I'm Alvina

Irvine Cat Sitter

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138 Reviews
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31 Repeat clients
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100+ Meowtel reservations completed
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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

Alvina 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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Irvine Cat Sitter

I'm Alvina

Cat Sitting in Irvine, CA

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...
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 ☀️
April and 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:

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

Skills:

Animal CPR Trained

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Melissa

Melissa

October 25, 2025

Alvina is always great with my senior girl who needs daily meds. thank you!

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Margaret

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

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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Mike

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.

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Jun

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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Karina

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!

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Service Area & Availability

Drop in visits rates

$44.45 / 20min
$87.60 / 45min
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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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