Business Details
25 Years
experience
Trusted In-Home Cat Sitting Services in Lacey, Olympia & Tumwater
Founded in 2001 by Tiffany Grant, we specialize in in-home cat sitting services tailored to ensure the comfort and well-being of your feline companions. Our team provides personalized care, emphasizing the importance of a stress-free environment for cats during their owners' absence. With extensive experience from volunteering at the Olympia Animal Shelter since 1996, our approach is informed by a deep understanding of cat behavior and needs. We offer comprehensive services including feeding, playtime, litter maintenance, and basic medication administration. All visits incorporate additional home care tasks like plant watering and mail collection to maintain household normalcy.Our staff undergoes background checks and holds CPR/First Aid certifications, with Tiffany achieving professional recognition from Pet Sitters International. As a non-staffed service, clients experience consistent care from familiar caregivers. We operate daily with scheduled visits between 9 AM and 9 PM, requiring an initial meet-and-greet consultation. Proof of rabies vaccination is necessary for outdoor cats, and we accept cash or check payments with localized pricing variations possible.
Services
Cat Sitting Visits
Medication Administration
Plant Watering Services
Home Security Checks
Household Routine Maintenance
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- Certified Professional Pet Sitters with Pet Sitters International since 2001
- Background-checked caregivers with CPR/First Aid certifications
- No staff turnover - consistent care from familiar caregivers
- Tailored home care services maintaining household routines during absences
- Established expertise since 2001 with specialized cat behavior knowledge
Associations and certifications
- Pet Sitters International
What people say
Loving care
Completely reliable
Keeps me informed
Stress-free alternative
Personalized attention
Services
Cat Sitting Visits
In-home cat sitting with 30-minute baseline visits for single cats and 40-minute sessions for multiple cats. Services include feeding, litter maintenance, playtime, and gentle brushing. Trained caregivers provide personalized attention while maintaining household routines through environmental adjustments.
Medication Administration
Professional administration of oral medications and eye/ear drops included in standard visits. Caregivers follow precise instructions for dosage timing and delivery methods. Special attention given to stress reduction during medication processes for temperamental felines requiring additional handling time.
Home Security Checks
Comprehensive household security measures during owner absences include daily mail collection, alternating lighting and window coverings, and trash/recycling management. Environmental enrichment through television and radio operation maintains familiar household sounds to reduce feline anxiety.
Plant Watering Services
Indoor and outdoor plant hydration tailored to specific moisture requirements. Services accommodate complex irrigation needs and fragile plant species. Additional time allocated for extensive garden watering tasks that may affect scheduled visit durations and pricing structures.
Initial Consultation
Free prerequisite consultation includes 40-minute home visit for client and pet introduction. Sessions document care preferences, complete service agreements, and collect house keys. Payment arrangements established during this orientation visit that forms foundation for ongoing care relationships.
People
Tiffany Grant
Owner
BA in Psychology graduate from Evergreen State College with 25+ years cat care experience. Founded The Cats Meow in 2001 after volunteering at Olympia Animal Shelter since 1996. Holds CPR/First Aid certification and professional accreditation through Pet Sitters International.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We provide cat sitting services in Lacey, Olympia, and Tumwater, Washington.
What happens during a typical visit?
Each 30-40 minute visit includes feeding, watering, litter scooping, playtime, brushing, and basic medication administration. Home security tasks like mail collection and environmental adjustments are also performed.
How are caregivers trained?
Our caregiver maintains CPR/First Aid certification and professional accreditation through Pet Sitters International with background checks completed annually.
What special requirements exist?
A free 40-minute meet-and-greet visit is required before initial service. Indoor/outdoor cats must have current rabies vaccination records on file.
What payment methods are accepted?
We accept cash or check payments at the time of your initial consultation visit.
