I'm Luanne
Specialising In Seniors Medical Disabled Furbabies
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Luanne is experienced with 6 types of medications
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I'm Luanne
Cat Sitting in Los Angeles, CA
Onigiri was a CKD, HCM, Urinary, and GI Warrior, so I am well experienced in administering all sorts of medications (pills, liquids, subQ fluids, steroids, antibiotics, insulin etc. you name it! I used to give Onigiri up to 8 different meds multiple times daily by myself while working full time). We only had 950 days Earthside together, but I am now forever changed, because of her. Honestly I think I’m at a point in my life where I literally adore cats over (most) humans. Thank you for your trust in my care for your own precious ones. I'd be so honoured to care for your furbaby!
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What is your experience with cat sitting, and how long have you been doing it?
I have 10 years of experience caring for cats - including taking care of my own cat through hospice & palliative care, volunteering at rescues in kennel settings, as well as petsitting purrfessionally now. I am a volunteer at Lange Foundation (Onigiri's alma mater) & I really enjoy working with cats that might be labelled as ‘difficult’ or just don’t present well on first impression. I have a super patient personality as I know how much time & work it takes to make a shy or reserved cat truly blossom. I’m also not afraid of energetic cats, or love bites & scratches! Spicy babies with cattitude make me giggle, something rare I don't do often in my daily life since Onigiri transitioned. It’s all part of being a crazy cat lady I suppose…
What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?
I love that cats can be so different from one another - getting to know all of their little quirks and silly things about their specific personalities is the best part. Gaining their acceptance and trust is always the best feeling in the world. I adore ALL cats - young, teenager, and elderly. However I have a giant soft spot for senior babies & kitties with medical conditions or disabilities . *Please kindly note - for SubQ Fluids or picky eaters with meds, it's best to book 1 full hour slots. Enough time is essential to work with your furbaby properly plus also accomplish other tasks required by Meowtel such as playtime, litter box cleaning etc. Some people hate scooping, but I am that one hooman who will examine your baby's stool and keep you posted for any abnormalities, as it provides an irrefutable form of communication about their internal health.
Are you usually available during holidays?
Holidays have been really tough for me since Onigiri passed. She was a Christmas bebe (her birthday is December 26th) and I am constantly reminded of her all Autumn/Winter-long starting with Halloween. This year I even randomly felt grief for Labour Day, a bank holiday I've never celebrated much due to working (very) full-time in corporate for the past 13 years. I'd like to think Onigiri is sending me your furbaby's company to help get me through the holidays with your bookings!
How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?
Patience & repetition is key. Timid or anxious cats tend to be terrified by sudden changes or unexpected things popping up in their routine led lives, such as a strange new hooman in their safety zone aka home (honestly #sames). Even if it’s something as simple as sitting next to their hiding spot and just talking to them in a low soothing voice for a prolonged period of time each visit, I would be happy to do so. Knowing how to read their body language is a huge advantage, since progress might be made via a friendly tail, a relaxing of the airplane ears, or eventually the coveted slow blinks of direct eye contact. Baby steps!
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In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Luanne is experienced with 6 types of medications
Check if Luanne services your area
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Kevin
Today
Amazing as usual! We had an emergency and had to ask Luanne to come with just a few hours of notice and she not only came but was also incredibly flexible as far as timings. She was able to add another night to the booking as well as even stay an entire day with our kitty! Well beyond what she had to do! Also, our car was feeling a bit anxious and hiding but she always came out and played with Luanne. She is incredible at making her feel better.
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Eliette
This month
Finding someone you trust with your pet is never easy, but Luanne was truly exceptional. From the moment we read her bio, she had such a warm, kind, and almost angelic presence that immediately put us at ease. She cared for our senior cat, Mimi, with incredible patience, gentleness, and genuine love. Mimi isn't the easiest cat to win over—she can be a little intimidating at times! But Luanne took the time to earn her trust. She even seemed excited to have that personal challenge with our Mimi. She occasionally stayed longer than she needed to so Mimi wouldn't feel rushed or alone, gently gave her kisses (despite the very real possibility that Mimi might object! 😂), and even let Mimi smell her lunch (without knowing that I, too, love to do that when at home with Mims) while they spent time together. Those thoughtful little gestures made such a difference, and before long Mimi had warmed up to her. That's pretty much unheard of! Luanne kept us updated throughout our trip, giving us absolute peace of mind. Knowing Mimi was being cared for by someone who treated her with so much compassion allowed us to truly relax while we were away. When we came home, Mimi was happy, content, and clearly well cared for. You can teach someone how to complete pet care tasks, but you can't teach the kind of empathy and genuine love for animals that Luanne naturally has. We are beyond grateful for everything she did and wouldn't hesitate for a second to trust her with Mimi again. If you're looking for someone who is dependable, compassionate, communicative, and will care for your pets as if they were royalty, Luanne is simply wonderful. We recommend her wholeheartedly. She elevated our Mimi-Chan to the rank of Mimi-Sama, and in our heart Luanne is now Aunt Lu Lu. Thank you Aunt Lu Lu.
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Kevin
This month
Would give Luanne 10 stars if I could! She was so patient with me and Beeru. Me for being kind of high maintenance and asking for updates and giving an hour long meet and greet with very specific food and medicine instructions for Beeru. She followed everything to the gram. She also had amazing updates about everything I wanted to know about and great pictures. I could tell our kitty was well taken care of and thought she is normally shy, and was even having a low appetite the day we left, Luanne made her feel comfortable and her appetite and mood picked up! She came out of hiding to play with Luanne and had a good appetite with her.
Read moreResponse from Luanne
Thank you SO much as well Kevin!!! Beeru is such a lucky girl to have pawrents that have curated her routine with so much love & care. I am so honoured I could be of help to your babygirl!!
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Peggy
June 22, 2026
Luanne is a gem! My husband and I are retired. We do not travel often. Recently, though, we were invited to a celebratory family party in another state. We immediately began planning to attend. Care for our three pets was our biggest concern. Our pets are used to us being at home with them. The oldest, a nine year old cat has medical issues and must have insulin after breakfast each morning and a liquid medicine before dinner. Our pets have very different personalities. We have our mellow senior, a friendly high energy three year old and a very shy two year old. Luanne established a genuine rapport with my husband and me and with our fur family at the initial meet & greet meeting. She made additional visits before we left to learn our routine in preparation for her overnight stay. Luanne clearly had a real affection for our three. We were able to relax and enjoy our family time. We knew Luanne was caring for our pets and giving each the attention and care needed for each unique personality. Medication was properly administered. Luanne sent multiple status reports and fantastic photos each day. Many of the photos were of professional quality. Our home was neat and well cared for, mail & papers collected, plants watered and our pets were happy when we returned. We are grateful to Meowtel for recruiting Luanne. If I could, I’d give her more than 5 stars! We are completely satisfied. We highly recommend Luanne!
Read moreResponse from Luanne
Peggy😭 I don't know how to thank you, for such beautiful words. Thank you & Scott, for your immense trust & unwavering support. I'm so grateful to Andy, Ozzy & Butters for letting me meet you all, my Tujunga family!
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Anne
June 14, 2026
Luanne took extremely good care of my senior diabetic cat. She came twice a day to administer her insulin. We received pictures of our cat Trixie, clearly showing our princess being spoiled. Luanne brushed her long hair, played with our cat and gave her treats. My husband and I were able to enjoy our time away without having to worry in the slightest amount. Thank you Luanne for taking exceptional care of our sweet cat. ❤️
Read moreResponse from Luanne
Anne!! Thank you SO much for your beautiful generosity & such kind words!!! I am so very glad to have met you, Michael & sweetest lovebug Trixie through this sitting. You are so welcome!!! ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
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Melissa
September 27, 2025
Luanne is an extremely caring and compassionate cat sitter. She took special care of our senior cat with stage 4 CKD, administering subcutaneous fluids, tending to her comfort and providing us with detailed updates and photos. she went above and beyond her call of duty. I recommend her without reservation.
Read moreResponse from Luanne
Thank you so much for your kind words & generosity Melissa. Greatly appreciate you!
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Drop in visits rates
Overnight stay rate
Luanne'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
Luanne's holiday surcharge is 20%.
Drop in visits rates
Overnight stay rate
Luanne'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
Luanne's holiday surcharge is 20%.
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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.
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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 $36.00. 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
Kevin
Today
Amazing as usual! We had an emergency and had to ask Luanne to come with just a few hours of notice and she not only came but was also incredibly flexible as far as timings. She was able to add another night to the booking as well as even stay an entire day with our kitty! Well beyond what she had to do! Also, our car was feeling a bit anxious and hiding but she always came out and played with Luanne. She is incredible at making her feel better.
Eliette
This month
Finding someone you trust with your pet is never easy, but Luanne was truly exceptional. From the moment we read her bio, she had such a warm, kind, and almost angelic presence that immediately put us at ease. She cared for our senior cat, Mimi, with incredible patience, gentleness, and genuine love. Mimi isn't the easiest cat to win over—she can be a little intimidating at times! But Luanne took the time to earn her trust. She even seemed excited to have that personal challenge with our Mimi. She occasionally stayed longer than she needed to so Mimi wouldn't feel rushed or alone, gently gave her kisses (despite the very real possibility that Mimi might object! 😂), and even let Mimi smell her lunch (without knowing that I, too, love to do that when at home with Mims) while they spent time together. Those thoughtful little gestures made such a difference, and before long Mimi had warmed up to her. That's pretty much unheard of! Luanne kept us updated throughout our trip, giving us absolute peace of mind. Knowing Mimi was being cared for by someone who treated her with so much compassion allowed us to truly relax while we were away. When we came home, Mimi was happy, content, and clearly well cared for. You can teach someone how to complete pet care tasks, but you can't teach the kind of empathy and genuine love for animals that Luanne naturally has. We are beyond grateful for everything she did and wouldn't hesitate for a second to trust her with Mimi again. If you're looking for someone who is dependable, compassionate, communicative, and will care for your pets as if they were royalty, Luanne is simply wonderful. We recommend her wholeheartedly. She elevated our Mimi-Chan to the rank of Mimi-Sama, and in our heart Luanne is now Aunt Lu Lu. Thank you Aunt Lu Lu.
Kevin
This month
Would give Luanne 10 stars if I could! She was so patient with me and Beeru. Me for being kind of high maintenance and asking for updates and giving an hour long meet and greet with very specific food and medicine instructions for Beeru. She followed everything to the gram. She also had amazing updates about everything I wanted to know about and great pictures. I could tell our kitty was well taken care of and thought she is normally shy, and was even having a low appetite the day we left, Luanne made her feel comfortable and her appetite and mood picked up! She came out of hiding to play with Luanne and had a good appetite with her.
Response from Luanne
Thank you SO much as well Kevin!!! Beeru is such a lucky girl to have pawrents that have curated her routine with so much love & care. I am so honoured I could be of help to your babygirl!!
Peggy
June 22, 2026
Luanne is a gem! My husband and I are retired. We do not travel often. Recently, though, we were invited to a celebratory family party in another state. We immediately began planning to attend. Care for our three pets was our biggest concern. Our pets are used to us being at home with them. The oldest, a nine year old cat has medical issues and must have insulin after breakfast each morning and a liquid medicine before dinner. Our pets have very different personalities. We have our mellow senior, a friendly high energy three year old and a very shy two year old. Luanne established a genuine rapport with my husband and me and with our fur family at the initial meet & greet meeting. She made additional visits before we left to learn our routine in preparation for her overnight stay. Luanne clearly had a real affection for our three. We were able to relax and enjoy our family time. We knew Luanne was caring for our pets and giving each the attention and care needed for each unique personality. Medication was properly administered. Luanne sent multiple status reports and fantastic photos each day. Many of the photos were of professional quality. Our home was neat and well cared for, mail & papers collected, plants watered and our pets were happy when we returned. We are grateful to Meowtel for recruiting Luanne. If I could, I’d give her more than 5 stars! We are completely satisfied. We highly recommend Luanne!
Response from Luanne
Peggy😭 I don't know how to thank you, for such beautiful words. Thank you & Scott, for your immense trust & unwavering support. I'm so grateful to Andy, Ozzy & Butters for letting me meet you all, my Tujunga family!
Anne
June 14, 2026
Luanne took extremely good care of my senior diabetic cat. She came twice a day to administer her insulin. We received pictures of our cat Trixie, clearly showing our princess being spoiled. Luanne brushed her long hair, played with our cat and gave her treats. My husband and I were able to enjoy our time away without having to worry in the slightest amount. Thank you Luanne for taking exceptional care of our sweet cat. ❤️
Response from Luanne
Anne!! Thank you SO much for your beautiful generosity & such kind words!!! I am so very glad to have met you, Michael & sweetest lovebug Trixie through this sitting. You are so welcome!!! ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
Melissa
September 27, 2025
Luanne is an extremely caring and compassionate cat sitter. She took special care of our senior cat with stage 4 CKD, administering subcutaneous fluids, tending to her comfort and providing us with detailed updates and photos. she went above and beyond her call of duty. I recommend her without reservation.
Response from Luanne
Thank you so much for your kind words & generosity Melissa. Greatly appreciate you!
Angel
September 21, 2025
Luanne was attentive and supportive. we have a CKD cat and she was able to administer fluids. the cats were very comfortable with her. We’ll definitely be coming back to Luanne in the future.
Response from Luanne
Thank you for the kind words Angel! I’m so glad to have been of help for your babies, thank you for your trust! 🧡🖤
Jessica
December 18, 2025
Luanne is really wonderful with our senior kitty, handling his meds like a pro and winning him over with kindness and purr-sistance. He is very attached to my husband and I and can be anxious when we are gone but he does so well with Luanne! Truly above and beyond. Thank you so much!
Response from Luanne
You’re so welcome Jessica! It’s my pleasure, really! I’m so honoured for granted entry into mister Jamie’s purrs & kisses, scooping et al. VIP club🥹 Couldn’t have asked for a more lovely way to wrap up the year, truly! ❤️🔥
Yun
June 4, 2026
Luanne was wonderful with our cats. She communicated everything clearly from the start and made sure everything was in place before I even had to ask, which I really appreciated. She was gentle, thoughtful, and attentive, and our cats seemed very comfortable and relaxed around her. She even introduced a new toy that they absolutely loved. On top of that, she left our home clean and tidy after her overnight stay. We felt very at ease having her care for our cats and would happily recommend her.
Response from Luanne
Thank you for your lovely review & kindest generosity Yun! I really appreciate you & Hyungjin for being such amazing, considerate & thoughtful pawrents! Tank & Rosie are so very lucky to be your babies :)
Jessica
September 16, 2025
Luanne was wonderful with our senior guy - handled his medicine like a pro and even convinced him into a few cuddles. I really appreciate the care and attention she gave him and would wholeheartedly recommend her as an awesome cat sitter! Many thanks!!
Response from Luanne
Thank you so much Jessica! It was a pleasure to care for Jamie, he is such a magnificent soul🧡 Can’t wait to hang out with him again soon! Take care in the meantime!
Ashley
November 4, 2025
Luanne is the perfect cat sitter for anxious cat parents. She kept us updated the whole trip with photos and was extremely communicative. You can really tell how much she loves cats and we would absolutely book her again. We appreciate you so much!
Response from Luanne
Thank you so much for your generosity & such kind words Ashley!! Super appreciate your trust🤍🧡🖤 It was an honour to care for your crew🥰
Katrina
August 8, 2025
Luanne was great. Despite my entry system causing issues, she was persistent in making it work so she could take care of my kitty. My cat can be quite unfriendly, but Luanne was patient with her and completed all of the care I requested, including giving medications. I would be thrilled to book Luanne again, because I know my kitty would be in good hands.
Response from Luanne
Thanks for such kind words Katrina! It was a pleasure to visit Kali, I am grateful for your trust in me for her care! As an introvert myself, I totally get her personality :) Many thanks for your support!
Jessica
October 25, 2025
Luanne is. kitty charmer! She took such amazing care of our senior guy, handling his meds and his need for affection and attention like a champ. He adored her and I had total confidence leaving him in her caring and experienced hands.
Response from Luanne
Thank you Jessica, for your continued trust with mister Jamie! Such a pleasure as always, to care for his sweet stoic little self 🤣🧡
Jessica
March 12, 2026
Luanne is the best, as always! I so appreciate having someone I trust to be calm, have great judgment, and smother my cranky cat with affection.
Response from Luanne
Thank you so much for your continued trust Jessica! Can’t ask for a better sassy lion to baby than mister Jamie! 🥰🧡
Obehi
October 29, 2025
Wow, where do I start? Luanne was a brilliant sitter for our boys. Their care, kindess and attention to detail left us feeling so secure. Would absolutely book with them again.
Response from Luanne
Obehi! Thank you so much for finding me. Such an honour to be of help & thank you for sharing your beautiful home with me + feeding me! Lots of light & love your way✨
Peggy
May 22, 2026
Our pets fell in love with Luanne immediately. In turn, she was interested, completely present and involved with them. They’ve become a mutual admiration society which makes us happy!
Response from Luanne
Thanks for such kind words Peggy! Very grateful for your trust to let me be hands on with your babies. Mutual admiration society - I love that description so much!
Katrina
September 5, 2025
Luanne was again a wonderful sitter for my grumpy cat. Luanne really goes above and beyond to make sure my kitty is excellently cared for while I’m away.
Response from Luanne
Thank you so much for your trust Katrina! Kali is a special girl, she deserves the best no matter what! 🩶
Jessica
February 20, 2026
Luanne is our go-to favorite sitter because she is so good with our grumpy senior kitty! I highly recommend her especially for cats with meds or special needs 🧡😊 Above and beyond!
Heather
This week
Carmen
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Ernest
June 17, 2026
Yun
May 30, 2026
Jessica
April 20, 2026
Jessica
February 10, 2026
Al
November 10, 2025
Luanne was sooooo amazing, truly can't say enough positive about her!
Response from Luanne
Thank you for your trust Ally! So glad to have been of help for your beautiful Lola! 🤎
Garrett
August 4, 2025
Luanne is the ideal sitter. Having her care for my pets gives me the ultimate peace of mind to be able to focus on my trip. She loves my pets like I do and can be counted on to follow my detailed instruction. She has great instincts and passes the most important test…my pets love her too!
Michael
August 4, 2025
Luanne is my go to pet sitter whenever me and my partner go on vacation. We have three animals (one small pup, one senior dog, and one senior cat). Each animal has their own unique personality and quirks but Luanne is able to make sure all of them are well taken care of, giving them attention, treats, cuddles, walks and fun time as they need it! Oh yes, Luanne's whole world is about my animals when she's pet sitting and I trust her with all three animals not only because she is able to give them the love and care that I would give my pets, but Luanne also is a very responsible animal parent. I watched her care for an old and dying senior cat, which had to be medicated multiple times a day and near the end of it's life, be given an IV drip. Luanne was confident yet gentle with her administration skills, while affectionately loving the cat before and after. Luanne takes her time with the animals and doesn't rush it, for their comfort, of course. I never hesitate to have Luanne take care of my pets. I know my animals would be her number one priority and I rest assured knowing that my babies are in the best of hands!
Meowtel
August 4, 2025
Luanne is a background-checked cat sitter in the Los Angeles area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.
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