I'm Alex
Alex's Whisker Watching Cat Care
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In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Alex is experienced with 2 types of medications
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I'm Alex
Cat Sitting in Austin, TX
I know how important pets are to you and how uneasy you can feel when you're away from them. I know this becaus... Hi! 👋 Alex here! I can't remember a time where I didn't share life with a cat - from birth on, they've been my furry companions!
I know how important pets are to you and how uneasy you can feel when you're away from them. I know this because I feel the same way when I leave my kitty babies behind from time to time. Let me put your mind at ease by taking the best care of them while you're away. I'll follow you and your cat's lead on the care they need and treat them like my own.
Learn More About Alex
Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?
My current kitty companion is Shebie, a 3-year old tabby, who I rescued from the woods as a kitten. My senior cat, Cozmo, just recently passed after 19 amazing years together (he had been with me since I graduated high school).
What is your typical process for working with a new cat parent?
First, I want to know what you'd like out of the cat-sitting experience. I'm here to put your mind at ease! Ideally, I would love to do a meet and greet first to foster familiarity and get acquainted with one another.
How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?
It's all about patience, slow movement, and a reassuring voice. And the occasional treat never hurts. My cat, Shebie, is very timid and skittish, so I have direct experience with cats who are a bit on the anxious side. Above all, I'll take you and your kitty's lead on how best to make them feel as comfortable as possible. It's all about building trust in the unique ways your cat responds to.
Medication Experience:
In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Alex is experienced with 2 types of medications
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Diane
February 26, 2026
Alex was great, she sent updates with pictures and videos and I really appreciated that! I’d definitely use her again.
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Katherine
This month
Alex was a fantastic sitter! She worked to gently find my very shy kitties to make sure they were ok, which helped me feel at ease and able to enjoy my vacation :) She communicated excellently with us, and was very thorough in caring for the kitties needs.
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Meghan
July 20, 2025
Alex was totally amazing with our shy boys. She won their affection with calm and patience, respected their comfort zones, and became besties with them in under a week! She sent pics and vids, and was great about communicating updates every day. She's definitely the one for us!
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Madelyn
This month
Alex was wonderful! She seemed to genuinely enjoy our cat as much as the cat enjoyed her visits. Came home to a happy camper. We loved the photo/video updates. Would definitely recommend her, and will be returning clients, for sure.
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Roman And Charlotte
November 10, 2025
Alex is consistently responsive and attentive. We’ve had to deal with flight delays a few times and asked her to extend her sit last minute and she never hesitated.
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Teresa
November 28, 2025
She was so sweet and I felt like my kitty was in good hands! She senf lots of pictures and videos which helped since I missed my cat while I was away :)
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Drop in visits rates
Alex's is 5%
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
Alex's holiday surcharge is 5%.
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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.
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.
Austin 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
Diane
February 26, 2026
Alex was great, she sent updates with pictures and videos and I really appreciated that! I’d definitely use her again.
Katherine
This month
Alex was a fantastic sitter! She worked to gently find my very shy kitties to make sure they were ok, which helped me feel at ease and able to enjoy my vacation :) She communicated excellently with us, and was very thorough in caring for the kitties needs.
Meghan
July 20, 2025
Alex was totally amazing with our shy boys. She won their affection with calm and patience, respected their comfort zones, and became besties with them in under a week! She sent pics and vids, and was great about communicating updates every day. She's definitely the one for us!
Madelyn
This month
Alex was wonderful! She seemed to genuinely enjoy our cat as much as the cat enjoyed her visits. Came home to a happy camper. We loved the photo/video updates. Would definitely recommend her, and will be returning clients, for sure.
Roman And Charlotte
November 10, 2025
Alex is consistently responsive and attentive. We’ve had to deal with flight delays a few times and asked her to extend her sit last minute and she never hesitated.
Teresa
November 28, 2025
She was so sweet and I felt like my kitty was in good hands! She senf lots of pictures and videos which helped since I missed my cat while I was away :)
Nancy
December 4, 2024
Alex was amazing with our boys. She sent wonderful photos and videos, and clearly they loved spending time with her. We couldn’t have found a better fit for lovingly caring for our cats while we were away!
William
January 5, 2025
Alex went above and beyond to make my cat feel safe/entertained and help me feel at-ease while I was away from home. She was thoughtful with logistics and communicative. I reccomend Alex to anyone looking for a kittysitter and I hope to book her again next time I need to be away from home.
Sandra
January 17, 2026
Alex always goes above and beyond, she's excellent at communicating and keeping me updated on my girls. This is my 4th time (I believe) booking Alex and I will absolutely be doing it again for my next outing.
Roman And Charlotte
December 11, 2025
What can I say, Alex is such a godsend for our two kitties. To say she goes above and beyond is to say nothing. She truly treats them like her own.
Christina
December 27, 2024
Alex was so great! She was super attentive to our cats needs and even kept our Christmas tree alive!
Roman And Charlotte
October 22, 2025
Another wonderful sit from Alex. She’s always super attentive and thinks about the kitties way above and beyond the care instructions.
Roman And Charlotte
January 17, 2026
Christina
November 29, 2025
Roman And Charlotte
November 10, 2025
Roman And Charlotte
November 8, 2025
Roman And Charlotte
October 22, 2025
Michael Robin
October 18, 2025
Roman And Charlotte
August 10, 2025
Roman And Charlotte
July 23, 2025
Sandra
May 16, 2025
Sandra
February 7, 2025
Jenea
October 1, 2024
Alex is someone others can depend on all around. She shows up. She's deeply caring and empathetic. She literally lives from her heart. She is just, honest and authentic
Aslyne
October 1, 2024
This is the best person to care for your fur baby while absent! 100 percent confidence in Alex!
Meowtel
October 1, 2024
Alex is a background-checked cat sitter in the Austin area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.
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