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I'm Erika
Cat Sitting in Baltimore, MD
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What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a cat sitter?
Please make sure you do your due diligence when hiring anyone that’s going to enter your home. Ask the appropriate questions such as their problem solving skills, their experience with handling cats and their schedules so that you have a clear understanding who you are hiring.
Are you usually available during holidays?
Yes I am! I tend to work every holiday and working holidays with cats is very easy and a lot more flexible.
What is your favorite cat toy?
The laser pointers. I really love using the lasers to play with my cat clients because it’s so cute and funny to watch them chase the light. Also, it’s cool to watch their hunting instincts kick in!
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In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Erika is experienced with 4 types of medications
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Natosha
March 30, 2026
Erika was absolutely fantastic! She arrived promptly every day to take care of my fur babies, ensuring their feedings and litter cleaning were handled efficiently. Her punctuality played a crucial role in helping my girls feel secure and minimize any stress during my absence. I truly appreciated her commitment to communication as she sent updates after each visit. This transparency allowed me to know exactly what was happening at home while I was away. To top it off, she shared adorable pictures and videos of my cats, which I absolutely loved. It was heartwarming to see how they started to warm up to her over the days! Given this wonderful experience, I will definitely be hiring Erika again in the future for my cat sitting needs.
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Rhonni
February 15, 2026
My husband and I first time using this app and Erika has treated our Nico like the princess she us. Every instruction was followed to the T day by day. She was so attentive to our sweet girl she even brought up something with her eyes which i didn't notice until Erika told me. Nico immediately warmed up to her and i was getting plenty of updates. Erika is definitely the new cat sitter of the family and we will be booking again
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Megan
February 5, 2026
Erika took care of my boys like she had known them for years. One of my cats is diabetic and I was very nervous to leave him for the first time. Erika was kind and respectful of my fear and I never felt judged. She took care of them and communicated throughout our trip. Highly recommend!
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Mollie
January 15, 2026
Erika was great—clear, helpful, and reliable. I really appreciated her orientation visit and her daily updates, as well as her helpful holiday availability. My cats are shy and skittish, and I felt like she understood a nice balance of trying to make contact vs. not disrupting their hiding groove. Thanks to Erika, I had peace of mind through the holidays and arrived home to well-cared-for critters. Thanks, Erika!
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Mary
December 27, 2025
Erika took great care of our old lady cat while we were away! She was very patient with my scheduling mistakes in the app and was overall professional and good to work with. She even last minute stayed an additional night when our flight home was cancelled. Thank you Erika!
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Thank you Mary! it’s always a pleasure to watch Eko. she’s so darn cute!
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Zaniah
February 21, 2026
Erika was very helpfully and accommodating with her visits with our scruffy senior, Paige. She was respectful of our home and neighbors. She even brought our trash bins in! She kept us updated and sent lots of pictures of our lovely kitty selling us out for treats. We'll trust Erika with future visits for our geriatric daughter.
Read moreService Area & Availability
Drop in visits rates
Overnight stay rate
Erika's is 50%
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
Erika's holiday surcharge is 50%.
Drop in visits rates
Overnight stay rate
Erika's is 50%
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
Erika's holiday surcharge is 50%.
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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.
Memorial Day is coming up soon (May 25th, 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 $25.00. 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!
Rating breakdown
Natosha
March 30, 2026
Erika was absolutely fantastic! She arrived promptly every day to take care of my fur babies, ensuring their feedings and litter cleaning were handled efficiently. Her punctuality played a crucial role in helping my girls feel secure and minimize any stress during my absence. I truly appreciated her commitment to communication as she sent updates after each visit. This transparency allowed me to know exactly what was happening at home while I was away. To top it off, she shared adorable pictures and videos of my cats, which I absolutely loved. It was heartwarming to see how they started to warm up to her over the days! Given this wonderful experience, I will definitely be hiring Erika again in the future for my cat sitting needs.
Rhonni
February 15, 2026
My husband and I first time using this app and Erika has treated our Nico like the princess she us. Every instruction was followed to the T day by day. She was so attentive to our sweet girl she even brought up something with her eyes which i didn't notice until Erika told me. Nico immediately warmed up to her and i was getting plenty of updates. Erika is definitely the new cat sitter of the family and we will be booking again
Response from Erika
thank you rhonni! Nico is such a sweet girl ❤️❤️
Megan
February 5, 2026
Erika took care of my boys like she had known them for years. One of my cats is diabetic and I was very nervous to leave him for the first time. Erika was kind and respectful of my fear and I never felt judged. She took care of them and communicated throughout our trip. Highly recommend!
Response from Erika
aww thanks Megan! they were a pleasure to watch :)
Mollie
January 15, 2026
Erika was great—clear, helpful, and reliable. I really appreciated her orientation visit and her daily updates, as well as her helpful holiday availability. My cats are shy and skittish, and I felt like she understood a nice balance of trying to make contact vs. not disrupting their hiding groove. Thanks to Erika, I had peace of mind through the holidays and arrived home to well-cared-for critters. Thanks, Erika!
Mary
December 27, 2025
Erika took great care of our old lady cat while we were away! She was very patient with my scheduling mistakes in the app and was overall professional and good to work with. She even last minute stayed an additional night when our flight home was cancelled. Thank you Erika!
Response from Erika
Thank you Mary! it’s always a pleasure to watch Eko. she’s so darn cute!
Zaniah
February 21, 2026
Erika was very helpfully and accommodating with her visits with our scruffy senior, Paige. She was respectful of our home and neighbors. She even brought our trash bins in! She kept us updated and sent lots of pictures of our lovely kitty selling us out for treats. We'll trust Erika with future visits for our geriatric daughter.
Response from Erika
thank you zaniah!
Carla
March 2, 2026
Erika is extremely communicative, professional, and friendly. I have booked her twice now, and having her stay with my cat overnight during two different family emergencies has given me the peace of mind I needed to focus on family.
Response from Erika
thank you carla!
Veranika
March 30, 2026
Erika was amazing at taking care of our kitties. She patiently waited when there was an accesss issue to our apartment, to ensure the cats were fed. I appreciated her patience, communication, and thoroughness. I would love to work with her again.
Carla
August 18, 2025
Erika’s excellent care for my shy cat during a family emergency was exceptional. Erika is communicative and responsible. My cat was following Erika around the house and playing with her within a few days. Erika’s care eased my worries and allowed me to focus on my family during a challenging time. I will definitely hire Erika again!
Response from Erika
Carla you’ve been an exceptional client and I’m grateful to have been able to care for Mina! She’s a great cat!
Natalie
November 3, 2025
Erika was great with my kitties. She made sure they were well fed and cared for while I was away. She made sure the litter box was clean and even went by late at night when my neighbor left without giving her the key. I loved the daily pics, videos and updates. I'll use her again
Response from Erika
thank you Natalie for the beautiful review! I do what I can to satisfy all of my clients while they are away and making sure that you guy’s pets are safe and secure while in my care ❤️
Charlee
This month
Erika is my kitty’s favorite pet sitter, and she is very selective! Erika goes above and beyond and is always responsive and proactively in communication when upon arrival, during, and after pet sitting, very reassuring for me and kitty.
Response from Erika
thank you Charlee!!
Allison
March 20, 2026
Erika did a wonderful job taking care of our babies while we were out of town. We received daily photos and reports and had a great meet and greet! This was our first time using a cat sitter outside of family, and it’s safe to say we’ll be doing it again! 😻
Response from Erika
Thank you Allison! the boys were fantastic!
Mary
December 27, 2025
This was a last second additional night added to a mutli-day stay. Erika saved the day when she was able to stay longer when we had a flight delay!
Response from Erika
anytime! glad I could accommodate!
Dana
December 1, 2025
This was my second time booking Erika. This time included an additional cat and additional medication. Just as before, Erika went above and beyond caring for my cats. I appreciate her attention to detail and am never worried when she’s in charge of caring for my cats.
Response from Erika
Thank you Dana! it’s always a good time with the clan! and Ash being a new addition to the family makes it all the better!
Dana
September 9, 2025
This was my first time using this app and Erika was amazing! So much care and experience. Thanks to her my cat was so relaxed when we got back home! She usually has separation anxiety and won’t eat, with her being there, I was able to relax on my trip and know my baby was safe.
Response from Erika
You were awesome to work with as well Dana! I could watch kat monster anytime!
Erika
November 11, 2025
As first time cat parents, we were nervous about leaving our babies. Erika put our anxieties at ease. She clearly communicated with us. She also sent videos and photos. It was a great relief to see our babies happy. We’ll definitely book with Erika again.
Response from Erika
thank you so much Erika! I can’t wait to sit for them again!
Sierra
August 11, 2025
Erika was a wonderful sitter! She kept us up to date with pictures and videos and made sure everything was taken care of perfectly. Her attention to detail, kindness, and professionalism are top notch.
Response from Erika
aww thanks sierra! I can’t wait to watch Noam again for you all!
Dana
August 9, 2025
Erika was fantastic. My cats were very well cared for. Erika communicated extremely well and sent lots of pics and videos. I will definitely use Erika again.
Response from Erika
thank you Dana for the lovely compliment! I loved every minute I spent with them 😃
Hannah
March 27, 2026
Erika took great care of my boys, who are very needy, while I was gonna go a work trip. She is very communicative and the boys loved her!
Response from Erika
aww thanks Hannah! I loved them 😻!!
Lorin
April 5, 2026
Erika was very responsible and communicative. I knew my cats were in very good hands.
Dana
This month
Response from Erika
Thank you Dana!
Art
April 13, 2026
Erika’s thorough and very dependable. Great attention to detail, very high standards of care.
Lorin
April 2, 2026
Erika was responsible and communicative.
Whitney
March 28, 2026
Dana
March 22, 2026
Dana
March 3, 2026
Erika is the best. She takes excellent care of my cats and I’m never worried when she’s there.
Charlee
February 15, 2026
Response from Erika
thank you Charlee!
Charlee
January 28, 2026
Response from Erika
thank you!
Art
January 19, 2026
Kyle
January 11, 2026
Response from Erika
Thank you Kyle!
Lori
January 9, 2026
Response from Erika
thank you Lori!
Art
December 27, 2025
Very reliable, does a thorough job, great communicator!
Response from Erika
thank you art! I love watching the girls
Calton
December 5, 2025
Natalie
December 3, 2025
Rachel
November 30, 2025
Response from Erika
Thank you Rachel!
Lori
November 29, 2025
Response from Erika
thank you Lori !
Art
October 15, 2025
Art
September 8, 2025
Onyx
August 21, 2025
John
August 4, 2025
Erika did a fantastic job and will happily book her again for all of my cat sitting needs!
Response from Erika
aww thanks you guys! your furry clan are so sweet and cute!😃 I’ll be happy to watch them again for you all!
Sandra
July 3, 2025
I’m so grateful to have found Erika Howell! She’s caring, reliable, and clearly loves animals. I no longer stress when I travel, knowing my cat is in such good hands. Erika follows all instructions and keeps me updated with photos and reports. I fully trust her with my pet!
Sarah
July 3, 2025
Erika is a highly experienced cat sitter who will respect your pet and your space as if they are her own. She is calm and fun, and treats her clients with kindness and support. I am grateful to have had her as our sitter for 5 years.
Meowtel
July 3, 2025
Erika is a background-checked cat sitter in the Baltimore area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.
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