I'm Lauren
A cat sitter in Austin, TX
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I'm Lauren | Cat Sitting in Austin, TX
Hello Pet Parents, My name is Lauren Tarbel. I am a fine artist & photographer living in North Central Austin. I have loved and cared for cats all my life. I would love the opportunity to care for your kitties while you are away. Working with animals is truly my favorite job ever! I speak fluent cat and love doting on your kitties while you are away. In my family, we have two kids Ellie (7) & Henry (6), two kitties, (Ziggy and Star), and a puppy (Bowie). I often vol...
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Lauren's Reviews
Jade
I am so glad I found Lauren when my regular sitter was unavailable. I was very nervous about leaving Catboy home for two weeks (I'd never been away from him that long), but she put my mind at ease on our first meeting. She was fantastic with Catboy and played with him every day. I got the best pictures and videos of him in her daily updates. Lauren even went above and beyond and swept and mopped my apartment before I returned 🥹 She took such good care of my home and beloved friend 🩷
Sherry
We have two cats that were rescued as feral babies. They both have very high needs. One is deaf and the other is extremely fearful of new people. Lauren was able to get both cats comfortable with her and literally eating treats out of her hand. She is the only person I would trust from here on out to take care of my special needs cats.
Jennifer
my shy kitties love Lauren which makes it so much easier when I have to leave them.
Kathy
Lauren was great to work with. she quickly gained our confidence by being proactive with arranging a meet up prior to the first visit to go over details and requirements for our kitty. it also helped that she came recommended by another Meowtel caregiver who we usually use but was unavailable for this timeframe. very responsive and loved receiving her updates.
Jennifer
Lauren was great. Sitters usually never even see my cats because they are so shy. Lauren went out of her way to make sure my cats were comfortable with her in the house and actually made friends with them. Sent great pics and videos. House was clean and litterbox fresh!
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Lauren's Qualifications & Experience
Qualifications
- Animal CPR Trained
- Shelter Volunteer
Transportation
- Car
Medication Experience
- Topical Ointments
- Eye/Ear Drops
- Oral Medication / Pills
Each Visit Includes
- Litter box cleaning
- Feeding
- Water refresh
- A text update with at least 1 photo
- Playtime and belly rubs
Cancellation Policy
Customers may cancel within 24 hours of making their reservation and receive a 100% refund and the sitter will not receive any earnings. After the first 24 hours, the following cancellation rules apply:
Customers will receive a 100% refund to their Account Balance if they cancel anytime up to 48 hours before the start date of the reservation and the sitter will not receive any earnings.
Customers will receive a 50% refund and the sitter will earn 50% of their planned earnings if the customer cancels between 24-48 hours of the start of the reservation.
No refund will be issued within 24 hours of the reservation and the sitter will keep 100% of their planned earnings.
The Meowtel Promise & Satisfaction Guarantee
We are proud to provide each of our independently-contracted Meowtel cat sitters with the full benefits of our Meowtel Promise on eligible reservations. For reservations where each visit is at or above $20 and paid for through Meowtel, your cat(s) will automatically be covered under our insurance policy in the event that things don't go as planned.
If you are not fully satisfied with your sitter after the Meet & Greet or during the reservation, please call 1-844-636-9835 so we can help you re-book with a new sitter to ensure we can deliver on our purrfect hospitality promise.
Frequently Asked Questions
Austin cat sitting rates will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and expertise, but the average price for a cat sitter is $27.00. Prices will also depend on how long your cat needs company for, whether that be a drop-in visit or overnight stay in your home. Meowtel sitters offer 20, 45, and 60-minute drop-in visits that allow for fully tailored care for your kitties. Your caregiver may also need to charge a little more if they have to travel far, so we'll match you with the best options which are close by.
Every Meowtel cat sitter has been thoroughly vetted, background-checked, and is insured through Meowtel on eligible reservations via our Meowtel Promise. To ensure total peace of mind while you're away, every Meowtel reservation comes with a free Meet & Greet so you (and your kitties!) can have full confidence in 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 for your kitties. This is why Meowtel was created, so tailored in-home care is brought to you.
We recommend that you book daily visits with your sitter to keep your cats in their routine and to help minimize feline anxiety while you're away.
Each Meowtel cat sitting visit will include the whole 9 yards: feeding, refreshing the water bowls, litter box scooping, tidying up, medications, updates with photos, lots of playtime, as well as any special requests you may have. We know every kitty is different and that's why we offer tailored, in-home services since cats don't do well outside their own homes. Plus, every reservation comes with a free Meet & Greet so you can meet your sitter before you leave to ensure it will be a purrfect fit.
