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Rachel's Important Cat Business
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Repeat clients: 7
Response time: 18 min
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I'm Rachel

A cat sitter in Albany, CA

5.00/5.00
Exceptional
22 REVIEWS

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I'm Rachel | Cat Sitting in Albany, CA

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What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

I love meeting new cats, figuring out how to earn their trust, so they allow me to care for them. It’s so rewarding to see happy faces, and hear loud purrs.

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

I have two kitties right now, their names are Monkey and Bunny. They are very silly and snuggly boys. They make me laugh every day.

What is your typical process for working with a new cat parent?

During the meet and greet, we will go over what the normal procedures are. If the Kitty wants to meet me, then I love to give them some attention and talk to them so they get used to the sound of my voice. If the kitty is a bit shy, at least they get used to the sound of my voice, and then I won’t be a complete stranger when I come to care for them.

Rachel's Reviews

Attention to Detail
5.0
Communication
5.0
Tidiness
5.0
Caitlin

Another great experience with Rachel—the kitties had a blast and we loved her updates and pictures!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
February 11, 2025
Caitlin

Another great experience with Rachel! Our kitties love hanging out with her so much! She sends great updates and photos and is super quick to respond. Will be using her again!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
July 8, 2024
Larissa

always makes sure to give each of our 4 cats a little extra love and attention! went above and beyond to sleuth out a very silly cat who we thought escaped (he was hiding)

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 1, 2024
Caillie

Once again Rachel was exactly what we needed! Her witty updates and attention to detail made me comfortable leaving our cat post-surgery with Rachel.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
May 23, 2024
Larissa

We’ve had Rachel twice and she’s great! Really loves kitties, sends great updates, checks in when she has questions, etc. - no complaints at all :)

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
April 17, 2024
Stefanie

Rachel is the best! she's our go-to sitter as Lily loves all the extra snuggles and skritches when we are gone.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
April 1, 2024
Caitlin

Another great experience with Rachel! Gizmo and Binx love her visits and we love her updates and videos. She is super reliable and friendly and I would highly recommend!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
March 27, 2024
Stefanie

Rachel is great. Lily (my kitty) loves her, although it may be because she knows where the food is :). Rachel is quick to reply and flexible with coming in the mornings. This has been our second booking and I''m glad our kitty will have a consistent sitter when we are away.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
February 20, 2024
Sari

Rachel is a dream cat sitter, who will not only go above and beyond for your pet but also has fantastic communication that puts your heart at ease while you’re away. She took care of our rambunctious fluff ball over Christmas and it was like a vacation for him too! Right from the start, Rachel was all ears about Bean's habits and favorites. While we were away, she sent the cutest updates—pics and videos included—so we knew Bean was having a blast without us. She made sure his routine stayed intact, and he was even more pampered than usual. If you need someone awesome to watch your cat, we can’t recommend Rachel enough. This was our second time booking her and it won’t be the last. Thanks a ton, Rachel, for being Bean's holiday hero!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 31, 2023
Caillie

Rachel was just what we needed! One of our kitties had surgery a few days before we left for the holidays and I felt confident leaving her with Rachel. She understood the importance of closely monitoring and administering oral medication, and was comfortable with our emergency care plan. Rachel asked many questions to make sure she understood our needs and sent frequent updates with photos from her visits. Both kitties looked forward to playtime with her!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
December 30, 2023
Braydon

Everything went super smoothly. Very happy with Rachel.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 28, 2023
Caitlin

Rachel is wonderful! She took such great care of our kitties and even got our shy girl playing! Updates were great and we loved all of the great pictures and videos, plus she was super helpful/accommodating when we had an issue with our front door key. Will definitely be booking with Rachel again!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
November 27, 2023
Christina

I was so impressed by Rachel’s warm, efficient communication, her kindness, and her absolute affection for my sweet cat. We received picture updates and check ins with each visit and our gal seemed totally happy and at ease. Would absolutely work with Rachel again. In the future!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
January 8, 2023
Grace

Rachel is an awesome catsitter! While we were away our cats unfortunately had some litter box issues, and Rachel handled it all with so much patience and professionalism. She also connected with our cats right away and shared regular updates to give us peace of mind.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 31, 2022
Stefanie

I felt totally at ease with Rachel watching my kitty while away. During the meet & greet, she asked some great questions about her diet, habits & what the plan is for emergencies - total professional here! She sent daily updates of videos & photos so we can see how our queen was doing while away. Rachel & Lily got along great, will definitely request her when we go away next.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 26, 2022
Alex

Rachel looked after our 5 m/o kitten, Cliff, for over a week, feeding him, giving him his medicine, and cleaning up after him. She did a great job keeping him company and giving him lots of much-needed play time. I highly recommend her and would be delighted to have her look after Cliff again.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
September 30, 2022
Meowtel

Rachel is a cat sitter in the Albany area. Her profile has been verified and her references have been checked by Meowtel.

August 29, 2022
Caitlin

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
May 18, 2025
Caillie

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 17, 2024
Stefanie

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 23, 2024
Larissa

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
April 11, 2024
Caillie

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

Rachel's Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $34.60 / 20min $52.10 / 45min $66.35 / 60min
  • Rachel's Holiday Surcharge is 25%
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Rachel's Qualifications & Experience

Transportation

  • Car

Medication Experience

  • Topical Ointments
  • Eye/Ear Drops
  • 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.

Independence Day is coming up soon (July 4th). Meowtel cat sitters are usually pretty busy, don't forget to book your sitter!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Albany cat sitting rates will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and expertise, but the average price for a cat sitter is $37.00. 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.

Rachel's Important Cat Business
5.00 • 22 reviews • From $34.60