful kitty caretaker. We never worry about our lil’ baby knowing that Calvin will be there for her. In Calvin you will find: consistent communication, a friendly demeanor, in addition to a gentle and caring posture towards your fur baby.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 4, 2024
Amy

Calvin was so good with our shy kitty! Great updates and lots of pictures and videos.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
January 4, 2024
Hannah

Great care of my sweet kitty

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 27, 2023
David

Calvin did an excellent job taking care of our two boys. Our cats are very shy around strangers, so I can't rate Calvin on how well the played with our boys, but they did a good job with the food, water and litter box cleaning, then spent some of the remaining time quietly waiting to see if anyone was going to be brave and peek out. Calvin sent regular updates on what they did, and we used our cameras to keep track of the boys. I highly recommend Calvin as a cat sitter!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 29, 2023
Annie

Calvin was a wonderful petsitter for our cat. He was prompt, spent time with our cat, and made sure she was always comfortable and cared for. Communication was excellent. We felt really comfortable knowing our cat was in such good hands.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
October 25, 2023
Kaye

Calvin took such wonderful care of our kitties while we were on vacation for a week. Daily updates with photos, we felt safe leaving our kitties in his care and he even got our shy one to come out and have some plays. We hope to have you sit again should we ever have a need!

Meowtel-verified reservation with overnight visits
October 14, 2023
Samantha

Calvin was wonderful with our 2 cats while we took a weekend away, playing and taking time beyond just the essentials. Izzy and Susan were in great hands and we felt comfortable with thoughtful updates. thank you!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 11, 2023
Neil

Calvin is the best!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 5, 2023
Neil

FANTASTIC! Calvin was perfect from start to finish.

Meowtel-verified reservation with overnight visits
October 2, 2023
Katrina

Calvin is Purrfection!! he goes over and beyond for you during the visits, and does everything to reassure you that your kitties are in the best of care!! Calvin is Professional, thorough, and patient with the kitties 🐈‍⬛ ours seem to like him right away- and trust him quickly. Calvin is truly a cat whisperer!! our favorite, and will be everyone else’s going forward.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
August 25, 2023
Hannah And Daniel

Calvin was amazing and went above and beyond with our kitty. Calvin provided us with thorough updates at each visit; they were so kind and very attuned to what our cat needed- to the point of leaving thoughtful treats for our kitty’s anxiety. Absolutely grateful that we can rely on Calvin in the future.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 23, 2023
Bertram

Calvin is conscientious and reliable and our cats got along really well with him.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 15, 2023
Braxton

Calvin took very good care of little Gatta. She is pretty old and has some issues which I as an owner am just learning about. During our meet and greet, he saw something immediately that I had not noticed and I was able to set a vet appointment to get it taken care of. He obviously cares very much and I highly recommend him.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 20, 2023
Kim

Calvin was awesome at the meet & greet, paid attention, expressed interest and has a nice, calm and genuine disposition. Check-in’s went smooth, excellent communication with me while I was gone. I have entrusted them with my home and my very dear to my heart kitty. I will be requesting additional service from them in the future!!! Thank you Calvin!!!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
May 15, 2023
Agyness

Calvin was very detail oriented, prompt, and communicative. They left my cat happy and my place was spotless after a five night trip away. I felt comfortable leaving my most important companion and my home in Calvin's care.

Meowtel-verified reservation with overnight visits
May 1, 2023
Christine

Calvin was friendly, prompt, and had really good rapport with our older, shy cat. I would definitely use again.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
March 18, 2023
Meowtel

Calvin is a cat sitter in the Tacoma area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.

October 11, 2022
Christina

Meowtel-verified reservation 2+ weeks long
This month
Aayesha

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 2, 2025
Richard

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
December 30, 2024
Clair

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
December 2, 2024
Richard

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
September 30, 2024
Amy

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
June 19, 2024
Tim

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
March 20, 2024
Richard

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 29, 2023
Missy

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 27, 2023
Danna

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
August 23, 2023

Calvin's First Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $31.00 / 20min $47.00 / 45min $60.00 / 60min
  • Overnight stays
    $118.00 / Overnight stays in your home
  • Calvin's Holiday Surcharge is 30%
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Calvin's Second Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $50.00 / 20min $47.50 / 45min $67.00 / 60min
  • Overnight stays
    $118.00 / Overnight stays in your home
  • Calvin's Holiday Surcharge is 35%
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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.

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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.

Gifted Intuitive Cat Companion
5.00 • 54 reviews • From $31.00