I'm Margaret

Margaret's Menagerie

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47 Reviews
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25 Repeat clients
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Meowtel provides customer support 365 days a year to help cat parents feel informed and supported at every step - including before a reservation is made.

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

Margaret is experienced with 5 types of medications

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

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Margaret's Menagerie

I'm Margaret

Cat Sitting in Los Angeles, CA

Hello, Pet Parents. I am Margaret, a long-time New Yorker who moved to Los Angeles in 2019. Cat mom to rescues Harry, a giant tuxedo lovebug, Yumi, a feisty tortie, and kittens Joey and Juniper, from a litter of 5 I trapped and rescued. In Brooklyn, I did TNR (trap-neuter-return) of feral cats, and I ran a cat rescue and adoption group for kittens and friendly adults I found.

At the risk of stating the obvious, I believe cats are living art as well as spiritual gurus. We humans could all learn a lot by paying more attention to them and studying their ways.

The safety and happiness of animals in my care is my top priority. I have a calm, loving demeanor, and an intuition that guides me about each cat's needs. I believe in setting the right tone with a gentle approach to any new animal I meet...
Hello, Pet Parents. I am Margaret, a long-time New Yorker who moved to Los Angeles in 2019. Cat mom to rescues Harry, a giant tuxedo lovebug, Yumi, a feisty tortie, and kittens Joey and Juniper, from a litter of 5 I trapped and rescued. In Brooklyn, I did TNR (trap-neuter-return) of feral cats, and I ran a cat rescue and adoption group for kittens and friendly adults I found.

At the risk of stating the obvious, I believe cats are living art as well as spiritual gurus. We humans could all learn a lot by paying more attention to them and studying their ways.

The safety and happiness of animals in my care is my top priority. I have a calm, loving demeanor, and an intuition that guides me about each cat's needs. I believe in setting the right tone with a gentle approach to any new animal I meet. I will follow your instructions carefully and send you updates on every visit, including photos, videos, and text notes about how your pet is doing. As a cat parent myself who prefers not to leave my felines, I know it's stressful to leave them. I will do all I can to be communicative and reassure you. I know you miss your babies!

I love to engage your cat in interactive play so they get stimulation and exercise. If they don't want that, I'm happy to talk to them, brush them, talk to them, or just sit on the couch near them! I understand that some cats are shy and I won't take it personally if they want the minimalist approach.

I am fully vaccinated and boosted against Covid-19. I can give oral meds and sub-Q fluids if your cat is friendly enough to receive them.

As a Hollywood resident, I welcome cat sitting in West Hollywood, East Hollywood, Franklin VIllage, Beachwood Canyon, Hancock Park, Miracle Mile, Beverly Fairfax, Larchmont, and of course Hollywood.


Medication Experience:

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

Skills:

Foster Parent T-N-R Shelter Volunteer

5.00
47 reviews
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Communication
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Tidiness
Naoko

Naoko

March 8, 2026

We are so lucky to have Margaret as our cat sitter. One of our 2 boys are shy, but he is very comfortable with her. I always have cat mom anxiety before my vacation. However, right after I received the first update from Margaret with my happy cats, I was enjoy my vacation while she keep sending the updates with cute pictures and videos. In addition, we had AC emergency issue in our apartment just before our vacation and we had to leave while the issue remain unresolved. Margaret went beyond to provide updates more frequently from our building manager) who in charge to fix the issue) and did as much as possible to keep our cats comfortable. I cannot thank her enough for that.

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Response from Margaret

Thank you, Naoko! Your boys are so sweet and I love keeping them company! 😻😻

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Naoko

Naoko

May 14, 2025

Margaret is the best cat sitter ever! This is our 3rd or 4th time to ask her to cat sitting. Knowing that our boys are well taken cared by her, we fully enjoyed our vacation. Margaret is very reliable and always provided detailed update with cute pics/videos in timely manner. One of my cats (2 boys) is a bit shy but he immediately opened up to Margaret. I highly recommend Margaret if you are lucky to be in the area she is available.

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Naoko

Naoko

October 17, 2024

I am very fortunate to have Margaret to have taken care of my boys (two 7yr old brothers) during my trip. I think this is was the third or fouth time. One of them is very cautious and don’t open up to strangers easily, but I saw his relaxed face in the picture on the first day. Communication with Margaret is smooth and she provided updates with pictures in timely manner. I always have an anxiety when I leave my boys at home during my trip, but I feel comfortable if I have Margaret to take care of them.

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Naoko

Naoko

October 8, 2025

We are so lucky to have Margaret as our go to cat sitter. I was able to enjoy my vacation worry free since she provides timely update with good pictures/videos and my shy cat seemed very comfortable with her. Cannot recommend her enough.

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Maryam

Maryam

May 24, 2023

Margaret was better than I could ask for ! She was loving to my baby, took lots of pictures and videos not only because she knew I was nervous to leave her on her own for the first time but because i requested it. she FaceTimed me if I asked. She gave me detailed updates every time she went over there. She came over to meet and greet my cat and I before I left on vacation on very short notice. I highly recommend Margaret for cat sitting. My cat loved her immediately!

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Erin

Erin

January 19, 2024

Margaret is my go to cat sitter. I have a shy little girl and Margaret is the only one who has been able to successfully get her to come out and say hi. She is always very quick to respond, sends pics and videos, and makes my girl feel comfortable. Highly recommend!

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Service Area & Availability

Drop in visits rates

$45.35 / 20min
$70.75 / 45min
$87.60 / 60min

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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.

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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 $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!

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Free Cancellation (48+ hrs)