I'm Ian

Lifelong Cat Loaf Lover

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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

Ian is experienced with 5 types of medications

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

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Lifelong Cat Loaf Lover

I'm Ian

Cat Sitting in Newton, MA

I have recently moved from Woburn to Newton! If you are a former Woburn area client, feel free to reach out as I would love to see your kitties again :].

I have always had a cat in my life since the day I was born. I had my best friend, Smokey, for 18 years. I always made sure he had an exciting life and received the best care, from exploring outside and visiting 3 national parks, to receiving daily insulin injections and fluids when he developed diabetes and kidney disease in his later years...
I have recently moved from Woburn to Newton! If you are a former Woburn area client, feel free to reach out as I would love to see your kitties again :].

I have always had a cat in my life since the day I was born. I had my best friend, Smokey, for 18 years. I always made sure he had an exciting life and received the best care, from exploring outside and visiting 3 national parks, to receiving daily insulin injections and fluids when he developed diabetes and kidney disease in his later years. When I had to find a cat sitter I was always concerned about Smokey receiving the extra care he required. I hope to alleviate that worry for others the same way I would've wanted back then.

I could play games and pet cats all day :]. I love to take pictures and videos to give owners the peace of mind that their cat is happy and healthy. In addition to food/water upkeep, litter box cleaning, etc., I have experience giving my own cat pills, insulin injections, and subcutaneous fluids. My greatest goal in life is to love all the cats!

Learn More About Ian

Can you tell us about your favorite cat sitting reservation?

I had a friend’s cat, Agape (seen in a bag in my picture section!) live with me for a little over a month. She was a demanding yet very loving cat with a loud personality! I was very happy to have her around in my new apartment, to introduce her to new toys, and to provide her with the copious amounts of attention she needs. I remember I once left the window open for her while I was at work. As I was walking back that evening, she was right there in the window, yelling at me to quickly come inside! Now that Agape is back with her cat mom, I try to visit her whenever I can.

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

I know that cats hate attention unless it’s on their own terms. Oftentimes they tend to love the person that ignores them the most! To make new cats more comfortable, I give them their space, avoid direct eye contact, and try to get low to the ground so I look smaller and less intimidating. I’ve coaxed many cats out from hiding spaces by laying on the floor with my hand outstretched towards them and my head turned the other way! But the most important trick is time. You can’t force a cat to do anything; you can only give them the time to make the decision themselves


Medication Experience:

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

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Gwen

Gwen

December 5, 2025

Ian showed up on time twice a day to give my cat his insulin shots and was always attentive to both my cats, playing and talking to them, and sending me photos. Ian has taken care of my diabetic cat for two separate vacations, and I highly recommend him.

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Agustina

Agustina

July 15, 2025

Ian is amazing! this is my second time booking him for my two exotic shorthairs who are somewhat high maintenance with eye cleansing and a raw beef diet. Ian is meticulous and friendly and a very good communicator! he sent many photos each day and i know my cats are in loving hands with him 🙂

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Jessamyn

Jessamyn

September 10, 2025

Ian was attentive and affectionate and gave my elder kitty all the snuggles and care she could hope for during an extended period . the constant updates, photos and videos were reassuring and set me at ease while I was away

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Liz

Liz

July 13, 2025

Ian was a great cat sitter. Our cat is not an easy one to work with but Ian approached working with her with great determination and care. He jumped right in when we needed him unexpectedly and kept us posted throughout our time away. We really appreciated his perseverance in trying to give our cat her required medications and were grateful that he was there. Thank you for everything, Ian!

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Misch

Misch

July 5, 2025

Ian was professional and friendly, he made a good effort to get to know our little old man, Noche in his meet and greet and we felt very confident in leaving Noche in his care. While we were away he communicated with us during every visit, sent photos and videos and went above and beyond to try and help Noche with his meds and fluids, even if Noche didn’t always cooperate.

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Heather

Heather

December 1, 2025

This is my second time having Ian look after my kitties, and would highly recommend him! he sent many daily photos and videos that kept me at ease. Each cat has very different temperaments, and he was able to adjust to both of them well. Would use him again!

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Service Area & Availability

Drop in visits rates

$32.75 / 20min
$49.00 / 45min
$63.00 / 60min

Overnight stay rate

$92.25 / Overnight
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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.

Newton cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $31.00. 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 free 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 free Meet & Greet!

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