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Amy Engelhardt - Westside Cat Whisperer
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Repeat clients: 23
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I'm Amy

A cat sitter in Los Angeles, CA

5.00/5.00
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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.

Amy's Reviews

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5.0
Communication
5.0
Tidiness
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Kathryn

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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Jacquelyn

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!

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January 7, 2025
Anton

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 :)

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January 4, 2025
Nicole

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!

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December 31, 2024
Katarina

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!

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December 30, 2024
Jacquelyn

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!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
December 27, 2024
Rachel

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.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
December 4, 2024
Anna

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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November 30, 2024
Heather

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.

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August 23, 2024
Anton

Amy is THE BEST

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August 14, 2024
Anton

Amy truly lives up to the name “cat whisperer” - having her take care of my tigers is like sending them to a spa :)

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April 9, 2024
Mia

Amy was wonderful and responsive! clearly loves cats. booking her again as we speak.

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January 4, 2024
Olivia

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.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
January 4, 2024
Katarina

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!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 29, 2023
Kim

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!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 28, 2023
Rosie

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.

Meowtel-verified reservation with overnight visits
September 20, 2023
Lauren

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!!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
May 29, 2023
Heather

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.

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April 14, 2023
Emily

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

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April 11, 2023
Carly

Amy is a wonderful cat sitter!! She’s very conscientious and so sweet to our kitties. Will absolutely rebook in the future!

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April 10, 2023
Malcolm

Amy was communicative and did a great job of caring for my cat!

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April 7, 2023
Laura

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!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
April 3, 2023
Jaclyn

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 :)

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January 16, 2023
Sining

Amy is amazing! She is so communicative and took great care of our babies! 100% recommend!

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January 6, 2023
Anton

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 :)

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
January 4, 2023
Lia

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!!!!!!!

Meowtel-verified reservation with overnight visits
November 29, 2022
Kevin

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

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 29, 2022
Julien

Amy was incredible and took great care of my cat over a longish vacation. Would use her again any time.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
October 24, 2022
Kaitlin

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!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 20, 2022
Aaron

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.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
September 11, 2022
Fred

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!!!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 3, 2022
Katie

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.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 8, 2022
Emilie

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!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
January 24, 2022
Cj

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.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 3, 2022
Laurie

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!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
December 29, 2021
Hayley

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.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
December 13, 2021
Alicia

Amy was great! She took fantastic care of my ladies while I was away. I will definitely be utilizing her again in the future ❤️

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 2, 2021
Lia

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.

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December 1, 2021
Sophie

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!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 29, 2021
Anushka

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!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
November 2, 2021
Monet

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!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
November 2, 2021
Katie

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!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
September 15, 2021
Josh

Great experience! Excellent communicator, went the extra mile more than once, and the cats were well taken care of!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
September 14, 2021
Julien

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.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 9, 2021
Bonnie

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.

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August 5, 2021
Meowtel

Amy is a cat sitter in the Las Angeles area. Her profile has been verified and her references have been checked by Meowtel.

May 14, 2021
Nicole

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Anton

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April 25, 2025
Rachel

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April 15, 2025
Katarina

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December 2, 2024
Anton

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October 1, 2024
Kim

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July 7, 2024
Heather

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June 29, 2024
Laura

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June 19, 2024
Laura

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May 29, 2024
Olivia

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March 14, 2024
Laura

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January 9, 2024
Anton

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October 24, 2023
Anton

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September 17, 2023
Karen

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September 11, 2023

Amy's First Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $42.25 / 20min $60.65 / 45min $81.00 / 60min
  • Overnight stays
    $160.45 / Overnight stays in your home
  • Amy's Holiday Surcharge is 20%
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Amy's Second Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $67.00 / 45min $85.15 / 60min
  • Overnight stays
    $157.85 / Overnight stays in your home
  • Amy's Holiday Surcharge is 20%
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Amy's Qualifications & Experience

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  • Foster Parent

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  • Car

Medication Experience

  • Topical Ointments
  • Eye/Ear Drops
  • Oral Medication / Pills
  • Inhalers

Each Visit Includes

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

Cancellation Policy

Customers may cancel within 24 hours of making their reservation and receive a 100% refund, and the sitter will not receive any earnings. After the first 24 hours, the following cancellation rules apply:

Customers will receive a 100% refund to their Account Balance if they cancel anytime up to 48 hours before the start date of the reservation, and the sitter will not receive any earnings.

Customers will receive a 50% refund, and the sitter will earn 50% of their planned earnings if the customer cancels between 24-48 hours of the start of the reservation.

No refund will be issued within 24 hours of the reservation, and the sitter will keep 100% of their planned earnings.

The Meowtel Promise & Satisfaction Guarantee

We are proud to provide each of our independently-contracted Meowtel cat sitters with the full benefits of our Meowtel Promise on eligible reservations. For reservations where each visit is at or above $20 and paid for through Meowtel, your cat(s) will automatically be covered under our insurance policy in the event that things don't go as planned.

If you are not fully satisfied with your sitter after the Meet & Greet or during the reservation, please call 1-844-636-9835 so we can help you re-book with a new sitter to ensure we can deliver on our purrfect hospitality promise.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Los Angeles cat sitting rates will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and expertise, but the average price for a cat sitter is $36.00. Prices will also depend on how long your cat needs company for, whether that be a drop-in visit or overnight stay in your home. Meowtel sitters offer 20, 45, and 60-minute drop-in visits that allow for fully tailored care for your kitties. Your caregiver may also need to charge a little more if they have to travel far, so we'll match you with the best options which are close by.

Every Meowtel cat sitter has been thoroughly vetted, background-checked, and is insured through Meowtel on eligible reservations via our Meowtel Promise. To ensure total peace of mind while you're away, every Meowtel reservation comes with a free Meet & Greet so you (and your kitties!) can have full confidence in 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 for your kitties. This is why Meowtel was created, so tailored in-home care is brought to you.

We recommend that you book daily visits with your sitter to keep your cats in their routine and to help minimize feline anxiety while you're away.

Each Meowtel cat sitting visit will include the whole 9 yards: feeding, refreshing the water bowls, litter box scooping, tidying up, medications, updates with photos, lots of playtime, as well as any special requests you may have. We know every kitty is different and that's why we offer tailored, in-home services since cats don't do well outside their own homes. Plus, every reservation comes with a free Meet & Greet so you can meet your sitter before you leave to ensure it will be a purrfect fit.

Amy Engelhardt - Westside Cat Whisperer
5.00 • 60 reviews • From $42.25