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Melody

Melody

Alissa was fantastic! She sent detailed updates after each visit with pictures and videos, and even vacuumed up after my cats! She truly went above and beyond and I would absolutely schedule with her next time I’m traveling.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 31, 2025
Nancy

Nancy

Alissa is an exceptional cat sitter and we were so lucky to find her! She cared for our two shy cats, Boots and Scout, for 12 days while we were in Alaska, and she exceeded every expectation. Her communication was incredible. In fact, we received detailed updates and videos each evening, which made us feel completely at ease while we were so far away. What stood out most was her patience and understanding of our cats’ personalities. She took the time to build trust with them, never rushing the process, and it truly showed in how relaxed they were when we returned. Alissa also went above and beyond by offering support and guidance to our morning sitter, a high school student heading off to college, which made the transition between sitters seamless. Her ability to read feline body language, adapt to their comfort levels, and keep everyone (cats and humans) at ease is a rare gift. We can’t recommend Alissa enough and will absolutely be reaching out to her for all of our future trips. She’s not just a cat sitter; she’s a true cat whisperer.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
August 15, 2025
Jason

Jason

Alissa was great, she came over for a meet and greet, and was really thoughtful with her care for my cat while I was in another country. She went the extra mile with taking care of the water fountain, which isn’t straightforward. Highly recommend!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 27, 2025
Rebecca B

Rebecca B

We had a great experience with Alissa! Our kitty is very anxious but needs a daily medication. Alissa was caring, patient, and creative to make sure that our cat got the care she needed while we were away!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
September 3, 2025
Joy

Joy

Alissa did a great job caring for our two tortie cats Dora and Ruby. She made our very particular kitties comfortable and by the last day they were out and about, playful and affectionate. Thanks Alissa!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
October 2, 2025
Nancy

Nancy

From the moment Alissa walked in, it was clear she has a special gift with cats. She came for a meet-and-greet with our two cats, Boots & Scout, and instantly put all of us at ease. She knew exactly how to approach them in that very first interaction, and it was clear she understands feline body language and behavior on a deep level. She quickly built trust with both cats (who are both extremely shy), which gave me complete peace of mind leading up to our extended trip to Alaska. She is hands-down incredible and I cannot recommend her enough!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 12, 2025
Ellen

Ellen

Alissa has taken care of my cats twice now, and has been AMAZING both times. She is the first professional pet sitter I've ever used, and I will literally never go back to begging favors from friends and family when I go out of town. Alissa is incredibly friendly and professional, and takes such good care of my babies. I knew she was the cat sitter for us when my shy cat let Alissa pet her by the end of the introduction visit - and that shy little kitten is now OBSESSED with Alissa and loves her visits! Alissa made sure my grumpy old lady cat got her medication and they both got love and play time. I never worried for a second that they were well taken care of! As a bonus, Alissa also takes the BEST goofy pictures of my younger cat, which makes getting updates from her an extra treat. 10/10, one million stars, would recommend, and will be booking with Alissa whenever I go out of town!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
December 13, 2024
Hayley

Hayley

Alissa watched and stayed with my two anxious cats while we were away on a week long vacation. Everyday I got photos, videos and updates of their days together. She took such great care of them that we came home to two happy and relaxed cats.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
August 11, 2025
Grace

Grace

Alissa is the best! She was on time, provided thorough updates, and took great care of our kitten!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 6, 2025
Brooke

Brooke

This was my first time using Meowtel and leaving my cats for an extended period, and Alissa was absolutely amazing! She genuinely cared for my kitties, which really put my mind at ease. Throughout my three-week trip, she kept me updated with messages and adorable photos of my cats. She even went above and beyond by helping transfer my keys when someone else needed access to my apartment. Alissa was incredibly helpful and such a relief to have—I’ll definitely be booking with her again! :-)

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
February 2, 2025
Carlos

Carlos

Alissa is amazing! She took great care of my cat Mandy and I loved that she sent me daily pics and a message to let me know how Mandy was doing. Already looking forward for my next trip!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 4, 2025
Stephen

Stephen

Alissa is a wonderful cat sitter and I highly recommend her! She always told me approximately when she would be arriving for the visits, and she was always on time. Her response time texting is incredibly fast so no worries there if you have immediate questions on how your cat is doing. My cat really enjoyed playing with her, and I could tell she gave him some good quality time with the videos she sent me. She has a great knowledge of cats in general and gave me some recommendations on possible health issues my kitty could be experiencing. I will definitely book Alissa in the future!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
July 16, 2025
Katherine

Katherine

Everything related to Alissa's cat sitting services was perfect. Couldn't have asked for more. She was extremely flexible and accommodating and offered to do many things outside of cat sitting (watering plants, bringing in mail, etc.). She was reliable and friendly and both cats immediately liked her when she met them despite them being a bit shy around strangers sometimes. Very good updates with pics and videos and a summary of the visit. We felt confident she was caring for them well.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 10, 2025
John

John

I felt that I was in great hands with Alissa. Her updates showed her calm demeanor and kindness with my shy, hissy little man and she was friendly and casual with communications. Would definitely hire again next time I travel.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 25, 2025
Anna

Anna

Alissa was a great communicator while I was away from my kitty boys. My shy guys warmed up to her quick and I came back with nothing to worry about.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 15, 2025
Kate

Kate

I had to go out of town last minute. thankfully my living situation is pretty easy to navigate. Alissa responded right away and she was with my kitty the next day. Great pictures, great care. Recommend!!!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 6, 2025
Jim

Jim

Alissa was able to charm a very shy cat. Wonderful videos. Very patient and detail-oriented. I would trust any cat to her care and attention.k

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
February 5, 2025
Joy

Joy

Alissa cared for our two active cats and Dora and Ruby warmed up to her quickly. She sent great pics and the kitties seemed very happy and engaged. We will definitely use Alissa again.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
January 14, 2025
Pamela

Pamela

Alissa is a wonderful and reliable caregiver for our cat. She administers medication, brings in mail and packages and sends us regular videos of our pet.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
May 19, 2025
Rhiannon

Rhiannon

Alissa is amazing! We have a high needs kitty who needs meds twice a day and she was great. Will definitely book again.

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

Orli

This was our first time using a professional cat sitter and Alissa put our minds at ease with her cute photos, videos, and clear and reassuring communication. She was very patient and gentle with our shy cat, who takes a while to warm up. She did a great job with medication administration also. We highly recommend Alissa and will be reaching out to her the next time we need kitty care!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
August 24, 2024
Madison

Madison

Alissa is the best! We have used her multiple times and my shy cats are always so comfortable around her. She gives us great peace of mind when leaving our babies!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
May 19, 2025
Lynette

Lynette

Alissa is awesome. She took care of our "kids" as if they were her own and sent great feedback. She even made sure my medication that was delivered was properly stored in the refrigerator. She's great and I am extremely grateful for her help. She's very trustworthy and honest and a very kind person.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 30, 2024
Steve

Steve

Alissa took excellent care of two shy little guys during my first trip away from them. Great photos and updates, and she even managed to get them out from the comfort of under the bed

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 3, 2024
Christa

Christa

Alissa was great with our cats! She sent great updates and gave lots of attention to our cats—especially our shy little girl! She even took the trash out. Highly recommend her!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 10, 2024
Jessica

Jessica

Alissa has watched my cats for years and maybe everyone says their cats are peculiar but mine are VERY peculiar and she masters all the granular details in taking care of them every time. :)

Meowtel-verified reservation with overnight visits
April 27, 2024
Beth

Beth

Alissa made us feel so much better about leaving our cats. She gave us updates every time she came over and sent great pictures and videos. We knew our cats were in great hands. We will definitely book with her again!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
April 17, 2024
Michelle

Michelle

Alissa was awesome! she was as super communicative throughout, sent pictures and videos daily, and was able to lure out the shy kitty as well! thanks Alissa!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 11, 2024
Elizabeth

Elizabeth

Alissa is an incredible sitter. She’s clearly a cat lover and is so kind and affectionate with my girl. She also manages to get great pictures of my camera shy cat! Very reliable, quick responses - can’t recommend her highly enough!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
March 23, 2024
Jane

Jane

I booked Alissa to watch my senior cat Maude while I was away for 10 days. was anxious about leaving her for that long, but Alissa put me at ease with her regular video, updates and quick responses. Maude was clearly a fan as well, as she started waiting for Alissa in the window when she would arrive at her scheduled time. I will absolutely be booking Alissa again- she’s clearly someone who loves her job and loves her kitty clients :)

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
February 6, 2024
Ethan

Ethan

We booked Alissa admittedly on too short of notice, but luckily she was available to watch out 2 cats while we were away. She was very responsive and she handled our cats well. We really appreciate her taking the time to visit our 2 cats while we made a quick trip.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 30, 2024
Katherine

Katherine

Alissa did a wonderful job with my cranky cat, respecting her boundaries while still making sure she was well attended to and cared for! Would 100% recommend her as a friend to the persnickety cat in your life :)

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
July 8, 2024
Seth

Seth

Alissa was extremely communicative and a pleasure to interact with. the cats loved her, and you could tell from all the videos and pictures she sent. it was such a relief to know they were in her very capable and attentive hands. Our family will feel much more confident traveling in the future knowing Alissa is available to care for our cats. 5 billion stars, no notes. 😸😺

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
June 29, 2024
Kirstin

Kirstin

If you want to dissolve any worry about your cats care while you're gone, book Alissa! I felt so secure knowing she was visiting every day and loved getting a photo or video every visit so I could "check in" with Luna and see that she was doing alright. Alissa is very responsive and her days seem well planned out; she definitely is a cat sitting professional!

Meowtel-verified reservation 2+ weeks long
May 18, 2024
Ronan

Ronan

amazing experience! she did great with my anxious cat and will definitely be booking her again!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
January 11, 2025
Lindsay

Lindsay

Alissa is amazing! Winston received top tier care while we were out of town. Her care and love helped our old guy not to regress...he looked better upon our return than he had in a long time. thank you!

Meowtel-verified reservation with overnight visits
August 28, 2024
Madeline

Madeline

Alissa did an amazing job taking care of our cat, Otis! I got photo and video updates, she followed his food schedule to a T, and gave him lots of snuggles and playtime. We will definitely be booking with her again!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
July 22, 2024
Christopher

Christopher

Alissa is a fantastic sitter. Communicstion was excellent, and response time was very fast. She checked all the boxes regarding cat care from food to litter, to play to water. Took care of our mail and made sure everything was secure. Highly recommended!!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
June 20, 2024
Lynette

Lynette

Alissa was incredible with our cats and gave me so much peace of mind. She Took very good care of them and made sure all their needs were met, everything from fresh food, fresh water, clean litter boxes and plenty of play. The pictures and videos she sent were wonderful. I've already booked with her again for another trip that we'll be out of town for in September. I highly recommend her!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 14, 2024
Steve

Steve

Alissa was super responsive and so kind during the entire process, with setting up the meet and greet, checking in before my trip, and providing awesome updates while I was away. I will be working with Alissa again in the future!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
May 20, 2024
Paulina

Paulina

Alissa has cared for our fur babies several times now. She is als ways quick to answer and provides detailed updates and very cute photos and videos. I am always at ease when I travel knowing my cats are well taken care of.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
March 12, 2024
Connie

Connie

I am now a repeat customer with Alissa and will continue to book her when needed. She is absolutely wonderful! The cats love her and I love getting the update with pics and videos. 😻😻😻

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 12, 2023
Carly

Carly

Alissa was wonderful to work with. She went above and beyond with our cats to make sure they had what they needed, which included giving a very stubborn cat insulin twice per day. She sent updates, pictures, and videos each time she visited, which put our minds at ease while we were away.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
July 25, 2022
Linda

Linda

Bunny just LOVED Alyssa! Bunny is normally a little shy, but she went right up to her during the meet and greet. Alyssa sent me little videos while I was gone, and they'd be hanging out on the couch enjoying each others' company. Bunny has medication she needs twice a day and she got all her doses and was well fed. Bunny is underweight, and it looks like she might have even gained a little weight, which I've been trying to get her to do. Alyssa kept the litter box cleaner than I do. I can't recommend her her highly enough!!! I wouldn't hesitate in the least to use her again.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
October 1, 2021
Bridget

Bridget

Alissa has done a great job with my kitties, gaining their trust and going out of her way to play with them and walk them their favorite ways. She’s also done a fantastic job at keeping their very different diets and meds straight. I feel totally comfortable leaving my boys with her, and hope she’s available for my next trip!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
August 31, 2023
Ara

Ara

Alissa is phenomenal! Our cat connected with her immediately. She was very gentle and loving with him. She even sent us videos of her giving him pets in all the spots that give him the purrs! I feel great knowing he is so well cared for when we are away.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
December 17, 2021
Cathleen

Cathleen

It was a great relief to have Alissa watch over my girls, one of whom has recently gotten quite ill and requires twice daily medication. She sent me updates and pictures that allowed me to enjoy my few days away. I will be booking again.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
July 5, 2021
Ara

Ara

Alissa was amazing! We had a cat who needed a pill and she managed that like an all-star. She also gave cuddles and made sure our cats were shown affection while we were away. I would absolutely choose her again! Highly recommend!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
May 31, 2021
Laura

Laura

We booked Alissa for a second time and she truly went above and beyond. My kitty is elderly and has some health issues, and Alissa went out of her way to check on he and keep us updated. I truly feel that she cares about my cat! Cannot recommend enough.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
July 28, 2022
Johanne

Johanne

Alissa was an amazing sitter! She was loving and attentive to Frankie's (my cat) needs. It was very hot on the weekend that I was out of town, and I do not have AC, and she kept me updated on Frankie's food intake and overall well-being and demeanor which helped me feel at ease and like Frankie was in such good hands. She send daily updates, and video's and pictures too, which I loved so much!! Overall, she is an amazing, loving, caring cat sitter. I would recommend her to anyone, and will definitely be utilizing her services the next time I am leaving town.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 3, 2018
Jaime

Jaime

Alyssa was simply fantastic. This was the first time I had to leave town and have someone come over to take care of my cat, and Alyssa was extremely patient and persistent with my skittish and timid cat. I have had a few sitters since Alyssa took care of my cat (would have booked her again if she was available during the time, but she was already fully booked), and I think it was because of her care and persistence that my cat really opened up and was friendly and social with the other sitters I had from Meowtel. If I still lived in town, Alyssa would be the only sitter I’d get!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
December 30, 2018
Lindsay

Lindsay

Alissa was responsive and sent us great updates. She even checked on our cat for an extra day when she went back to pick up a forgotten sweatshirt. Highly recommended!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 2, 2023
Bruce

Bruce

Alissa is fantastic! Quick response to reservation requests, clear understanding of the visit plan at the meet/greet, updates with video from every visit. 100% worry free vacation coverage.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
March 22, 2023
Kelly

Kelly

Alissa was amazing. This was our first time leaving our cat (Alice) for more than a week and it was wonderful to know that she was so well taken care of. Alice requires a pill each day and this was no issue. Alissa went above and beyond and Alice loved the extra attention. We will definitely use her again to care for our cat.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
June 22, 2022
Oliver

Oliver

Absolutely fantastic! It was my first time leaving Boba alone and she was amazing with him. The updates were wonderful and I felt fantastic the whole time.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
July 25, 2021
Bri

Bri

Alissa was terrific! She communicated promptly and thoroughly and took excellent care of our two cats. We received updates and cute pictures of them which put our minds at ease while we were out of town. She took extra time with them and even brought a package up for us. We really appreciate her! :)

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 13, 2021
Hayley

Hayley

Alissa was wonderful! The cats clearly loved her (even our more "prickly" cat who sometimes hisses at people). The regular photos & videos were so nice--it was great to see that our fur babies were being so well cared for. Alissa was communicative and professional and a joy to work with! Would absolutely book with her again & recommend her to anyone! :)

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
October 15, 2020
Rebecca

Rebecca

Alissa has been seeing my cat for a few years now and she is always great! she administers his medication and has been very flexible with scheduling. honestly I struggle trusting anyone else with Toby at this point and I know he loves to see her. gives me so much peace of mind knowing he is well cared for while I’m away.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 13, 2023
Ken-Min

Ken-Min

Alissa was great, very willing to work with us and our cat's schedule and medication. Constantly sent us updates, pictures and videos to ease our minds, and was in contact with us the entire time.

Meowtel-verified reservation 2+ weeks long
May 26, 2023
Adrian

Adrian

We love Alissa! She knows just how to take care of a very complicated cat. Very responsive and dependable!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
September 5, 2022
Misty

Misty

Alissa was fabulous! My cat has retreated a bit with visitors due to Covid, but Tiggs loved Alissa. I got daily updates and videos and when I came back everything was very neat and clean. She also took the smelly litter cleanings with her so my trash and home wouldn't smell. Highly recommend!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
March 26, 2022
Carley

Carley

Alissa was AMAZING with my very scared/unsure/aggressive with new people cat. We were away on a week long vacation and Alissa stopped by twice a day to feed/say hi to our cat, Dobby. She was extremely patient with him and gave us great updates at every visit. I wasn't stressed at all knowing that Dobby was in good hands with Alissa! She even got him to play a little bit, which is rare with new people. Would absolutely book her again.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
December 2, 2021
Brooke

Brooke

Alissa took such good care of my cat while I was away! She even offered to sweep up litter when he decided to kick a bunch out of his box. Getting photos and videos each day was really nice too. I’ll definitely have Alissa watch Ham again in the future!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 20, 2021
Joy

Joy

Alissa was fantastic. My cats took to her immediately. She took great care of them using my automated feeder and Litter-Robot. She sent me daily videos showing her playing with them or them playing together. I highly recommend Alissa and will definitely use her again!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
October 1, 2021
Julia-Kaye

Julia-Kaye

Best experience. Was so nervous to leave kitty alone for over a week for the first time. So glad I found Meowtel and Alissa. My cat was very shy but Alissa was gentle and took her time and the cat now loves her. My anxiety melted away while I was gone as Alissa kept me updated and sent videos. Would absolutely recommend and will book her again.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
July 5, 2021
Megan

Megan

This was our first time hiring a sitter to come check on our furbaby while away (normally we ask a friend to stop by) and I couldn't be happier. I was much more at ease throughout the week knowing someone was going there every single day. It was especially good the week we were away since there were some bad storms and we had peace of mind knowing someone was already stopping by and could check on the windows etc. Alissa was fantastic and went above and beyond to send pictures and/or videos every day as well as water the outside plants when they needed it. I will definitely be using Meowtel in the future, and Alissa if she's available!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 30, 2021
Maria

Maria

Alissa is a great cat sitter. My cats loved her! One of my cats needed medication at specific hours and she was able to accommodate for this. She communicated with us and sent pictures and text every time she came to watch the cats. Really great experience!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
March 22, 2021
Sara

Sara

Alissa did an awesome job! Our little furball can be a handle and does not like new people. Alissa was determined to win him over and was able to do so over the course of our vacation. She sent daily video updates of her progress and we could tell she genuinely wanted to build a connection with our cat.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 1, 2020
Lynda

Lynda

Alissa was such a great sitter. She visited our cats during the holiday period while we were out and ensured they received cuddles, food, treats, and clean litter! She even sent photos/video for each visit. Would have no problem recommending her to anyone! Thank you :)

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 2, 2020
Jenna

Jenna

Alissa was amazing. We know our cat can be difficult with new people and she rose to the occasion in every way. Not only did she deal with our cats anxiety, she handled ours as well, nervous things may be going wrong. Would have her sit for us anytime!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
September 28, 2018
Connie

Connie

I contacted Alissa on relatively short notice and was so pleased she was able to accommodate me and my three cats despite this being my first contact with her. She did an outstanding job and I'll definitely reach out to her in the future when needed. She promptly returned my messages and most importantly, was great with the cats, including the shy kitty. There's a reason she currently has 144 five-star ratings. Well done and many thanks!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 24, 2023
Jason

Jason

Alissa was wonderful! I was out of the country for a week, first time away from my cat for that long. Alissa sent videos and pictures throughout her visits and I was able to enjoy my vacation knowing my cat was cared for. Would have her care for my cat again! Highly recommended!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 21, 2023
John

John

Alissa was great. Right on time for our meeting. She sent us great and funny videos of the cats while we were away. We're very relieved to know we have her as an option for future needs and will definitely use her again.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 18, 2022
Kimberly

Kimberly

Alissa was so great with my Charlie and he really took a shine to her! He's a very shy cat and it was my first time leaving him since I got him over a year ago. She made everything so much less stressful with daily updates/photos/videos! I will definitely use Alissa again!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
September 12, 2021
Rachel

Rachel

Alissa did a great job taking care of our two cats! She sent updates, photos, and videos so we knew they were doing okay.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 22, 2021
Linda

Linda

Kept me informed about my kitties and really worked at engaging with them despite their shyness.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 21, 2021
Tara

Tara

Excellent cat sitter! Very communicative, professional, and kind. One cat walked up to her immediately during the meet and greet which is unusual. I felt very at ease leaving them in her care. Will definitely call on her again.

Meowtel-verified reservation with overnight visits
December 18, 2020
Michelle

Michelle

great as usual! alissa sent daily vids of her cuddling w the kittens - they love her & we love that their routine of couch cuddles doesnt have to stop when we take vacations. 2nd trip w alissa staying, will plan on asking her again in the future

Meowtel-verified reservation with overnight visits
April 21, 2019
Michelle

Michelle

Alissa was/is amazing :) She came by before our trip to meet the cats/see our apartment & I instantly felt like I found the right girl for us. It's obvious that she genuinely loves helping pets & their people - I felt at ease immediately after meeting her. She stayed overnight with them for a couple days & when I returned everything was just as tidy as we left it, and the cats were obviously loved on (usually when my boyfriend & I come back from a trip, they are super excited & won't leave us alone - but this time, we were old news lol) Will definitely use Alissa's services in the future!

Meowtel-verified reservation with overnight visits
October 17, 2018
Drew

Drew

Alissa always does a wonderful job and she did with her latest visit as well! She sends great pictures of Millie and always provides solid updates as well.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 19, 2025
Rhiannon

Rhiannon

Alissa is amazing! She is wonderful with our shy kitty who requires meds. She is thoughtful, thorough, and a great problem solver. So thankful to have Alissa as our sitter!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
June 22, 2025
Sierra

Sierra

This was our first time working with Alissa as the sitter we normally use was unavailable. She was fantastic! She sent great updates with photos and video and was very quick to respond to any messages.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
August 5, 2024
Mark

Mark

We have a quite difficult cat, and Alissa did far better than can be expected. She was creative and found ways to work with Buddy under what's likely to have been significant pressure. Will hire again without question, if she'd be willing.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
August 29, 2023
Kathryn

Kathryn

Alissa was amazing and accommodated our sick cat. She gave updates and sent many pictures and videos.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
August 9, 2023
Elizabeth

Elizabeth

Alissa is amazing! We received daily updates & videos while we were on a longer than usual vacation. Knowing our senior kitty was in good hands allowed us to relax while away. She was relaxed and happy when we returned, so we know she got lots of love & attention from Alissa as well.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
May 21, 2023
James

James

Alissa did an amazing job taking care of my 2 cats. She was prompt, completed all requested tasks, and my cats seemed to enjoy her company!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
April 20, 2023
Nora

Nora

Alissa took away all my anxiety of leaving my two cats. She made the process super easy, she's a pro, and the best part was I got daily videos of my boys! I didn't expect that but was surprised that I looked forward to them. Such an easy and worry-free process from start to finish.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
February 5, 2023
Mary

Mary

Alissa was so respectful and attentive to our babies! We got updates and she follows instructions, I highly recommend her! My anxiety was gone and I was able to enjoy my trip without worry!

Meowtel-verified reservation with overnight visits
November 14, 2022
Laura

Laura

Alissa was great! She sent me updates every time she visited my cat, and I could tell my kitty was relaxed and happy with her. I have already booked her again!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
July 5, 2022
Arelys

Arelys

Alissa is a fantastic cat sitter. I recently used her for a week to watch over my elderly cat. Her daily updates eased any worries I had about leaving my old boy home alone. I came home to find him happy, well taken care of, and not stressed out. I’d absolutely use Alissa again in the future.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
July 3, 2022
Jason

Jason

Alissa was amazing! she was great at communicating with us and kept us in the loop when she came over. She made sure our kitty had food and water and even took care of litter duty for us! Made us feel so much better having her look after Scarlett. will definitely use her in the future.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
May 25, 2022
Kimberly

Kimberly

I’m a repeat client and Alissa is the best, as always! She took care of my Charlie for a couple of long weekends recently and sends updates with each visit. Charlie loves her and it’s so comforting to know she’s taking care of him!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
March 25, 2022
Brooke

Brooke

Alissa did another fantastic job watching my cat Ham! She made sure to send updates, pictures, and videos when she came and visited. Alissa is great!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 28, 2022
Mikel

Mikel

All around great to work with. Super friendly, excellent communication, and our cats loved her. She sent texts with photos/videos everyday and made sure our fluffers were happy. Really glad we have her coming again in January. Highly recommended!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
December 6, 2021
Alison

Alison

Alissa did a fantastic job looking after my cat while I was away. She sent video updates with each visit and I could tell my cat was very happy and comfortable with her. Highly recommend.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
October 19, 2021
Linda

Linda

Alissa is wonderful with my shy cats and communicates with me on a consistent basis. Highly recommended!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
September 30, 2021
Jesse

Jesse

Alissa did a fantastic job of learning our cats' needs and maintaining their routine. She sent plenty of high quality pictures and videos of our babies to let us know they were being taken care of. I'd recommend Alissa to anyone who needs a cat sitter.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
May 20, 2021
Jenny

Jenny

Alissa did a great job taking care of Yoo-ni and Fefe while I was out of town! She is very attentive, sent video updates, and made sure my kitties were taken care of. Highly recommend! :)

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 23, 2020
Roderick

Roderick

Alissa was the best sitter one could ask for! My cat LOVED her and she made me feel so much better by taking the best videos/pictures of my cat! Anyone who is need of a cat sitter should definitely look no further.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 28, 2020
Michelle

Michelle

Alissa is a wonderful cat sitter. Even though my cat is antisocial - cat's loss. But Alissa ensured she was fed, and that the box was being used so the cat was ok if invisible. She was able to work with our schedule to get keys and such too which was pretty insane with my short time frame so that was wonderful too.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 18, 2019
Fulya

Fulya

Alissa took great care of our kitties! Our cats absolutely loved her when she came to meet them. She kept us updated and sent videos and pictures every day. For the first time we never worried about our cats while on vacation, and thanks to Alissa we had a wonderful time! We are very fortunate to have found her, and definitely recommend her. Hope she'll be available next time we go on vacation. Thanks again Alissa!!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
March 28, 2019
Caleb

Caleb

Things went great! I appreciated the help and all she did to take care of my little one! The photos and video updates were great and I really appreciated things. Leone seems to really like Alissa as well!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
March 28, 2019
Laurelle

Laurelle

Alissa did an amazing job taking care of my two kitties and giving updates. She was flexible and generous. She even spent some extra time playing with my two precious lovebugs. I recommend Alissa wholeheartedly.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
October 7, 2018
Antoine

Antoine

Alissa did a great job! She sent us photo updates of our cats and took good care of them. My cats loved her (and it's no easy feat to be loved by them). We will gladly use her services again!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 17, 2018
Michelle

Michelle

Alissa was wonderful! She gave me updates, anything that concerned her and I could see how well Luna was cared for when we returned home. I'd recommend Alissa with no hesitation and hope to use her services again!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 18, 2018
Hiro

Hiro

Alissa was wonderful!! From the first time we began communicating, she seemed genuine and caring and that is what a person seeks when searching for this type of service for the family cat. She gave constant updates during my trip away. She also went out of the way to check our mail and to make sure our cat was given love and care. My cat is fairly shy towards people she just met, but she took an immediate liking to Alissa. I can not recommend a better sitter! You will have no worries and know that your pet is in great hands! I highly recommend Alissa.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
July 12, 2018
Megan

Megan

This was our first time having someone who isn’t a friend or family watch our fur babies. So we were pretty hesitant but we needed the service. Alissa was outstanding! She gave amazing updates everyday which I was so grateful for. The cats really liked her and we appreciate everything she did!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
June 5, 2021
Kathryn

Kathryn

She did an amazing job taking care of all three of our kitties. Even helped out with our sick one and gave him his medicine!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 7, 2023
Jeff

Jeff

Alissa did a fantastic job while I was on my overseas trip. Couldn’t have asked for a better or more communicative and flexible sitter. She even came during a crazy snowstorm. I’m so grateful, thank you!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 26, 2022
Jennifer

Jennifer

Our experience with Alissa was good. There were some minor communication issues (which were quickly resolved), but she was very nice and I could tell that Maus was well taken care of. I recommend Alissa as a trustworthy and caring sitter.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 1, 2021
Sarah

Sarah

Ilyssa is seriously THE most trust worthy cat sitter. I had absolutely no anxiety knowing my cats were in her care and she was super accommodating with communication, cat play time, etc. 100/100 strongly recommend her services and I will most definitely book her again :)

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
September 8, 2020
Maryann

Maryann

I was able to fully enjoy my time away from home, knowing that Alissa was taking amazing care of my cat. She made the most of each visit, playing with my very high energy cat.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
December 29, 2024
Kelly

Kelly

As always, Alissa took fabulous care of our older kitty. Alissa always goes above and beyond to make sure our little cat has everything she needs.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 2, 2025
Kelly

Kelly

Another great visit with Alissa who is able to take care of our senior kitty that needs a little extra attention.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 16, 2025
Brendan

Brendan

Alissa was great with my shy kitty and gave a new cat dad great updates that helped me know he was doing okay:)

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 27, 2023
Aj

Aj

Alissa kept me at ease while I was away from my three felines. It is hard to leave two special needs cats and one nervous one with a stranger, but I would absolutely trust Alissa to sit for them again!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
February 23, 2020
Lynette

Lynette

Alissa is the best! She took wonderful care of our three fur babies and is the best cat sitter we have ever had. She always sends the best photos and videos! Our cats love her and it makes us feel so much better that she is caring for them while we must be away from home. If I could give her 10 stars, I would!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 20, 2024
Anthony

Anthony

Alissa always follows directions and does a great job, I am happy and confident to leave Leo in her care.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
July 7, 2025
Bruce

Bruce

Alissa was incredible, sending daily status updates with pics or video of the visit. She won both of our cats over quickly and went beyond our expectations. I’m already watching the availability calendar to make sure we get her booked for our next trip out of town.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
June 5, 2021
Madison

Madison

Alissa was amazing! This was my first time having someone other than family/close friends watch my cats and she sent great updates and really put my mind at ease.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 16, 2024
Kaitlyn

Kaitlyn

Alissa was excellent! She's a responsive, quick communicator and I loved the videos. My timid cats seemed to like her too!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 1, 2020
James

James

Alissa was great! She watched my cat Boo while I was gone. She sent a video of him and he was content when I returned. I recommend her!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 19, 2020
Megan

Megan

We have used Alissa a couple of times before this reservation and she's always a joy to have watching our fur babies. She's great with them and I don't worry about them being taken care of. I love all her pictures and updates. Makes coming home that much better. She's fantastic and I am so thankful for her.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
September 10, 2022
Christopher

Christopher

Alissa is fantastic. Prompt, great communication, attentive, and flexible. We cannot recommend her enough!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
August 3, 2025
Carol

Carol

Alissa takes good care of my old lady cat. I reserve her every time I need to travel because I know the communication will be solid and the care will be lovely.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
June 20, 2022
Maryann

Maryann

Alissa was a responsive, respectful cat sitter! Rhys was well taken care of and I would recommend her services to anyone.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 2, 2024
Jess

Jess

Alissa was fantastic! This was the first time I’ve needed a sitter and she was super accommodating and understanding of my anxieties. I’ve already made a another reservation.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 23, 2024
Bruce

Bruce

Alissa continues to deliver outstanding care for our kitties while we’re away. You can practically hear the purring through the update photos. Booking Alissa is the first step of our vacation planning!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 11, 2024
Jon

Jon

Alissa was a great sitter! Picture/video updates and pets for my grumpy older babies :)

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
March 2, 2023
Bethany

Bethany

Alissa did an amazing job caring for our cat! She was communicative, professional, knowledgeable, and reliable. Our cat took to her immediately and seemed to really enjoy her visits. I will definitely be booking Alissa again in the future!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 28, 2021
Garrett

Garrett

Alissa is wonderful at her job - accommodating, personable, and took great care of our cat with plenty of updates and cute videos! Thank you so so much. ♥️

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
August 29, 2021
Sheila

Sheila

Such a great experience! She took such great care of our crazy girls. They were so happy to get cuddles while we were gone and they were nice and happy when we got home! :)

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 3, 2021
Seth

Seth

once again, Alissa was a stellar cat sitter. the cats loved her, and we loved receiving her updates and knowing they were in good hands. if you need a cat sitter, I highly recommend her. unless you need one the same weekend I need one. in that case, BACK OFF! :)

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
May 27, 2025
Christopher

Christopher

Alissa is brilliant - highly professional, personable, responsive, and caring. We were able to book not too far in advance and she was very accommodating. She is our go-to cat caretaker!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 27, 2024
Megan

Megan

This is our second time using Alissa and it's always great having her watch our kiddos. She is very professional and always super kind with our cats. Love her flexibility with last minute bookings as well. Thanks Alissa!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
May 18, 2022
Lindsay

Lindsay

Alissa was amazing. She was caring, super attentive, and communicative with our senior guy. thank you!

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

Megan

I've used Alissa as a cat sitter many times in the past, and I'll continue to do so as long as she's available in my neighborhood. She's really, truly excellent at her job.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
August 21, 2023
Bailey

Bailey

Alissa is the perfect pet sitter! I feel like she already knows our cat, which is awesome. Can’t wait to have her back.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 30, 2022
Lizzie

Lizzie

Alissa's care for my kitty was exceptional! I have never come home to a happier cat after over a week away. I could tell Olive had all of the attention she needed. Thank you, Alissa!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
July 9, 2021
Jenna

Jenna

Alissa was amazing! She sent pictures of our fur babies every day and was super reliable. We will definitely be using her again!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 25, 2018
Carol

Carol

Alissa consistently has been such a great sitter for Athena. Great communication and she instantly was able to make Athena comfortable with her. I now have to travel for work and will be using Alissa each time.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
March 13, 2022
Edward Cary

Edward Cary

Alissa did a wonderful job. It's a great relief to know that your animals are in reliable hands.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 25, 2022
Meredith

Meredith

Really is the best! Regular communication- lets you know how things are going. Cannot recommend enough!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 23, 2021
Kevin

Kevin

Alissa has once again proven to be a fantastic and reliable sitter for our little Luna! I have nothing but great things to say about her. If you’re looking for a sitter, choose Alissa, you won’t be disappointed!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
July 26, 2021
Meredith

Meredith

Alissa is amazing! Very personable and great at what she does. Will definitely use her services again!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 11, 2021
Julia

Julia

Alissa was so great! Even though Linus was wary of her, he got through it. I highly recommend Alissa--she's courteous and kind. Thank you!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
December 3, 2019
Antoine

Antoine

This is the second time we ask Alissa to come take care of our cats. Just like the first time, she did an amazing job!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 27, 2018
Josh

Josh

Alissa was warm, timely, responsible, and sent regular photos of my kitty!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 6, 2022
Nathan

Nathan

Awesome sitter! Excellent communication and tried to be very flexible with schedule when I needed it! Would recommend her to any cat moms and dads

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 10, 2022
Megan

Megan

Alissa is very communicative and an excellent cat sitter. It's so nice to know Bomber is in excellent hands while I'm out of town.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
March 3, 2022

Alissa's Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $40.00 / 20min $60.00 / 45min $80.00 / 60min
  • Overnight stays
    $165.00 / Overnight stays in your home
  • Alissa's Holiday Surcharge is 30%
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Alissa's Qualifications & Experience

Transportation

  • Car

Medication Experience

  • Topical Ointments
  • Eye/Ear Drops
  • Oral Medication / Pills
  • Injections / Diabetic Management
  • 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.

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  • Meet a caring cat sitter with experience in shelters and rescues! They're skilled in administering medications and available for overnight stays. Enjoy personalized updates and playful moments! 🐾✨

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  • With over 30 years of experience caring for cats, this sitter excels at administering medications, including injections. They cherish connecting with cats and their families to ensure the best care! 🐱💖

    Trusted care for your kitties!
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  • Meet a caring pet nanny with 8+ years experience! They specialize in gentle medication care 🩺 even for shy kitties. Available on weekends and holidays to keep your cat pampered!

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  • Meet your trusted sitter in Chicago! 🌟 With expertise in medication administration and a passion for enriching cat play, they ensure your furry friend feels safe and happy while you’re away. They're also available on holidays and weekends!

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  • Carla's lifelong love for cats shines in every visit! With compassionate care and a playful vibe, they provide comfort for your furry friend. Enjoy daily adorable pics and peace of mind while away! 🐱

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  • Ally is a devoted cat person with over ten years of experience caring for cats, including those needing special diets and medication. They're flexible and dedicated, ensuring your kitty feels secure and loved! 🐱✨

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Frequently Asked Questions

Chicago cat sitting rates will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and expertise, but the average price for a cat sitter is $28.00. 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.

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