I'm Rachael

I Care For Your Cat Like Family

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In-home cat sitting visits typically include:

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

Rachael is experienced with 4 types of medications

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills Inhalers

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I Care For Your Cat Like Family

I'm Rachael

Cat Sitting in Lake Mary, FL

Hello! I'm Rachael and I adore cats! My approach to cat sitting is to treat your kitties with as much love, care, patience, concern, respect and kindness as I treat my own cats. I also strive to keep your home just as safe, secure and clean (if not cleaner) than I found it. My goal is to have your experience with me to be as seamless, reassuring and easy as possible while you enjoy your time away.

My approach when I visit your home is to let the kitty lead the way. If she would like pets and cuddles, I'm all in. If she wants her space, I'm happy to keep a wide berth. First and foremost, I want to connect with your cat and do my best to make sure they feel comfortable and loved while I'm visiting with them.

20 Minutes Visits
Each of these visits from me includes:
•one-on-one attention with each of your cats
•feeding your cats
•cleaning and refreshing your cat's water bowl
•scooping your cat's litter boxes, refilling with additional litter if necessary, disposing of litter waste in your specified...
Hello! I'm Rachael and I adore cats! My approach to cat sitting is to treat your kitties with as much love, care, patience, concern, respect and kindness as I treat my own cats. I also strive to keep your home just as safe, secure and clean (if not cleaner) than I found it. My goal is to have your experience with me to be as seamless, reassuring and easy as possible while you enjoy your time away.

My approach when I visit your home is to let the kitty lead the way. If she would like pets and cuddles, I'm all in. If she wants her space, I'm happy to keep a wide berth. First and foremost, I want to connect with your cat and do my best to make sure they feel comfortable and loved while I'm visiting with them.

20 Minutes Visits
Each of these visits from me includes:
•one-on-one attention with each of your cats
•feeding your cats
•cleaning and refreshing your cat's water bowl
•scooping your cat's litter boxes, refilling with additional litter if necessary, disposing of litter waste in your specified receptacle
•cleaning up any hairballs, vomit or poo on the floor
•an update sent to you, including a written checklist of all the care I've given your kitty and of course, a photo of your furry friend
•time permitting, sweeping around the litter box and cleaning around the feeding area or placemat

(You may notice that my 20 minute rates are slightly higher than average. I refuse to compromise on the quality of my service, and have found through my experience that 20 minutes just isn't enough time to give your cat the level of care she deserves. My 20 minute visits, in reality, tend to be around 30 minutes.)

45 minute visits
My 45 minute visits include all of the services of the 20 minute visits, as well as
•first and foremost, extra time spent giving your kitty attention, pets, scritchies, cuddles, brushing, playtime, etc
•administering any medications your cat needs
•sweeping/cleaning around the litter box and food bowls
•additional photos of your cat and photos of areas of service, such as litterbox, food bowls, water bowls, etc.
•time permitting and upon request: cat claw trimming, bringing in the mail, watering plants, opening/closing doors and windows, putting out/taking in trash cans from the curb, taking trash to the dumpster (for apartment dwellers), turning on/off music or tv, etc

60 minute visits
These visits include all of the 20 and 45 minute services, as well as:
•even more time spent playing, petting and talking with your kitties
•even more cute pictures of your furry friends
•upon request, additional services such as a full litter box dump/scrub/disinfect/dry/refill, full cat water fountain breakdown/detailed scrub/disinfect/reassemble/refill, etc.

Overnight visits
These include all of the services mentioned above, as well as my overnight (12 hour) stay in your home. Kitties will get plenty of attention in the evening before bedtime and in the morning before I leave. Your babies are welcome and encouraged to cuddle with me at any time overnight.

In my own home, I've had the pleasure of being loved by six kitties over the past 23 years and can't imagine life without them. I've owned every age and stage, from pregnant mama to newborn kitten to elderly feline, so I have had experience with caring for cats in all stages of life. My soulmate, Fluffy, had hyperthyroidism and renal disease, so I am familiar with these conditions and their courses of treatment, such as administering pills and topical ointment.

Learn More About Rachael

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

I have three cats: Juniper, Julian and Augie. We rescued Juniper from the outdoors, and she was pregnant. She gave birth to Julian two days after we brought her home. Julian had no litter mates, so we adopted Augie so he would have a brother to wrestle with.

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

I would advise you to ask plenty of questions of your sitter. You want someone who is knowledgeable about cats, and who is also responsible. Feel free to ask, "What would you do if...?" questions. Your sitter should have confident answers on how take care of your cats, your home and any emergencies that arise. Your sitter should also ask you lots of questions, and make you feel at ease at your meet and greet.

Are you usually available during holidays?

Yes, I would love to watch your kitties on any holiday! And maybe even bring them a special holiday treat!

What is your favorite cat toy?

My favorite cat toy is a feather wand. My cats go crazy for it, and it's fun for me to have interactive play with them.


Medication Experience:

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills Inhalers

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Rachel cat sat for me (three consecutive overnights plus additional daytime visits), and she was absolutely amazing–I can’t recommend her enough! I hope to become a regular client of hers. From the moment she met my kitty, I could tell how much love and affection she has for cats - it shone through her interaction with my cat who started purring right away and wanting more pets from her. She was attentive to details and took notes during our meet and greet and asked great questions about his routine. She was patient with my long list of do’s and don’ts. While I was on my trip, she sent lots pics of every visit, a pic of her checklist, and a video of her locking the door, which gave me great peace of mind. She kept my kitty safe–he LOVES to eat plastic which has gotten him in medical trouble, and she understood the significance of this. For example, when she brought in a plastic package, she put it away in a place he couldn’t get to and sent me a pic; I felt reassured and comforted by her attentiveness! My kitty also gave Rachel his stamp of approval by cuddling with her on her last night (with photo evidence)! He had not cuddled with previous cat sitters including family! I was delighted knowing he was getting lots of attention. Thanks to Rachel, I was able to fully relax and enjoy my family reunion without worrying about my kitty once. She was professional, thoughtful, attentive, amazing with my kitty, and clearly loves what she does. I highly recommend her and would give her 10 stars if I could!

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Olivia

Olivia

April 13, 2026

Rachael is the cat whisperer. I have 4 very shy and skittish former feral rescues . we just moved to the area a few months ago and they endured a cross country trip so I was super worried about how they were going to handle a new home and a stranger. Rachael sent photos of how they came around and began trusting her. I couldn’t believe it! She kept everything neat and tidy, ran the dishwasher for their bowls and the litter box was super clean when I got back. She’s very organized with daily written updates, and took the time to come visit the home and the kitties beforehand just to get a lay of the land and establish rapport. a true professional and lover of cats! I’m at ease knowing that my cats and home are in such good hands. My four legged babies were super well adjusted and happy when I returned. Thank you!!!! 🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛🐈🐈

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Adrian

Adrian

July 9, 2026

Rachael was extraordinary with our babies because she is extraordinary herself. We told her everything we could think of when it comes to taking care of our little family and home, and she posed questions we had not even thought of. We recently put in some flowers in our entrance walkway, and she was more than happy to water them according to our watering instructions. But what really stands out about Rachael is what you get in communication: not only did we get detailed reports about how they were doing, we got a holistic view of the internal world of our babies while we were away. We got images of clean litter boxes, clean food and water bowls, and refills according to our feeding instructions. These are great, but what make her truly extraordinary is the care in her heart, palpable through the updates, not only just for our babies but for our mental welfare, to know that the house is locked, and that the babies had a great time. She even left us a debrief of everything that occured within our walls, as well as gifts for the babies and us! For that I will not hesitate to book her again and again as the need comes up. You shouldn't either.

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Julia

Julia

August 7, 2026

Rachael took great care of our cats! They all need meds and need to be separated because they don’t get along, and she was very on top of that. We appreciate it!

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Alex

Alex

July 31, 2026

She is always professional and provides pictures and updates of everything; clean litter, clean water, how much my cat ate, and the new food put down! I never worry when my cat is in her care!

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Cassandra

Cassandra

July 23, 2026

Rachael was AMAZING. Super detail oriented with daily updates, including pictures and worksheets showing what had been done for the day. Was very communicative and friendly too! Would absolutely book her again. 🩷

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Service Area & Availability

Drop in visits rates

$28.00 / 20min
$38.00 / 45min
$48.00 / 60min

Overnight stay rate

$70.00 / Overnight

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$80.00 / Overnight

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Every reservation is backed by the Meowtel Promise, giving you and your cat world-class customer support every step of the way.

If it doesn't feel like the right fit at the Meet & Greet, or if you have any concerns during the reservation, please call 1-844-MEOWTEL (1-844-636-9835) so we can help you re-book with another sitter.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Reservations officially begin at 12:00 AM in the sitter's time zone on the start date. Cat Parents may cancel within 24 hours of booking and receive a full refund, as long as the reservation has not yet started. After the first 24 hours, the following cancellation rules apply:


  • More than 48 hours before the reservation start date: Full refund. The sitter will not receive any earnings.
  • 24–48 hours before the reservation start date: 50% refund. The sitter will earn 50% of their planned earnings.
  • Within 24 hours of the reservation start date (or after it has begun): No refund. The sitter will earn 100% of their planned earnings.

All refunds are initially applied to the Cat Parent's Meowtel Account Balance for use toward a future reservation or tip. Funds may be returned to the original payment method at any time.

Meowtel is a marketplace that connects cat parents with independent sitters. For eligible reservations booked and paid for through Meowtel, the Meowtel Promise explains how we support cat parents if something unexpected comes up.

If it doesn't feel like a purrfect fit after a Meet & Greet or during a reservation, our support team is here to help at 1-844-Meowtel (1-844-636-9835). We'll take time to understand what happened and help you consider next steps, which could include help with a new reservation.

Lake Mary cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $27.00. 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!

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