I'm Rachel
Rachel's Important Cat Business
Book With Confidence
Meowtel provides customer support 365 days a year to help cat parents feel informed and supported at every step - including before a reservation is made.
In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Rachel is experienced with 3 types of medications
Check if Rachel services your area
Unfortunately, Rachel does not cover your area right meow.
I'm Rachel
Cat Sitting in Albany, CA
I work in Albany, Berkeley, El Cerrito, Emeryville, Kensington, and Richmond.
I’m currently owned by two cats, who are BFFFs (best furry friends forever), and they make me laugh every day.
I have experience with all different types of cats. One of my current cats was wild a... I was born and raised with cats and have loved them my whole life. They have their own language and way of communicating, and I’ve found they respond well if you speak their language. (Or have treats).
I work in Albany, Berkeley, El Cerrito, Emeryville, Kensington, and Richmond.
I’m currently owned by two cats, who are BFFFs (best furry friends forever), and they make me laugh every day.
I have experience with all different types of cats. One of my current cats was wild and feral when I first adopted him, and I’ve trained him into a wonderful house cat. I am comfortable giving medications, coaxing shy and/or anxious kitties to come out, and playing with chaotic kittens. I also have experience with special needs cats, specifically with kitties who are blind. I love how adorable cats can be, and I enjoy getting to know their unique purrsonalities.
I’m Covid vaccinated x 4, and will follow the house owner's protocols for safety and comfort.
Learn More About Rachel
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.
Medication Experience:
In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Rachel is experienced with 3 types of medications
Check if Rachel services your area
Unfortunately, Rachel does not cover your area right meow.
Caitlin
July 15, 2025
Rachel was amazing as always. She cracked us up with her awesome videos and updates and she did the impossible and got our super shy kitty out playing and accepting pets!
Read more
Caillie
December 30, 2023
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!
Read more
Sari
December 31, 2023
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!
Read more
Stefanie
December 26, 2022
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.
Read more
Grace
December 31, 2022
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.
Read more
Christina
January 8, 2023
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!
Read moreService Area & Availability
Drop in visits rates
Rachel's is 25%
Holiday Surcharge
Due to high demand during holidays, sitters on Meowtel have the option to set their own holiday price increase, which can be found in the rates section of their profiles. If your reservation falls within three (3) days before and/or after a federal holiday, or on the holiday itself, a holiday surcharge, determined by your sitter, will be added to your reservation.
These are the date ranges in 2026 to which the holiday surcharge applies:
- January 1-4: New Year's 2026
- January 16-22: MLK Day
- February 13-19: Presidents Day
- May 22-28: Memorial Day
- June 16-22: Juneteenth
- July 1-7: July 4th
- September 4-10: Labor Day
- October 9-15: Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day
- November 8-14: Veterans Day
- November 23-29: Thanksgiving
- December 22-28: Christmas
- December 29-31: New Year's 2027
Rachel's holiday surcharge is 25%.
Communicate & Pay Through Meowtel
Using Meowtel's messaging and payment tools helps keep booking details in one place and gives you access to platform support if you need help.
300,000+
Reservations Completed
Trust & Safety
Every reservation is backed by the Meowtel Promise, giving you and your cat world-class customer support every step of the way.
If it doesn't feel like the right fit at the Meet & Greet, or if you have any concerns during the reservation, please call 1-844-MEOWTEL (1-844-636-9835) so we can help you re-book with another sitter.
Juneteenth is coming up soon (June 19th, 2026)
Cat sitters on Meowtel are usually pretty busy, don't forget to book your sitter!
Frequently Asked Questions
Reservations officially begin at 12:00 AM in the sitter's time zone on the start date. Cat Parents may cancel within 24 hours of booking and receive a full refund, as long as the reservation has not yet started. After the first 24 hours, the following cancellation rules apply:
- More than 48 hours before the reservation start date: Full refund. The sitter will not receive any earnings.
- 24–48 hours before the reservation start date: 50% refund. The sitter will earn 50% of their planned earnings.
- Within 24 hours of the reservation start date (or after it has begun): No refund. The sitter will earn 100% of their planned earnings.
All refunds are initially applied to the Cat Parent's Meowtel Account Balance for use toward a future reservation or tip. Funds may be returned to the original payment method at any time.
Meowtel is a marketplace that connects cat parents with independent sitters. For eligible reservations booked and paid for through Meowtel, the Meowtel Promise explains how we support cat parents if something unexpected comes up.
If it doesn't feel like a purrfect fit after a Meet & Greet or during a reservation, our support team is here to help at 1-844-Meowtel (1-844-636-9835). We'll take time to understand what happened and help you consider next steps, which could include help with a new reservation.
Albany cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $39.00. Prices depend on visit duration (20, 45, or 60 minutes) and whether you need drop-in visits or overnight stays.
Every cat sitter on Meowtel completes a background check. Ask your sitter about a free Meet & Greet so you (and your kitties!) can feel comfortable with 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. This is why Meowtel was created, so tailored in-home care is brought to you.
We recommend booking daily visits to keep your cats in their routine and help minimize feline anxiety while you're away.
Each visit typically includes: feeding, refreshing water bowls, litter box scooping, tidying up, medications, updates with photos, lots of playtime, and any special requests. Ask your sitter about a free Meet & Greet!
Rating breakdown
Caitlin
July 15, 2025
Rachel was amazing as always. She cracked us up with her awesome videos and updates and she did the impossible and got our super shy kitty out playing and accepting pets!
Caillie
December 30, 2023
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!
Sari
December 31, 2023
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!
Stefanie
December 26, 2022
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.
Grace
December 31, 2022
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.
Christina
January 8, 2023
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!
Larissa
June 1, 2024
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)
Stefanie
February 20, 2024
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.
Alex
September 30, 2022
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.
Caillie
May 23, 2024
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.
Caitlin
November 27, 2023
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!
Caitlin
April 14, 2026
Caitlin
January 6, 2026
Caitlin
October 6, 2025
Another great experience with Rachel! The kitties are almost so excited to see their bestie!
Caitlin
August 18, 2025
Caitlin
August 8, 2025
Caitlin
August 2, 2025
Caitlin
May 18, 2025
Caitlin
February 11, 2025
Another great experience with Rachel—the kitties had a blast and we loved her updates and pictures!
Caitlin
July 8, 2024
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!
Caillie
May 17, 2024
Stefanie
April 23, 2024
Larissa
April 17, 2024
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 :)
Larissa
April 11, 2024
Stefanie
April 1, 2024
Rachel is the best! she's our go-to sitter as Lily loves all the extra snuggles and skritches when we are gone.
Caitlin
March 27, 2024
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!
Caillie
January 4, 2024
Braydon
December 28, 2023
Everything went super smoothly. Very happy with Rachel.
Meowtel
August 29, 2022
Rachel is a cat sitter in the Albany area. Her profile has been verified and her references have been checked by Meowtel.
Free Cancellation (48+ hrs)