I'm Amy
Amy Engelhardt The Cat Whisperer
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Amy is experienced with 4 types of medications
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I'm Amy
Cat Sitting in Los Angeles, CA
And as a career writer and musician, I am basically a professional houseguest. I am also fully vaccinated and expect the residents of your home are as well.
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What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?
1) Knowing a client's concerns are addressed and they can enjoy their time away from home. As a long time cat parent, I know how important it is to feel sure your meow is being taken care of when you are not there. 2) PLAYING WITH ALL CATS!
Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?
Hekla (grumpy beautiful tortie) and Bettles (punky adorable tuxedo)
How do you ensure the safety & security of the cats and the home while cat sitting?
Cats don't understand cause and effect - they get into things they shouldn't, knock things over and chew on stuff that isn't good for them! I always ask about windows, screens, water access, AC settings, whether they like to eat plastic or tape (they DO - I put mail packages behind closed doors!), put toys away, WASH food bowls, change water daily, double check that doors are locked, etc. And if I notice anything unusual about a cat's behavior during the visit, I always mention it.
Are you usually available during holidays?
It's when I am MOST available since I travel a lot myself. But I limit the number of clients I take on during holidays to ensure that I can give each pet quality time.
What is your favorite cat toy?
FUZZYWORM on a stick. NO cat can resist it! ^..^
How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?
I meet them where they are. You cannot "make" a cat do anything, especially skittish ones. Sometimes kitties just like to know you are in the room with them. So although I leave a trail of treats to encourage them to come out and say hello, it's fine if they don't want to. I sit where they can see me, speak soothingly and make sure they have everything they need.
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In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Amy is experienced with 4 types of medications
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Naomi
January 11, 2026
Amy was amazing with our 2 cats. She brought toys to keep them entertained, made sure to give one of our cats his medications (which is no small feat), and went above and beyond to make sure that they were safe, healthy, and well taken care of. We would use her again in a heartbeat!!
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Jessica
January 1, 2026
This was our second time hiring Amy, and once again she exceeded our expectations. She is incredibly patient, thoughtful, and clearly cares deeply about the cats she looks after. One of our cats is extremely shy and does not come out for anyone, but Amy took the time to earn his trust and to our surprise, he actually came out for her! Amy also kept us at ease with her care and attention, and we wouldn’t hesitate to hire her again. We highly recommend Amy for all your cat sitting needs!
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Kathryn
July 4, 2025
This was my first time with Meowtel and I was pleasantly surprised! Easy and worry free! Amy was able to encourage my cat out of hiding and actually interacted with him which was kind of a miracle!
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Ian
January 7, 2026
Amy did a wonderful job - she provided excellent updates and showed a lot of care for our cat’s environment while home alone, giving us a lot of comfort while away.
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Anna
November 30, 2024
Amy was responsible, compassionate and professional! She coaxed our very shy rescue cat out from hiding places and connected with her on the first try. I recommend her highly!
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Jacquelyn
December 27, 2024
Amy was great! Our meet and greet went super smoothly, she gave us timely updates and info, clearly loved on our Brucey boy, and was a joy to work with. I'd leave Bruce in Amy's care absolutely any time!
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Drop in visits rates
Amy's is 25%
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
Amy's holiday surcharge is 25%.
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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.
Memorial Day is coming up soon (May 25th, 2026)
Cat sitters on Meowtel are usually pretty busy, don't forget to book your sitter!
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.
Los Angeles cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $34.00. 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
Naomi
January 11, 2026
Amy was amazing with our 2 cats. She brought toys to keep them entertained, made sure to give one of our cats his medications (which is no small feat), and went above and beyond to make sure that they were safe, healthy, and well taken care of. We would use her again in a heartbeat!!
Jessica
January 1, 2026
This was our second time hiring Amy, and once again she exceeded our expectations. She is incredibly patient, thoughtful, and clearly cares deeply about the cats she looks after. One of our cats is extremely shy and does not come out for anyone, but Amy took the time to earn his trust and to our surprise, he actually came out for her! Amy also kept us at ease with her care and attention, and we wouldn’t hesitate to hire her again. We highly recommend Amy for all your cat sitting needs!
Kathryn
July 4, 2025
This was my first time with Meowtel and I was pleasantly surprised! Easy and worry free! Amy was able to encourage my cat out of hiding and actually interacted with him which was kind of a miracle!
Ian
January 7, 2026
Amy did a wonderful job - she provided excellent updates and showed a lot of care for our cat’s environment while home alone, giving us a lot of comfort while away.
Anna
November 30, 2024
Amy was responsible, compassionate and professional! She coaxed our very shy rescue cat out from hiding places and connected with her on the first try. I recommend her highly!
Jacquelyn
December 27, 2024
Amy was great! Our meet and greet went super smoothly, she gave us timely updates and info, clearly loved on our Brucey boy, and was a joy to work with. I'd leave Bruce in Amy's care absolutely any time!
Katarina
December 30, 2024
As always, Amy did a fantastic job watching our kitty while we were out of town. Her updates are always great and our kitty is much more relaxed when we return home compared to when other people have watched her. Thank you so much Amy!
Jessica
September 1, 2025
Amy is a wonderful cat sitter! She took amazing care of my two cats, keeping them relaxed while I was away. She’s reliable, caring, and kept me updated with photos and messages every day. I came home to two very content kitties. I highly recommend Amy to anyone looking for a trustworthy sitter!
Olivia
January 4, 2024
Amy was such a lovely cat sitter. She was very thorough and thought of precautions and activities for the cats beyond what I asked of her. She also made sure the apartment was tidy for when I returned even turning on the fan when she noticed things getting a bit stuffy. Amy kept a strong line of communication, sending me photos and giving me peace of mind while I was away. I really appreciated that because it helped me notice things in the apartment that the cats had messed with a bit and she was able to put things back into place before it got out of hand i.e my cats were kneading their claws into the chair and the blanket over it got moved so Amy made sure to put it back in place to prevent more damage. Little things like that here and there made me a lot less apprehensive about any mischief these little buggers could've done without some supervision. On top of all this, Amy was very sweet and loving with the cats. And they took really well to her. It's always hard being away for so long and Amy made me feel very at ease.
Lauren
May 29, 2023
This was my first time using Meowtel or any cat-sitting service, but I will be a repeat customer of Amy’s without a doubt. She made me comfortable over the course of the meet and greet – asking questions, double-checking how I do things, learning about Coco – in such a way that I was glad to hand her my keys. I wasn’t on a terribly long trip but Amy established a consistent schedule for twice-a-day visits and administered my cat’s meds with ease. (Needless to say, she checked in with me each time, sending photos and videos and asking for clarifications on things like my preferred A/C temp.) By the last couple of visits, Coco was treating Amy like an old friend, which was incredibly heartening and reassuring to see. If you’re on the fence about using Meowtel, make Amy your first cat-sitter!!
Lia
November 29, 2022
Amy was a fantastic overnight sitter. She stayed two nights. My aging cat hates to be alone. Amy sent great photos and videos. And she was able to give him his medication - a syringe of liquid med. Which is praise-worthy because he absolutely hates it and runs away. She was successful each time! I am so very grateful and will definitely use her again for overnight stays! Thank you ever so much, Amy!!!!!!!
Rachel
December 4, 2024
Amy was fantastic! She's knowledgeable, easy to communicate with, and it was clear she enjoyed playing with our cat! She made our cat feel very at ease while we were gone and we felt great comfort knowing our cat was in good hands.
Katarina
December 29, 2023
Amy is an amazing sitter! From the moment we met her and introduced her to Pas de Chat, we knew we trusted her to keep our little one safe and cared for while we were away for the week. Pas de Chat is a grumpy ex-feral kitty that doesn’t trust new people and Amy totally understood how to interact with her and didn’t push pets or feel bad if she hid when she came over. She gave her love and attention in other ways, which we really appreciated. Thank you Amy!
Katie
July 8, 2022
Amy was absolutely wonderful with our cat Birdie. Birdie is pretty skittish and standoffish around other people, but Amy truly is a cat whisperer and Birdie warmed to her, ate treats out of her hand, and played with her. We loved the photos and updates Amy sent us, and it was great knowing Birdie was in such good hands while we were away. We would absolutely reach out to have Amy cat sit again in the future.
Heather
August 23, 2024
I always feel so confident leave my kitty in Amy’s care. She truly spends a lot of time getting to know my kitty and understanding her personality.
Kaitlin
September 20, 2022
Amy was great! Went above and beyond taking care of my 12 year old cat. My cat had an unfortunate stool incident :/ the first day of the visit 😅, but Amy was super on it and responsive. I felt totally reassured the entire time. Definitely recommend!
Rosie
September 20, 2023
Amy was a delightful kitten and house sitter. She went above and beyond to help settle our scared little girl in and was diligent about cleanliness. Highly recommended! She sent pictures and videos and took great care of everything.
Jaclyn
January 16, 2023
Amy was a wonderfully attentive and caring sitter to our cat and bunny! It was lovely to receive her video and photo updates for each visit - not only as a quick check to make sure all the food and litter was in perfect shape, but also to share cute little playful moments :)
Kevin
November 29, 2022
Amy was everything we could have hoped for in a cat sitter. We were generally nervous about getting a cat sitter since it was our first time, but Amy went above and beyond and has put our minds at ease. She was respectful to our asks, our apartment, and most importantly, to our kitten! Amy is super responsive and gave us tons of live updates in the form of text, photos, and videos. Apollo (our cat) loved her! We look forward to having Amy spend time time with Apollo the next time we need a cat sitter. 10/10
Emilie
January 24, 2022
Amy was fantastic! Her goal was to minimize stress for me on my trip which as a cat lover she knows comes from leaving my furballs. She was responsive and sent fantastic pictures of my three rascals on each visit. Even the skittish one came out to play. Thank you Amy!
Hayley
December 13, 2021
Amy’s communication throughout our trip was consistent and responsive. She was patient with our skittish cats and let them approach her on their own terms. She sent detailed updates every day with photos/videos. Our cats acted completely normal upon our return. We couldn’t have asked for more.
Anton
January 4, 2023
True to the name, Amy really is the cat whisperer. She also might be a cat parent whisperer, because in addition to taking amazing care of our fur babies, she kept us in the loop with regular updates and adorable photos that really put our minds at ease and let us know that our cats were in great hands. I can’t say enough about Amy and how wonderful and truly passionate she is about kitties. She destressed both us and our kitties while we were away :)
Aaron
September 11, 2022
Excellent cat sitter! Very communicative and thoughtful. Our cats responded well, even our very shy one whom cat sitters sometimes don't see for days. Her love for cats and their care really shows.
Monet
November 2, 2021
Amy was so communicative and on top of it! She provided me with very cute pictures and updates and was very easy to get ahold of. My cat Holly loved her company while I was out of town 😻. Personable and great cat sitter!
Kim
December 28, 2023
Amy was really fantastic with our kitties while we were out! super communicative, friendly, and managed to get photos of our cats (who can usually be very shy of strangers). highly recommend!
Fred
September 3, 2022
I created a live affair by having Amy meet my Jack. He's a 20 year old cat that still has the charm. And wouldn't you know, Amy was under his spell. She fed him the finest gourmet food, as much as he wanted. She made sure the facilities were in proper order. She performed the perfect grooming via a perfect brushing. She was hooked. He did what he's been doing for years.....making sure his staff was how he wanted it. I'm sure all of you know what I mean!!!
Cj
January 3, 2022
Amy is unbelievable. She took amazing care of my two kiddos (and my home). She will genuinely love your animals while you're away. She sent thorough updates, and you could really tell they were all happy and having fun. She even put on some music for them. Thank you for everything, Amy.
Anushka
November 2, 2021
Amy was a wonderful cat sitter while I was away. She is kind, communicative, and thoughtful. She sent videos and photos of my cats and treated them as if they were her own. I will absolutely be reaching out to Amy again in the future!
Julien
August 9, 2021
My experience with Amy was AMAZING. This is the first extended vacation I've taken away from my cat and she made it so easy. Very smooth logistically to work, she sent text and photo updates during each visit, and my cat clearly was well taken care of during my time away. I highly recommend Amy for any pet sitting needs and will absolutely be using her again in the future.
Laura
April 3, 2023
Amy is trustworthy, communicative, and super patient with the various personalities of my cats- including one with special needs. We feel confident and relaxed while our furry kids are in Amy’s care. Thank you Amy!
Katie
September 15, 2021
Amy took really great care of our two cats while we were away for a week. She was very attentive to their needs and making sure they were happy and healthy! She was also great at communicating daily updates so we had peace of mind and able to see our kitties doing their thing. I would highly recommend Amy as a cat sitter. Your cats will be in great hands with her!
Lia
December 1, 2021
Amy was an absolutely fantastic cat sitter! She is a true cat lover! I could tell from the charming videos that she sent of Fortuny that the affection was mutual. He was delighted to spend time with her! I look forward to using Amy in future. And I know that Fortuny will be thrilled to spend more time with her.
Sophie
November 29, 2021
Amy clearly has experience with cats! She was really communicative before and during our stay, made sure we knew how much our girls were eating, and sent videos!
Nicole
December 31, 2024
Amy took great care of my two cats and always provided lots of cute updates (: She was amazing and I really appreciate the love she showed my cats!
Erynn
September 23, 2025
Amy was so sweet with my shy older cat, who warmed up to her immediately. Amy was very communicative both before and during my trip and sent lots of nice updates.
Heather
April 14, 2023
Amy truly is the cat whisperer. My kitty was so calm and happy when we came home. Amy was really easy to communicate with and clearly cares about cats very much.
Bonnie
August 5, 2021
Amy is awesome, responsible, with great communication. She made sure I knew what was going on while I was away. She is the perfect house guest (overnight stays). I would recommend her highly and will be using her services again the next time I go away.
Emily
April 11, 2023
Impossible to say enough GREAT things about Amy and the experience. Sven loved her from the start! I could not have been more at ease while traveling. 10/10
Sining
January 6, 2023
Amy is amazing! She is so communicative and took great care of our babies! 100% recommend!
Alicia
December 2, 2021
Amy was great! She took fantastic care of my ladies while I was away. I will definitely be utilizing her again in the future ❤️
Jacquelyn
January 7, 2025
Once again, Amy nailed it with Bruce :) A short stay, but her updates were great and our boy was in great shape when we returned. Thanks, Amy!
Anton
December 20, 2025
Anton
December 1, 2025
Rachel
December 1, 2025
We always feel better knowing our cat is with Amy, she does such a great job playing with and entertaining her!
Jacquelyn
September 28, 2025
Jacquelyn
September 5, 2025
As always, Amy did great with Bruce. Timely, responsive and just a kind person. :)
Rachel
July 7, 2025
Nicole
June 22, 2025
Anton
April 25, 2025
Rachel
April 15, 2025
Anton
January 4, 2025
I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again - Amy is one in a million! couldn’t have dreamed of a better kitty caretaker :)
Katarina
December 2, 2024
Anton
October 1, 2024
Anton
August 14, 2024
Amy is THE BEST
Kim
July 7, 2024
Heather
June 29, 2024
Laura
June 19, 2024
Laura
May 29, 2024
Anton
April 9, 2024
Amy truly lives up to the name “cat whisperer” - having her take care of my tigers is like sending them to a spa :)
Olivia
March 14, 2024
Laura
January 9, 2024
Mia
January 4, 2024
Amy was wonderful and responsive! clearly loves cats. booking her again as we speak.
Anton
October 24, 2023
Anton
September 17, 2023
Karen
September 11, 2023
Carly
April 10, 2023
Amy is a wonderful cat sitter!! She’s very conscientious and so sweet to our kitties. Will absolutely rebook in the future!
Malcolm
April 7, 2023
Amy was communicative and did a great job of caring for my cat!
Julien
October 24, 2022
Amy was incredible and took great care of my cat over a longish vacation. Would use her again any time.
Laurie
December 29, 2021
Amy was wonderful. My boys were in great hands! Amy was very informative daily with texts (including some humor), photos, and videos. I highly recommend Amy sitting for your babies!
Josh
September 14, 2021
Great experience! Excellent communicator, went the extra mile more than once, and the cats were well taken care of!
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May 14, 2021
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