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I'm Marcella
Cat Sitting in Baltimore, MD
In my spare time, I love snuggling with my kitten, Frankie šāā¬ I LOVE CATS, as anyone who knows me can attest š» You can trust that I will be loving, diligent, & playful when caring for your fur babies, and Iāll send you plenty of pictures!
I have 20+ years of cat care experience. I grew up taking care of my longhair Persian, Bebe, and my family's cats - Holly, Ginger, and Roxy... Hi, my name is Marcy! I was born & raised in Baltimore, & Iām a lawyer by day.
In my spare time, I love snuggling with my kitten, Frankie šāā¬ I LOVE CATS, as anyone who knows me can attest š» You can trust that I will be loving, diligent, & playful when caring for your fur babies, and Iāll send you plenty of pictures!
I have 20+ years of cat care experience. I grew up taking care of my longhair Persian, Bebe, and my family's cats - Holly, Ginger, and Roxy. I also help my friends take care of their cats - Castiel, Crowley, Leo, Hobie, Malenia, Thomas, Ernest, & Oscar ā¤ļø
I have experience with cats with medical concerns, especially thyroid & kidney diseases. I am CPR-trained for cats & dogs, and can administer oral medications, topical ointments, & ear drops. I have experience administering injections in humans, and I'm happy to learn how to do so with animals.
I take health & safety seriously. I remain updated on all my vaccines, and I hope your cats do, too!
I have a minor allergy to lavender, so I would appreciate if you could let me know if you use lavender litter, soap, trash bags, air fresheners, etc. so I can prepare!
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What is your experience with cat sitting, and how long have you been doing it?
I started Meowtel in 2021 as a pandemic side hustle, but Iāve been catsitting for friends and family for 20+ years!
What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?
I get along well with cats, and itās rare to meet one who doesnāt warm up to me (eventually). I enjoy making cats feel safe, and there is nothing better than kitty snuggles! Best feeling in the entire world.
Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?
My cat's name is Frankie! He is gray with a white tuxedo on his chest. He's a little anxious, but very sweet and snuggly. He is 4-years-old. I met him when he was 4-weeks-old after my friends found Frankie, his mom, and his siblings on their porch! They were hiding under a tarp to stay dry during a thunderstorm. I helped take care of all 4 cats for a few weeks, and adopted Frankie when he was 3-months-old. My friend adopted Frankie's mom and we are planning a reunion!
Are you usually available during holidays?
Yes! My family lives in Baltimore, so I usually stay here during the holidays to celebrate with them. I do ask for some timing flexibility on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and Easter, so I can plan around my familyās celebrations.
How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?
I have a lot of experience with anxious cats because Iāve had 2 cats with acute anxiety who needed medication. When I cat sit for an anxious cat, I sit still for at least 15 minutes to allow the cat time to warm up to my smells without making noise or quick movements. I always let cats sniff my hand before I attempt to pet them. I speak in very soft tones. If treats are available, I will either hold them in my hand or put them next to my feet so the cat can feel more comfortable approaching & being physically close to me. I also encourage parents to use pheromone sprays or plug ins. Some cats also respond well to daily gabapentin when their family is away, and I can administer that.
Medication Experience:
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In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Marcella is experienced with 3 types of medications
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Ann
February 17, 2026
Marcella was amazing with my baby Yana! She needed extra special attention as she needs meds each day. And we were gone a really long time out of the country. Marcella was great about sending me pictures and texting me updates so I wouldn't worry. I will definitely have her back!
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Erica
This month
The first set of visits with Marcella went great! The cats didn't even seem to mind that we were gone, which is not always the case when we leave them with sitters. She was also able to pill our sick kitty, which allowed us to not have to cancel our trip.
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Hanna
January 9, 2026
Marcella communicated clearly about her schedule, sent us daily photos and updates, and successfully gave our anxious cat her nightly pill.
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Nicole
January 10, 2025
Second time booking with Marcie and she was great! Lots of photos of my fur baby and updates on how she was doing and she took care of her amazingly! I will book her again!
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Steffi
September 12, 2021
Marcella was a wonderful sitter for my two cats while I was out of the country. I received frequent updates and pics (if the cats came out). When Marcella had an emergency and needed to reschedule for one visit, she made sure that meowtel found a replacement and kept me in the loop the entire time. It was great knowing that she's taking care of the cats in every situation. I will hopefully work with her again in the future.
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Lauren
May 20, 2021
Marcy is a top notch cat whisper! Lila absolutely loved her. Lila needed to go the ER and Marcy jumped on it quickly and I felt Lila was safe in her hands.
Read moreService Area & Availability
Drop in visits rates
Overnight stay rate
Marcella's is 15%
Holiday Surcharge
Due to high demand during holidays, sitters on Meowtel have the option to set their own holiday price increase, which can be found in the rates section of their profiles. If your reservation falls within three (3) days before and/or after a federal holiday, or on the holiday itself, a holiday surcharge, determined by your sitter, will be added to your reservation.
These are the date ranges in 2026 to which the holiday surcharge applies:
- January 1-4: New Year's 2026
- January 16-22: MLK Day
- February 13-19: Presidents Day
- May 22-28: Memorial Day
- June 16-22: Juneteenth
- July 1-7: July 4th
- September 4-10: Labor Day
- October 9-15: Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day
- November 8-14: Veterans Day
- November 23-29: Thanksgiving
- December 22-28: Christmas
- December 29-31: New Year's 2027
These are the date ranges in 2027 to which the holiday surcharge applies:
- January 1-4: New Year's 2027
- January 15-21: MLK Day
- February 12-18: Presidents Day
- May 28-June 3: Memorial Day
- June 16-22: Juneteenth
- July 1-7: July 4th
- September 3-9: Labor Day
- October 8-14: Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day
- November 8-14: Veterans Day
- November 22-28: Thanksgiving
- December 22-28: Christmas
- December 29-31: New Year's 2028
Marcella's holiday surcharge is 15%.
Drop in visits rates
Overnight stay rate
Marcella's is 20%
Holiday Surcharge
Due to high demand during holidays, sitters on Meowtel have the option to set their own holiday price increase, which can be found in the rates section of their profiles. If your reservation falls within three (3) days before and/or after a federal holiday, or on the holiday itself, a holiday surcharge, determined by your sitter, will be added to your reservation.
These are the date ranges in 2026 to which the holiday surcharge applies:
- January 1-4: New Year's 2026
- January 16-22: MLK Day
- February 13-19: Presidents Day
- May 22-28: Memorial Day
- June 16-22: Juneteenth
- July 1-7: July 4th
- September 4-10: Labor Day
- October 9-15: Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day
- November 8-14: Veterans Day
- November 23-29: Thanksgiving
- December 22-28: Christmas
- December 29-31: New Year's 2027
These are the date ranges in 2027 to which the holiday surcharge applies:
- January 1-4: New Year's 2027
- January 15-21: MLK Day
- February 12-18: Presidents Day
- May 28-June 3: Memorial Day
- June 16-22: Juneteenth
- July 1-7: July 4th
- September 3-9: Labor Day
- October 8-14: Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day
- November 8-14: Veterans Day
- November 22-28: Thanksgiving
- December 22-28: Christmas
- December 29-31: New Year's 2028
Marcella's holiday surcharge is 20%.
Schedule Constraints
I work full-time on weekdays from 9am-5pm. I can only do weekday morning or midday visits when I WFH on Wednesdays and Fridays. Iām available on all weekdays during the holidays.
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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.
Veterans Day is coming up soon (November 11th, 2026)
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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.
Baltimore 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!
Rating breakdown
Ann
February 17, 2026
Marcella was amazing with my baby Yana! She needed extra special attention as she needs meds each day. And we were gone a really long time out of the country. Marcella was great about sending me pictures and texting me updates so I wouldn't worry. I will definitely have her back!
Erica
This month
The first set of visits with Marcella went great! The cats didn't even seem to mind that we were gone, which is not always the case when we leave them with sitters. She was also able to pill our sick kitty, which allowed us to not have to cancel our trip.
Hanna
January 9, 2026
Marcella communicated clearly about her schedule, sent us daily photos and updates, and successfully gave our anxious cat her nightly pill.
Nicole
January 10, 2025
Second time booking with Marcie and she was great! Lots of photos of my fur baby and updates on how she was doing and she took care of her amazingly! I will book her again!
Steffi
September 12, 2021
Marcella was a wonderful sitter for my two cats while I was out of the country. I received frequent updates and pics (if the cats came out). When Marcella had an emergency and needed to reschedule for one visit, she made sure that meowtel found a replacement and kept me in the loop the entire time. It was great knowing that she's taking care of the cats in every situation. I will hopefully work with her again in the future.
Lauren
May 20, 2021
Marcy is a top notch cat whisper! Lila absolutely loved her. Lila needed to go the ER and Marcy jumped on it quickly and I felt Lila was safe in her hands.
Mirah
March 2, 2024
Marcella sent us the cutest photos of our cat and made sure he had lots of socialization and playtime! Thank you for taking good care of him! Wouldn't hesitate to book with her again.
William
March 1, 2024
Marcella was great! She sent us daily photos of our kitties (who were enamored w/ her) and touched base w/ us routinely during our vacation. 100% would reserve again.
Amal
September 10, 2024
Marcella was amazing and our shy kitty Olive seemed happy and relaxed when we returned home after a week away. I loved the photos and updates!
Vanessa
April 8, 2024
Our cats loved Marcella. She accommodated a last-minute change to our reservation when a family illness delayed our trip.
Alison
October 9, 2024
Marcella was amazing with my cat. She sent great photos of engaging and playing with her and it was obvious she is really wonderful with animals - my cat Millie loved her! She was also so reliable, I will absolutely be a repeat customer!
Chris
December 26, 2023
Marcie did a wonderful job with my shy kitty. Easy to communicate with and took lots of cute photos.
Andrea
September 15, 2024
Marcella was a wonderful cat sitter. I received great updates and photos while away, which I absolutely appreciated and allowed me to rest easy knowing that my senior cat was well taken care of. Will use her again! Highly recommend!!
Nicole
March 15, 2024
Marcie is the best! She was so nice and went over and above to make my kitty feel comfortable. She sent lots of photo updates which was greatly appreciated. I will definitely book her in the future when I go out of town again.
Amy
July 19, 2022
Marcella is an excellent cat sitter. She communicates well and sends cute pictures every day. She provided exceptional care for my cat. I highly recommend her. Iāll definitely be re-booking in the future.
Rachel
July 30, 2021
Marcella was awesome! She sent pictures of my cat having fun during her visit which was great to see during my vacation. Key drop off and pick up was also a breeze.
Rachel
June 4, 2021
Marcy was amazing. She took wonderful care of our two cats, sent funny pictures and many updates during our time away. We were worried leaving our newest cat for the first time but she gave him all the love and attention he could ever want. She was an excellent guest during her overnight.
Amanda
April 28, 2024
Marcella was AMAZING! Our kitty instantly loved her and it meant so so much to us that Marcella went above and beyond to spend time with her. We are so grateful!
Kathryn
December 18, 2024
Marcella was great! She took excellent care of our kitties. She provided updates each day and followed all of our directions. I highly recommend her for watching your cats.
Zachary
April 13, 2021
Marcella is a fantastic cat companion and en even better cat photographer! She did a great job watching our cats and even went above and beyond taking care of them and our apartment.
Chris
December 29, 2024
Marcella has come to watch my cat Elvira several times now - excellent every time! Your cat(s) will be in great, safe hands.
Alyssa
January 2, 2024
Marcie was an absolute dream! She was quick to respond, super professional, and my cats now have a new best friend. She sent me daily updates with pictures of my cats and went above and beyond to keep them entertained. If you are looking for a terrific cat sitter in the Baltimore area, Marcie is your girl. My cats give her two paws up!
Corinne
December 31, 2023
our experience with Meowtel and with Marcella have been super great. Marcella was good at caring for Star and at letting us know how she was doing consistently. I highly recommend her as a pet sitter!!
Eric
December 30, 2023
Our cat sitter did a fantastic job caring for our cats, going above and beyond what was expected. She showed great love and attention to each of them, ensuring they were all happy and well-cared for. Her frequent updates gave us peace of mind. We highly recommend her for anyone needing a caring and reliable sitter for their cats.
Keely
May 22, 2021
Marcella was great with our kitties and keep us informed which gave us great peace of mind!
Pj
August 21, 2026
Hanna
August 12, 2026
Judy
July 18, 2026
Kathryn
June 22, 2026
Pj
June 21, 2026
Judy
June 8, 2026
Michael
June 8, 2026
Judy
June 1, 2026
Ann
March 28, 2026
Another great visit from Marcella! Yana loves spending time with her and she take great care of my baby!
Ann
January 30, 2026
Marcella is so sweet! She is great at communicating with me. She is going to be Yana's new best friend!
Joyce
January 5, 2026
Marcella was wonderful! Super responsive and sent daily updates which was appreciated.
Zach
January 5, 2026
Eric
January 3, 2026
Nataly
December 28, 2025
marcella was super sweet with our baby boy, and very respectful of our space. would recommend booking with her!
Amy
December 26, 2025
Zach
December 22, 2025
Belle
December 4, 2025
Marci is very nice and took great care of my cats!
Kathryn
November 28, 2025
Andrea
November 20, 2025
Andrea
October 24, 2025
Andrea
September 21, 2025
Michele
September 12, 2025
Zach
August 9, 2025
Andrea
August 1, 2025
Michele
July 28, 2025
Andrea
May 14, 2025
Andrea
March 28, 2025
Andrea
February 5, 2025
Michele
January 2, 2025
Michele
December 15, 2024
Andrea
December 11, 2024
Michele
October 30, 2024
Chris
October 20, 2024
Michele
September 21, 2024
She did a wonderful job! So attentive and great with the cats.
Jillian
August 31, 2024
Eric
August 25, 2024
Eric
August 25, 2024
William
July 10, 2024
Stephen
April 11, 2024
Danielle
April 8, 2024
Kevin
April 15, 2021
Marcella was wonderful and a great spirit. I would highly recommend !
Meowtel
February 17, 2021
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