I'm Aya

Gatomania Sitter

4.99
166 Reviews
< 15 mins Response Time
36 Repeat clients
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Meowtel provides customer support 365 days a year to help cat parents feel informed and supported at every step - including before a reservation is made.

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

Aya is experienced with 6 types of medications

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills Injections / Diabetic Management Subcutaneous Fluids Inhalers

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Gatomania Sitter

I'm Aya

Cat Sitting in Riverside, IL

I have two cats and I am a foster for Hinsdale Humane Society. Currently taking care of a kitten. I also volunteer at Hinsdale Humane Society helping with feeding the cats, cleaning their litters and socializing them. I also make sure their food bowls and blankets are clean for next day. I like to condu... I have two cats and I am a foster for Hinsdale Humane Society. Currently taking care of a kitten. I also volunteer at Hinsdale Humane Society helping with feeding the cats, cleaning their litters and socializing them. I also make sure their food bowls and blankets are clean for next day. I like to conduct the visits with feeding the cats first, putting fresh water, then see if the cats will come out. I let them come to me and see if they wanna play. If the cat is shy and not people friendly, I give them space and respect their boundaries. I am easy going, flexible, and kind to animals especially cats.

Learn More About Aya

What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

I enjoy playing with the cats and getting to pet them. I love it when cats want to cuddle and start purring when you play with them. I enjoy their floofs a lot.

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

I have 2 adult cats- Frenchi: orange cat, DMH and a big mamma boy. Professor- tuxedo cat, a shy cat that warms up quickly. Loves treats and laser toy. Foster kitten- Sally 6 months old Torbi, super sweet. Will likely adopt her

What is your favorite cat toy?

I like the teaser toy, laser pointer, and mice. I think the laser is a good way to interact with the cats.


Medication Experience:

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills Injections / Diabetic Management Subcutaneous Fluids Inhalers

Skills:

Shelter Volunteer

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Carolyn

Carolyn

January 3, 2026

Aya was the best cat sitter we’ve ever had! She helped with everything from putting out and replacing pee pads for one grumpy cat and giving IV fluids and pills to our sick cat. She was a great communicator and even watered our Christmas tree so we didn’t come home to a dead tree! 10/10 would love to have Aya cat sit again!

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Response from Aya

Always a pleasure 🥰

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Molly

Molly

September 7, 2026

Aya accepted our last minute request for a holiday weekend to watch our senior cat with multiple medications. She provided detailed updates with each visit and we came home to a very happy cat!

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Response from Aya

My pleasure 😇 Thank you so much

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Elise

Elise

November 13, 2025

This is the second time I have arranged to have Aya watch Fred. She is extremely reliable and accommodating! She lets you know when she’s on her way, sends great pics and establishes rapport with Fred quickly and engages him in play! She had to put a liquid med in his food this visit which didn’t trouble her at all! AND she’s always happy to fill the bowl of my feral bachelor kitty on the back porch. I can’t recommend her highly enough!

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Cary

Cary

December 28, 2025

Aya was fantastic! She was very professional and clearly loves cats! She sent lots of photos and detailed updates about her time with them, which allowed me peace of mind while I had to be away. Aya was very quick to respond, flexible, and easy to communicate with.

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Response from Aya

Thank you!! Always a pleasure :) I love Tino

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Niyati

Niyati

December 10, 2025

Aya was an absolutely outstanding cat sitter! With tremendous attention to detail, she cared for, played with, and made friends with all of my 9 cats! Not only were their food/litter needs meticulously taken care of, but there was lots of playtime and socialization and fun! She also made many helpful suggestions and communicated consistently with lots of photos of my little guys. Highly recommend! 😸

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Jeanette

Jeanette

December 3, 2025

Aya was amazing! She took great care of my 2 cats and made sure they got plenty of treats and playtime. She sent a lot of videos and pictures so I knew my kitties were doing well. She also pointed out an issue with my sink leaking so I could act on it as soon as I was back home, which was really helpful.

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Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long

Service Area & Availability

Drop in visits rates

$35.00 / 20min
$50.00 / 45min
$70.00 / 60min
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Trust & Safety

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

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

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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.

Riverside cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $30.00. 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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