Earn your place in the Meowtel Cat Sitter Community
Turn your passion into a business that generates real income. We take cat sitting so seriously that less than 10% of submitted profiles make it onto Meowtel.
Read this helpful guide for tips and information on how to submit the purrfect profile!
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Why cat sit with Meowtel?
We're a nationally recognized brand just for cat people and our cat sitters love the dedicated support they receive.
Run your own cat sitting business and choose your own schedule
Earn highly competitive rates for cat sitting, no matter where in the US you're located
Have the opportunity to care for amazingly cute kitties
Enjoy live support and complimentary insurance coverage with Meowtel
Our process consists of 4 steps
Approved cat sitters get their businesses up and running in an average of one week. We approve submissions from anywhere in the United States.
1
Create your free account
It only takes 20 seconds to create yourMeowtel sitter account.
2
Showcase Your Cat Experience & Knowledge
We'll ask a few behavioral questions via a case study before you can set up your sitter listing.
3
Complete Your Listing & Background Check
We'll contact your references and conduct a background check paid for by Meowtel. Two professional references are required to complete your submission.
4
Demonstrate You're Ready To Conduct Reservations and Complete Your Sitter Activation Call
You'll watch a short video about Meowtel best practices and expectations in order to set you up for success. Afterwards, you'll have the opportunity to schedule a 15-minute call to allow us to get to know you and answer all of your questions.FAQs for becoming a cat sitter
- How to become a cat sitter?
- Becoming a Meowtel cat sitter is a 4-step process that usually takes 10-14 days. Create your free account, take the sitter questionnaire, complete your application and background check, and then pass a sitter success quiz and complete your sitter activation call.
- How much money does a cat sitter make?
- Cat sitter earnings will vary depending on the sitter's location and experience with cats, including their ability to give medication. The best cat sitters on Meowtel typically earn between $4,000-$6,000 per month. Sitters who cat sit more casually on Meowtel typically earn between $500-$1,000 per month. If a cat sitter has open availability, especially on major holidays, they will be able to maximize their cat sitting earnings.
- Do I need insurance to become a cat sitter?
- As a Meowtel cat sitter, you are fully insured and bonded; you do not need to have your own cat sitter insurance.
- What do you need to become a cat sitter?
- To become a Meowtel cat sitter, you will need a smartphone and the Meowtel mobile app. We look for relevant cat ownership experience as well as the skills needed to be a successful independent contractor with us, which include professionalism, great time management, excellent communication skills, and a high level of integrity.