I'm Joella

Excited To Become Your Cat's New Friend

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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:

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

Joella is experienced with 3 types of medications

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

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Excited To Become Your Cat's New Friend

I'm Joella

Cat Sitting in Irvine, CA

(You can message for detailed availability, even if blocked on calendar!)

I’m excited to befriend your cats! I always will work to gain your cat’s trust through gentle introduction, playtime, and lots of petting, if your cat enjoys it. Of course I will make sure to check your cat’s food, water, and litter box to ensure they have everything they need.

I love animals! I grew up with dogs and cats, and I’ve worked as a rancher raising 25+ animals including cats, bunnies, chickens, ducks, lizards, sheep, cows, and donkeys...
(You can message for detailed availability, even if blocked on calendar!)

I’m excited to befriend your cats! I always will work to gain your cat’s trust through gentle introduction, playtime, and lots of petting, if your cat enjoys it. Of course I will make sure to check your cat’s food, water, and litter box to ensure they have everything they need.

I love animals! I grew up with dogs and cats, and I’ve worked as a rancher raising 25+ animals including cats, bunnies, chickens, ducks, lizards, sheep, cows, and donkeys. I’ve cared for cats of all ages and with many different health quirks, including oral medication, eye droplets, and injections.

There’s nothing I love more than hanging out with pets, and I’m excited that Meowtel gives me this opportunity! I promise nothing but the best experience for your cats.

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Always feel free to message me to ask for detailed availability, even if my calendar is blocked off! Sometimes I’m still able to make visits work, as long as I’m not completely out of town. I’m always happy to discuss options to try to make it work!

On weekdays I am usually available only after 2 pm. If you need earlier time visits, please message me and we can discuss options.

Learn More About Joella

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.


Medication Experience:

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

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Tidiness
Irene

Irene

March 4, 2026

Both cats were immediately comfortable with Joella, even our shy, elderly one. Super punctual and very communicative, which was important to us since one of our cats needs insulin shots twice daily. We never had to worry. Highly recommend!!

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Jeff

Jeff

February 16, 2026

Joella is great. We have one little coward who plays hide and seek and a bold kitty always angling for extra treats, and we love getting pictures of both of them while we're away.

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Jessica

Jessica

August 18, 2025

I am so grateful to Joella for taking such wonderful care of my cat, Kai Kai, while I was on vacation. She was reliable, attentive, and truly caring. Every day she sent me updates and photos, which gave me peace of mind knowing Kai Kai was happy and comfortable. What impressed me most was the extra effort she put in, not only did she feed, play, and spend time with Kai Kai, but she even vacuumed up the litter that spilled over. That kind of thoughtfulness really shows how much she cares. I would highly recommend Joella to anyone looking for a trustworthy and compassionate cat sitter. Jessica

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Elisa

Elisa

This week

Joella is the best! This was our 1st time hiring a professional sitter for our 4 spoiled kitties and it was honestly the best experience. We have 2 senior females and 2 rambunctious boys, and they all loved her. She sent us lots of photos and updates. We will definitely be reaching out to her again for future kitty-sitting needs.

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Phyllis

Phyllis

December 28, 2025

We love Joella! It can be difficult find someone you trust to come into your home and take care of your beloved pets, but Joella makes it easy. She asks questions, stays in constant communication, and sends lots of pictures so we always know what's going on. Most importantly, both of our cats like her, which is saying something. We're really glad to have found her.

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Will

Will

August 21, 2025

Joella was excellent. She was extremely communicative and attentive to detail. She showed up at the times we agreed on, every time, and gave clear updates -- and took excellent photos! We felt very reassured knowing that Joella was taking care of our cat, and we highly recommend her. (And based on the photos, our cat would recommend her too!)

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Service Area & Availability

Drop in visits rates

$25.40 / 20min
$35.50 / 45min
$42.50 / 60min
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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.

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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.

Irvine cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $31.00. 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!

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😻 New Client Offer: Enjoy 10% off your first reservation with Joella!

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