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I'm Margaret
Cat Sitting in Los Angeles, CA
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.
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In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Margaret is experienced with 5 types of medications
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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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Thank you, Naoko! Your boys are so sweet and I love keeping them company! 😻😻
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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
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
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
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
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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Drop in visits rates
Margaret'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
Margaret's holiday surcharge is 20%.
Drop in visits rates
Margaret'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
Margaret's holiday surcharge is 20%.
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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!
Rating breakdown
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.
Response from Margaret
Thank you, Naoko! Your boys are so sweet and I love keeping them company! 😻😻
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
Dete
July 2, 2023
Margaret is the best! She sent daily videos showing her playing with our two cats. The cats were well cared for and calm when we returned.
Skyler
January 9, 2024
I am so grateful to have found Margaret to be the one fo look after our kitty over the holidays! It made me so happy and comforted to receive so many adorable photos and videos of her playing with Margaret and receiving sweet pets 🥰🐈⬛ I couldn’t believe how quickly she took to her, since our cat is usually much more shy! thank you again for your wonderful and loving nature with our girl!
Matt
January 2, 2024
Our cat immediately liked Margaret. She clearly understands cats and takes catsitting seriously, so we didn't have any concerns leaving home for a few days. She handled medication without issue and sent updates with nice photos.
Reece
February 3, 2023
Margaret was great! Super attentive and communicative, and our two kitties adore her. They were better socialized with each other when we came back! Margaret worked with us when our flights got cancelled and we had to delay coming back for several days. We can’t wait to work with her again!
Sarah
December 1, 2022
Margaret was very kind and established a rapport with our sweet girl very quickly. The video updates were daily highlights for us, and we were exceptionally grateful to have someone skilled in sub-cu fluids!
Melissa
October 17, 2022
First time my cat Augie was totally alone overnight in 12 years after her brother passed away earlier this year. Margaret came to meet her before the appt and Augie warmed up quickly. Margaret also sent pics showing them playing while I was gone. Augie was clearly well cared for.
Abbey
December 28, 2021
We were worried about leaving our cat Beeker alone so soon after the death of our other cat but Margaret was wonderful with him. It was clear that they got along great and we’re enjoying each other’s company, and we got some cute update photos which made us feel better. We highly recommend her!
Daniel
December 31, 2023
Margaret has watched our cats several times and is always quick to respond, sends great pictures and updates, and takes great care of our cats when we are gone. Never had any issue at all and would definitely recommend.
Karen
January 2, 2023
Margaret is lovely! She was quick to respond and clearly communicative throughout the whole process. My cat is a very independent lady and I could tell that she was happy and cared for when I returned. The texts and videos Margaret sent every day were heartwarming to receive! Highly recommend her and I would definitely seek her out again.
Katelyn
December 28, 2022
Margaret is awesome! We really enjoyed the daily videos and updates of our fur baby and came home to a happy kitty. She is very experienced and knowledgeable of all things cat. Ours has some oral supplements and it was really great to have an experienced hand while we were away.
Corinne
September 9, 2022
Margaret was very kind, and sent us a few videos each day while we were away! She also let us know if anything unusual came up (ie. cat vomited). She was also kind enough to come for a meet and greet since it was my first time using Meowtel :)
Leah
December 30, 2021
Great! I love my cat so much so I get some anxiety having to leave him, so it helped to know he was in smart, capable, loving hands with Margaret! She was always very fast with communicating with me and sent terrific photos and videos! Everything went smoothly! Would definitely feel safe with her again :)
Katelyn
January 2, 2024
Margaret was awesome as always! She was very responsive with updates about our fur baby, sent great photos and videos and our Kitty clearly loved all the attention 😻Came home to a happy cat.
Leslie
December 31, 2021
Margaret was great, she took care of our two fuzzy princesses while we were gone for the holidays; sending us photos every day letting us know they were happy and healthy.
Cara
September 29, 2020
Margaret was fantastic with my two babies. She’s so nice and sent lots of updates of the cats while I was gone. I would definitely recommend her!
Daniel
December 1, 2021
Margaret did a great job and sent updates with pictures each day. The cats seemed to like her and I would definitely have her sit again.
Emily
January 2, 2022
Margaret was absolutely amazing!! She took such great care of my little Cesario while I was gone!! I could recommend her more!!
Jacque
December 5, 2021
Margaret was great! She sent videos and pictures every day, which I loved and had great communication
Tyler
December 1, 2021
I came home to very happy kitty Margret is excellent cat sitter You can go on vacation and know your loved one is well cared for
Tyler
January 6, 2021
Margaret has taken care of my little man 3 times now and she is the best. I come home to a happy well cared for pet. If you chose Margaret to cat sit you will be leaving them in very capable loving hands
Katie
January 3, 2024
Margaret was an amazing caretaker for our two cats! I really appreciate the updates and quick communication. Our cats absolutely love her. thanks again!
Skyler
September 12, 2025
Naoko
July 30, 2025
Matt
June 28, 2025
Emmy
May 18, 2025
Katelyn
September 16, 2024
Lauren
July 30, 2024
Evelyn
February 12, 2024
Katelyn
February 7, 2024
Evelyn
January 19, 2024
Evelyn
December 31, 2023
Naoko
December 5, 2023
She is the best! I feel so lucky to have her taking care of my cats when I leave town. My cats always look happy when I come home.
Evelyn
October 14, 2023
Evelyn
September 24, 2023
Evelyn
August 18, 2023
Naoko
November 20, 2022
This was our third time we asked Margaret to take care of our two boys during our vacation. She is very responsive and provided daily updates with videos/pics, and I could tell that my cats are so comfortable with her. She is the best sitter who truly cares about cats. Highly recommended.
Evelyn
November 6, 2022
Margaret has taken care of my cats a couple of times now -very compassionate, helpful, and communicative!
Evelyn
September 15, 2022
I could tell that Margaret really cared about the well-being of my two cats while I was away. She kept me updated and was flexible - we appreciate her!
Elise
July 8, 2022
Margaret was great and I came home to 2 happy and healthy kitties :)
Naoko
April 7, 2022
Highly recommend Margaret! She is very reliable, and communication with her was so smooth. She sent me bunch of pictures everyday while we were away. I usually worry about my cats so much during the trip, but this time I didn’t thanks to her. My cats looked happy and relaxed when I came home.
Tyler
September 12, 2020
Margaret took amazing care of little man, Ive already booked her second cat sitting
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