I'm Kayla
Kiki's Divine Felines
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Kayla is experienced with 3 types of medications
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I'm Kayla
Cat Sitting in Waconia, MN
(Minimum 2 day reservation required)
***I am currently available:
WEEKDAYS (MON-FRI):
Morning visits between 5am-6am or 10am - 12pm
Evening visits between 6:30pm - 10pm
WEEKENDS (SAT & SUN):
Anytime
Greetings!
My name is Kayla but my entire family calls me Kiki! I am a 35yr old after-school program teacher who just moved here from California and am now located in Waconia, MN. I am very passionate about my feline friends and can’t wait to meet some new ones!
A quick bit of cat history on myself, when I was 8 years old my parents got my siblings and I our first cat and dog. I immediately became a cat girl and still to this day my mom buys me anything leopard print!
My great-grandmother loved cats and opened her home in Chicago to hundreds of them... ***After completing your first booking with me, you’ll receive a discount on 20min drop-ins for life! 😺🐾
(Minimum 2 day reservation required)
***I am currently available:
WEEKDAYS (MON-FRI):
Morning visits between 5am-6am or 10am - 12pm
Evening visits between 6:30pm - 10pm
WEEKENDS (SAT & SUN):
Anytime
Greetings!
My name is Kayla but my entire family calls me Kiki! I am a 35yr old after-school program teacher who just moved here from California and am now located in Waconia, MN. I am very passionate about my feline friends and can’t wait to meet some new ones!
A quick bit of cat history on myself, when I was 8 years old my parents got my siblings and I our first cat and dog. I immediately became a cat girl and still to this day my mom buys me anything leopard print!
My great-grandmother loved cats and opened her home in Chicago to hundreds of them. She fed them all and gave them a warm place to retreat to during the bitter cold winters. After falling ill, my great-grandmother began living with us and unfortunately the city was going to tear down her house. Single-handedly, my mother and I spent months capturing as many cats and kittens as we could, bringing them to our home, nursing them to health and ultimately adopting them out to loving family and friends. I guess you could call this fostering! My cat Furball was literally the very last kitten we found hiding underneath a couch the day before the house was going to be torn down! Ever since then, I have always owned and taken care of cats. Actually, at this point I think they probably own me!
With 20+ years of experience, I am knowledgeable and equipped to care for your cat. From the basics (food, water, litter duty and play) to more in depth care (medication, observing changes in behavior, handling multiple cats and blind/senior/handicap cats), I am comfortable with it all!
I live in Waconia and work in Minnetonka so I mostly serve Hennepin, Carver and surrounding counties. (See Service Area map)
Learn More About Kayla
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a cat sitter?
Always read reviews! On Meowtel, the only way someone can leave a review is if a customer makes a reservation and then that reservation is completed by the sitter. So, the reviews are honest and can provide great insight into the reputation of the cat sitter. I also would say to hire a cat sitter who either currently owns or has had cats at some point in time because, well… they just get it! 😹
What is your typical process for working with a new cat parent?
Once a booking is confirmed, I will reach out to schedule a Meet and Greet with you where I will stop by your residence and discuss all care details, exchange keys (if applicable) and of course so I can meet yourself and the cat(s)! During that time, I can also answer any questions or concerns you may have. If a booking is last minute or if you just prefer to do things virtually, that is no problem at all! We can conduct a Meet and Greet via FaceTime, Zoom, Google Meets or WhatsApp. 👍
How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?
Shy kitties will open up to you when they are ready. I like to build trust by offereing treats and playing with them and that usually does the trick!
Medication Experience:
Skills:
In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Kayla is experienced with 3 types of medications
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Andrea
This month
This was our first time using Meowtel and I can't say how happy I am that we found this service and Kayla! While we were gone Kayla fed and played with our cats as well as sent us several vidoes and pictures each day. Meowtel allowed our cats to stay at home and feel safe while we were gone. We plan to use Meowtel again and highly recommend using it.
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Lisa
October 19, 2025
Kayla was fantastic! This was Kayla’s first time catsitting for me, and both cats, usually skittish with new people, took to her on the first day. Kayla provided stellar care and companionship for the cats. She handled one cat’s tricky medications with ease and suggested a tweak to his schedule that helped him keep his food down. She also unlocked a new level of interactive play for the (usually sedentary) other cat. Kayla’s detailed updates and photos and videos put me completely at ease while I was away. We are all looking forward to having Kayla back again soon!
Read moreResponse from Kayla
Thank you for your kind words, Lisa! I had a great time hanging out with Alby and Zoey, they were absolute angels! 😸💕
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Mairo
September 3, 2025
Kayla is an amazing cat sitter! We went on a family trip for a couple of days and needed someone to take care of our six cats. From the very beginning, Kayla was super responsive. We scheduled a meet-and-greet about a week before our trip so she could get to know both our needs and our cats. During the trip, she not only took excellent care of them but also sent us pictures and videos every single day. She gave us complete peace of mind. Truly the perfect cat sitter!
Read moreResponse from Kayla
Thank you so much for the review, Mairo! I appreciate the kind words. All of your cats were the sweetest! 😸💜
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Jennifer
July 29, 2025
Kayla did a great job with my shy cat who needs medication twice per day. She was able to bond with her quickly so that within a short time my cat was comfortable with pets.
Read moreResponse from Kayla
Thank you, Jennifer! I was over the moon when Pan let me pet her. She was a doll! 😸💜
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Jessica
July 14, 2025
Kayla took care of everything I asked her to and spent time giving Mia her favorite head massages. I would definitely book with her again!
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Susan
August 11, 2025
Kayla was fabulous! She accepted my reservation on very short notice, and I am so delighted to have found her my first time using Meowtel. She is so good with my kitties, and her pics & daily check-ins allowed me to have no worries while I was away.
Read moreResponse from Kayla
Thank you so much, Susan! I am glad I was able to help out. Leo was a star and hopefully I’ll get to see Mina next time! 😸💕
Read moreService Area & Availability
Drop in visits rates
Kayla'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
Kayla's holiday surcharge is 30%.
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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.
Waconia cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $34.00. 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
Andrea
This month
This was our first time using Meowtel and I can't say how happy I am that we found this service and Kayla! While we were gone Kayla fed and played with our cats as well as sent us several vidoes and pictures each day. Meowtel allowed our cats to stay at home and feel safe while we were gone. We plan to use Meowtel again and highly recommend using it.
Lisa
October 19, 2025
Kayla was fantastic! This was Kayla’s first time catsitting for me, and both cats, usually skittish with new people, took to her on the first day. Kayla provided stellar care and companionship for the cats. She handled one cat’s tricky medications with ease and suggested a tweak to his schedule that helped him keep his food down. She also unlocked a new level of interactive play for the (usually sedentary) other cat. Kayla’s detailed updates and photos and videos put me completely at ease while I was away. We are all looking forward to having Kayla back again soon!
Response from Kayla
Thank you for your kind words, Lisa! I had a great time hanging out with Alby and Zoey, they were absolute angels! 😸💕
Mairo
September 3, 2025
Kayla is an amazing cat sitter! We went on a family trip for a couple of days and needed someone to take care of our six cats. From the very beginning, Kayla was super responsive. We scheduled a meet-and-greet about a week before our trip so she could get to know both our needs and our cats. During the trip, she not only took excellent care of them but also sent us pictures and videos every single day. She gave us complete peace of mind. Truly the perfect cat sitter!
Response from Kayla
Thank you so much for the review, Mairo! I appreciate the kind words. All of your cats were the sweetest! 😸💜
Jennifer
July 29, 2025
Kayla did a great job with my shy cat who needs medication twice per day. She was able to bond with her quickly so that within a short time my cat was comfortable with pets.
Response from Kayla
Thank you, Jennifer! I was over the moon when Pan let me pet her. She was a doll! 😸💜
Jessica
July 14, 2025
Kayla took care of everything I asked her to and spent time giving Mia her favorite head massages. I would definitely book with her again!
Response from Kayla
Thank you, Jessica! Mia was an absolute delight to hang out with! 😸💜
Susan
August 11, 2025
Kayla was fabulous! She accepted my reservation on very short notice, and I am so delighted to have found her my first time using Meowtel. She is so good with my kitties, and her pics & daily check-ins allowed me to have no worries while I was away.
Response from Kayla
Thank you so much, Susan! I am glad I was able to help out. Leo was a star and hopefully I’ll get to see Mina next time! 😸💕
Holly
July 26, 2024
We like having Kayla back because she’s so reliable. She even handled our ant infestation well while we were out of town. She has good judgment and is amenable to suggestions and directions you throw her way. Thanks again, Kayla!
Response from Kayla
You are so very welcome, Holly! Thank YOU again for always trusting me! 😸💕
Samantha
November 9, 2024
This was my first time using a cat sitter and I’m SO happy I found Kayla. She was super responsive, friendly and professional. She sent me constant photos, videos and updates about her time w my kitty and it was very apparent my cat was happy and well taken care of. If you are nervous about finding someone who really loves and cares about cats, do yourself a favor and book Kayla. You will not be disappointed!
Response from Kayla
Aw thank you, Samantha! You are too kind! I absolutely enjoyed hanging out with Ruby Girl! 😸💕
Jamila
October 22, 2024
Kayla was communicative and professional. She sent lots of photos of our kitty and gave great attention to all the details. We do appreciate that she put our minds at ease while we were away. Thanks, Kayla!
Response from Kayla
You are so very welcome, Jamila! Bijou was an absolute delight! 😸💜
Alethea
April 4, 2024
Kayla was attentive to our every request and showed our kitties genuine affection with her gentle touch. Our scaredy cats warmed up to her right away! She gave lots of updates on every visit and followed our exact instructions. I would book her with full confidence any time in the future! The best sitter we\'ve had.
Response from Kayla
Thank you for the kind words, Alethea! I had such an easy time caring for Bigfoot, Sicario and Suneko. They were awesome! 😺💜
Holly
November 27, 2023
We desperately needed a sitter during the Thanksgiving holiday, and Kayla was the only one available in our area! We’re so happy we hired her because she’s probably our best cat sitter to date: She was very communicative, she followed instructions precisely, and you could tell our cats loved her. She also left a kind handwritten note on the last morning with our boys. We highly recommend her and might be a returning customer. Thank you, Kayla!
Response from Kayla
Thank you so much, Holly! Glad I could help out. Odie And Loki were a blast! 😸🚀
Nancy
December 31, 2025
Kayla was excellent to work with. She made it easy to communicate and take care of my kitty's needs. She's very professional and my kitty loved her! I'd definitely recommend Kayla to anyone looking for a cat sitter.
Response from Kayla
Thank you for the review, Nancy! I appreciate it so much. Hope to see kitty Stella again in the future, she was adorable! 😸💜
Lorenzo
July 2, 2024
Kayla (Kiki) was amazing. She was super easy to communicate with and provided awesome photos of the kitties while we were away. She also was great with the cats and was able to provide them their medications. Thank you so much! Will definitely hire again. 😎
Response from Kayla
Thank you, Lorenzo and Kristy! I’m so glad to have been able to help out and now I have two new buddies! Taje and Little Guy were too cute! 😸💜
Nancy
This month
Kayla is really excellent. She provides great care for my kitty and will go out of her way to help!
Jennifer
September 24, 2023
This is our second time having Kayla help us and she never disappoints! She is a constant professional and our cat loves her. Responce time is always immediate and she’s always so kind.
Response from Kayla
Thank you Jennifer for the kind words! Can’t wait to hang out with Lenny again soon! 😸💜
Jennifer
July 10, 2023
SO HAPPY that Kayla came into our lives. While taking care of our Lenny, she was prompt, kind, and has great attention to detail. From the videos she sent, I could tell that Lenny loved having her around. Have already booked her for an upcoming trip!
James
This month
Max
This month
Kayla was extremely helpful and went above and beyond what we asked. She helped us enjoy our vacation. Highly recommend!
Beth
March 17, 2026
Jennifer
February 25, 2026
Casey
February 16, 2026
Kayla helped out with very short notice and was excellent. I would definitely use her again.
Response from Kayla
Thank you, Casey, for the 5-star review! I am so glad I was able to help out. Lovey and Mermasia were such sweet kitties! 😺🌟
Beth
January 30, 2026
David
January 19, 2026
Kayla was fantastic and very professional! will hire again! She makes everything very easy.
Response from Kayla
Thank you, David, for the 5-star review! I really appreciate it. Aleph was absolutely wonderful! 😸🌟
Beth
January 1, 2026
Response from Kayla
Thank you for the 5-star review, Beth! 🌟
Beth
December 1, 2025
Beth
October 24, 2025
Jennifer
October 8, 2025
Response from Kayla
Thank you for the 5 star review, Jennifer! 😸🌟
Beth
October 8, 2025
Response from Kayla
Thank you for the 5 star review, Beth! 😸🌟
Alana
October 3, 2025
Kayla was extremely easy to work with and very diligent with updates. felt very comfortable having her watch our kitty. you can tell she cares about doing a great job.
Response from Kayla
Thank you for the kind words, Alana! It was my pleasure looking after Willow while you were gone. She was so sweet! 😸💜
Andrew
September 26, 2025
she did a wonderful job and always goes above and beyond.
Response from Kayla
Thank you for the kind words, Andrew! I truly appreciate it! 😸💜
Jennifer
September 22, 2025
Beth
August 21, 2025
Andrew
August 19, 2025
Response from Kayla
Thank you for the 5 star review, Andrew! 😺🌟
Judy
July 24, 2025
I was so happy with Kayla, and the kitties liked her too! She is definitely A+++++ in my book!!!
Response from Kayla
Judy, thank you so much! I had a lot of fun with Mingus and Diego, they were great! 😸💜
Beth
June 30, 2025
Response from Kayla
Thank you for the 5 star review, Beth! 😺🌟
Lorenzo
March 18, 2025
Lorenzo
February 11, 2025
Steven
February 4, 2025
As per usual Kayla has done an incredible job taking care of our cats! We rely on her every time we leave town and our babies absolutely adore her. The pictures and videos are so sweet and every visit makes us feel like we’re there because the cats are so loved.
Response from Kayla
Thank you for the kind words, Steven! It is always my pleasure! 😸💜
Kathleen
January 28, 2025
Response from Kayla
Thank you for the 5 star review, Kathleen! 😸🌟
Samantha
December 30, 2024
Kathleen
December 29, 2024
Kayla was above and beyond caring for my little girl while I was gone and I was able to feel confident that my kitty was in great hands. I’m very grateful!
Response from Kayla
Thank you so much for the kind words, Kathleen! I had some great laughs with Rory! 😸💜
Holly
December 27, 2024
We love having Kayla come back for drop-in visits, and we can tell our cats do too! Kayla is one of our most-trusted sitters. Thank you, as always!
Response from Kayla
You are very welcome, Holly! Always a pleasure! 😸💜
Teri
December 6, 2024
wonderful.
Response from Kayla
Thank you, Teri! 😸💜
Lorenzo
December 2, 2024
Mike
October 5, 2024
Kayla took great care of our cats! We'll definitely reach out to her again when we go on another trip.
Response from Kayla
Thank you, Mike! I can’t wait to hang out with Jojo and Hammie again, those two were awesome! 😸✨
Lorenzo
September 30, 2024
Jennifer
September 9, 2024
Lorenzo
August 26, 2024
Steven
August 18, 2024
Steven
July 1, 2024
Kayla is such a wonderful sitter for our cats. Her pictures and videos have so much personality and our babies really love her. Responses are speedy/professional but contain so much care. Highly recommend Kayla for cat-sitting!
Response from Kayla
Woohoo! Thank you again, Steven! It’s always a good time with those 3! Can’t wait until the next one! 😸💕
Emilie
May 26, 2024
Kayla was awesome!! Best cat sitter I’ve ever had. Highly recommend!
Response from Kayla
Thank you so much, Emilie! I wholeheartedly enjoyed looking after your two cuddle angels! 😺💜
Sherri
May 15, 2024
Holly
April 27, 2024
We’re a returning client because Kayla is super reliable and so good with our cats! She really knows what she’s doing. Highly recommend her through and through.
Response from Kayla
Thank you again, Holly! I appreciate it so much! 😺💜
Steven
October 23, 2023
Kayla has taken care of our babies twice now and we always look forward to her updates. We're worried our cats love her more than us.
Response from Kayla
Haha that’s impossible! Thank you for the review, Steven. I love hanging out with Oly, Hazel and Baton! 😸💜
Lauren
October 16, 2023
Response from Kayla
Thank you for the 5 star review, Lauren! 🐾💜
Jennifer
September 28, 2023
Sherri
September 17, 2023
Response from Kayla
Thank you Sherri for another 5 Star review! I adore Bingo and Woodie so much! 😸❤️
Sherri
August 17, 2023
Janet
July 31, 2023
Kiki was fantastic. took good care of my kitties and had excellent communication. she’s now on my list of favorite cat sitters.
Eric
May 7, 2023
Kayla was friendly, punctual and took great care of our cats. We were very happy with the care they received.
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March 16, 2023
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