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I'm Joella

A cat sitter in Irvine, CA

5.00/5.00
Exceptional
26 REVIEWS

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I'm Joella | Cat Sitting in Irvine, CA

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Can you tell us about your favorite cat sitting reservation?

My favorite cat sitting reservation was with a sweet but scared boy named Winnie. He started out the first few days hiding in his tower and hissing if I tried to get close, but slowly he started to trust me, working our way up to pets and hand fed treats. By the end of the 5 day booking, Winnie was sitting in my lap purring happily. We even got his harness on for him to enjoy the outdoor patio for a while! This reservation with Winnie was so special, to slowly earn his trust and affection.

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

I currently have a 7 year old tabby named Baby! She’s the queen of the house, extremely demanding for attention. She will literally grab my hand with her paws and pull me forward for pets. She truly makes my house a home.

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

I work hard to build trust between myself and the cats, as well as with the pet parents. I will always send lots of updates with all my completed tasks each day, and include pictures! My hope is that I’m able to provide you a stress free trip, knowing your cat is being well cared for.

Joella's Reviews

Attention to Detail
5.0
Communication
5.0
Tidiness
5.0
Lynn

Joella is very responsible with your cat. No worries or stress while you are away.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 30, 2025
Kevin

Joella is amazing, shes our official cat sitter while we are away!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 30, 2025
Jeff

This is our first time leaving our kitties with someone they didn't already know. It couldn't have gone better. By the end of our trip, our braver kitty was meeting her at the door and taking hand-fed treats, and our coward was accepting pats.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 22, 2025
Kristen

Joella was very responsive from the beginning. I had a last minute trip arise and was only able to provide a two day notice. She got back to me right away, and squeezed me in to her already booked weekend schedule, which was so kind of her. She took great care of my two cats, and sent me updates/photos with each visit. I highly recommend Joella!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
April 15, 2025
Rand

What peace of mind with Joella taking care! I returned home to two happy cats after detailed daily updates from Joella about the food, the litter, and the cats’ behavior.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 5, 2025
Hailey

I adore Joella! I had to leave the state last minute, and she was able to tend to my sweet void boy while I've been away and it gave me so much comfort. She went above and beyond, and was super communicative.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
March 7, 2025
Sarah

Joella was a wonderful cat-sitter! I had never taken a vacation away from Mochi before - but from the first meet and greet, I knew she would be in great hands. Joella sent detailed updates with every visit, along with many cute pictures of their interactions, leaving no questions unanswered. She was punctual and very quick to respond to my messages. I could see how comfortable my typically-shy Mochi was in her care - which kept me at ease too. I would highly recommend Joella!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
February 9, 2025
Gina

I am so happy to have found Joella on Meowtel!! I immediately felt comfortable with her at our meet and greet and she was so sweet with my baby Sam. She sent very thorough updates along with pictures and I could tell Sammy felt very safe and comfortable with her. When the time comes for me to head out of town again, I will definitely seek out Joella first! A+++++😻

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 27, 2024
Jocelyn

Joella was absolutely amazing as our cat sitter! They went above and beyond, sending me regular updates with pictures of our cats, which gave me so much peace of mind since this was my first time having a cat sitter. Joella spent time playing with them, ensuring they were comfortable, fed, and happy. I could tell my cats loved Joella right away. On top of that, they even washed and put away the dishes. Joella followed all of my instructions perfectly and was incredibly flexible when we needed to add an extra day last minute during the holidays. They are truly trustworthy and caring. I couldn’t recommend them more!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
December 25, 2024
Rachel

Joella went above and beyond to care for my medically fragile kitty! Joella took detailed notes at the meet and greet and administered the medications wonderfully. They took Poppy’s blood sugar which was helpful for me to know how she was doing. I received many text updates and photos. Joella went above and beyond cleaning up kitty messes and ensured I was aware. Would recommend!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
December 5, 2024
Dave

Joella is highly recommended! She was a prompt communicator and provided updates and photos at every visit. She went above and beyond and even helped out with some small tasks in the house. She clearly has a passion for cats and our cat immediately felt comfortable with her.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 1, 2024
Gabriella

Joella went above and beyond every single time she visited my cat! She was extremely responsive and caring. She was a joy to interact with and I recommend people to hire her immediately!!! Thank you so much Joella. 🐈‍⬛♥️

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
November 30, 2024
Adri

Joella is fantastic! She responded very quickly and was able to accommodate my schedule. She won my cats' approval right away.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 27, 2024
Meowtel

Joella is a background-checked cat sitter in the San Diego area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.

October 4, 2024
Maija

Joella is an incredibly experienced cat sitter, and has experience taking care of cats of all ages and backgrounds. They helped me adopt my first kitten about a year ago, and have been an excellent help in getting me adjusted to the cat-owner life!

October 4, 2024
Micah

Joella has worked with many cats & has been so sweet and helpful with every one of them. They even helped me with my own cat when I adopted her as a kitten!! If they lived near me now & I needed a cat sitter they’d be the first person I call

October 4, 2024
Lynn

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 16, 2025
Lynn

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 16, 2025
Lynn

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 2, 2025
Lynn

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 11, 2025
Hailey

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
March 22, 2025
Lori

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
March 18, 2025
Taylor

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 5, 2025
Alex

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 27, 2024
Allyson

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
December 9, 2024
Sarahbelle

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 30, 2024

Joella's First Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $25.40 / 20min $35.25 / 45min $42.25 / 60min
  • Joella's Holiday Surcharge is 10%
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Joella's Second Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $42.25 / 45min $49.25 / 60min
  • Joella's Holiday Surcharge is 10%
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Joella's Qualifications & Experience

Transportation

  • Walk
  • Car

Medication Experience

  • Eye/Ear Drops
  • Oral Medication / Pills
  • Injections / Diabetic Management

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

Irvine cat sitting rates will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and expertise, but the average price for a cat sitter is $33.00. 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.

Excited To Become Your Cat's New Friend
5.00 • 26 reviews • From $25.40