I'm Valerie

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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

Valerie is experienced with 6 types of medications

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

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Happy Paws Happy Home

I'm Valerie

Cat Sitting in Irvine, CA

Hi, I’m Val 🦋 I am a 2020 UC Riverside business graduate, animal rescue advocate and martial arts enthusiast. I currently reside in the beautiful city of Irvine, where I work as a nonprofit professional.

Coming from a family of animal lovers, I have had the privilege to experience life always having a best friend by my side. I now reside with my two rescue babies; 3 yr old husky mix (Gia) and 5 yr old russian blue (Shia)….. If you’re wondering, yes they do get along, in fact, the dog thinks she’s part cat and copies her!

Val's experience:
I have over 3 years of formal pet sitting experience (in conjunction with another platform). In total, I have conducted sittings for over 200 cats, dogs, and the occasional pig! Through this, I have acquired extensive knowledge pertaining to feline care as well as gained experience administering oral medications and subcutaneous injections...
Hi, I’m Val 🦋 I am a 2020 UC Riverside business graduate, animal rescue advocate and martial arts enthusiast. I currently reside in the beautiful city of Irvine, where I work as a nonprofit professional.

Coming from a family of animal lovers, I have had the privilege to experience life always having a best friend by my side. I now reside with my two rescue babies; 3 yr old husky mix (Gia) and 5 yr old russian blue (Shia)….. If you’re wondering, yes they do get along, in fact, the dog thinks she’s part cat and copies her!

Val's experience:
I have over 3 years of formal pet sitting experience (in conjunction with another platform). In total, I have conducted sittings for over 200 cats, dogs, and the occasional pig! Through this, I have acquired extensive knowledge pertaining to feline care as well as gained experience administering oral medications and subcutaneous injections. While my background on paper may reside mostly in the corporate world, I aspire to maintain this extracurricular for as long as possible!

When Val is with your cat(s):
Every animal is unique, with their own distinct personalities, quirks, and needs. Depending on factors like this, as well as their breed, age, medical history etc., any engagement I have with your cat will be customized to suit them best. The mental and physical health of your felines are my utmost priority.

What Val would like to know about your cat(s):
Anything you think of that may be helpful for me to know, even if it’s only happened once but concerned you, please tell me. Being away from primary caretakers can be stressful for some cats and result in a negative experience when not executed properly and intentionally. Sometimes, knowing a simple fact about a preference your baby has can ease that transition and help them develop a positive, or at least neutral, association with your temporary absence and my presence.

Don't hesitate to reach out with any questions. Looking forward to meeting you - Val 🎀

Learn More About Valerie

What is your experience with cat sitting, and how long have you been doing it?

The experience is ever developing and never fails to bring a smile to my face! I have over 3 years of formal pet sitting experience.

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

Yes! I have a 5 yr old russian blue kitty who I adopted in 2020. Her name is Shia, after The Transformers actor Shia LaBeouf 🤖

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

Communication, comfortability and trust are all crucial to maintaining healthy and successful business relations. Not only are you trusting me with your furbaby, but you are also allowing me into your most sacred and private space - your home. I myself am diligent and intentional with whoever enters my home and cares for my pets. So, don't hesitate to ask any and all questions, especially if you are new to the pet sitting space.


Medication Experience:

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

Skills:

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Natalie

Natalie

January 5, 2026

Valerie was amazing! She sent pic updates of my fur babies, loved on them, and was so patient winning over my cat who NEVER comes out for anyone accept now Valerie! I'd hire her again in a heartbeat, I felt so comfortable and confident having her over. I have a cat who's on both liquid and pill meds, and she had no issues taking care of my little Phoenix and giving meds, followed by love and treats. I'd give her 10 stars if I could!

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Jason

Jason

November 30, 2025

Valerie was great! She took amazing care of our kitties while we were away. She took great care to learn each of their quirks and figure out how to keep them happy - ranging from treats to get one to drop toys to putting another in lap jail during feeding time so she wouldn't steal food. Valerie sent us much appreciated updates, with pictures and videos of the kitties. We will absolutely be using her again when we need someone to watch our kitties.

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Kimberly

Kimberly

January 2, 2026

Valerie is a sweet, dependable, kind, funny, energetic, punctual, communicative cat (and animal) lover who took GREAT CARE of my two fur babies while I was away for 8 days! she sent daily texts and pictures and, not only didn’t mind that I had a Pet Cam, she encouraged it. She played with them, kept the litter box clean, kept their multiple water and food stations full and followed all my instructions.

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Brigid

Brigid

June 30, 2025

Valerie was an amazing Sitter. We needed someone quickly as our original boarding plans were not working out. Valerie was so helpful, prompt, easy to communicate. First time (from now on) using a cat sitter for Daphne. Special needs pills 3x day. Valerie couldn\'t be more perfect for the job. She was so efficient, always timely, she sent us pictures, gave us suggestions. She came by beforehand to met us bonded with Daphne right away. She loves what she does. Highly recommend Valerie. Brigid & Claire Pukszta

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Terri

Terri

March 31, 2026

Valerie is so great with my cats. They bonded almost immediately! She sent me updates and pictures after every visit which was really comforting. Thank you very much!!

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Abby

Abby

December 1, 2025

This was our second time having Valerie care for our kitties. She remembered everything from her last visit and made sure to confirm any changes that there may have been. She sent pictures and made sure both cats were accounted for. We felt great knowing they were taken care of so well.

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Service Area & Availability

Drop in visits rates

$30.01 / 20min
$40.00 / 45min
$50.01 / 60min

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$70.01 / 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 15% off your first reservation with Valerie!

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