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I'm Lauren

A cat sitter in Austin, TX

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I'm Lauren | Cat Sitting in Austin, TX

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

I have been pet-sitting for over 20 years and have been with Meowtel for 2, going on 3 years 😸 I have pretty extensive experience as a cat lover and sitter. I would call myself an animal whisperer ❤️

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

I have two 4-year-old kitties who are brothers. We adopted them as rescues in 2021 from Austin Pets Alive. Their names are Ziggy & Star. When we first adopted them they were very frightened of people. Today they are so outgoing, affectionate, and the heart of our home alongside our Husky named Bowie.

What is your typical process for working with a new cat parent?

When working with a client for the first time, it helps to answer any questions and make my clients feel comfortable. After I confirm your reservation, we coordinate a good time to set up a meet-and-greet.

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

I am always looking out for the best interests of the kitties I care for, I tailor my approach to your kitties' individual needs and your instructions. I am very careful whenever I open exterior doors, and before I leave each I ensure the house is safe for your cats.

Are you usually available during holidays?

Yes, I am available on most holidays. If you find that I am unavailable feel free to direct message me and I will double-check my calendar or refer you to some great Meowtel sitters I know.

What is your favorite cat toy?

I love a good cat wand but nothing beats a good box. On the job I've seen some pretty cool toys 😺I find most cats really like a good cat kicker or catnip-laced toy. One of the coolest toys I've seen is a little battery-powered mouse that moves across the floor when you turn it on.

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

I respect whatever level of attention or affection your kitty requires. I often talk to them in a soothing voice while I go about taking care of their needs. I usually check them in their safe spots and praise them from a respectful distance. On multiple occasions I've had very shy kitties open up to me in beautiful ways.

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Regina

Regina

Lauren did a fantastic job watching my cat for a week while I was out of town. My cat is extremely shy and easily scared, but Lauren made him feel comfortable and even got him to come out for treats. She sent wonderful updates of every visit, including pictures and videos, which gave me so much peace of mind. She made sure he always had enough food, fresh water, and a clean litter box. I would definitely have Lauren watch my kitty again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caring and reliable sitter.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 29, 2025
Jessica

Jessica

The reservation was really easy to complete after confirming the dates with Lauren. She was amazing with my cats! During the mat and greet I really loved her energy and could tell that the cats were really enjoying her vibe as well. I left for my trip feeling like my 4 cats would be safe and well taken care of. Lauren sent thorough updates and lots of great photos and videos of the cats. My little void with the separation anxiety issues became buddies with Lauren and even felt comfortable enough to climb up on her shoulders and give affection. He never does that with anyone else but me. I felt at ease and had peace of mind while traveling, knowing that my kitties would be well fed and get their meds on time. I will definitely be booking with Lauren again!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
May 16, 2025
Sherry

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.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 3, 2025
David

David

Lauren went above and beyond all expectations for cat care. Because of schedule conflicts, I needed to split my car care for my last trip and Lauren stepped in to a very "spooked" cat (I don't blame the previous sitter; cats will be cats and things happen). Lauren worked extra hard to make sure that the cat who was spooked was made comfortable and eventually back to her normal cat-self.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
August 12, 2025
Jade

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 🩷

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
April 14, 2025
Coleen

Coleen

This is the second time Lauren has cared for my Sam cat. I never thought he would so readily accept a stranger as a caregiver. It is obvious from the photos and videos that Lauren sends every day that that he is very happy.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
September 17, 2025
Coleen

Coleen

I was very pleased with Lauren's interaction with my Sam cat. She evidently established excellent rapport with him as evidenced through the multiple photos and videos she sent while I was away. I will definitely use her again.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 22, 2025
Jessica

Jessica

Lauren is absolutely fantastic with my cats! I can leave town without a worry and know they will be happy and fully taken care of when I'm gone. Not only os she a fantastic cat sitter that provides lots of detailed messages and photos/videos, she also goes above and beyond when providing meds and food for my picky eaters, she keeps the house super clean and she even took care of watering my plants while I was away. I have requested Lauren twice now for my travels and will be sure to connect with her again for future cat ssittingneeds. ❤️

Meowtel-verified reservation with overnight visits
June 23, 2025
Alex

Alex

Lauren was absolutely fantastic! My kitty is a very shy gal, and Lauren knew just what to do to make her feel as comfortable as possible. In addition, her updates were very thorough and personable with many great pictures.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 13, 2024
Jennifer

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!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
December 25, 2024
Cynthia

Cynthia

if you want quality cat care my husband and I recommend Meowtel and Lauren. We thought our previous cat care worker Angela was an angel but so is Lauren! Plenty of play time was provided for our dear cats, and the menu was followed perfectly for both of cats and especially for our thyroid ill older cat. Very much appreciated the tidying up before we came home.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 2, 2024
Jordan

Jordan

Lauren was amazing! I requested very last minute, and she was so prompt and so easy to work with. I was very nervous as I had recently moved and was concerned that my cats were going to be skittish and not eat. She not only charmed them into eating, but put them so much at ease that they came out of hiding. I am so appreciative of her! And she was so easy to work with! Definitely would recommend for your kitty family!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
April 5, 2024
Kathy

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.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
February 19, 2025
Amanda

Amanda

Lauren is amazing! Our kitties are extremely shy and a bit high maintenance due to one being newly blind and another having a chronic illness requiring daily meds. Lauren is patient and has a calming presence. She listened, asked a lot of questions and totally understood what they needed. Not only did she gain their trust, but I can tell by some of her beautiful photos that they truly liked her and enjoyed her visits! We got lots of detailed updates and photos and we were able to relax on our trip knowing she was taking such great care of them. I will absolutely book Lauren again in the future. 😺😺😺😺😺

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
March 2, 2024
Jade

Jade

Lauren is a cat sitting superstar. This is my second time booking her to care for Catboy and she was awesome, once again. Catboy loves her so much. She takes the best pictures and videos and gives detailed updates each visit.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
August 26, 2025
Olivia

Olivia

Lauren did a great job caring for my cat and sent lots of pictures and updates while I was gone. I think Mango even missed her because when I got home he’d still meow by the front door

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 8, 2023
Vanessa

Vanessa

Lauren was fantastic! I immediately felt comfortable leaving my new kitty in her hands. She provided me with great updates and pictures. Would highly recommend her services, you can tell she has a genuine love and passion caring for animals 🐱!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 27, 2024
Garren

Garren

Lauren is amazing! She has taken care of our five cats multiple times this year and goes above and beyond in care. She is prompt in her communication and sends thoughtful updates while you’re away. We come home to happy cats and a tidy house as well thanks to Lauren. Highly recommend!

Meowtel-verified reservation with overnight visits
December 1, 2025
Justin

Justin

We are so thankful for Lauren's attention to our Little shy cat! The updates she sends are great and takes care of all our quirky requests while we're away.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 8, 2023
Jennifer

Jennifer

my shy kitties love Lauren which makes it so much easier when I have to leave them.

Meowtel-verified reservation with overnight visits
March 31, 2025
Ammi

Ammi

Lauren was so helpful and understanding when I had to book her last minute due to reservation mix up on my end. She was reliable, cared for my senior cat well and helped put my mind at ease while I was away.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 13, 2024
Jon

Jon

Lauren is always awesome! My cat loves her, and she sends fantastic pictures and videos. It makes leaving my cat home for a few days much easier knowing she is being well taken care of!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
December 25, 2025
Aaron

Aaron

Lauren was fantastic with our little man and did an extraordinary job going well above and beyond our expectations!! I would highly recommend Lauren and hope to have her sit for us again soon!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 23, 2024
Coleen

Coleen

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
This month
Jon

Jon

Lauren is always awesome and my cat loves her!! Highly recommend!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
February 6, 2026
Jon

Jon

Lauren was great as usual. My cat loves her and she sends great pictures and videos!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
January 18, 2026
Andrew

Andrew

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 14, 2026
Coleen

Coleen

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 16, 2025
Jon

Jon

Lauren is awesome! My cat loves her so much. She always sends great pictures and videos!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
November 15, 2025
Andrew

Andrew

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 24, 2025
Danielle

Danielle

Meowtel-verified reservation with overnight visits
October 15, 2025
Jon

Jon

Lauren is awesome - my cat loves her! She sends great pictures and I always feel great about leaving my cat with her. She is amazing- highly recommend!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
October 11, 2025
Andrew

Andrew

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 30, 2025
Brooke

Brooke

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 28, 2025
Garren

Garren

Meowtel-verified reservation with overnight visits
July 18, 2025
Andrew

Andrew

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
February 10, 2025
Andrew

Andrew

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 10, 2025
Bridget

Bridget

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
December 28, 2024
Jon

Jon

Lauren was excellent with my cat. She sent great pictures and videos. It was obvious my cat loved her and had a great time! Great updates too.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
December 22, 2024
Emma Claire

Emma Claire

Lauren was super responsive and took great care of mr Bucee while I was away this weekend! He looked super happy in photos and seemed very calm around her. 🩷

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 4, 2024
Alyssa

Alyssa

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 3, 2024
Andrew

Andrew

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 15, 2024
Quandra

Quandra

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 7, 2024
Alyssa

Alyssa

Lauren is absolutely incredible! she went above and beyond for us. My cat loves her too! she was so attentive, communicative and caring. Will definitely be working with her again.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 31, 2024
Logan

Logan

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 14, 2024
Andrew

Andrew

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 31, 2024
Logan

Logan

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 3, 2023
Justin

Justin

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
October 13, 2023
Meowtel

Meowtel

Lauren is a cat sitter in the Austin area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.

May 30, 2023

Lauren's First Service Area & Rates

  • Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $39.00 / 45min $50.00 / 60min
  • Overnight stays
    $85.00 / Overnight stays in your home
  • Lauren's Holiday Surcharge is 20%
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Lauren's Second Service Area & Rates

  • Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $38.00 / 45min $50.00 / 60min
  • Overnight stays
    $80.00 / Overnight stays in your home
  • Lauren's Holiday Surcharge is 25%
Service Area

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Lauren's Skills & Services

Care Skills

  • Animal CPR Trained
  • Shelter Volunteer

Transportation

  • Car

Medication Administration

  • 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

Cat parents may cancel within 24 hours of making their reservation and receive a full refund, and the sitter will not receive any earnings. After the first 24 hours, the following cancellation rules apply:

Cat parents will receive a full 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.

Cat parents will receive a 50% refund, and the sitter will earn 50% of their planned earnings if the cat parent 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.

Trust & Safety

Enjoy Meowtel's world-class customer support with every reservation. Our dedicated team is here for you and your cat every step of the way.

If the Meet & Greet isn't the right fit, or if you have any concerns during the reservation, please call 1-844-636-9835 so we can help you re-book with a new sitter.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Austin cat sitting rates will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and the services they offer, but the average price for a cat sitter is $25.00. 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. Cat sitters on Meowtel 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 you can find the best options which are close by.

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 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 typically includes 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. Every kitty is different and that's why sitters on Meowtel offer tailored, in-home services since cats don't do well outside their own homes. Plus, ask your sitter about a free Meet & Greet so you can meet them before you leave to confirm it's a purrfect fit.

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