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Cat Purrfessor In Pasadena Ca
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I'm Laurel

A cat sitter in Pasadena, CA

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I'm Laurel | Cat Sitting in Pasadena, CA

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What is your experience with cat sitting, and how long have you been doing it?

Cats have always been a part of my life. I grew up with my family’s cats, took care of neighbors’ cats, and had two wonderful kitties as an adult (they lived to be 16 and 17 years old). I have been cat sitting professionally since 2019, and it’s been a wonderful balance for my other job as an online tutor for ELA/English, writing, and psychology. After working with students much of the day, I am eager to get out and play with the cats I am caring for. It’s such a nice change of pace, and I find it incredibly relaxing to be with the cats in my care. I learn something new from every cat I work with, which is always exciting and enriching for me as well.

What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

One of the things I love most about cat sitting is that I can help make it possible for people to travel and do what they need to do without worrying about their cats while they are gone. I take careful notes on what clients tell me about their kitty care routines and try to replicate them as much as possible to put clients and their cats at ease. It’s so fulfilling when clients tell me they have peace of mind while traveling because they know their cats are well-cared-for at home.

What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a cat sitter?

During your meet-n-greet, allow time to sit and talk with the sitter in the presence of your cat (even if he/she is hiding nearby) so that your cat can become accustomed to the sitter's scent and voice in association with your positive, relaxed reactions. If possible, book your new cat sitter for a longer visit on the first and last days of the reservation so that they have some extra time to get to know your cat when they are alone with them for the first time and have a little extra time to clean up more thoroughly during the last visit. Make a list of all the tasks required, including bringing in mail and/or watering plants if needed, and don’t forget to factor in play time for your cat. Then, consult with the cat sitter to see if the amount of time you have booked them for looks appropriate.

How do you ensure the safety & security of the cats and the home while cat sitting?

During our meet-n-greet, I complete: 1) a Cat Care Information form so I know all about your kitty’s feeding and care routine, including special instructions on how any medications should be given, 2) an Emergency Contacts/Home Instructions form so I know safety guidelines for your home (e.g., location of water and gas shut-off valves, apartment manager’s or trusted neighbor’s contact information), and 3) a Key Handling form so I know codes for gates, doors, and/or security systems and how to arm/disarm them to keep your property secure. I always block the doorway with my bag as I open the front door so that your cat cannot sneak out. I also ask clients to show me where they keep their cat carriers in the event that a vet visit or home evacuation is necessary. I carry this paperwork, your Vet Release, and a kitty first-aid kit with me for each visit.

Are you usually available during holidays?

I am usually available during holidays.

What is your favorite cat toy?

Apparently, cats love shoelaces! I found this out when one of my own cats kept trying to grab my shoelaces whenever I was tying my shoes. So, I always carry a variety of colorful shoelaces in my kitty care bag. I tie little cardboard tubes to the ends and swoosh the laces back and forth on the floor. Most cats go wild chasing after them!

How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?

To put timid or anxious cats more at ease, I sit down on the floor several feet away and wait to see if they approach me. If a cat does not want to come near me, it’s fine. I never pet any cat without getting a clear invitation from the cat first, such as marking me with its face or turning to give me an affiliative tail. If treats are allowed, I sometimes offer one after a cat has approached me on its own. I use a calm, soft voice and don't make any sudden movements around anxious cats. Sticking to a regular routine helps reassure cats too. For me, getting to know a shy cat needs to take place on their terms; that's how I earn their trust. Patience is key, but it really pays off in the long run!

Laurel's Reviews

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Betty

As always Laurel did and amazing job taking care of our kitties. We trust her and never worry when she's in charge. our cats love her.

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Response from Laurel on May 28, 2025 "Thank you, Betty. It was a pleasure looking after Didion and Hodge for you again. I love your kitties, and we always have fun together."
This month
Melissa

once again Laurel takes the best care of my son 🩷 even gave him his medication with no issues. thanks so much Laurel!!

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Response from Laurel on May 27, 2025 "It was a pleasure taking care of Mimikyu for you once again. He's a special kitty. I hope you had a great trip, and I look forward to seeing with Mimikyu again soon."
This month
Daniel

Laurel always takes great cat care of Clawedanimal. She is a wonderful cat sitter. Four paws up!

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Response from Laurel on May 27, 2025 "Thank you, Dan. It was a pleasure hanging out and playing with Clawed. She's such a little sweetheart. I hope you had a great trip!"
May 26, 2025
Kimberley

We are continually amazed by Laurel. Our Lyla looks forward to her visits when we are away and gets plenty of playtime. Lyla is usually shy with others, but not with Laurel. Laurel’s updates are detailed and complete with photos. We can actually relax while we are away knowing our fur baby is in great hands. Thanks Laurel.

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Response from Laurel on May 12, 2025 "You are very welcome. It's always a pleasure taking care of Lyla for you. She's a sweetheart."
May 12, 2025
Sonia

Laurel is always extremely attentive and detail oriented. We feel very reassured when she takes care of Zuri and she always goes above and beyond by doing things like coming up with creative ways to play with her or checking to make sure we arrived home safely. We highly recommend her!

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Response from Laurel on Apr 10, 2025 "Thank you for your very kind review, Sonia and Chris. Zuri is so precious and sweet, and I just love hanging out with her. It's always a pleasure to help out!"
April 10, 2025
Janice

Once again the Purrfessor hit it way out of the ballpark! She does all she can to accommodate every request, my two kitties absolutely love her, and she takes care to attend to every detail. Even my run and hide kitty rushes to the door when Laurel arrives! I simply cannot recommend Laurel enough. (And check my previous reviews 😊!)

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Response from Laurel on Apr 6, 2025 "Thank you so much, Janice. I loved being with Gucci and Boots. I'm so glad that you feel I have provided good care to them over the years. They are two of the sweetest kitties I've ever known."
April 5, 2025
Betty

Laurel is the best cat sitter we know. she is very responsive and always provides detailed updates. Our kitties love her.

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Response from Laurel on Mar 23, 2025 "Thank you so much, Betty. You and your kitties are so sweet, and I love working with you all!"
March 12, 2025
Janice

Another fantastic experience with Laurel! As always, she is detailed oriented, takes care of any issue that arises (this time, only a fallen plant but, in the past, she has helped with such things as a furnace that started making crazy noises while we gone and a major ant invasion). Plus, she keeps two very different personality senior cats content. She's smart, personable, our kitties love her, and so do we! I can't recommend her enough. Truly a Cat Purrfessor

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February 13, 2025
Melissa

as always Laurel is the best cat sitter ever and Mimikyu remains loving when she comes over 🩷

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February 3, 2025
Keith

I’m so grateful that Laurel was our cat sitter. We were away during the Eaton fire and live somewhat close. The regular updates and consideration for the potential smoke and ash was so helpful for peace of mind. Brick and Shelby also loved spending time with her. Thank you!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Response from Laurel on Jan 14, 2025 "Thank you for your thoughtful review, Keith. So glad that I could be there during such an unsettling time and that it gave you peace of mind. I would do anything for your kitties' safety and wellbeing."
January 14, 2025
Natsuko

Laurel was a perfect cat sitter! I am a new cat owner and it was first time for me to ask somebody we didn’t know to look after my cat in my house. I was nervous before I contacted Laurel but she is very responsive and knowledgeable about cats so I was relived. Every time she came to my house for catsitting, she texted me with some photos to show me my cat and how she took care of things. I will definitely ask her again for my Chibi’s sitting in the future :)

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Response from Laurel on Jan 14, 2025 "That's wonderful, Natsuko! It was my pleasure to look after little Chibi for you while you were away. I would love to do it again any time! Thank you so much."
January 7, 2025
Kimberley

We are so happy we found Laurel. We were nervous to leave our cat for the first time and she made it so easy. Fabulous with picture updates and made sure to play and cuddle our little girl.

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Response from Laurel on Jan 14, 2025 "Thank you so much. Lyla is a real sweetheart, and I was delighted that she felt comfortable with me... so much in fact, that she fell asleep on my lap! LOL Looking forward to next time."
January 6, 2025
Catherine

Laurel is absolutely fantastic. So organized and communicative. She truly cares about taking good care of our cats and it shows. Laurel is a top tier cat sitter and will make you and your kittens feel so safe.

Meowtel-verified reservation 2+ weeks long
Response from Laurel on Jan 5, 2025 "Oh, thank you so much, Catherine. It was a joy for me to care for Aspen and Fig while you were gone. I'm delighted to hear that you felt secure leaving them in my care. Happy New Year!"
January 5, 2025
Melissa

Laurel was once again a perfect cat sitter to Mimikyu, they're now good friends. amazing updates, messages, videos, and images :) so grateful for Laurel and the care she puts into everything she does!

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Response from Laurel on Jan 2, 2025 "Thank you so much, Melissa! I adore Mimikyu, as you know, and we always have a great time together. He's a very sweet cat. Happy New Year!"
December 28, 2024
Camille

Always a great trip with Laurel! Our cats adore her and we can't wait to have her again soon :) Happy Holidays Laurel!

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Response from Laurel on Dec 28, 2024 "Thank you so much, Camille. I always love visiting with the Three Musketeers! We have so much fun together. Happy New Year!"
December 28, 2024
Ellen

This was our second booking with Laurel and everything went perfectly just like last time! Our shy kitty remembered her well and was happy to see her each day. Great photo and video updates. She even went above and beyond to troubleshoot our wonky Litter Robot.

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Response from Laurel on Dec 28, 2024 "Thank you, Ellen. It was a pleasure to take care of Spot for you again, and we had a great time together. Happy New Year!"
December 27, 2024
Janice

I can cut and paste all of my reviews of Laurel’s fantastic kitty and client care, and it would still not be enough my appreciation of her! At bottom, I never, ever, not for even an instant worry about our senior kitties or our home when Laurel is there.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Response from Laurel on Dec 14, 2024 "Thank you so much for your comments once again, Janice. You know how much I adore Boots and Gucci. I love looking after them for you. I am here for you, Leonardo, and the kitties anytime. Happy Holidays!"
December 9, 2024
Mingchen

We've had the pleasure of Laurel looking after our Sesame periodically over the last two years and feel so lucky to have found her!! She is extremely sweet and attentive to our very shy cat, who often runs and hides whenever anyone other than us (or Laurel!) come home. She is very detail-oriented and wonderful about providing images and updates of our lil guy which we appreciate so much. We can't imagine leaving him home with anyone else but her!! For anyone looking for a truly amazing sitter in the area we couldn't recommend anyone else more than her. :)

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Response from Laurel on Dec 8, 2024 "Thank you. That's wonderful to hear, Mingchen! I have enjoyed getting to know Sesame. He's a wonderful kitty -- so sweet and gentle. I love looking after him for you."
December 5, 2024
Miguel

Laurel is absolutely fantastic. She goes above and beyond what most cat sitters do, and my cats completely loved spending time with her!

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Response from Laurel on Dec 5, 2024 "Thank you so much Miguel and Fathia. It was a pleasure looking after Cloud and Nala for you while you were gone."
December 5, 2024
Ellen

Laurel is incredible! She set a very consistent routine for her visits, giving us updates each step of the way. We got great photos and videos and updates on how our cat was doing. I never worried about our cat at all while we were gone (which is saying something for me). We will for sure be using Laurel again in the future.

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Response from Laurel on Dec 1, 2024 "Thank you, Ellen. I'm thrilled that you were pleased with the care I provided for Spot whilst you were away. She's such a sweetheart, and I would love to cat sit for her again!"
December 1, 2024
Daniel

Laurel provided outstanding care for the monster who shares my apartment whilst I was abroad (one word). She sent daily detailed reports, photos and videos, and even managed to gain Clawed's trust, an accomplishment that mostly eludes me. Highly recommended!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Response from Laurel on Dec 1, 2024 "I absolutely LOVED getting to know Clawed. She is a little darling. I can't wait to look after her for you again, Daniel. Thank you so much for your feedback."
November 18, 2024
Camille

Laurel is truly the best! I feel at peace leaving my 3 cats in her care. She always goes above and beyond, from finding/feeding my shy guy in his weird hiding spots to fixing automatic feeder tech issues. Thanks again Laurel, we always love having you!

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Response from Laurel on Oct 25, 2024 "It was my pleasure. I love hanging out with the three musketeers. Thank you for your kind comments, Camille. Hugs to BeeGee, Ziggy, and Sinatra!"
October 22, 2024
Janice

Another purrrrfect and seamless experience with Meowtel and the amazing Laurel. We had to leave our two senior kitties for about a month - and did not worry for a single moment about their wellbeing. They adore Laurel! (We do, too 😊) She not only provides love and care to these old gals, she always goes the extra mile. Last time, the heater went on the fritz in mid-winter. She noticed the problem and was instrumental in getting it taken care of. This time she suffered through and deftly dealt with a sudden and massive ant invasion!😳 I can’t say enough about how much we appreciate her - and Meowtel makes it all possible.

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October 12, 2024
Janice

Another purrfect performance by The Purrrfessor! Laurel continues to give exceptional care to our two middle-aged kitties. She’s the best!

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Response from Laurel on Aug 18, 2024 "Thank you so much for your review, Janice. I love spending kitty quality time with Boots and Gucci. They are such sweet and loving kitties. I miss them already! Please cuddle them for me. : >"
August 8, 2024
Myles

Laurel is an outstanding kitty sitter! My cats adore her, and my husband and I do too. I highly recommend her, as she provides exceptional care for your cats and sends lots of cute video updates. I always feel at ease when she watches my boys.

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Response from Laurel on Aug 2, 2024 "Thank you for your kind feedback, Destiny and Myles! You know how I enjoy hanging out with Simba and Archie. They are such fun and darling kitties. I look forward to next time!"
August 2, 2024
Trevor

Laurel is an absolutely awesome cat sitter - she went above and beyond with our very shy senior cat - Laurel even got her to sit with her in the living room for a while (when normally our cat will hide in a closet/under a bed with any new people). She sent super detailed updates and took wonderful care of our cat, we’d love to hire her again!

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Response from Laurel on Jul 31, 2024 "Thank you so much for your feedback, Trevor! I had a great time getting to know Olive; she's a sweetheart. I'd love to help out again anytime."
July 31, 2024
Melissa

Laurel is as amazing as always!! my cat had some changes to his routine and Laurel was so willing and happy to make sure my cat was well taken care of. the best ❤️

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Response from Laurel on Jul 15, 2024 "Thank you again for your feedback, Melissa! I always love looking after sweet Mimikyu for you. He's such a loving kitty."
July 10, 2024
Keith

Wonderful experience and kept me informed. I felt good leaving my kitties in her care plus my cats loved her

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Response from Laurel on Jul 15, 2024 "I'm so glad you felt good about leaving Brick and Shelby in my care. I loved looking after them for you, and we had fun together. You have two sweet kitties."
July 8, 2024
Robert

Laurel was great in taking care of our two cats during a month-long vacation. She sent us videos, pics, and updates every single day. We plan to have Laurel watch our cats in the future since they are so use to her now.

Meowtel-verified reservation 2+ weeks long
June 22, 2024
Betty

Laurel always keeps our kitties happy. We are so lucky to have her!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Laurel on Jun 2, 2024 "Thank you, Betty. You know how much I love spending time with Didion and Hodge. I am happy to help out any time!"
May 28, 2024
Janice

How great is it to have someone come in to take care of your kitties who is an amazing caretaker, not just of the cats but also their humans???? Meowtel in general, and Laurel in particular, have made a huge difference in our lives. Never ever worry for a moment about taking a trip.

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May 16, 2024
Christopher

We have been been booking with Laurel for over a year now and just went on a 2 week international trip. This was the longest we were away and Laruel was amazing with our two kitties! She always sends such amazing updates and playes well with them (even got our shy older one to play a bit which is a huge thing for us). Laurel is an outstanding sitter and we love having her watch our fur babies!

Meowtel-verified reservation 2+ weeks long
April 13, 2024
Elena

Laurel is a fantastic sitter! She is extremely detailed in her first meeting visit, and checked for updates before starting the first visit. thank goodness! one of my cats needed a diet change and medication. Laurel handled both flawlessly, provided great, detailed updates with lots of photos and videos. she even went out of her way to get extra things for the kitties so they could be their happiest, healthiest selves. there is no one better than Laurel!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Response from Laurel on Mar 5, 2024 "Thank you, Elena! I love it when clients tell me their cats were relaxed upon their return. Barnabas, Naomi, and I became fine feline friends. You have clearly done an awesome job of raising trusting and affectionate kitties."
March 5, 2024
Anastasia

Laurel is an incredible cat caretaker! I’ve been fortunate to have many great cat caretakers through Meowtel, and she is perhaps the best thus far. I was impressed from the initial free “meet and greet” visit where Laurel brought her own detailed checklist she created and took notes of everything I said about the cats, where their food and litter is, their preferences, etc. She asked great questions and the cats liked her right away. She is super responsive, very professional, and friendly/great to interact with. She even went above and beyond with bringing extra supplies the cats needed that we didn’t have at home while we were out of town. All around had a fantastic experience and plan to hire Laurel for every trip away, going forward!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Response from Laurel on Mar 5, 2024 "Thank you, Anastasia! It was a pleasure looking after your kitties for you. We all had a great time together, and I look forward to the next time!"
March 5, 2024
Betty

our kitties love Laurel, she is the best! very communicative and responsive.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Laurel on Mar 4, 2024 "Thank you so much for your feedback, Betty. I had a great time with Didion and Hodge once again."
March 2, 2024
Janice

Laurel hits home runs again and again. She’s a MVKS (most valuable kitty sitter)…. Please check out my

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
Response from Laurel on Feb 14, 2024 "Thank you, Janice! Happy Valentine's Day to you, Boots, and Gucci!"
February 14, 2024
Janice

Another amazing experience with Laurel. She stepped up when a family emergency required me to leave town on less than a day’s notice - and ended up staying away for six weeks. I can’t say enough about how comforting it was that she was taking care of the home front! (And, kudos to Meowtel for having such a wonderful service!)

Meowtel-verified reservation 2+ weeks long
February 6, 2024
Janice

My most recent review applies to this reservation (due to my problem with making a reservation, I ended up adding an extra day). In all events, everything I have ever said about Laurel applies as much now as ever.

Meowtel-verified reservation 2+ weeks long
January 9, 2024
Janice

Laurel is the best! The only Meowtel badge I can’t give her is the one having to do with medication because our kitties don’t take any. She has taken care of our kitties on several occasions now. Her care and attention to detail is exceptional. The kitties love her - even our very shy one who hides for days when someone other than family walks in the door - comes out to greet Laurel the minute she walks in. Her most recent caretaking was at the very last minute — we had a death in the family and had to leave the country right away. She stepped up and took care of things even though there was no chance to ready things for her — well above and beyond anything even a Meowtel customer has come to expect.

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Response from Laurel on Jan 18, 2024 "Thank you so much for your extremely kind and thoughtful comments, Janice. I love working with you, Boots, and Gucci!"
January 9, 2024
Melissa

Second time booking with Laurel this time for longer and my cat had some separation anxiety. Laurel noticed immediately let me know and figured out the best way to make him comfortable and happy. So grateful for her hard work and kindness!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Response from Laurel on Jan 5, 2024 "It was my pleasure working with you and Mimikyu. He is such a sweetheart. I am glad that everything worked out, and I feel like a made a great new kitty friend! Hugs to you both!"
January 3, 2024
Tracy

Laurel was so kind and attentive from the first visit to last. She is our first cat sitter. We were a little nervous at first but she was very professional and reassuring. Laurel was thorough and asked questions that gave me comfort knowing she’d be prepared for anything. She sent wonderfully detailed updates and was very patient and gentle with our three cats. We’re very happy with our first Meowtel experience. Laurel’s amazing. Definitely recommend!

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Response from Laurel on Jan 5, 2024 "Thank you for the wonderful feedback, Tracy. I'm so glad you are pleased with the care I provided for Sheila, Senna, and Chichi. I hope you had a great trip."
January 3, 2024
Gina

Laurel did an incredible job looking after my two kitties! Her detailed notes and well-thought-out plan gave me confidence in her care. She followed instructions diligently and provided fantastic video updates. I feel safe with her taking care of my babies!!!

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Response from Laurel on Jan 5, 2024 "Thank you for the valuable feedback, Gina. I enjoyed visiting your kitties, and I'm glad you were able to get away for the holidays while having peace of mind that your cats were well-cared for."
December 30, 2023
Melissa

Laurel was so kind and did an amazing job catsitting. I had never had a cat sitter before but she immediately made me feel safe and comfortable about how she would look after my cat. With the first meet and greet Laurel came prepared and asked excellent questions. During the sit she sent amazing updates and the best part my cat loved her too :)

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December 12, 2023
Sonia

Laurel was incredibly prepared and fantastic with our cat. She went above and beyond in taking care of and playing with her and kept us updated throughout! We highly recommend Laurel!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
November 28, 2023
Janice

As always, Laurel is truly the purrrrrfect professor! The kitties adore her, even the shy one who always hides when a non-resident human is at the door runs to greet Laurel when she arrives. Want to mention, too, that the last time she kitty sat, we were not able to leave a review. We were out of the country for an extended time and Laurel was unable to cover all the days. Another great Meowtel sitter, Ariel, filled in. Laurel took care of being sure keys were handed off and made herself available to answer any questions Ariel may have had. What a team! Truly appreciate this great service - it has made all the difference in our lives.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
November 28, 2023
Dahlia

Laurel was fantastic! She took a lot of time during the initial visit to take copious notes about the care for our babies. We immediately felt like we were in good hands and that she was serious about providing quality care. We have a 9 year old female Ragdoll and another is a year old Maine Coon. She gave helpful tips for us to use generally for ongoing care and during her visits, she arrived on time, sent videos, and followed every instruction to the letter. I absolutely would recommend her for other cat parents out there and already booked her for sitting for another trip.

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Response from Laurel on Nov 26, 2023 "Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback, Dahlia. It was great meeting you and your two sweet kitties. I look forward to visiting them again soon!"
November 26, 2023
Ellen

Laurel strikes again....Amazing as always....Professional, caring, experienced and knowledgeable. Laurel is dependable and keeps to a schedule so my kitties know when to expect her. She makes every effort to play with them and make sure my bratty child gets her Rx despite her often unpleasant disposition.

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Response from Laurel on Nov 26, 2023 "Thanks for the great feedback, Ellen. It was my pleasure! I always enjoy hanging out with Brody and Charlee."
November 25, 2023
Tiffany

Laurel is the purrfect sitter for anxious cat parents and I will always request her first if we need someone. She is thorough, reliable, responsive, and detail-oriented. She always checks in to make sure things are the way it’s supposed to be, even things we forget to mention, and she always makes certain we return home to our cats on time in case she needs to provide backup. We and our cats love Laurel 😻

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
November 6, 2023
Ellen

Laurel continues to meowmaze us. She's so good with our munchkins, stays in contact, and provides great daily updates. I really love that she confirms our return just in case we need back up. Having an amazing cat sitter is such a gift though being able to go away and relax and enjoy knowing your furballs are in good hands, PRICELESS!! Thanks again Laurel!!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 16, 2023
Caitlin

Laurel was an amazing cat sitter for my older cat, Cleo. My cat started a special diet shortly before going out of town and Laurel gave such thourough updates throughout the weekend. It made me feel so comfortable knowing we had someone so caring watching over our cat while we were out of town.

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Response from Laurel on Sep 28, 2023 "It was my pleasure taking care of Cleo for you. She was such a sweetheart. Thank you, Caitlin!"
September 28, 2023
Laurie

Laurel is an absolutely wonderful, natural, and thoughtful caretaker who I would trust with any cat - and obviously especially my little one, Alex. As helicopter cat parent, I was able to totally relax knowing Laurel was making sure Ms. Alex the cat had everything she needed and then some. Treats, plays, the works! My cat now has another human to add to her list of trusted confidants (it's a short list) -- and that is worth so much!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 1, 2023
Dana

You will be lucky to book Laurel. she has great cat AND people energy! very detailed, my kitties just loved her. was very easy to travel knowing they were in great hands.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
August 28, 2023
Allison

Laurel is outstanding! She’s watched our two cats a few times now and is our go-to sitter whenever we leave town. We always feel at ease when they’re in her care. Our older cat recently experienced some health issues and dietary changes, and Laurel stopped by to review the new routine and meds before we left, taking careful note of everything. All went perfectly smoothly, and both cats were so content and healthy when we returned. They both think Laurel is the cat’s meow, and we do too!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 19, 2023
Ellen

Laurel was wonderful. She had great insights and suggestions in regards to my troublesome cat and was quick to win both my cats hearts and my overwhelming appreciation. Laurel followed directions, provided great feedback and updates and was great communicating any changes in the schedule. Laurel went above and beyond and allowed me to relax and enjoy a vacation as one should. Bonus: There's nothing returning to a clean home. I highly recommend Laurel and will surely use her meowervices again. Thanks Laurel!!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 6, 2023
Ellen

We’re off to a great start. I can tell from our meet & greet and a “bonding” visit that my furry family is in good hands!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 31, 2023
Raquel

Laurel did a great job again taking care of my cats.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
July 29, 2023
Christina

Laurel was fabulous! She took the time to learn about my kitties’ routine so everything was seamless while I was away, and sent detailed updates so I was always in the loop. Thank you, Laurel!!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
July 6, 2023
Christopher

Laurel is an amazing sitter! She always goes above and beyond when watching our two cats and give such detailed updates when she drops in. Would highly recommend to anyone who needs a sitter in her area!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
June 30, 2023
Shaye

Such a great trustworthy person. Laurel really put her full effort in taking care of our cat like it was her own. Multiple photos and videos a day and even vacuumed up litter! I will recommend Laurel to anyone I know looking for a cat sitter. I just felt so at ease while away it was very comforting, thanks again Laurel!!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 23, 2023
Christopher

Laurel has sat for our kitties a couple different times now. She is loving and diligent with everything about their care from cleanup to playtime to treats. She sends videos and photos which are really great for us when we miss our kitties. We have two cats with different personalities and needs, and she understands this. We are really grateful she has been such an attentive and thoughtful sitter and are glad we found someone so knowledgeable!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
April 6, 2023
Janice

Perfect care by the Purrfessor! See our other reviews.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
February 18, 2023
Janice

As always, Laurel is amazing. Not only does she provide excellent care, she also is open to providing suggestions when one of the kitties is having an issue, which was hugely helpful. I can’t say enough about how great she is!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
February 18, 2023
Myles

Laurel is such a great cat sitter! I love that I am able to 100% trust her when I’m away with my 2 boys. She’s so sweet and even got them a little Christmas gift that they LOVE! Her communication and attention to detail is also very much appreciated! Thank you Laurel!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 31, 2023
Chelsea

Laurel is amazing! She's very attentive and does a great job communicating with you. She's even confirmed with me what time zone I'm in to be mindful of notifications when I'm away. HIGH recommendation.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 26, 2023
Janice

Laurel has sat for us six times now, and we couldn't be happier. She is simply wonderful with the kitties (and me!). She's always reliable, responsive, caring, careful, and always sends fun pics and updates on a regular basis.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
November 29, 2022
Nune

Laurel was excellent at caring for our fur babies. I highly recommend working with her. She kept us up to date on everything and sent us videos and pictures of what everyone was up to. It felt like we were right there with them. We will definitely book her again.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
November 28, 2022
Marley

Laurel was great! This was my first time using Meowtel, or having a cat sitter who is a stranger at all, and Laurel made me feel assured that my kitty Nova was getting great care. She sent me lots of videos during her visits and was quick to respond and easy to communicate with. She asked detailed questions during the meet and greet and Nova was definitely a fan. Highly recommend Laurel as a cat sitter!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
November 2, 2022
Camille

This was my first meowtel booking and my expectations were completely exceeded. Laurel is a true gem of a catsitter. I’m normally very antsy and anxious about leaving my boys while on a trip away, but her videos, pictures, and caring messages were great reassurance for me. Thank you for your great attention to detail and care for our cats! We can’t wait to have you again!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 9, 2022
Janice

Once again, Laurel the Purrfessor has earned 10 stars, but is limited by the program to an award of five. Family circumstances required a nearly 3-week absence from home, which would have been stressful had it not been for Laurel's expert and watchful care over the kitties and our home in general. She even noticed a plant that had fallen off the terrace and plunked it into a new pot (and it's now thriving). Just one example of the initiative she demonstrates when visiting the kitties. And, the kitties were so calm and happy when I returned -- met me at the door, said hello, and then looked beyond me as if to say, "Okay, you are home, that's nice. Now where is our Laurel???" How great is that?

Meowtel-verified reservation 2+ weeks long
October 7, 2022
Raquel

Laurel was attentive to not only my cats but also to my place in general. As always, she took great care of my cats.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
September 17, 2022
Janice

Meowtel and Laurel the Cat Purrfessor continue to be fabulous. This was our second use of this great service and we certainly were not disappointed! Not only every detail managed perfectly, but our shy kitty who *never* greets someone at the door, ran up to Laurel the minute she entered our home for this second go-round. So great to have confidence that all is taken care of when we can't be there. Another 10-star experience.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
August 31, 2022
Raquel

Laurel was so great with my cats. She sent kept me updated every visit with pictures and video. I can tell my cats really liked her. Laurel was also full of great cat advice. I highly recommend Laurel for watching your cats.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
August 30, 2022
Susanna

Laurel is amazing. So thorough, genuinely loves animals, and is incredibly thoughtful and helpful with my CKD cat.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
August 15, 2022
Myles

Laurel was great with my cats! She kept us informed of our boys with many videos and pictures. She even went above and beyond & brought her supplies to groom my cats. I appreciate her and would highly recommend her services.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 3, 2022
Janice

I am adding to my review of Meowtel and the Cat Purrfessor to say my return home was delayed for a day -- and it was a snap (and a huge relief) to arrange for an additional two visits at the last minute. A 10-star service from beginning to end.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 30, 2022
Janice

The Meowtel site is easy to navigate and making reservations is a snap. That's nice. But, what is amazing and wonderful is the level of care afforded our selected cat sitter, Cat Purrfessor. She showed up exactly when she promised, provided excellent loving care to our two older cats, and stayed in touch (including sending very fun videos and reporting on the all-important subject of litter box developments). What's more, the shy one who *never* comes out of hiding when a non-family person comes in, not only appeared, but was totally in love with the Purrfessor by the second day. I returned home after several days to find happy, relaxed kitties. The entire experience was so stress-free. Now, concerns about kitty care when I'm gone is no longer an issue.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
July 30, 2022
Mingchen

This is our first time booking a sitter and Laurel was excellent! She is very thorough and we felt at ease having her watch over our cat for the weekend. Will definitely look to her for future needs!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 12, 2022
Kevin

The best possible experience, went above and beyond on everything. One of our cats is extremely shy, and she even got him to come out of his shell and play a bit. Could not recommend highly enough.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
July 10, 2022
Brigitte

Laurel watched our cat Freya for two days while we were out of town. This was my first time having someone outside of my family watch her and I was so beyond impressed with Laurel! She was kind, friendly, played with Freya, and made sure she was safe! I will definitely be booking Laurel again!!!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 7, 2022
Jessica

Amazing! I felt so comfortable leaving my fur babies with Laurel! She was just the right fit and I love that she really cares about the animals and their routines. She went above and beyond with the kitty care, keeping me informed, and all the other little things. So happy I found her 😻

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
July 2, 2022
Emma

Laurel was so amazing and detailed with our baby! He loved her! Thanks Laurel!!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 21, 2022
Tiffany

I use Laurel's services every single time I need someone to look after my cats. She is detailed and thorough and I cannot recommend her enough!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 24, 2022
Michelle

Very thorough, thank you!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
January 10, 2022
Sara

LAUREL IS THE BEST!!! i felt so at ease while I was away across the country for two weeks knowing Laurel was there with my girls. She was great with sending many updates and videos ensuring that I felt comfortable with the care my cats were receiving. I recommend her 100% and will be reaching out for future care.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
January 3, 2022
Tiffany

Laurel is amazing at what she does. She kept us constantly updated the entire weekend with photos and videos of our little ones that gave us relief, and she went above and beyond to replicate the way I take care of them, from the way I feed them and wipe them down as well as taking care of my plants while I'm gone. She is so communicative and easy to talk to and I am definitely inviting her back the next time I need a sitter!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
October 29, 2021
Betty

Laurel is so good with our cat Didion. She is attentive and communicative. We never worry when she visits and know Didion is being taken care of.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 11, 2021
Helena

Our cat had great time with Laurel while we were gone. She sent us videos daily of greetings, feeding, play and everything related our cat’s care. She was really meticulous following instructions and doing everything right. Importantly, Our cat loved her and they bonded right away.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
August 21, 2021
Allison

Laurel is a fantastic catsitter! She really understands cats and cat owners. We were hesitant to leave our darling cats, since we hadn’t done so for over a year, but Laurel’s nightly photo and video updates put us at ease. She made sure they were well fed and groomed and then spent time each night playing with and/or cuddling each of them. She also took great care of our plants and cleaned up a nasty ant invasion. Our return home was seamless. We recommend Laurel enthusiastically and without hesitation!

Meowtel-verified reservation 2+ weeks long
August 15, 2021
Susanna

Laurel is great, very thorough and attentive and my cat loves her!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
August 9, 2021
Meowtel

Laurel is a Cat Sitter in the Pasadena area. Her profile has been verified and her references have been checked by Meowtel.

January 1, 2021
Keith

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
This month
Gerald

Meowtel-verified reservation 2+ weeks long
This month
Gerald

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
March 22, 2025
Darcy

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
January 5, 2025
Natsuko

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 2, 2025
Ashton

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
December 28, 2024
Trevor

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 8, 2024
Christopher

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
December 1, 2024
Keith

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 1, 2024
Susanna

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 29, 2024
Susanna

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
September 11, 2024
Keith

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 9, 2024
Josh

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
September 5, 2024
Mckenna

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 6, 2024
Mingchen

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
August 3, 2024
Ellen

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
July 17, 2024
Keith

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Laurel on Jul 15, 2024 "Thank you for your positive feedback, Keith. I enjoyed looking after Brick and Shelby again. Please cuddle them for me!"
July 15, 2024
Julia

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Laurel on Jul 11, 2024 "Thank you so much for your feedback, Julia. I loved looking after Leon and Luther for you, and I look forward to doing it again soon!"
July 11, 2024
Robert

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Laurel on Jul 7, 2024 "Thank you for your feedback, Robert! It was great being with Senshi and Mochi again."
July 6, 2024
Ayako

Meowtel-verified reservation 2+ weeks long
Response from Laurel on Jul 2, 2024 "Thank you for your review, Ayako!"
June 28, 2024
Melissa

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
Response from Laurel on Jul 2, 2024 "Thank you for your feedback, Melissa!"
June 18, 2024
Elena

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
June 3, 2024
Anastasia

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
June 3, 2024
Lori

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 2, 2024
Raquel

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
May 28, 2024
Raquel

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
May 13, 2024
Dahlia

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
April 24, 2024
Elena

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 15, 2024
Elena

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 15, 2024
Anastasia

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
April 15, 2024
Anastasia

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 7, 2024
Elena

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 7, 2024
Elena

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
March 18, 2024
Anastasia

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
March 18, 2024
Elena

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
March 5, 2024
Gerald

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
March 3, 2024
Roger

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Laurel on Feb 20, 2024 "Thank you for your valuable feedback, Roger! I look forward to visiting with Jeff and Stevie again sometime."
February 19, 2024
Lori

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Laurel on Feb 14, 2024 "Thank you for your feedback, Lori. I'm glad that you were pleased with the care I provided for Effie, Momma, and Nora. It was a pleasure visiting and playing with them each day!"
February 14, 2024
Melissa

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 30, 2024
Tracy

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 6, 2024
Tracy

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 3, 2024
Roger

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 25, 2023
Dahlia

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
Response from Laurel on Dec 19, 2023 "Thank you, Dahlia!"
December 19, 2023
Jessica

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
Response from Laurel on Dec 19, 2023 "Thank you, Jessica!"
December 5, 2023
Janice

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 29, 2023
Raquel

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
October 29, 2023
Gerald

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
October 25, 2023
Jessica

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 15, 2023
Gerald

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
October 9, 2023
Jessica

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 8, 2023
Caitlin

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
September 28, 2023
Raquel

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
September 9, 2023

Laurel's Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $35.25 / 20min $53.00 / 45min $74.65 / 60min
  • Laurel's Holiday Surcharge is 20%
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Laurel's Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications

  • Animal CPR Trained

Transportation

  • Car

Medication Experience

  • Topical Ointments
  • Eye/Ear Drops
  • Oral Medication / Pills
  • Subcutaneous Fluids
  • Inhalers

Each Visit Includes

  • Litter box cleaning
  • Feeding
  • Water refresh
  • A text update with at least 1 photo
  • Playtime and belly rubs

Cancellation Policy

Customers may cancel within 24 hours of making their reservation and receive a 100% refund, and the sitter will not receive any earnings. After the first 24 hours, the following cancellation rules apply:

Customers will receive a 100% refund to their Account Balance if they cancel anytime up to 48 hours before the start date of the reservation, and the sitter will not receive any earnings.

Customers will receive a 50% refund, and the sitter will earn 50% of their planned earnings if the customer cancels between 24-48 hours of the start of the reservation.

No refund will be issued within 24 hours of the reservation, and the sitter will keep 100% of their planned earnings.

The Meowtel Promise & Satisfaction Guarantee

We are proud to provide each of our independently-contracted Meowtel cat sitters with the full benefits of our Meowtel Promise on eligible reservations. For reservations where each visit is at or above $20 and paid for through Meowtel, your cat(s) will automatically be covered under our insurance policy in the event that things don't go as planned.

If you are not fully satisfied with your sitter after the Meet & Greet or during the reservation, please call 1-844-636-9835 so we can help you re-book with a new sitter to ensure we can deliver on our purrfect hospitality promise.

Featured Cat Sitters Near Pasadena, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

Pasadena cat sitting rates will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and expertise, but the average price for a cat sitter is $34.00. Prices will also depend on how long your cat needs company for, whether that be a drop-in visit or overnight stay in your home. Meowtel sitters offer 20, 45, and 60-minute drop-in visits that allow for fully tailored care for your kitties. Your caregiver may also need to charge a little more if they have to travel far, so we'll match you with the best options which are close by.

Every Meowtel cat sitter has been thoroughly vetted, background-checked, and is insured through Meowtel on eligible reservations via our Meowtel Promise. To ensure total peace of mind while you're away, every Meowtel reservation comes with a free Meet & Greet so you (and your kitties!) can have full confidence in 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 for your kitties. This is why Meowtel was created, so tailored in-home care is brought to you.

We recommend that you book daily visits with your sitter to keep your cats in their routine and to help minimize feline anxiety while you're away.

Each Meowtel cat sitting visit will include the whole 9 yards: feeding, refreshing the water bowls, litter box scooping, tidying up, medications, updates with photos, lots of playtime, as well as any special requests you may have. We know every kitty is different and that's why we offer tailored, in-home services since cats don't do well outside their own homes. Plus, every reservation comes with a free Meet & Greet so you can meet your sitter before you leave to ensure it will be a purrfect fit.

Cat Purrfessor In Pasadena Ca
5.00 • 142 reviews • From $35.25