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Airen The Silver Spring Cat Lady
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In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Airen is experienced with 2 types of medications
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I'm Airen
Cat Sitting in Silver Spring, MD
I have had several happy Meowtel clients - check out my reviews! I am happy to handle your kitty's basic needs while you are away, from food/water to litter to medication... Cats are my favorite animal! I love that cats can be incredibly cozy and cuddly, but they are also stubborn and independent. I respect a cat with a bit of attitude! I currently own three cats, all with their own distinctive personalities and needs. I have been a cat owner for 15 years, so I have a lot of experience caring for cats of different ages and temperaments. I am really excited to have the opportunity to meet and care for lots of new sweet and sassy kitties!
I have had several happy Meowtel clients - check out my reviews! I am happy to handle your kitty's basic needs while you are away, from food/water to litter to medication. And I love having some play time with your kitties! I always send messages and photos for every visit so you can be certain your kitty is getting the attention they deserve.
I live in Silver Spring and own a car. I am available for the DC area and Maryland suburbs. I am a freelance writer and illustrator, so I have a flexible schedule that will make it easy for me to coordinate with Meowtel clients.
I cannot always commit to a very specific time of day in multiple days in a row (i.e. exactly 11 am), so if you can have a range, that is best (i.e., 10-12am).
PLEASE NOTE!: I may have availability for some days that are blocked off on my Meowtel calendar (especially the further into the future), so don't hesitate to send me a message if you are interested.
Medication Experience:
In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Airen is experienced with 2 types of medications
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Miriam
July 3, 2025
Airen took wonderful care of our two cats while we were out of the country for a week. They got lots of playtime and we got lots of pictures and daily updates about the visits. The cats were calm and happy when we arrived home.
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Carla
August 18, 2024
My cat was more feisty than usual and Airen worked hard to solve the problem and ensure she got her medicine as needed.
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Shella
June 3, 2024
Airen was fantastic with our 15-year old shy kitty and provided excellent updates. She went above and beyond with Ruby's daily kitty asthma inhaler and we arrived home to a happy cat.
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Marguerite
December 29, 2022
Airen has magical powers...both of my cats, who always hide from visitors and strangers, immediately trusted her and came out during her visits. It was such a relief to see the daily pictures Airen sent and to know that my cats were getting attention and affection in addition to their basic needs. Will 100% book with Airen again.
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Aimee
September 7, 2024
Airen took excellent care of our kitties and sent detailed updates which gave me great peace of mind!
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Carla
April 22, 2024
Airen has been amazing! Excellent and fast communication. Able to problem solve when my cat didn’t want to take her medicine. Thorough updates! Will book again in a heartbeat!
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Drop in visits rates
Airen'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
Airen's holiday surcharge is 20%.
Drop in visits rates
Airen's is 25%
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
Airen's holiday surcharge is 25%.
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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)
Cat sitters on Meowtel are usually pretty busy, don't forget to book your sitter!
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.
Silver Spring cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $26.00. 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
Miriam
July 3, 2025
Airen took wonderful care of our two cats while we were out of the country for a week. They got lots of playtime and we got lots of pictures and daily updates about the visits. The cats were calm and happy when we arrived home.
Carla
August 18, 2024
My cat was more feisty than usual and Airen worked hard to solve the problem and ensure she got her medicine as needed.
Shella
June 3, 2024
Airen was fantastic with our 15-year old shy kitty and provided excellent updates. She went above and beyond with Ruby's daily kitty asthma inhaler and we arrived home to a happy cat.
Marguerite
December 29, 2022
Airen has magical powers...both of my cats, who always hide from visitors and strangers, immediately trusted her and came out during her visits. It was such a relief to see the daily pictures Airen sent and to know that my cats were getting attention and affection in addition to their basic needs. Will 100% book with Airen again.
Aimee
September 7, 2024
Airen took excellent care of our kitties and sent detailed updates which gave me great peace of mind!
Carla
April 22, 2024
Airen has been amazing! Excellent and fast communication. Able to problem solve when my cat didn’t want to take her medicine. Thorough updates! Will book again in a heartbeat!
Jeannelle
November 28, 2022
Airen is a friendly, responsive, conscientious sitter who was quick to bond with our.... uh... delightfully strange? cats. Handled daily meds and separated/prescription food situations perfectly and provided plenty of information and connection while we were away. We had a great experience and recommend her, particularly if you have a daily-meds cat, a prickly cat, an aloof cat...
Ellen
July 21, 2024
Love, love, love Airen for the care she gives our cats while we are away. Our shy kitties are starting to come out to greet her....we'll, the super shy one isn't quite there yet. Airen is a wonderful caretaker and we are glad to have her.
Miriam
August 18, 2024
Airen took great care of our two cats, one of whom is quite shy and skittish around new people. We had peace of mind knowing that our fur kids were getting daily visits and care.
Jeannelle
December 25, 2023
Airen is so warm and engaging with our two quirky kitties, including a daily-medication guy and a former feral. We don’t get away often, but when we do, we always hope Airen has time to stop by.
Ellen
December 14, 2023
Airen is simply amazing! She is always able to find our girls (not always easy as they don't like "strangers". We have been able to use Airen consistently enough that she is becoming known to them - important for our cats and not always easy with a service
Jennifer
September 9, 2023
Airen provided excellent care of my cat while I was away for the week! Very responsive and provided great photos. My cat takes awhile to warm up to new people; however, she came up to Airen to greet her right away. Thanks again Airen for all your help, will look to book again in the future!
Ellen
July 24, 2023
Airen is an absolutely fabulous sitter for our two cats. They are happy and healthy when we return from our travels, with spotless litter boxes, and available food and water. She sends pictures every visit, and even manages to spot our very shy girl every now an then. She has been there for us when we had a health emergency in the family - we can not imagine using anyone else for our girls!
Tylyn
July 20, 2023
Lovely woman! My cats are a bit spoiled and throw messy fits when we're away, but it wasn't a big deal for her. I loved getting pictures too!
Sarah
June 21, 2023
Airen was flexible with meeting and very responsive, which gave us peace of mind while leaving our pets for the first time in over three years. She sent great pics and fun updates that the whole family looked forward to seeing. She was understanding of our cats’ personalities and patient with our timid pandemic kitty who mostly hides from visitors. We will definitely book with her again.
Amber
March 13, 2023
This was a lovely experience and Airen took such good care of Goose! They sent lots of pictures each day and it made being without my Goosicle a little less traumatic for me lol! Great communication and great job with my cat ❤️
Corey
February 24, 2023
Airen was super communicative about how the cats were doing, sent great photos every day, and went above and beyond when she heard an alarm going off somewhere in the house. I will definitely be using her again!
Lisa
January 21, 2023
Airen is a caring and reliable cat sitter. My cat is wary of strangers, but did warm up to Airen and let her pet her a bit. She sent messages and a picture or two of my cat, Bella, every day so I knew she was doing well. I highly recommend Airen, especially if you have a shy cat who takes patience in getting used to strangers.
Ellen
September 9, 2023
We have had Airen take care of our cats on multiple occasions. She provides great updates, even managing to catch a glimpse of our shy girl. She takes great care of our cats when we are away. Airen is our go to cat sitter!
Jeannelle
August 14, 2025
Always seamless, excellent care for our gremlin cats. She's their favorite, when they have the brain cell and can have favorites! Absolutely trustworthy with daily meds. Even watered our sad summer plant.
Muriel
June 11, 2025
Airen was great with our cats and played a lot with them. Everything looked good when we came back and the cats were very calm.
Steve
January 2, 2023
Airen was very responsive to our needs. She arrived for the meet and greet when we requested, took good care of our cats and kept us informed throughout our trip away from home. She cleaned the litter thoroughly, including the areas around the boxes that one of our cats chooses to miss.
Katie
July 7, 2023
Airen did an amazing job with our two kitties and keeping us well informed while we were out of town with tons of pictures. We came home to two extremely happy cats and couldn’t have asked for better help. We definitely recommend Airen and have already asked her to come back for future trips!!!
Steve
July 2, 2023
everything went well. Airen is great with daily communications and photos, even when our cat hides.
Laura
August 23, 2024
Airen was amazing as always. Her feedback and constant updates reassure me that our cat is doing well and is taken care of in the best way
Jessica
May 28, 2023
Airen was great, even with a kitty who mostly hides from strangers, and super communicative. I knew I didn't have to worry at all.
Sarah
August 12, 2023
Airen is so responsive and sends us great to dates with pictures, which gives us great peace of mind. Our cats have not been left home without us much over the past few years and have their issues, but she has been so understanding and patient. It’s a great feeling to know our pets and house are being so well cared for while we are away.
Jeannelle
August 5, 2024
Airen is our go-to sitter for our daily meds boy cat and our former feral. She’s really good with Very Special Cats and always showers them with affection.
Laura
December 9, 2022
I had a very good experience with Airen. She was very attentive and responsible, sent pictures and news everyday making me feel confident that Popi was being well taken care of. Will definitely contact her again
Tom
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Sara
April 13, 2026
Ellen
March 11, 2026
Steve
March 4, 2026
Miriam
February 19, 2026
Steve
January 1, 2026
Tess
November 30, 2025
Ellen
October 4, 2025
Airen is wonderful with our 2 shy girls!
Sara
September 14, 2025
Steve
August 26, 2025
Johanna
August 11, 2025
Joy
July 14, 2025
Cynthia
July 11, 2025
Airen was a joy! She was very sweet to our kitties while we were away.
Steve
July 9, 2025
Muriel
July 7, 2025
David
June 29, 2025
Steve
June 9, 2025
Miriam
May 31, 2025
Steve
April 30, 2025
Steve
April 19, 2025
Steve
April 7, 2025
Sylvia
March 29, 2025
Steve
March 3, 2025
Miriam
February 24, 2025
David
February 10, 2025
Sylvia
January 16, 2025
Ellen
January 13, 2025
Airen really went above and beyond to make sure our cats were visited even during a snow event! We appreciate her so much!
Steve
January 3, 2025
Martha
December 27, 2024
Sylvia
November 12, 2024
Katie
October 28, 2024
Sylvia
October 27, 2024
Corey
September 10, 2024
Steve
August 24, 2024
Katie
August 8, 2024
Ellen
June 30, 2024
Katie
June 20, 2024
Steve
June 16, 2024
Airen always does great with our shy kitties. She is very responsive to any requests we make
Carla
June 15, 2024
Airen took great care of my kitties once again! highly recommended!
Ellen
May 25, 2024
Steve
May 20, 2024
Steve
May 13, 2024
Ellen
April 26, 2024
Katie
April 21, 2024
Sylvia
April 16, 2024
Sylvia
March 25, 2024
Ellen
March 12, 2024
Airen is our "go to" cat sitter. Honestly, she is so wonderful that we might change our plans if she isn't available to watch the girls while we are gone!
Steve
March 5, 2024
Katie
March 5, 2024
David
February 11, 2024
Airen took care of our cat this week. we love the photos and knowing our cat is getting looked in on and cared for when we are out.
Sabrina
February 10, 2024
Alexandra
January 9, 2024
Katrina
January 4, 2024
Steve
January 1, 2024
Rustom
December 31, 2023
Sylvia
November 26, 2023
Airen goes above and beyond the call. She is patient, observant, and very good with my usually finicky kitties - they love her!
Laura
October 28, 2023
all was well and Airen was great to deal with.
Katie
October 10, 2023
David
September 27, 2023
Airen took great care of our shy elder cat while we were out for a week. Airen was a great communicator and made our trip very low stress knowing our cat was well cared for.
Sylvia
September 19, 2023
Sylvia
September 18, 2023
Sylvia
September 16, 2023
Steve
September 3, 2023
Sylvia
August 30, 2023
Rustom
August 22, 2023
Corey
July 19, 2023
Wonderful, as always!
Jeannelle
July 4, 2023
Airen is great with cats who need daily meds and has enchanted our formerly feral cat. The cats trust her and so do we!
Alli
January 5, 2023
Amazing cat sitter! She gained the trust of my very shy cats and was super nice and easy to work with!
Meowtel
October 27, 2022
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