Do you have any questions about cat sitting or my experiences on Meowtel?

@heyytherr8098

Жыл бұрын

So sorry for your loss. Thank you for this video. Would you recommend this job to someone looking for a pt job? Can you make your own schedule? Do you have to set aside $ to cover taxes?

@MeowmyandMe

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Personally I think it’s a great PT job! Signing up is free & you never have to take jobs - just make sure to update your availability regularly online because Meowtel does track what percentage of the jobs you accept that you say you’re available for. However if you mark yourself unavailable you are fine! You very much set your own schedule. Some pet parents specify what time they prefer you stop by each day but most are extremely flexible. If you love cats & like flexible schedules go for it! And yes taxes are your responsibility. The app tracks your earnings and mileage (which is a write off) so it’s very easy

@MeowmyandMe

Жыл бұрын

@@dawn1163 my references were for pet sitting jobs, yes, but if I wouldn’t have had those I would’ve used a different professional reference, someone who could speak to reliability, punctuality, work ethic, etc. I do remember the line about not using family members/etc as references. I would think the main thing they want to confirm is that they are hiring a responsible person.

@MeowmyandMe

Жыл бұрын

@@dawn1163 that’s awesome!!! Thank you so much for letting me know & congratulations on your first client! Please keep me posted on how things go!!!

@MeowmyandMe

Жыл бұрын

What a great update - thank you so much for letting me know, and sorry for the delayed reply! Ordering the merch is a great idea! You are so right about the differences between Meowtel and Rover...I very much prefer Meowtel's approach. I feel like when I use Rover I am too focused on filling everything out and it is distracting from what I really should be doing. Hope your experience is continuing to go well!

We are so happy to hear that you've had an ameowzing cat sitting experience! Thank you for taking time to share.

@MeowmyandMe

Жыл бұрын

You’re so welcome! Thank you for giving me this amazing opportunity! I am having a great time - and in fact just got home from a cat sitting job a few minutes ago!

@wilmatitzgreaux5086

9 ай бұрын

I am trying to figure out how I failed the test! I am very responsible, love cats and really wanted to do this🥲. I have to wait a year before retaking the test? There has to be another way?

Thank you so much for this video. I was thinking about Meowtel but hadn't heard of it till recently. You put my mind at ease that this is something that would interest me.

@MeowmyandMe

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! I am so glad! It's been close to a year since I joined and I feel just as strongly about it being a good option as I first did

this is a really great video. Very good tips. I appreciate the thoroughness.

@MeowmyandMe

11 ай бұрын

Awww thank you! I am glad it was helpful! I recently celebrated one year with Meowtel and will be filming a follow-up video soon :)

Miss Catness... that's flawless! Curious if you do in fact stay overnight? I don't think I could do that with a husband, 5 indoor cats and two indoor dogs plus chickens.

@MeowmyandMe

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I have not yet stayed overnight at anyone's house. Sometimes I open up my availability for it, but I almost never get those requests. And honestly...I am hesitant just because I live alone with Katniss and so if I am staying at someone else's house this means deserting my own cat. But we shall see how things develop in the future. My experience has been that most cats are independent enough that owners are satisfied with one or two daily visits

What if I don’t have references because is my first time try to have cat sitter job?

@MeowmyandMe

Ай бұрын

@@amalohaportillo3019 I would suggest offering to watch a friend or neighbor’s pet for free in exchange for a reference. If you put an ad for this in a neighborhood Facebook group or publication you would probably get many people willing to help you out! You could also try providing references from other work, people who could speak to your responsibility and professionalism. Good luck and let me know how it goes!

Can i cat board as well? Cause I can do drop in visits but I also have a cat sitting room in my home if they travel and wanna board their cat

@MeowmyandMe

Ай бұрын

So Meowtel does not allow in-home boarding as a service their sitters can offer. But no one is stopping you from doing this on the side, separate from your jobs on the app

Hello, I am a pet lover ( cat lover) I am interested with this type of a side hustle, can you please help me what to do?

@MeowmyandMe

2 ай бұрын

Absolutely! Are you thinking of going through Meowtel, or are you wanting to start your own independent cat-sitting business?

I was ahocked to find this company not in LOS ANGELES!! every day they dont market here is HUGE OPPORTUNITY LOSSES!! 😭 sorry rephrase "arent looking for more sitters and i can join a wait list" how is that possible in one of the busiest most populated citys in the country!!?

@MeowmyandMe

6 ай бұрын

Really? Wow! I would’ve thought LA would be a booming market with lots of opportunity! I am shocked too!

The cats are so adorable

@MeowmyandMe

10 ай бұрын

By far the best part of the job! 😻😻😻

@breakmydreams

10 ай бұрын

I bet @@MeowmyandMe

Do you have your own litter box and things for the cats or do the owners bring everything needed? And how do you find that the different cats get along with your dog(s)? RIP Jackson 😢 so sorry

@MeowmyandMe

10 ай бұрын

Awww thank you for your condolences on Jackson - I miss him so much! The owners provide everything needed for the cats, although I have occasionally brought along a favorite toy that I think the cat may enjoy. When I do this, I always let the owners know and send pictures. I also never leave that toy at their house but take it with me when I leave. I don't introduce different cats to my dogs, because I am going to their homes, they aren't coming to mine. I have actually learned that inviting cats to my house is against Meowtel policy. I think in general cats feel much more comfortable in their own home environment, as they are very much creatures of habit. Hope this makes sense!

Sorry haven’t finished the video yet, so forgive me if you do mention this. But how do you avoid the possibility of someone “dumping” a pet on you, like they just don’t show up to pick them up?

@MeowmyandMe

4 ай бұрын

Unfortunately I don’t think this is something you can avoid completely, as a person who would do this likely wouldn’t be honest about their intentions up front. One thing I have started doing is asking every client for an emergency backup - a friend or neighbor I could call to help out in an emergency. For example, a snow storm that recently dumped 24” at my house made it physically impossible to leave for a day, but I had their next door neighbor as a backup. This was arranged ahead of time because I had been watching the weather and mentioned to the client my concern. What I have learned fairly quickly is that people who hesitate to discuss an emergency backup are the ones to watch out for. Fortunately no one has dumped an animal on me yet, although I have had two people tell me they planned to give their pets to a shelter unless I knew someone who would take it (and make no mistake; they were trying to get me to volunteer)

@simplyemz5139

4 ай бұрын

@@MeowmyandMe Thank you so much for your reply. The emergency contact is a good idea. Lets just say that someone who was, lets say on holiday, was supposed to come pick up the animal a week ago, and now you can not contact them. How long do you keep the animal? And what if the emergency contact doesn’t want the animal. I would be conflicted to 1. keep the animal, in case the owner eventually shows up(but also what if they do not pay the rest of the stay) 2. Give the animal away 3. A rescue/shelter (But what if the owner does show up and the animal has been given away) There are many people that leave the country for good, and some may find leaving them with you rather than paying a surrender fee a better choice. And make you an involuntary volunteer 😬

@MeowmyandMe

4 ай бұрын

@@simplyemz5139 this is true. My friend owned a doggy daycare and I remember there was a German Shepherd who was dropped off and never picked up 💔 That poor dog lived at the doggy daycare for multiple months while my friend tried repeatedly to get ahold of its family. Technically in Colorado an animal is considered abandoned if it has been left somewhere for 10 days or more AND a written notice has been sent by certified mail to the owner, return receipt requested. Each state’s laws are different and it is important to learn what your state requires. But once an animal has been deemed abandoned, the owner can be charged with animal cruelty and the pet can be legally turned over to a shelter (or kept for yourself I suppose). I think it’s nearly a certainty that someone who would abandon a pet won’t be paying you for that extra time. Personally it would break my heart and I would consider keeping the animal if feasible. But definitely before giving it away make sure you are aware of and following the laws in your state.

Sonya Petcavich belongs in prison. Meowtel takes $ from the clients but does not pay the sitters.

@MeowmyandMe

Жыл бұрын

I had to google this name to see who she is (CEO of Meowtel). It sounds like there is a story behind your comment, which I would love to hear. I can honestly say I have been on Meowtel since July 2022 and never once had an issue getting paid. But if something is going on I am unaware of please let me know!

@wilmatitzgreaux5086

9 ай бұрын

I would be interested in knowing the story too

I failed the test (to be a cat sitter🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️). Just dumb

@MeowmyandMe

9 ай бұрын

I am sorry to hear this! Are you able to retake it?

@wilmatitzgreaux5086

9 ай бұрын

@@MeowmyandMe in a year?!😭. I don’t understand what I answered wrong and they don’t tell you anything. I’m a responsible, intelligent gal (I actually work in luxury retail and have for over 20 years). I am pretty good at taking aptitude tests. 🤷‍♀️

@MeowmyandMe

9 ай бұрын

@@wilmatitzgreaux5086 oh how frustrating! I would definitely reach out to them with this question and maybe ask for a chance to retake. But you can also join Rover - it is primarily dog sitting but I have gotten cat sitting jobs (and other animals) from Rover

@wilmatitzgreaux5086

9 ай бұрын

@@MeowmyandMe I did reach out to them via text. We shall see. I love dogs, but I am really a cat person (always have been), but I think I might try Rover as well. Thank you for the suggestions.

@MeowmyandMe

9 ай бұрын

@@wilmatitzgreaux5086 you’re welcome! One of my steady cat sitting clients I met through Rover. There are definitely some people on Rover looking for cat sitters, and one of the benefits as a cat sitter is it’s easier to stand out because there most people there are dog sitters