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Goth Cat Sitter - Good With Anxious Cats
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I'm Ione

A cat sitter in Los Angeles, CA

4.97/5.00
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32 REVIEWS

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I'm Ione | Cat Sitting in Los Angeles, CA

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

I have been cat sitting since I was fifteen, and started as a volunteer at my local shelter to keep the kitties with feline AIDS company, since no one wanted to visit them, but they deserve as much love and attention as any other cat. Cats are an absolute joy in my life, and I simply love being in their presence. I always try to make sure every cat feels loved and taken care of when their owners are gone, and I always make sure to give them extra special care and attention.

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

I have a cat named Beynish, who is orange and slightly evil, but still such a sweetie pie. He is a light and joy in my life even when he flies at my face. Below in my photos, you can see how he always sleeps next to me!

How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?

With cats that are particularly timid or anxious, patience is the most important thing. You can never rush a cat into trusting you, it is something you have to earn. I give anxious cats lots of space, always stay low to the ground to lower my threat profile, turn away from them to make them feel less intimidated, and let them come to me when they are ready.

Ione's Reviews

Attention to Detail
5.0
Communication
5.0
Tidiness
5.0
Matthew

Ione gave ear drops and oral meds to my senior kitty and took great photos to boot! Highly recommend!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
This month
Carolina

This is our second time having Ione care for our cats, and once again, they went above and beyond. There are many great sitters on Meowtel, but Ione stands out for their exceptional attention to detail, thorough daily updates, and genuine care. They are incredibly skilled at administering insulin to our diabetic cat, Rico, and always arrive exactly on time—something that’s crucial for his health. We receive daily photos and thoughtful notes about how each of our kitties is doing, which gives us so much peace of mind while we’re away. Every time we return home, everything is spotless and clearly well taken care of. I wouldn’t trust anyone else with our cats. Knowing Ione is caring for them allows me to actually relax when traveling. They’re the most responsible, loving, and attentive sitter we’ve ever had.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
This month
Cate

I genuinely think my cats like Ione more than me. They immediately come out and demand attention from her as soon as she arrives. She is a cat whisperer and I never have to worry about my girls when I’m out of town and Ione is watching them.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Ione on May 23, 2025 "Lucy and Ethel are the most special girls in the world <3 thank you always for trusting me with them ☺️"
May 23, 2025
Hannah

received consistent updates with great photos! she let our climbing cat get on her shoulders and played to get his energy out. She got our shy man out of his shell. She was able to bond with our gentleman.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
May 10, 2025
Olivia

Ione took excellent care of our cats. One of them needs an inhaler 2x/day, and the other one is so shy he very rarely will warm up to a new person. Both cats adored Ione, and I was so pleasantly surprised to see our shy cat purring in the videos she sent over! Ione was super fast to respond to my messages and was an excellent communicator.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
Response from Ione on May 12, 2025 "Thank you again Olivia :3 You have the goofiest cats!! Adorable little voidling and then the lorax 🧡🖤"
May 5, 2025
Deborah

Ione took wonderful care of our three fur babies. Even the shy one came out for attention. We received fun videos and photos. I would highly recommend Ione!!!!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 6, 2025
Kim

Ione was great! This was our first time using her and she was great about sending regular updates and pictures. She was even able to lure out our most anxious kitty, which was a relief since she sometimes hides and doesn't eat while we're gone.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
April 5, 2025
Carolina

Ione went above and beyond while caring for our cats. We haven’t left them in anyone’s care in a long time, and we were honestly nervous — we have two senior cats with special needs and a rigorous medication schedule. But Ione made the whole experience incredibly easy and stress-free. They have a real knack for details and took the time to learn everything during two meet-and-greet visits. They even managed to charm our shy cat, George, into letting them give him his meds — no small feat! Ione also quickly got the hang of giving insulin shots to our other cat, Rico, and followed every instruction to the letter. Beyond just handling the medical stuff flawlessly, they also kept the litter box tidy and even cleaned up the occasional cat barf (which we really appreciated). We got daily updates and adorable photos, and knowing our cats were in such good hands made it so much easier to relax during our trip. I wouldn’t hesitate to book Ione again — in fact, I’ll do it in a heartbeat. They’re incredibly responsible, attentive, and clearly a true animal lover. Highly recommend!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
April 2, 2025
Jeff

lone was great and communicated well. She visited Jeff and I before her actual shift started and that was helpful. Jeff responded well to her and loved that she brushed him all weekend. My cat looked fantastic when I got back. His hair was smooth!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
March 25, 2025
Ashim

Lone was great! She gave my baby all the pets and playtime she needed while I was away. Recommend!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
March 23, 2025
Margaret

Ione has taken care of our elderly, fragile cats a couple of times now. They keep us up to date with detailed texts so we know when everything's going well. Conversely, when one cat had a seizure during the last visit, they contacted us immediately and stayed with her until it was clear she was okay. Ione is definitely someone you can count on to care for your furry friends.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
March 10, 2025
Lisa

Everything with Ione went easily and smoothly. She is very responsive and did a great job. We were nervous leaving our kitten/tween cat alone for the first time, but Ione's updates showed him getting along great with her and even better he was in great mood when we got home.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
February 25, 2025
Cate

this is our second time booking with Ione and we have nothing but wonderful things to say! Our usually timid kitties came out to greet Ione immediately. We were able to relax during our time away knowing Ione was taking care of our kitties. If you book with Ione, you will not regret it!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
January 28, 2025
Samantha

Once again, Ione’s care for our kitty babies was truly above and beyond. They treat our boys like their own. Their updates are thorough and heartfelt. When an unexpected emergency occurred during our stay (not sitter’s fault), Ione was extremely professional and proactive, and we were able to quickly resolve the issue while still enjoying our vacation. 10/10 sitter. Highly recommend.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
January 3, 2025
Sarah

Ione was a wonderful pet sitter. My cat is a bit weary of new people and she went above and beyond to understand his quirks and make him feel comfortable. She did a wonderful job taking care of him and I felt confident he was in loving hands while I was away. Thank you, Ione!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
December 15, 2024
Cate

Ione was wonderful! She was so patient and had our shy kitty acting like a ham in no time! Additionally, she was a pro at making sure both kitties ate their own food.

Meowtel-verified reservation 2+ weeks long
December 2, 2024
Connie

Ione is amazing with shy pets! She was so gentle and patient with my shy boy. She sends detailed updates with the cutest pictures and clearly just loves cats. She even took the time to sweep up the litter my kitty flung. Thank you so much Ione!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 1, 2024
Samantha

Ione did a great job with our two kittens. They are a responsible and communicative sitter. Ione want above and beyond to make sure our babies and our apartment were well taken care of while we were gone. And the photos were amazing!! We will book again soon!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 1, 2024
Margaret

Ione did a great job! Their frequent, detailed updates really helped us manage our anxiety about leaving our two elderly cats over the holiday.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
December 1, 2024
Leigh

Ione is a great cat sitter! She is very responsive and went above and beyond for my very shy kitty. She cleaned the litter box and made sure my cat was eating. I had all of the updates in a timely manner.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
October 21, 2024
Meowtel

Ione is a background-checked cat sitter in the Los Angeles area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.

September 26, 2024
August

Ione is a gentle and kind person that is the perfect balance of attentive and chill. They have a great relationship with my cat and connected immediately. I have always felt my cat was safe and loved under Ione’s watch, and their communication skills are always flawless!

September 26, 2024
Ash

There are few people that I trust my cat with, and Ione is one of those folks. They have cared for my cat as if she were their own and always provide me with a sense of security when they cat-sit. They always ensure that my cat is given lots of attention, love, and care while I am away. Cats naturally gravitate towards and trust Ione, making them someone perfectly fit for cat-sitting anyone's cat.

September 26, 2024
Carolina

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
This month
Jeff

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 12, 2025
Sonja

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Ione on May 14, 2025 "Thank you again Sonja! Your orange boy is such a sweetheart 🩷🩷"
May 11, 2025
Ken

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 6, 2025
Carolina

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 4, 2025
Lucia

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 1, 2025
Alex

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
March 31, 2025
Carolina

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
March 24, 2025
Sarah

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 13, 2025

Ione's Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $29.49 / 20min $47.99 / 45min $67.16 / 60min
  • Overnight stays
    $80.35 / Overnight stays in your home
  • Ione's Holiday Surcharge is 10%
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Ione's Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications

  • Shelter Volunteer

Transportation

  • Walk
  • Car

Medication Experience

  • Topical Ointments
  • Eye/Ear Drops
  • Oral Medication / Pills
  • Injections / Diabetic Management

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.

Goth Cat Sitter - Good With Anxious Cats
4.97 • 32 reviews • From $29.49