I'm Ella

Purrfect Choice For Lincoln Cats

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78 Reviews
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30 Repeat clients
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Meowtel provides customer support 365 days a year to help cat parents feel informed and supported at every step - including before a reservation is made.

In-home cat sitting visits typically include:

Litter box cleaning
Feeding
Water refresh
A text update with at least 1 photo
Playtime and belly rubs

Ella is experienced with 6 types of medications

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills Injections / Diabetic Management Subcutaneous Fluids Inhalers

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Purrfect Choice For Lincoln Cats

I'm Ella

Cat Sitting in Lincoln, NE

I love working with cats. I find them so interesting and I love getting to know their personalities! One of my greatest joys is being able to gain the trust of a cat. My goal is to make your cat as comfortable as possible during your absence. I am comfortable giving all types of medications to cats.

I have had a lot of experience working with cats including volunteering at many shelters around the world....
I love working with cats. I find them so interesting and I love getting to know their personalities! One of my greatest joys is being able to gain the trust of a cat. My goal is to make your cat as comfortable as possible during your absence. I am comfortable giving all types of medications to cats.

I have had a lot of experience working with cats including volunteering at many shelters around the world. I have worked at the Torre Argentina Shelter in Rome, a cat shelter in Santiago, and Great Plains Rescue in the Kansas city area. I was also in charge of all cat care at the Asociacion Humanitaria San Francis de Assisi in Colan, Peru.

I have owned cats all my life. I currently own 2 elderly cats who are like my children.

Outside of cats, my interests include travel, gymnastics/aerial arts, and music.

Learn More About Ella

What is your experience with cat sitting, and how long have you been doing it?

I have been working as a pet sitter officially for close to 5 years. I am most experienced caring for cats, but have experience doing other pets as well (including rabbits, hedgehogs, turtles, and more!)

How do you ensure the safety & security of the cats and the home while cat sitting?

It's important to me to keep everything around them as similar as possible to how it is when their owner is home. The more things that are changed, the more cats tend to get stressed out and start looking for sketchy places to hide or run away. Even with shy cats I like to make eye contact at each visit to make sure they're ok!

How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?

I am a big fan of the word 'consent' when it comes to cats. I am all about letting the cat lead the interaction. I will never force a cat to accept pets/attention. I have had some clients where I just sit in the same room and read my book, just to be near them and let them get used to me. A lot of the time kitties are curious and will come out as long as I'm quiet and let them sniff me first!


Medication Experience:

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills Injections / Diabetic Management Subcutaneous Fluids Inhalers

Skills:

Animal CPR Trained Shelter Volunteer

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Joshua

Joshua

June 19, 2026

honestly she was amazing pictures everyday great reports about what was going on how she was doing couldn't have asked for a better cat sitter. She even finally started gaining weight which she needed to desperately. she's been dealing with his thyroid condition so our cat felt very comfortable and was able to eat normally and even healthily and got her meds everyday just very thankful.

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Hannah

Hannah

May 26, 2026

Ella was amazing!! We had trouble getting the key to our apartment to her but she was very nice about the whole thing and stayed longer to make sure my cats had some quality time.

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Becca

Becca

April 11, 2026

Ella was so amazing for our first time using a cat sitter! I was nervous about having a stranger watch our cats while we were gone, but she was very attentive and sent multiple text updates and pictures. Will definitely be using her in the future!

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Morgan

Morgan

July 1, 2025

My fiancé and I got married this last weekend, and we booked Ella to watch our kitties while we were gone. She was great with them! Our shy kitty even felt comfortable enough with her to come out of hiding. We were able to enjoy our trip and festivities knowing our kitties were in good hands!

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Renae

Renae

July 19, 2025

Ella is a cat whisperer and very professional! She cares about my cat as if it was hers, and always sends timely updates and photos at each visit. A couple of these photos are among of my absolute favorite pictures I have of Sunny. Basically, if you have any nerves about letting a stranger watch your beloved pet while you’re away, they will be safe with Ella. I’ve booked her multiple times.

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Kimberly

Kimberly

December 26, 2024

Ella did a great job taking care of my boy when I was gone! Usually he’s kind of shy, but he warmed up to Ella on our first “meet and greet”. She made leaving much easier to leave town as long he was taken care of! GREAT JOB ELLA!

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Service Area & Availability

Drop in visits rates

$23.00 / 20min
$35.00 / 45min
$50.00 / 60min

Overnight stay rate

$80.00 / Overnight

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Trust & Safety

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.

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  • Jairah brings calm, structured cat care in Lincoln, NE, with fast responses, overnight stays, and frequent weekend and holiday availability. They handle medications, including injections, and use patience with timid cats. Updates and photos help keep you in the loop, even with Bailey Zimmerman 😺.

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  • Sophia is a pre-vet student at UNL with veterinary assistant experience, offering thoughtful care for cats of all temperaments. She’s comfortable with meds, including injections and fluids, welcomes new clients, and knows how to help shy cats feel safe 😺. Her kitty Mittens keeps her cat-savvy, too.

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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.

Lincoln cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $22.00. 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!

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