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I'm Irene

A cat sitter in Elk Grove, CA

5.00/5.00
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23 REVIEWS

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Can you tell us about your favorite cat sitting reservation?

I was sitting for a special, timid kitty named Mochi. She was absolutely terrified of strangers! After completing my tasks, I would sit quietly by her hiding spot and talk about my day. I wanted her to get used to my voice and scent, helping her feel more comfortable in my presence. Her favorite hiding spot was under a blanket on the bed, so every 10 minutes, I would gently toss a treat under the covers. And before leaving each day, I’d softly tap the blanket and say goodbye. By day 4, Mochi started peeking her head out when she heard my voice at the door. By day 6, she was sitting next to me, no longer hiding. Seeing that transformation unfold was incredibly rewarding. Watching a shy, fearful cat learn to trust me is one of the best feelings, and it makes every visit so worth it.

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

Sully and Mike! Think: monsters inc duo :) they're the best!

Irene's Reviews

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Shoshana

Shoshana

We have a very anxious cat who fears strangers. Irene went above and beyond to make sure she was fed and safe. She also did a great job entertaining our more social kitty.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
October 29, 2025
Ana

Ana

This was our first time using ANY kind of pet sitting for our kitties, so we were nervous...Irene came over and was so relaxed and took notes of all our cats little quirks. Thats when I knew everything was going to be fine! Irene took pics and videos and all 4 of our babies took to her!! I was so happy! Made my time away from them less painful knowing they were being loved šŸ˜.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
December 5, 2025
John

John

Irene was an amazing sitter. My cat had some challenging medication requirements, and she stayed on top of everything, even making an emergency trip to the vet to refill his prescription. if highly recommend her!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
September 25, 2023
Kendall

Kendall

Irene was an excellent cat sitter! This is the second time we have worked together. The first time was for the week of my wedding/honeymoon and was the first time I ever left my cats with someone that wasn’t family. As luck would have it my beloved cat, Olive got sick right before my wedding and needed medication/extra monitoring. If it wasn’t for Irene, I would have had to cancel my wedding events and my honeymoon. Irene provided such diligent care and compassion for my sweet girl. I felt a huge sense of peace knowing that she was there for my kitties. She always goes above and beyond in caring for our two cats, ensuring they received their daily medication without any issue. My shy boy cat warmed right up to her, which is so rare for him! Her communication is always top-notch; we received daily updates filled with videos and pictures that put our minds at ease while we were away. It's clear she has a genuine love for animals, and her attentive care reflected that. We couldn't have asked for a better experience! We love Irene and appreciate her so much!

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

Nathan

Irene was amazing! This was our first time using a cat sitter and she immediately put us at ease. She was very attentive to every detail and request, and was also amazing with our cats. She even got our shy cat out to play by the second day! On top of that, she is a vet tech and is super knowledgeable about monitoring and treating certain feline issues (e.g. one of our cats is an FIP survivor). We know our cats are in good hands when with Irene.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 13, 2023
Robert

Robert

Irene was an amazing cat sitter! She was extremely thorough in all the duties and detailed in her updates. I could tell she really cared about my cat - her updates made me feel a lot better leaving her for my trip. She was able to befriend my extremely shy and skittish kitty, and by the end of the time, she was out and about and not hiding! Would highly recommend.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
October 4, 2023
Mike

Mike

Irene was a wonderful cat sitter to our very shy Sanchez. Sanchez warmed up to her very quickly. Irene was very responsive and provided daily updates, videos and photos. I highly recommend her.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
September 25, 2023
Courtney

Courtney

Irene is fantastic! She is very reliable and thorough. She also went above and beyond during her visits and took the time to engage both of my cats in their favorite activities. She even brought her own treats for them to try! She asked great questions and was a great pseudo mom - I'm nervous they may have actually preferred her level of attention and care XD

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
August 8, 2023
Belinda

Belinda

Irene was fantastic - she was very reliable, flexible, and had great communication, which put me at ease. She gave detailed reports of her visit with lots of pictures. She was patient with our cat (who is shy with new people) and took her time to make our cat feel comfortable. I would highly recommend Irene for cat sitting and will definitely be asking her again in the future!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 25, 2023
Jenny

Jenny

Irene is great! Highly recommend her. Already booked her twice and will definitely continue to book her in the future. I can tell she enjoyed caring for my cats, and I feel comfortable leaving them in good hands. She sends us a detailed update as well as super cute photos/videos.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 28, 2025
Grace

Grace

Irene was wonderful with our two cats. She sent detailed updates and photos that put me at ease while I was out of town. I would not hesitate to hire her again!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 4, 2023
Qing

Qing

Communication was prompt and everything went well! Irene fed my cats, ensured the litter robot was working properly, and shared lots of pictures.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 14, 2023
Robin

Robin

Irene was kind, attentive and informative. I felt my fur babies were taken care of. Not sure they're happy I'm back....

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
July 4, 2025
Wyatt

Wyatt

I was very anxious to leave our kitten for the weekend, but it ended up being just fine with the help of Irene. Really appreciated Irene's attention to detail and thorough assessments of our cats wellbeing with each visit. She did an amazing job and I'll be asking her to cat sit again in the future!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
July 24, 2023
Shoshana

Shoshana

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
December 15, 2025
Jenny

Jenny

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 12, 2025
Belinda

Belinda

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 3, 2023
Josh

Josh

Irene was great! Responsive, caring, and thoughtful. We'd be delighted to work with Irene again.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
October 23, 2023
Kayla

Kayla

Irene was an amazing sitter!! My two kitties can be shy to warm up and I have an especially shy kitty that likes to hide and they both immediately warmed up to Irene! She sent great updates and pics everyday. I know my kitties were well taken care of :)

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 2, 2023
Jillian

Jillian

Irene is awesome! She took such great care of my two senior cats. I fully trust her and hope to book her again soon.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
September 11, 2023
Alice

Alice

Our cat was very happy with our choice of picking Irene for cat sitting! Irene arrived on time as promised every day, and followed all the instructions perfectly. We especially appreciated her super detailed daily reports on our cat's behavior and appetite, which put us at ease while we were away. She also found amazing ways to interact and keep our cat entertained even when he was acting a bit crazy due to boredom. We (+ our cat) highly recommend Irene!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 22, 2023
Courtney

Courtney

Irene was a great sitter for my cat. She was very responsive and sent pictures / updates while visiting. I highly recommend Irene for cat visits!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 11, 2023
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June 1, 2023

Irene's First Service Area & Rates

  • Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $29.80 / 20min $46.00 / 45min $59.35 / 60min
  • Irene's Holiday Surcharge is 20%
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Irene's Second Service Area & Rates

  • Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $35.50 / 20min $56.50 / 45min $69.85 / 60min
  • Irene's Holiday Surcharge is 20%
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Irene's Skills & Services

Care Skills

  • Animal CPR Trained
  • T-N-R
  • Shelter Volunteer
  • Vet Tech

Transportation

  • Car

Medication Administration

  • Topical Ointments
  • Eye/Ear Drops
  • Oral Medication / Pills
  • Injections / Diabetic Management
  • Subcutaneous Fluids

Each Visit Includes

  • Litter box cleaning
  • Feeding
  • Water refresh
  • A text update with at least 1 photo
  • Playtime and belly rubs

Cancellation Policy

Cat parents may cancel within 24 hours of making their reservation and receive a full refund, and the sitter will not receive any earnings. After the first 24 hours, the following cancellation rules apply:

Cat parents will receive a full 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.

Cat parents will receive a 50% refund, and the sitter will earn 50% of their planned earnings if the cat parent 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.

Trust & Safety

Enjoy Meowtel's world-class customer support with every reservation. Our dedicated team is here for you and your cat every step of the way.

If the Meet & Greet isn't the right fit, or if you have any concerns during the reservation, please call 1-844-636-9835 so we can help you re-book with a new sitter.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Elk Grove cat sitting rates will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and the services they offer, but the average price for a cat sitter is $30.00. 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. Cat sitters on Meowtel 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 you can find the best options which are close by.

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 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 typically includes 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. Every kitty is different and that's why sitters on Meowtel offer tailored, in-home services since cats don't do well outside their own homes. Plus, ask your sitter about a free Meet & Greet so you can meet them before you leave to confirm it's a purrfect fit.

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