I'm Alvina
Irvine Cat Sitter
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Alvina is experienced with 6 types of medications
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I'm Alvina
Cat Sitting in Irvine, CA
😸 Completed over 1,700 drop-in cat sitting visits for happy clients
😸 Additionally insured with Pet Sitters Associates
😸 Certified in Cat and Dog First Aid with Red Cross
Here's what I will do for your babies while you're out:
● Refresh their water bowls / top up their water fountain
● Feed your cats per your instructions / top up automated feeder
● Play with your... Hi! I'm Alvina and I live in Irvine, CA. I work in project management at a video game company. I have 4 rescue cats who were adopted at different times. One of my cats was diagnosed with Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) in 2020, and my partner and I helped him throughout the entire 6 months of treatment and observation to full recovery. We had to inject him daily for almost 3 months and provide him with oral and ear medications throughout the treatment process. Given my experience, I am quite comfortable with providing medical accommodations to a certain extent.
😸 Completed over 1,700 drop-in cat sitting visits for happy clients
😸 Additionally insured with Pet Sitters Associates
😸 Certified in Cat and Dog First Aid with Red Cross
Here's what I will do for your babies while you're out:
● Refresh their water bowls / top up their water fountain
● Feed your cats per your instructions / top up automated feeder
● Play with your cats with their favorite toys and activities (feather toys, wands, catch, you name it!)
● Brush their fur on request
● Scooping the litter boxes / emptying out the litter robot waste drawer
● Cleaning up any hairballs or vomit
● Take and share photos or videos of your cats each visit to let you know how they're doing!
Medical Accommodations:
✔️ Taking rectal thermometer readings
✔️ Weighing your cats
✔️ Giving oral medication (liquid - with a syringe, pills - pill pockets, pill popper or feeding them directly for more docile cats)
✔️ Mixing FortiFlora and supplements into your cats' food with specific instructions
✔️ Applying ear medications
❓ Subcutaneous fluid administration (Depends on the cat)
❓ Insulin shots (Depends on the cat)
❌ Palliative care
❌ Post-surgery/Wound care
Additional services:
● Watering your plants or switching on/off plant lights on a fixed schedule
● Bringing in packages and mail
☀️Summer Notice ☀️
May is almost fully booked. June/July summer slots are filling up fast!
My holiday slots tend to fill out fast and are fully booked 3-4 weeks prior to the bigger holidays. Some of my clients would book me up to 6 months in advance just so that they get first dibs. If you know that you'll be travelling in upcoming holidays but haven't locked in the dates, do give me a heads up so that I can tentatively block my calendar for you!
Learn More About Alvina
What is your experience with cat sitting, and how long have you been doing it?
I have been cat sitting professionally for more than 3 years, that's a total of over 1,500 drop-in visits done for more than 100 clients.
Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?
I have 4 rescue cats at home that I'd give everything for. Their names are Ash, Cream, Jett and Yoru.
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a cat sitter?
Experienced cat owners have seen it all! An experienced cat owner or sitter would be able to deal with most of the curve balls (or hairballs) that kitties tend to throw while their favorite humans are out of town. If your cat is shy, it's very important that your cat seems comfortable with the cat sitter during the Meet & Greet!
Are you usually available during holidays?
My holiday slots tend to fill out fast and are fully booked 2-3 weeks prior to the bigger holidays. Some of my clients would book me up to 6 months in advance just so that they get first dibs. If you know that you'll be travelling but haven't locked in the dates, do give me a heads up so that I can tentatively block my calendar for you!
Medication Experience:
Skills:
In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Alvina is experienced with 6 types of medications
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Melissa
October 25, 2025
Alvina is always great with my senior girl who needs daily meds. thank you!
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Margaret
June 15, 2025
Alvina did a wonderful job caring for our shy cat. She provided detailed reports about how our cat was doing and also sent us videos and photos. Thanks to Alvina we felt comfortable going on vacation knowing our cat would be in good hands.
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Melissa
January 5, 2026
Alvina is the best! my elderly girl needs special attention and Alvina always keeps me updated with any and everything going on.
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Jun
June 1, 2024
Alvina is a godsend to our cats and us. She knows how to get to our cats as they are shy. The daily photos and videos that we received reassured us that our cats were well taken care of and they enjoyed her company. Food and water bowls and cat litter boxes were cleaned and maintained daily. We’ll definitely use Alvina again!
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Lesley Ann
March 25, 2025
Alvina is a wonderful sitter for our family! She cares so much about our pets and in addition to our cats, she even takes care of our canary, Sweet Peeps! She provides loads of pictures and videos and even my shyest cat loves to visit with her and play with her, so she's a certified cat whisperer! Thank you, Alvina!
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Brittney
July 31, 2024
Alvina did an amazing job! Was very communicative and detail oriented throughout the entire process. I felt really comfortable leaving her with my girl. She brought her own laser toy and sent tons of pictures and updates! I will definitely book Alvina again in the future. Really happy we found her. Thanks Alvina!
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Drop in visits rates
Alvina's is 20%
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
Alvina's holiday surcharge is 20%.
Drop in visits rates
Alvina's is 20%
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
Alvina's holiday surcharge is 20%.
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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!
Rating breakdown
Melissa
October 25, 2025
Alvina is always great with my senior girl who needs daily meds. thank you!
Margaret
June 15, 2025
Alvina did a wonderful job caring for our shy cat. She provided detailed reports about how our cat was doing and also sent us videos and photos. Thanks to Alvina we felt comfortable going on vacation knowing our cat would be in good hands.
Melissa
January 5, 2026
Alvina is the best! my elderly girl needs special attention and Alvina always keeps me updated with any and everything going on.
Jun
June 1, 2024
Alvina is a godsend to our cats and us. She knows how to get to our cats as they are shy. The daily photos and videos that we received reassured us that our cats were well taken care of and they enjoyed her company. Food and water bowls and cat litter boxes were cleaned and maintained daily. We’ll definitely use Alvina again!
Lesley Ann
March 25, 2025
Alvina is a wonderful sitter for our family! She cares so much about our pets and in addition to our cats, she even takes care of our canary, Sweet Peeps! She provides loads of pictures and videos and even my shyest cat loves to visit with her and play with her, so she's a certified cat whisperer! Thank you, Alvina!
Brittney
July 31, 2024
Alvina did an amazing job! Was very communicative and detail oriented throughout the entire process. I felt really comfortable leaving her with my girl. She brought her own laser toy and sent tons of pictures and updates! I will definitely book Alvina again in the future. Really happy we found her. Thanks Alvina!
Jennifer
June 18, 2024
Alvina did a wonderful job taking care of our very shy, skittish cats. She provided great updates and plenty of photos/videos each visit. Our cats had a lot of fun playing and cuddling with her. I'm sure they already miss her and can't wait until their humans go on another trip.
Laquicha
May 24, 2024
Alvina was terrific! She was great with our three girls. Sent great photos and updates. Made us feel very comfortable being on vacation. Our cats loved her. She plays with them and makes sure their food, water and liter are maintained. I will DEFINITELY use her again!
Mike
April 12, 2024
We are fortunate to have found Alvina. She is the only cat sitter that was able to coach and care for a very shy Bengal cat. Our second cat is very social with strangers and had no problem warming up to her right away. Alvina is the first sitter to show patience and allowed for him (Bengal) to trust her at his own pace. She provides many pictures on every visit and always provides a short update as to how the day went. She truly goes above and beyond with the care of both our boys. Since their diet requires raw food feedings and can be a little tricky, Alvina nailed the feeding on our first trip and understood the process and preparation of the food. Although a little pricier than some other sitters, the proof is in the visits, feeding and videos she shares of both cats. I would HIGHLY recommend giving her a try. I promise, you will not be disappointed in the results.
Benjamin
January 26, 2024
Alvina has been my go to cat-sitter for over half a year now. I honestly don't know what I'd do if she ever stopped. My cat is in love with her and is crazy comfortable with her. I had a few other people try to cat sit but Alvina (in my opinion) is hands down the best. My cat has a dietary fiber supplement that she should be eating to help with digestion and she refused to eat it from me because the manufacture changed the formulae by a tiny bit and my cat can tell! But Alvina was able to get her to start eating the new one thru her amazing cat charming tactics. Thank you Alvina!
Julie
June 6, 2023
I had never left my cats but for a few hours, so leaving for 4 days I was not feeling comfortable at all. Then I met Alvina. I met up with her a few days before I left and immediately felt that my cats would be taken care of. She kept in contact with me via text, sent pictures and videos morning and evening and I could tell my cats were happy! Alvina…thank you so much for all you do ❤️❤️❤️
Maija
January 3, 2023
Alvina was AMAZING! She looked after our Izzy while we were away and did so much more than the necessary feeding & cleaning. She even pointed out a sore Izzy developed (stressed& overgrooming) and checked if it was ok to apply a remedy! So thoughtful! Izzy loved Alvina and made friends instantly, which is saying something, as Izzy is usually quite reserved towards new people. I cannot recommend Alvina enough, she is the best cat sitter in Irvine!
Molly
December 1, 2022
Alvina was absolutely amazing! Every time she visited Lucy she sent several pictures to show me that Lucy was doing well, her litter box was cleaned and her food & water bowls were replenished. Alvina was attentive to Lucy and took care of her like her own.
Michael
September 10, 2023
Alvina was amazing! I actually forgot to pick up a can of food and my little fur baby wanted some more food so she was able to go back home and get a can from her own stock! highly recommend Alvina to anyone looking in the area!
Karina
April 18, 2024
Alvina was wonderful and gave us peace of mind that our 2 cats were well cared for during our travels. She is very detail oriented and communicative, sending us regular updates with lots of pictures. We will continue to use her services for our future cat sitting needs and recommend her without hesitation!
Terri
November 27, 2022
This is my first time using Meowtel and Alvina was wonderful. My kitty is very shy and hid most of the time but Alvina was able to snap some photos during her visits and would have probably had Ollie out and interacting with her had I been gone longer. I could not have asked for a better, more caring sitter! Thank you Alvina!
Paul
April 11, 2024
Thank you for taking care of my cat while I am away. You did a great job: Sending me status report every day and pictures of my cat. it's good to know that my cat is in good hand instead of pets hotel. Thank you Alvina
Erik
January 11, 2024
Alvina was quick to respond to my request and very accommodating with the first visit with my cat. She sent great updates while I was out and included photos and videos! I will definitely look to book her again next time I need a pet sitting service.
Daphne
November 12, 2023
Alvina took great care of our cats while we were away. She spent time getting to know each cat individually, which helped them to get comfortable with her at their own pace. After each visit, she would provide us updates and pictures. We are so thankful for Alvina and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a cat sitter.
Kelli
August 3, 2023
Alvina was great and so caring with our two cars. She made sure the cats were feed, had water and had clean litter boxes everyday. We got daily updates that always put us at ease knowing our fur babies were being taken care of.
Lesley Ann
August 1, 2023
Alvina is the best pet sitter I can imagine! She was super helpful throughout the process, from booking, to the meet and greet, through the trip! She was able to meet all my pets at the Meet & Greet and she is clearly an animal person which gave me confidence. She asked many detailed questions about their care to be sure she had everything right. During the trip, she sent me pictures and updates every time she visited. All of this gave me piece of mind that my babies were being cared for! I can't recommend Alvina enough.
Stacey
October 26, 2022
Alvina was amazing! She was so friendly and accommodated my cats quirks- my cat is such a princess. She was very organized. Everything went smoothly.
Jennifer
October 10, 2022
I cannot say enough about Alvina. She watched over my 2 cats for 4 days and took great care of them. Felix warmed up to her almost immediately but she was also able to encourage Milo to come out of his shell. Not an easy task! I really appreciated how communicative and responsive she was. She got back to me quickly to schedule and sent me updates after each visit. I highly recommend Alvina to care for your cats!
Ron
October 8, 2025
We were concerned being away a few days because our little cat has been having health issues. But we had peace of mind knowing he would be in good hands with Alvina who gave him the extra attention he needed.
Ron
March 21, 2023
Alvina was very detailed and as I had a few special instructions, I appreciated that she confirmed these with written list. While away, I felt peace of mind knowing my kitty was well taken off.
Bradley
December 1, 2022
She is an amazing cat sitter. My cat Bas health issues, and she is as attentive (or more) than I am and I’d trust her to watch my cat any day, any time.
Bradley
July 3, 2025
amazing as always she is so attentive, kind, and thoughtful, and frankly likely saved our Katz life by telling us that we had flowers that could be dangerous which we had no idea
Benjamin
July 8, 2023
Absolutely amazing cat sitting service. Alvina was extremely detailed, prompt, punctual, and caring for my fur-baby. She really went above and beyond and followed all my nitpicky instructions. I've had friends and family cat sit before, but now I understand what a true professional is after having Alvina look after my cat. I am not sure I am ever going to be able to get a different cat-sitter after Alvina. Thank you so much.
Stacey
December 28, 2023
Alvina was amazing! she went above and beyond. She attended well to details and gave updates everyday. My cats had a great time playing with her! Thanks a lot, Alvina!
Bruce
March 2, 2025
Was always on time and provided thorough updates on my furball’s. Will certainly use her again soon.
Karina
This week
Kelli
This month
Melissa
March 25, 2026
Alvina is always great, reliable, and my cat likes her!
Bruce
March 11, 2026
Laquicha
February 9, 2026
Laquicha
February 9, 2026
She is absolutely wonderful!
Virginia
January 2, 2026
Melissa
January 2, 2026
Karina
December 22, 2025
Bruce
December 6, 2025
Alvina always takes great care of my cats and provides daily updates.
Laquicha
November 28, 2025
She is wonderful!
Laquicha
November 26, 2025
Bradley
November 20, 2025
amazing as always
Bradley
November 20, 2025
she is amazing as always
Jennifer
November 19, 2025
Alvina is amazing. As always she took really good care of my best friend. As soon as I told my cat that Alvina will be taking care of her, she looked at the front door. 😻
Daphne
November 9, 2025
Jennifer
October 23, 2025
Lindsay
October 21, 2025
Kelli
October 7, 2025
Virginia
October 4, 2025
Laquicha
September 26, 2025
Susan
September 24, 2025
Bruce
September 10, 2025
Theo
September 5, 2025
Melissa
August 25, 2025
great as always!
Virginia
July 18, 2025
Bruce
July 16, 2025
Susan
July 4, 2025
Alvina is simply the best. She’s a caring, thoughtful, and loving cat-sitter and we trust her 100% with our cat every time we go out of town. She takes wonderful care of our cat and our cat loves her — we all do!
Susan
July 4, 2025
Melissa
July 2, 2025
Always great to have Alvina watch my best friend!
Virginia
June 19, 2025
always outstanding. cats love her. she’s a great communicator with pet owner.
Virginia
June 4, 2025
Aram
May 20, 2025
Bruce
May 19, 2025
Melissa
May 12, 2025
Jennifer
May 4, 2025
Ron
April 30, 2025
would gladly recommend Alvina to take good care of your Kitty and give you peace of mind when you are at your travels.
Melissa
April 29, 2025
Bradley
April 28, 2025
amazing as always
Melissa
April 27, 2025
Stephen
April 22, 2025
Kelli
April 14, 2025
Jennifer
April 6, 2025
Karina
April 4, 2025
Jennifer
March 29, 2025
Matthew
March 5, 2025
Vivian
February 24, 2025
Virginia
February 5, 2025
Alvina is always terrific. my shy kitties love her
Jennifer
January 20, 2025
Jennifer
January 1, 2025
Vivian
December 10, 2024
Michael
November 17, 2024
Vivian
November 13, 2024
Virginia
October 17, 2024
Alvina is simply the best. I always want her for my substitute cat mama when I am away from my very shy kitties. They totally love her. And this really, really helped on some of my longer trips where I know they were missing me.
Susan
October 15, 2024
Karina
September 23, 2024
Steven
September 4, 2024
Kai
September 1, 2024
Lindsay
September 1, 2024
Karina
August 12, 2024
Stephen
August 4, 2024
Debbie
August 1, 2024
Bradley
July 23, 2024
she is amazing couldn’t travel without her
Daphne
July 7, 2024
Kai
July 5, 2024
Theo
June 29, 2024
Sixiao
June 26, 2024
Lindsay
June 24, 2024
Virginia
June 9, 2024
Jennifer
June 3, 2024
Jennifer
May 28, 2024
Meowtel was very easy to use. I am a nervous cat mommy. Alvina put all my fears to rest. Thank you Alvina and Meowtel!
Mike
May 27, 2024
Virginia
May 13, 2024
Kelli
April 16, 2024
Lesley Ann
April 15, 2024
Lindsay
April 1, 2024
Mike
March 24, 2024
Susan
March 22, 2024
Alvina is an A+ cat-sitter! She is able to tune in to what your cat needs and really understands how to interact with them. She’s very dependable and she sends lovely photos, videos, and updates. I wouldn’t trust my cat with anyone else. She is the cat’s pajamas! We couldn’t be happier with her services.
Michael
March 19, 2024
Benjamin
March 13, 2024
Haren
March 11, 2024
Alvina was great. Very responsible and communicative. Our cat loved her.
Debbie
February 4, 2024
Connor
February 3, 2024
Matthew
January 30, 2024
Bradley
January 16, 2024
Lindsay
December 31, 2023
Benjamin
December 30, 2023
Connor
December 27, 2023
Lindsay
December 19, 2023
Kai
December 4, 2023
Lindsay
November 26, 2023
Stephen
November 13, 2023
Daphne
November 4, 2023
Lindsay
October 9, 2023
Virginia
October 5, 2023
Alvina is terrific. she’s reliable and a total cat charmer for my two shy kitties. I always ask for her.
Theo
September 30, 2023
Kai
September 29, 2023
Debbie
September 27, 2023
Bradley
August 26, 2023
I could not travel for work without her - she’s the best!
Virginia
August 23, 2023
Bradley
July 23, 2023
Alvina is always amazing. She truly cares for our fur baby as if it’s her own. she is my only go to and the go to. couldn’t be happier with her!
Jennifer
July 19, 2023
this is my second time booking with Alvina. she is fantastic and has great attention to detail. my cats were well loved and taken care of and I will be sure to book her again in the future!
Cindy
July 10, 2023
Alvina takes great care of Oofta when we are on vacation.
Lindsay
May 31, 2023
Alvina is superb. She takes extra care to follow directions, communicate, and be sensitive to your cat's needs. I trust her with short and long trips, even with my feral cats.
Virginia
May 15, 2023
she’s super attentive to the cats and a great communicator with the owner. great with my shy cats
Steve
May 6, 2023
Alvina always does a great job with my cats. From giving medicine to just giving love she is the best. My girls love her..
Connor
April 18, 2023
Alvina was exceptionally thorough, communicative, and friendly!
Virginia
October 10, 2022
Alvina was excellent. Charmed my very shy kitties and kept me well informed about her activities on each visit. I’ve already booked her again.
Meowtel
August 19, 2022
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