I'm Laura
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Laura is experienced with 6 types of medications
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I'm Laura
Cat Sitting in Palm Springs, CA
I understand what a privilege it is to be allowed into somebody’s home and be trusted with their animals. It... I am a former vet tech and pet sitter. I also have over 20 years of rescue and rehabilitation for volunteering with animals. I have two fur baby boys and I feed several strays a day. Cats , well all pets, are family members. And you can’t convince me otherwise.😽.
I understand what a privilege it is to be allowed into somebody’s home and be trusted with their animals. It can be scary, and anxiety filling when you’re leaving your babies behind. But in my hands, I promise you they will get so much loving attention and as many kisses as they allow 💕 Every friend, date or coworker uses “animal lover” to describe me. I truly was just born that way. I hope to meet your fur babies soon and make new friends with them, if they’re okay with that 🌈
Learn More About Laura
What is your experience with cat sitting, and how long have you been doing it?
Off and on for over a decade years
What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?
Learning to communicate and discovering the true personality of the cat I’m caring for.
Can you tell us about your favorite cat sitting reservation?
There was a cat who liked to play basketball with little wadded up pieces of paper. We would do it for half an hour straight each day. Twice a day. He was fascinating.
Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?
I have two. Griffey and Bumblebee . I also feed stray/feral cats daily
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a cat sitter?
Always go with your gut. Meet them in person and let your cat tell you if they are going to work out or not.
What is your typical process for working with a new cat parent?
Listening to what they tell me, the cats needs are. Understanding if the cat wants attention or to be left alone.
How do you ensure the safety & security of the cats and the home while cat sitting?
Following all the directions that the parent has told me. Leave nothing up to chance. Check everything twice before leaving.
Are you usually available during holidays?
Yes. I actually prefer to work holidays. My family does not live locally.
What is your favorite cat toy?
My cat loves to play with the little plastic bracelets from the 80s. So any form of fetch is my favorite.
How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?
Usually catnip or treats. Sometimes just letting the cat be on his/her own is the best way to handle that situation.
Medication Experience:
Skills:
In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Laura is experienced with 6 types of medications
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Adrian
August 27, 2026
I had a previous reservation that canceled unexpectedly and Meowtel was able to reach Laura and my worst nightmare was alleviated when I met Laura. Very nice person very dedicated to taking care of people’s cats. Laura let herself into my property and she was respectful with all my things and she took care of the cats just as if it was me. Maybe a little more treats than expected, but that’s OK because that’s what happens when strangers meet cats. They give them a little more treats so that they relax after time. They relax to her and Laura did a very fantastic job.
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Elizabeth
August 5, 2026
Laura was fantastic with our kitties! We have one spicy girl, who really seemed to love Laura, and one girl who's slow to warm up - she allowed sniffs so the next time we book Laura, I think our shy girl will be more comfortable. Thanks so much for the great videos and for taking good care of our fur-kids :)
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Maria
January 4, 2026
Laura was such a blessing. Where do I even begin… she took such great care of my Matty. I received regular notifications and photos so I never had to worry. It was my first time leaving Matty by himself and having Laura made it so easy. She exceeded any expectations that I had from a “cat sitter”. I would consider Laura more of a “care giver”. Actually by the end of the week, I considered Laura more of a friend. Thank you to Meowtel and to Laura for allowing me to have a worry free holiday with my family.
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Kelli
August 14, 2026
Laura is my go-to every time I leave. She's a GEM! This time, even tho my husband was home, I asked her to come spend time with one emotionally challenged cat, just to provide a little extra TLC. Who wouldn't want a little extra time with Laura?!
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Amy
August 26, 2026
This was our third time having Laura cat sit for Luna. She takes terrific care and always communicates well. Luna doesn’t like it when we leave town, but she really enjoys Laura’s company!
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Amy
July 10, 2026
This is our second time using Meowtel and Laura for cat sitting. She does an excellent job, spends quality time with our Luna and she sends daily videos of her visits. I’m in the process of scheduling again! 😻
Read moreService Area & Availability
Drop in visits rates
Laura's is 10%
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
These are the date ranges in 2027 to which the holiday surcharge applies:
- January 1-4: New Year's 2027
- January 15-21: MLK Day
- February 12-18: Presidents Day
- May 28-June 3: Memorial Day
- June 16-22: Juneteenth
- July 1-7: July 4th
- September 3-9: Labor Day
- October 8-14: Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day
- November 8-14: Veterans Day
- November 22-28: Thanksgiving
- December 22-28: Christmas
- December 29-31: New Year's 2028
Laura's holiday surcharge is 10%.
Drop in visits rates
Schedule Constraints
I am pretty much open. I am a freelance writer so I can work when I want.
If you are in need for overnights, please contact me first. I make special arrangements but only do one overnight per week.
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Trust & Safety
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.
Veterans Day is coming up soon (November 11th, 2026)
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.
Palm Springs cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $29.00. 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 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 Meet & Greet!
Rating breakdown
Adrian
August 27, 2026
I had a previous reservation that canceled unexpectedly and Meowtel was able to reach Laura and my worst nightmare was alleviated when I met Laura. Very nice person very dedicated to taking care of people’s cats. Laura let herself into my property and she was respectful with all my things and she took care of the cats just as if it was me. Maybe a little more treats than expected, but that’s OK because that’s what happens when strangers meet cats. They give them a little more treats so that they relax after time. They relax to her and Laura did a very fantastic job.
Elizabeth
August 5, 2026
Laura was fantastic with our kitties! We have one spicy girl, who really seemed to love Laura, and one girl who's slow to warm up - she allowed sniffs so the next time we book Laura, I think our shy girl will be more comfortable. Thanks so much for the great videos and for taking good care of our fur-kids :)
Maria
January 4, 2026
Laura was such a blessing. Where do I even begin… she took such great care of my Matty. I received regular notifications and photos so I never had to worry. It was my first time leaving Matty by himself and having Laura made it so easy. She exceeded any expectations that I had from a “cat sitter”. I would consider Laura more of a “care giver”. Actually by the end of the week, I considered Laura more of a friend. Thank you to Meowtel and to Laura for allowing me to have a worry free holiday with my family.
Kelli
August 14, 2026
Laura is my go-to every time I leave. She's a GEM! This time, even tho my husband was home, I asked her to come spend time with one emotionally challenged cat, just to provide a little extra TLC. Who wouldn't want a little extra time with Laura?!
Amy
August 26, 2026
This was our third time having Laura cat sit for Luna. She takes terrific care and always communicates well. Luna doesn’t like it when we leave town, but she really enjoys Laura’s company!
Amy
July 10, 2026
This is our second time using Meowtel and Laura for cat sitting. She does an excellent job, spends quality time with our Luna and she sends daily videos of her visits. I’m in the process of scheduling again! 😻
Kelli
July 9, 2026
I almost don't want to write a review about how MAGNIFICENT Laura is because I want her all to myself! But she deserves the world to know (and I think it does) just how great she is. Beyond reliable and trustworthy - she sent the most wonderful videos and texts every day about everything that was going on, with all the details we could ever want and more, plus humor that made it extra fantastic. We felt so secure and comfortable the whole trip and came home to happy babies!
Sharon
November 3, 2024
Laura was fantastic!! I knew from meeting her that we were not going to have to worry at all about our babies while gone for a week, with their medications and special diets needs. Her daily messages were always so sweet and fun, and we enjoyed seeing photos every night in our hotel when back from outings. We would definitely trust Laura again any time with our sweet cats! Thank you Laura and Meowtel so much...and for the lovely flowers when we lost our sick Bixby a week before our trip. It was so so hard and that thoughtful gesture was very appreciated.
Silvia
February 12, 2025
I had to travel abroad and Laura made sure she followed all my instructions for my 3 senior cats. She was consistent, patient, friendly and made sure to give my old cats the medication and care necessary for me to feel confident to leave them in her care for almost two weeks. I have not traveled often bc they need good reliable care and Laura was STELLAR in accomplishing that task. I have no doubt I would hire her again. She even provided me with photos and video updates daily, which put me at ease while so far from home. Thanks so much Laura!
Shealeen
March 28, 2026
This was my first time using Laura at Meowtel. Laura is a gem and I will absolutely request her in the future. I have one outgoing cat and another super introvert and she was wonderful with both adapting to their personalities. HIGHLY recommend!
Cheston
March 19, 2026
Laura took care of our two older cats while we were away on vacation and did a fantastic job! she provided regular video updates, made sure they were happy and healthy and took care of the chores that helped us out a ton! thank you Laura! The kitties look forward to seeing you again!
Aria
December 9, 2024
I very reluctantly went on a trip over the weekend and I was a nervous wreck about leaving my kitty alone. Laura was amazing, though, and provided excellent care for my senior baby. She was prompt, incredibly thoughtful and gave thorough updates along with photos and videos. I don’t plan on leaving again for a good, LONG time but if I do, I will 100% be requesting her services again.
Response from Laura
Ditto 😉
Amy
July 12, 2025
Laura was very communicative while we were away, sending cute photos of our kitty, Luna, as well as her observations about behavior she was observing. Laura is very personable and reliable.
Silvia
September 22, 2025
Repeat customer here...Laura never fails to be a superstar, follows instructions, responsive, and follows up in a timely manner. She sends wonderful photos and video updates of my senior kitties and I can rest easy knowing they are being tended to like family.
Michael
August 26, 2025
Laura is fantastic! I cannot say enough good things about her. She is reliable, caring, and organized. I had to put down one of my 2 cats and she was so empathetic. A few days later I had a very nice card from her in my mailbox. I highly recommend her!!!
Joseph
July 30, 2025
Laura is so very caring and loving to our boy when we are gone. She actually got her to warm up to her rather quickly for our shy boy. It is very clear that she loves cats!
Kelvin
September 30, 2025
Laurie is a very reliable person and took good care of my 2 cats while I was away ....she always checked in to let me know she was feeding them and cleaning litter and sent me videos of her spending time with them
Eliza
January 1, 2026
Laura was so amazing! She was consistent and always checking in with photos of our babies. We will definitely have her watch our kitties again :)
Simone
October 7, 2024
Laura cared for my two kitties. It's hard to leave them but she was so thoughtful and sent pictures. I could tell how comfortable and happy my cats were around her! I will definitely be having Laura care for my babies next time I go away.
Julie
August 18, 2026
Laura is great. She’s very communicative, and is wonderful about sending pictures, videos and updates. I have a hard time leaving our cat for a few days, but I felt better with Laura looking after her. She is truly top notch.
Wendy
June 21, 2025
Laura was the best kitty sitter I could have wished for. It felt good knowing our kitty was being loved and cared for while we were on vacation. Laura also went above and beyond when our security system decide to act up. She's an A+
Kelvin
February 9, 2026
Laura is the best....she's great at keeping you informed about your "kids" while you are away with videos , and she also follows your instructions to a T....Shes' a keeper
Sharon
July 19, 2025
Laura is always fantastic, she just loves cats! She went above and beyond, and always gives special attention to our kitties. Also appreciate the photos and videos ;)
Kelvin
April 21, 2026
Laura is always reliable and i never worry with her..i know that if there is any kind of problem she will handle it.. if you need someone kind, funny and competent, she's definitely your gal
Sharon
November 15, 2025
I love Meowtel and Laura is the best cat sitter, such a cat whisperer! Plus she's super nice, and always sends videos of our babies to us. Can't say enough good things about Laura!
Steve
September 9, 2026
She did a great job and ensured kitty was safe and happy. thanks Laura!
Keith
September 9, 2025
Laura is fantastic…all 4 of our cats were well treated and happy while we were away.
William
August 6, 2024
Laura did a great job! I got timely updates and feedback. My cat was in great hands! thank you so much!
Lonnie
May 4, 2025
Laura is amazing. My Toby liked her from the get go. I would highly recommend her to take care of your fur baby.
Lisa
August 9, 2024
Laura is a truly caring, interactive, and patient sitter! Our 2 cats have very different personalities and she catered to each of them individually. She definitely went above and beyond! We truly appreciated the time and attention she gave them!
Amanda
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Julie
August 25, 2026
Heidi
July 23, 2026
Laura is amazing--I've written this many times here and I mean it. I so appreciate here kindness and taking care of my kitties. She's the best
Natali
July 21, 2026
Eliza
July 1, 2026
Tina
June 1, 2026
Xitlaly
May 29, 2026
Sarah
May 27, 2026
Meowtel put me in touch with a responsible and caring cat sitter right in my neighborhood.
Kelvin
May 25, 2026
i can always count on Laura to be responsible and take good care of my cats
Lisa
May 21, 2026
Ralph
May 16, 2026
Tina
May 14, 2026
Tina
May 8, 2026
Eliza
May 3, 2026
Heidi
April 19, 2026
Laura is the absolute best!!! She is so good with my kitties, reliable and kind. Don't know what I'd do without her!
Tina
April 18, 2026
Teresa
April 11, 2026
Keith
March 30, 2026
Xitlaly
March 19, 2026
Kelvin
March 12, 2026
Tina
March 12, 2026
We love Laura. So does our cat! She takes such good care of him and we dont have to worry about a thing when she's on the job.
Martha
February 26, 2026
Tina
February 15, 2026
Tina
February 9, 2026
Teresa
February 9, 2026
Heidi
January 5, 2026
I just love Laura. She is amazing
George
December 30, 2025
Laura has an amazing relationship with our cat Huckleberry . She is so attentive to his needs and spends time playing with him. She is very trustworthy and I will definitely request her to cat sit in the future.
Tina
December 29, 2025
Natali
December 28, 2025
Deanne
December 26, 2025
Laura took the best care of my Babies. She is super sweet and loves kitties 😸 I will definitely use her again.
Tina
December 12, 2025
Laura is the perfect cat sitter. Respectful of the cat, friendly and responsive. I'm so glad I found her. So are my kitties.
Keith
December 6, 2025
Lisa
December 5, 2025
Laura is the best! Great communication with us and lots of love and care for our fur kids.
Lori
December 2, 2025
Susan
November 30, 2025
Lori
November 13, 2025
Laura did a wonderful job with our cats. They really responded well to her!
Michael
November 4, 2025
Laura is absolutely Fantastic! My 4th booking with her and as with each trip I plan I have complete confidence she haa my cats best interests at all times. ........ SHE IS THE BEST!......
Susan
October 29, 2025
Our kitty loves Laura 😺
Heidi
October 27, 2025
Heidi
October 27, 2025
I love Laura--she's my go to cat watcher. No one is better
Heidi
October 27, 2025
Laura is the absolute best!
Tom
October 4, 2025
Heidi
October 3, 2025
She is the best!
Susan
September 20, 2025
We appreciate how kitty is loved and cared for while we're away =^..^=
Susan
July 19, 2025
Our kitty LOVES Laura and we really appreciate the extra care and attention she always shares
Heidi
July 15, 2025
Laura is the absolute best!!!
Heidi
June 27, 2025
Laura is the ultimate best!
Heidi
June 23, 2025
Laura is absolutely fabulous. Super attentive. I've hired her more than once and will keep doing so!
Susan
May 31, 2025
Laura took wonderful care of our kitty and we returned to a relaxed and satisfied cat. The house was in great shape and all instructions were followed. Thanks again Laura 😻
Brad
May 28, 2025
If you are going out of town and you have a kitty in the Palm Springs area, Laura is someone that you can trust to be an amazing cat-parent in your absence!
Susan
May 22, 2025
William
May 15, 2025
Silvia
May 13, 2025
Susan
May 11, 2025
Brad
May 7, 2025
Laura is an awesome, caring, thoughtful, and passionate cat caregiver. We truly believe that she has our cat's best interest at heart which gives us more peace of mind than words can express.
Susan
April 27, 2025
Heidi
March 4, 2025
Laura is wonderful!!! She took great care of my kitties and was super responsive. I'm so grateful!
George
March 1, 2025
She does an amazing job caring for our cat. I always request her to care for our cat
George
February 11, 2025
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Michael
January 5, 2025
Laura is a 5-star gem. I highly recommend her. Excellent communicator and highly reliable.
Tom
December 15, 2024
Laura did a fantastic job. Reliable and caring, our cat was in excellent hands with Laura. Highly recommended.
Lisa
December 12, 2024
Laura
November 29, 2024
Lisa
October 19, 2024
William
October 13, 2024
Lisa
October 8, 2024
Lisa
September 8, 2024
Don
August 21, 2024
Lisa
August 19, 2024
Laura is awesome with our cats! She gives them lots of attention and playtime but is also very patient when they are warming up to her. We appreciate her so much!
Don
July 12, 2024
Meowtel
June 27, 2024
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