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Elijah is experienced with 3 types of medications
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I'm Elijah
Cat Sitting in Royal Oak, MI
*... With over 20 years of personal experience caring for cats, I understand the love and attention your feline friends deserve. I’m a quiet, down-to-earth introvert who values detail and communication. My visits start with a gentle, calm entrance, ensuring everything is in order before tending to your cat’s needs—whether that’s refreshing food and water, cleaning the litter box, or providing playtime and affection.
****I am a cat sitter out of Holly/Fenton, but also to the surrounding areas of Oakland and Wayne counties.****
At home, I enjoy relaxing with a good book or music alongside my two beloved cats, Nessie and Stitch. You can trust me to care for your cats as if they were my own, providing them with comfort and care while keeping you informed every step of the way.
Please send a message if you have any questions :)
Learn More About Elijah
Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?
I have two cats named Stitch and Nessie who are 11 and 7 years old. Nessie is anxious, talkative, and full of energy while Stitch loves to find the perfect cozy spot to nap in and enjoys hugs and headbutts.
Are you usually available during holidays?
I am usually available during holidays and I understand how important entrusting someone to take care of your car family is.
How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?
I have my own anxious baby so the way I go about handling her involves a mixture of letting her lead when and how she wants to be cuddled as well knowing signs that she gives when she is overstimulated and/or needs attention. I try to use a calm voice and explain to her what I'm trying to do like for instance when she needs her chin scrubbed because of catne.
Medication Experience:
In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Elijah is experienced with 3 types of medications
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Karyna
January 4, 2026
Elijah was wonderful. I was worried about traveling because my cat had recently been sick, but they made me feel comfortable and provided updates after every visit so I knew Paco (my cat) was okay. Paco warmed up to them immediately and got lots of play and cuddle time. I think he misses them because he sometimes sits at the door thinking someone is going to come home!
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Carl
December 1, 2025
Elijah is an amazing pet sitter! My cat (Hawk) has an injury from a prior life that required surgery at the Michigan Humane Society. Elijah listened closely on our first meeting and made note of everything, anticipating that Hawk might need some additional care based on his injury from a prior life. During the actual stay, Elijah was thorough and detailed, letting me know the status on Hawk in addition to his litter and food. Hawk has a few extra steps regarding his food, which Elijah took great care in providing. Elijah also took great care in cleaning out Hawk's litter and water bowl during the stay. With the photo and text updates, I didn't worry once. In fact, I think Hawk and Elijah have become best friends!! If you are in need of a pet sitter, I would absolutely recommend Elijah. If you have a special needs cat, there is nobody better than Elijah either. His attention to detail, prompt communication, and love for animals make him the best of the best among pet sitters.
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Lucille
December 28, 2025
Eli was great! Made sure our kitty's water and food bowls were always full and even washed them. Eli played with him and also sent multiple pictures so we could see our little guy. Couldn't recommend Eli more! (:
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Kari
October 18, 2025
I would highly recommend Elijah to watch your kitties! We were new to Meowtel, and normally arrange for family or friends to watch our cats. We wanted to try a service so we didn't have to do all the work to arrange a sitter. We tried out Elijah based on his good reviews and were not disappointed. Scheduling was very easy on the website, and we selected one 20 minute in the AM and 45 minute in the PM each day so our 2 cats would have some play time. We had a meet and great and he came over to meet the cats and see their routine, food location, etc. While we were gone Elijah checked in at each visit, sent photos and descriptions of how the cats were doing. He had listened at our introduction and remembered the care instructions we gave him. We have an older cat who is a picky eater and he made sure he ate at each visit. He also gave the younger cat play time, and cleaned the litter daily. He sent pictures of the cats eating, playing, and relaxing, as well as pictures showing he cleaned the litter box. He even cleaned up a dead mouse, which was very unexpected! This gave us a comfort level that the cats were well taken care of. The cats seems to warm right up to Elijah and I would definitely have Elijah back at our next trip.
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Katy
August 24, 2025
Elijah was great! He was able to manage my elderly ginger cat's meds and also befriend my young scaredy cat! He was kind and communicative. He sent pictures and updates. I am very happy to find a cat sitter like Elijah and will definitely request him again!
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Makoto
May 26, 2025
He was above and beyond expectation. Excellent cat carer and excellent communicator. he provided lots of pictures and information about my cats and picked up any minor concerns on them and consulted me. Highly recommend!
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Drop in visits rates
Overnight stay rate
Elijah's is 30%
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
Elijah's holiday surcharge is 30%.
Drop in visits rates
Elijah'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
Elijah's holiday surcharge is 15%.
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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.
Royal Oak 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 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
Karyna
January 4, 2026
Elijah was wonderful. I was worried about traveling because my cat had recently been sick, but they made me feel comfortable and provided updates after every visit so I knew Paco (my cat) was okay. Paco warmed up to them immediately and got lots of play and cuddle time. I think he misses them because he sometimes sits at the door thinking someone is going to come home!
Carl
December 1, 2025
Elijah is an amazing pet sitter! My cat (Hawk) has an injury from a prior life that required surgery at the Michigan Humane Society. Elijah listened closely on our first meeting and made note of everything, anticipating that Hawk might need some additional care based on his injury from a prior life. During the actual stay, Elijah was thorough and detailed, letting me know the status on Hawk in addition to his litter and food. Hawk has a few extra steps regarding his food, which Elijah took great care in providing. Elijah also took great care in cleaning out Hawk's litter and water bowl during the stay. With the photo and text updates, I didn't worry once. In fact, I think Hawk and Elijah have become best friends!! If you are in need of a pet sitter, I would absolutely recommend Elijah. If you have a special needs cat, there is nobody better than Elijah either. His attention to detail, prompt communication, and love for animals make him the best of the best among pet sitters.
Lucille
December 28, 2025
Eli was great! Made sure our kitty's water and food bowls were always full and even washed them. Eli played with him and also sent multiple pictures so we could see our little guy. Couldn't recommend Eli more! (:
Kari
October 18, 2025
I would highly recommend Elijah to watch your kitties! We were new to Meowtel, and normally arrange for family or friends to watch our cats. We wanted to try a service so we didn't have to do all the work to arrange a sitter. We tried out Elijah based on his good reviews and were not disappointed. Scheduling was very easy on the website, and we selected one 20 minute in the AM and 45 minute in the PM each day so our 2 cats would have some play time. We had a meet and great and he came over to meet the cats and see their routine, food location, etc. While we were gone Elijah checked in at each visit, sent photos and descriptions of how the cats were doing. He had listened at our introduction and remembered the care instructions we gave him. We have an older cat who is a picky eater and he made sure he ate at each visit. He also gave the younger cat play time, and cleaned the litter daily. He sent pictures of the cats eating, playing, and relaxing, as well as pictures showing he cleaned the litter box. He even cleaned up a dead mouse, which was very unexpected! This gave us a comfort level that the cats were well taken care of. The cats seems to warm right up to Elijah and I would definitely have Elijah back at our next trip.
Katy
August 24, 2025
Elijah was great! He was able to manage my elderly ginger cat's meds and also befriend my young scaredy cat! He was kind and communicative. He sent pictures and updates. I am very happy to find a cat sitter like Elijah and will definitely request him again!
Makoto
May 26, 2025
He was above and beyond expectation. Excellent cat carer and excellent communicator. he provided lots of pictures and information about my cats and picked up any minor concerns on them and consulted me. Highly recommend!
Kelly
September 1, 2025
Amazing experience having Elijah as our overnight sitter. He sent lots of pictures and updates on what the cats were up to. We have 6 all together. Elijah is very caring and helpful. Communication with us was great. He will definitely be our go to when we have another trip. He made our time away worry free.
Brittnie
February 26, 2025
Elijah did a great job taking care of Gus! He wasn’t the happiest cat this weekend so Elijah responded to his body language and gave him space as needed but still gave him attention! Very prompt responses, detailed, etc! We would book him again and recommend you to book Elijah!
Jamie
August 1, 2025
Schmitty wanted me to say how much he loved the company and attention to detail! Elijah did great and allowed me to not worry about being away :)
Ashley
June 9, 2025
Eli was wonderful! Simple as that. Followed my instructions to a T and let me know every step of the way. Eli will be a great caretaker for your furry baby. <3
Jill
June 9, 2025
Elijah is so warm and loving to Mabel who is a feisty little Melanie sometimes. I am so glad that I have a catsitter that I can trust with Mabel and her medical needs (epilepsy)
Brittnie
October 16, 2025
Elijah always is great - he follows instructions, communicates clearly and sends lots of info and photos! :)
Lisa
August 17, 2025
Eli did a great job taking care of my elderly cat. Would absolutely recommend!
Karyna
This month
Jill
March 29, 2026
Brittnie
March 6, 2026
Brittnie
January 3, 2026
Eli is always great!!
Lisa
January 2, 2026
Carl
December 29, 2025
Brittnie
December 22, 2025
Noah
December 5, 2025
Carl
December 3, 2025
Sharma
November 24, 2025
Abishek
November 9, 2025
Sharma
October 2, 2025
Jill
October 1, 2025
Jill
September 15, 2025
Jill
August 6, 2025
Brittnie
August 5, 2025
Elijah did a great job per usual! He was very flexible and helpful!!
Deborah
July 31, 2025
Naomi
July 27, 2025
He did a great job taking care of our cat.
Brittnie
July 20, 2025
Bryce
June 21, 2025
Brittnie
June 21, 2025
Elijah was awesome per usual!! Takes great care of our cat and is super communicative!
Jill
May 23, 2025
Deborah
May 16, 2025
Jill
May 9, 2025
Jill
April 21, 2025
Jill
April 14, 2025
Jill
April 7, 2025
Jill
March 29, 2025
Brittnie
March 27, 2025
Brittnie
February 12, 2025
Deborah
January 29, 2025
Elijah was great at caring for my 3 cats. He asked questions, provided updates and my cats loved him. would highly recommend
Anna
December 23, 2024
They are a kind and compassionate soul who truly is a caring person. I would trust them in caring for my animals- Please consider them for your cat sitting needs-
Robin
December 23, 2024
Eli is a great person to interact with. They genuinely care about others and will take the extra steps necessary to ensure that needs are met.
Meowtel
December 23, 2024
Elijah is a background-checked cat sitter in the Royal Oak area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.
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