I'm Luanne

Specialising In Seniors Medical Disabled Furbabies

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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

Luanne 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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Specialising In Seniors Medical Disabled Furbabies

I'm Luanne

Cat Sitting in Los Angeles, CA

I am here today because of my soul cat - Onigiri. I adopted her in 2021 during pandemic furlough, as a senior with chronic health issues. She transitioned in 2024 at the age of 15, and I am still working through my grief every single day. As someone who's known since adolescence that I will never have human children, I loved Onigiri like my firstborn child. She was my entire world, my only family, my everything. I decided to become a Meowtel sitter because I miss being around cats physically so much. I am now a death doula with a passion for hospice & palliative care, in addition to specialising in senior kitties and furbabies with disabilities... I am here today because of my soul cat - Onigiri. I adopted her in 2021 during pandemic furlough, as a senior with chronic health issues. She transitioned in 2024 at the age of 15, and I am still working through my grief every single day. As someone who's known since adolescence that I will never have human children, I loved Onigiri like my firstborn child. She was my entire world, my only family, my everything. I decided to become a Meowtel sitter because I miss being around cats physically so much. I am now a death doula with a passion for hospice & palliative care, in addition to specialising in senior kitties and furbabies with disabilities. I often incorporate reiki sessions, animal telepathy, therapeutic + lymphatic massage into my work with clients. It is my priority to give your furbabies an all-inclusive holiday while you are away from home.

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!

Learn More About Luanne

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!


Medication Experience:

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

Skills:

Animal CPR Trained Foster Parent T-N-R Shelter Volunteer

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Kevin

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

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

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.

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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!!

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Peggy

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!

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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!

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Anne

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. ❤️

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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!!! ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

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Melissa

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.

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Response from Luanne

Thank you so much for your kind words & generosity Melissa. Greatly appreciate you!

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Service Area & Availability

Drop in visits rates

$57.25 / 20min
$71.50 / 45min
$86.00 / 60min

Overnight stay rate

$143.00 / Overnight
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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.

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!

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