I'm Michele
Michele The La Cat Whisperer
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I'm Michele
Cat Sitting in Los Angeles, CA
I love all animals, but cats have always had a special place in my heart. I am skilled with both senior/elder cat care as well as kitten care.
When I’m not hanging with cats, I am a full-time high school History and English teacher. My hobbies include writing, traveling, meditating, and swimming.
Learn More About Michele
What is your experience with cat sitting, and how long have you been doing it?
I have had cats my whole life, and growing up would watch my neighbors’ cats while they were out of town. I have been a sitter on Meowtel for three years.
Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?
Yes. I have a sweet, cuddly, playful white and grey cat named Henry.
How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?
I give them space and allow them to come to me. I try to exude a quiet, gentle energy to make them feel calm. I also use food and treats to coax them out.
Medication Experience:
In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Michele is experienced with 4 types of medications
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Nicholas
December 31, 2025
Michele was very prompt and thorough with Prosciutto. She provided pictures, video, and a complete wrap-up of how she was doing. Will use again in the future.
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Elizabeth
This month
lovely pet sitter- my cat loves her and enjoys playtime, meals, pets and patio time when she visits with him. my cat is always well fed, litter box is cleaned, water dish refilled, and the house is left immaculate!
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Katelyn
September 1, 2025
We came home to a happy and healthy kitty, Michele was great she took great care of our senior girl even sitting out on her balcony with her every day we were gone giving her lots of attention. Will definitely work with Michele again!
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Roxanne
December 25, 2024
Michele did an amazing job taking care of my kitties while I was on holiday. one of my cats is a rescue that’s super shy and skittish. Michele was understanding and kind and recognized my cat’s body language for space. she went above and beyond and sent great updates and videos. ty!!!
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Michelle
January 1, 2022
How many stars do you give a cat sitter who literally saved your cat's life? Michele watched Pinecone while we were away and noticed he wasn't eating and was urinating outside of his box. She called us and then made arrangements to take him to the hospital where he got emergency treatment for a urinary blockage. She picked him up when he was ready to be discharged and made sure he received his medications. She called up and sent us pictures with consistent updates. She was kind and loving towards him. To say she went above and beyond is an understatement.
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Linda
September 16, 2024
Michelle is amazing with my Bengal cat! She immediately gets my cat to feel comfortable and affectionate with her and provides great updates. I can see in the videos my cat is in great hands when I’m away. I would recommend her to any pet owner!
Read moreService Area & Availability
Drop in visits rates
Overnight stay rate
Michele's is 30%
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
Michele's holiday surcharge is 30%.
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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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Cat sitters on Meowtel are usually pretty busy, don't forget to book your sitter!
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
Nicholas
December 31, 2025
Michele was very prompt and thorough with Prosciutto. She provided pictures, video, and a complete wrap-up of how she was doing. Will use again in the future.
Elizabeth
This month
lovely pet sitter- my cat loves her and enjoys playtime, meals, pets and patio time when she visits with him. my cat is always well fed, litter box is cleaned, water dish refilled, and the house is left immaculate!
Katelyn
September 1, 2025
We came home to a happy and healthy kitty, Michele was great she took great care of our senior girl even sitting out on her balcony with her every day we were gone giving her lots of attention. Will definitely work with Michele again!
Roxanne
December 25, 2024
Michele did an amazing job taking care of my kitties while I was on holiday. one of my cats is a rescue that’s super shy and skittish. Michele was understanding and kind and recognized my cat’s body language for space. she went above and beyond and sent great updates and videos. ty!!!
Michelle
January 1, 2022
How many stars do you give a cat sitter who literally saved your cat's life? Michele watched Pinecone while we were away and noticed he wasn't eating and was urinating outside of his box. She called us and then made arrangements to take him to the hospital where he got emergency treatment for a urinary blockage. She picked him up when he was ready to be discharged and made sure he received his medications. She called up and sent us pictures with consistent updates. She was kind and loving towards him. To say she went above and beyond is an understatement.
Linda
September 16, 2024
Michelle is amazing with my Bengal cat! She immediately gets my cat to feel comfortable and affectionate with her and provides great updates. I can see in the videos my cat is in great hands when I’m away. I would recommend her to any pet owner!
Todd
August 25, 2024
Michele was so great with my two kitties, very attentive to detail, great photos and updates, despite her being under the weather. Highly recommend, will definitely work with her again!
Caitlin
May 21, 2024
Michele is truly one of the best - she's been in some tough situations with my kitties but always has great solutions and is very communicative. My cats love her and look forward to her visits when I'm out of town!
Lara
February 2, 2025
Michelle has been watching my kitty for some time now, and I always feel so confident about leaving when I know she’s watching my cat. She sends the best updates in which my cat always looks very content and well cared for. Thank you. Michele!!
Esther
January 1, 2022
Michele taking care of our babies was the most stress free experience I’ve ever had. Our eldest has heart failure and requires a lot of medications. Michele was prompt and provided thorough reports on her condition, and spent quality time with the boys and sent through lots of pictures.
Jessica
July 21, 2023
Michele was absolutely wonderful with my two furbabies. I highly recommend Michele, she has taken such great care of my two kitties. Michele sent me daily updates on their shinanigans and pictures, I could see in their little faces how happy they were, that truly meant so much to me. It was my first time using a cat sitter and I was a little bit nervous but as I met Michele I felt right away at ease. Coming back home I had issues with my connecting flights and Michele was so kind to watch my kitties for an extra evening, that meant so much to me knowing that they are in good hands, cared for and loved. Michele is absolutely wonderful.
Megan
July 22, 2025
Michele is amazing! She made the whole process so easy and sent daily updates with the cutest pictures 😸
Berit
October 24, 2023
Michele was amazing! She charmed even our very shy cat who typically hides under the covers when anyone new comes over. Her updates always included a lot of great photos and videos in addition to news about the boys. We really couldn't have asked for a better cat sitter!
Elena
October 15, 2023
Michele is wonderful! Our often shy cat loves her, including her brushing (which he doesn't let most people do). She is quick to respond, flexible and excellent with our pet. We are lucky to have found her!
Tasia
July 27, 2022
Michele was great, very communicative and sent photos of my girls daily. They were happy and healthy when I came home. She took great care of my cats!
Jessica
March 9, 2024
Michele is honestly the BEST! I’ve used other sitters and thought they would provide the same level of detail and care, but they just don’t compare. Michele sends a detailed paragraph of how your cat(s) is eating, acting and pottying with plenty of photos to accompany. I can be away and not worry.
Rachel
June 11, 2023
This was my first time using Meowtel and I couldn't have asked for a better sitter than Michele. My cat is normally very skittish around strangers, but took to Michele almost immediately during the meet'n'greet. She was wonderful about helping me navigate the site, and I came home to a happy, healthy kitty.
Maki
May 3, 2023
This is my first time using Meowtel, and I was a little nervous, because I was away for a month, and my cat is extremely shy. Last time I went away, my cat never got used to my friend who was taking care of her, and I rarely got pictures of her, because she was always hiding under the couch. This time it was so much better, because Michele is so good with shy cats like mine, and I got pictures every day, and I could tell my cat was comfortable with Michele. It made my long vacation so much more enjoyable and worry free. I would definitely recommend Michele, especially for shy cats!
Kate
October 2, 2022
Michele was truly wonderful and gave my cat Percy such great care while I was out of town. She's experienced and was more than comfortable with him from the moment we had our meet & greet. She sent super thoughtful updates and sent great photos and videos during each of her visits. I will absolutely be booking her again and could not recommend her more!
Jenny
September 29, 2022
Michele was a fantastic sitter and we felt she genuinely cared about our cats. She dealt with some unexpected GI upset they had and always gave detailed daily updates. Our cats were very comfortable with her. We would definitely book her again!
Rena
August 16, 2022
Michele was awesome with our 2 kitties! She was so patient with them, and even my shyest cat opened up and started playing and cuddling with her! She provided daily updates with photos/videos, was a great experience all around.
Fiona
May 15, 2022
Michelle took great care with my cat and he absolutely loves her! She sent me pictures and videos, and it looks like Wayne had a ton of fun and attention. Michelle even took in my packages that I didn’t know was gonna arrive while I was gone. I absolutely recommend her services!
Caroline
May 9, 2022
Michele was so attentive to our cat while we were out. She is great with communicating and sending picture/video updates. She took on any specific requests without hesitation. We will definitely be using her in the future!
Jesse
November 28, 2021
Michele was excellent throughout the whole process. We had a great initial meeting with her, which set our minds at ease during our trip. Her updates during every visit had lots of nice details and pictures. She also went above and beyond by cleaning up some messes our cats made. We would absolutely book with her again!
Ashley
July 30, 2023
I recently had Michele take care of my cat Kitty while I was away, and I couldn't be happier with her service! Michele is a wonderful cat sitter who showed great care and attention to Kitty during her visits. She made sure to follow all of Kitty's feeding and even sent me regular updates and pictures to keep me reassured. It was evident that Michele has a genuine love for animals, and Kitty seemed to have formed a bond with her quickly. I highly recommend Michele to anyone in need of a reliable and compassionate cat sitter. She's simply purr-fect!
Rebecca
December 15, 2022
Michele is great and my cat loves her! She sends great photos and even brings in my packages. She takes great care of my cat and its really nice to have someone to rely on when I have to travel. :-)
Abbey
January 5, 2022
We left our cats in Michele’s care for about 2 weeks over the holidays. She did an incredible job taking care of them and sent daily detailed updates with pictures. I am so thankful for the great care that she provided them while we were gone.
Melinda
July 22, 2023
I can’t thank Michele enoug for taking such good care of my two girls. she sent daily photos and reports, and spent lots of flying with them. the house was left spotless and we came home to happy cats. 100% would book again!
Jessica
May 2, 2023
I feel truly at ease when Michele watches my babies! She sends detailed notes and photos so I feel like I’m there. My girls are comfortable and content and I come home to happy cats! Michele is the best!
Claire
November 10, 2022
Michele has cat sit for us twice now and we couldn’t be happier. Even our timid cat warmed up to her! The photos and daily updates made us feel more at ease. We could tell our boys were well fed and cared for when we returned home. Will definitely be booking her again!
Arthur
September 8, 2022
Michele is awesome! Very friendly, excellent communicator, and was amazing with our cat, sending us daily updates while we were away. We’ll definitely reach out to Michele again and would recommend her to everyone!
Tony
April 19, 2022
Michele was fantastic. She took great care of our kitties! We got detailed daily updates complete with pictures and videos. Extremely reliable and gave us excellent service while we were away. We couldn’t have asked for a better cat sitter.
Desiree
January 9, 2022
Michele is a great cat sitter! Very reliable, dependable, and easy to work with. My schedule changed during the holidays due to covid, and Michele stepped me through changing my dates on the website. Knowing my cat was in good hands gave me peace of mind while I was out of town.
Paula
January 5, 2022
Michele was the perfect sitter! My cat was so comfortable around her and I got daily updates and pictures! I could not have asked for a better sitter to be honest.... I will 100% hire her again
Hani
January 7, 2026
Michele was so kind to my fluffy sons and did everything I asked in the notes carefully. 😊
Daisy
September 6, 2023
So lucky to find Michelle to help care for my cat while I am out of town! She did such a great job with all the intricate instructions involved with my 17 yr old Persian cat! very responsible & reliable, nice to know my cat was in good hands! Came back home to my cat in great spirits & well cared for!
Andrea
January 9, 2022
Michele was so great and thorough, our kitties loved her and clearly felt comfortable with her around. Which has never happened with strangers so we were pleasantly surprised. Highly recommend!
Rachel
January 12, 2024
This was my second time hiring Michelle and I would definitely do so again. She's very helpful and flexible, and my cat is shy but clearly likes her.
Rebecca
December 15, 2022
This was my first time ever paying for someone to care for my cat and Michele was great. Totally took care of him and made me feel at ease. :-)
Elizabeth
December 28, 2025
Wonderful pet sitter my kitty adores. Sweet photos were sent to me during the visit. Will book with again.
Bonnie
July 30, 2025
Michelle is great! We appreciate her caring and responsible nature that put us at ease that the cats are in good hands while we are away.
Chris
November 30, 2021
Michele, She was absolutely the best sitter for my cat, Dolly. She sent daily updates and pictures. Dolly is a very shy cat but she allowed Michele to get close and pet her. If you need someone to watch your fur baby, Michele is the one for you. She's responsible, caring, and knows cats and the care they need. I would not hesitate to book her again for my next trip.
Megan
January 1, 2022
Michele is a fantastic sitter! You’ll never have to worry about your kitty while your gone because she is great at communicating and sends lots of pictures and updates. I would definitely recommend her!
Lara
June 24, 2025
Michele is the best! I always feel safe leaving my cat with her.
Tony
December 3, 2023
Michele is amazing! We have used her before and she always does a great job with our cats. We get great updawith pics and videos and she takes great care of our cats. She’s the best.
Sara
October 10, 2023
Michelle is a great sitter. she went above and beyond for my kitties. the cats themselves all seemed to like her which is a plus in my book!
Erin
December 12, 2022
Michele was an amazing cat sitter! She took care of all our requests, and pics and videos, and our cats adored her. And she’s such a nice person. Highly recommend!
Steven
July 19, 2023
Michele was a wonderful sitter. We were worried leaving our kitten alone for a few days, but Michele made us feel completely secure. She was able to bond so effortlessly with our cats. Truly an amazing cat sitter and we're absolutely hiring her again the next time we leave town.
Emily
December 8, 2022
This was my first time using a cat sitter/Meowtel. I am beyond happy with the service and our sitter Michele was an absolute dream. It was our first time leaving the kitten and she made our trip so great sending us check-in's and updates. I can't recommend her enough!!! 10 stars if possible.
Antoinette
December 6, 2023
Thank you for taking such good care of our Tabs. He was healthy and happy on our return. 🙌
Lara
November 30, 2025
Michele is my go-to pet sitter. She’s the best and always takes such good care of my kitty cat. I feel at ease knowing she’s taking care of her
Marielle
January 8, 2024
everything went smoothly. Michele took great care of my cat. she made me feel comfortable leaving my cat in her hands.
Whitney
January 9, 2024
Michele was wonderful, she went above and beyond caring for my cats and giving me updates. I cannot recommend her enough!
Lara
January 7, 2023
I was very at ease knowing Michele was looking after my cat! She always provided me with updates. My cat seemed to love her too :)
Kai
July 19, 2022
Michelle was awesome! When she comes visit, she would update us on how our cats are doing and things she checks.
Elizabeth
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Andrew
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Elizabeth
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Elizabeth
March 10, 2026
great communication, pet care, consistency throughout her time with my cat. Michele is a frequent return pet sitter at my house.
Elizabeth
March 7, 2026
Olivia
March 4, 2026
Elizabeth
February 27, 2026
Elizabeth
January 26, 2026
Fabulous cat sitter highly recommend!
Andrew
December 27, 2025
Rodrigo
December 27, 2025
Caitlin
December 15, 2025
Christine
December 8, 2025
Tony
December 1, 2025
Madison
November 29, 2025
Andrea
November 29, 2025
Andrew
November 3, 2025
Great as always! On time, communicative / sends awesome updates, and took care of our cat very well :)
Olivia
November 3, 2025
Bonnie
November 2, 2025
We appreciate how responsible and reliable Michelle is! Thank you, Michelle
Whitney
August 21, 2025
Christine
July 27, 2025
Shriya
July 18, 2025
Julie
June 27, 2025
Berit
May 28, 2025
Andrew
May 18, 2025
Tatiana
May 3, 2025
Michele is the best!
Olivia
April 29, 2025
Jessica
April 4, 2025
Jessica
April 4, 2025
Caitlin
March 31, 2025
Shriya
March 22, 2025
Michele did a great job bonding with and taking care of our kitties!
Holly
February 13, 2025
Been using Michele for years. Highly suggest :)
Andrew
January 9, 2025
Holly
December 29, 2024
Jason
December 27, 2024
Julie
December 4, 2024
Linda
November 2, 2024
Andrew
October 28, 2024
Michele was awesome! Took great care of our cat and fast communicator. Highly recommend!
Lara
October 14, 2024
Michele is the best :)
Holly
September 27, 2024
Marielle
September 20, 2024
Julien
September 3, 2024
Michele has been wonderful many times and this one was no different. Thoughtful and with great updates.
Shriya
July 25, 2024
Tatiana
July 23, 2024
Julie
July 17, 2024
Andrew
July 7, 2024
Caitlin
July 4, 2024
Jessica
July 1, 2024
Olivia
June 25, 2024
Madison
June 20, 2024
Kim
May 31, 2024
Michelle is wonderful to work with! highly recommend!
Madison
May 12, 2024
Marielle
April 24, 2024
John
April 8, 2024
John
April 8, 2024
John
April 2, 2024
Madison
March 27, 2024
Berit
March 19, 2024
Berit
February 14, 2024
Susan
December 31, 2023
Michele was a huge help during Christmas week for us. She was professional and caring, with prompt updates and communications. Thank you
Holly
December 30, 2023
Madison
December 26, 2023
Jessica
December 25, 2023
Esther
November 29, 2023
Jenny
November 28, 2023
Patrick
November 20, 2023
Berit
November 18, 2023
Olivia
November 13, 2023
Ali
November 12, 2023
Shriya
November 4, 2023
Linda
October 26, 2023
Rebecca
August 17, 2023
Patrick
August 7, 2023
Very good! Sent regular photos and went above and beyond!
Shriya
June 29, 2023
Michelle showed great attention to detail and cared for our cats with as much affection as we could wish.
Stefani
June 13, 2023
We are very appreciative of Michelle’s caring and help with our cats.
Holly
December 12, 2022
Michele was great with my cat Lou! Would definitely recommend. Attentive, understanding, and understood my shy boy. :)
Julien
October 24, 2022
Michelle was fantastic, she did a great job taking care of my Evie.
Robert
October 5, 2022
Michelle was great and updated us with pictures and videos!
Desiree
July 27, 2022
Michele has cat sit for me on multiple occasions. She’s great at handling my grouchy kitty. Can’t recommend enough.
Emily
July 7, 2022
Michele was great! Easy to work with and took great care of my kitties.
Danielle
June 2, 2022
Michele is great! My kitties were very well taken care of!
Cheri
May 19, 2022
Had no complaints! She took great care of Mix. :)
Aileen
May 18, 2022
She was so friendly and responsive! She sent us picture updates of our kitty and was incredibly helpful. Will definitely be hiring again!
Justine
November 29, 2021
The reservation went well, Michele updated me everyday with pictures and news from the cats. Everything went great!
Elaine
November 15, 2021
My cats were kept healthy and happy during my absence thanks to Michelle's loving and personal attention. You can trust Michelle to do a great job with your pets.
Meowtel
August 2, 2021
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