I'm Claire

Atx Cared For Cats By Claire

4.98
49 Reviews
< 1 hr Response Time
16 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

Claire is experienced with 1 type of medications

Inhalers

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Atx Cared For Cats By Claire

I'm Claire

Cat Sitting in Austin, TX

I grew up with cats and have always had a special place in my heart for them! I volunteered with a cat shelter for several years in the geriatric department and am comfortable with cats with all types of demeanors. I have also been a cat sitter for several different families over the past decade. I am happy to sit for cats with any needs, whether they need lots of playtime, medications, or additional attention. I have experience administering medication for asthma, epilepsy, and AIDS as well... I grew up with cats and have always had a special place in my heart for them! I volunteered with a cat shelter for several years in the geriatric department and am comfortable with cats with all types of demeanors. I have also been a cat sitter for several different families over the past decade. I am happy to sit for cats with any needs, whether they need lots of playtime, medications, or additional attention. I have experience administering medication for asthma, epilepsy, and AIDS as well. I work in person from about 8:30-4:30 Monday-Friday near the Domain, and am happy to swing by any time of day to make sure your cat is well cared for. Additionally, I am available on the weekends to stay with your cat. I offer drop in visits and overnight. I serve the Austin community, mainly in East Austin, Central Austin, South Austin/Manchaca, and North Austin. I am happy to accommodate any cleaning/safety protocols to make both you and your cat comfortable! When booking with me, you can expect clear communication, above-and-beyond service, and excellence in everything. Please reach out to me if you have any questions. Thank you, I look forward to working with you!

Learn More About Claire

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

I love to do meet and greets just so the cat can meet me and I can go over the care with the owner and ask any questions in the moment. I always send pictures for every visit and be sure to give an update on how the cats are doing! My goal is to make sure both the owner and the cat feel as comofortable as possible.

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

I always take a cautious approach to anxious/timid cats. I like to sit in the room with them and try to bring them out of their shell, but I also respect some cats do not want to be social. Whatever demeanor your cat has, I am happy to work with!


Medication Experience:

Inhalers

Skills:

Shelter Volunteer

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Communication
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Caroline

Caroline

This month

I highly recommend Claire! She took great care of my two cats and sent sweet photos of them and blurbs about them every day. She even spent more time with my cats on the first evening to give them some emotional support, because they were sad that we had left for our trip. She even charmed my more shy cat! She went above and beyond by bringing our cans in from the curb. We will definitely ask her to cat sit again!

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Rachel

Rachel

April 19, 2025

Claire was absolutely wonderful! This was my first time leaving my baby girl with someone new, and I was a bit nervous. My kitty is shy around new people, and usually just hides during visits. On only the second visit, she was comfortable with Claire and came out to talk with her. Claire sent updates every day as soon as she was here and was very kind and patient with my cat. I’ve already booked Claire for another visit!

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Jackie

Jackie

April 19, 2025

Claire did an amazing job with my two cats. She understood their personalities and updated me daily with playful banter. She even captured some special moments on camera that made me literally laugh out loud.

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Brianna

Brianna

July 8, 2024

Claire was a fantastic sitter for our two cats. She was able to charm our extremely shy senior lady, and our younger, usually aloof and sassy girl was social and sweet with Claire. Not all cat sitters get this type of behavior from our cats so that shows me they really liked her! She communicated with us at each feeding and provided great pictures. We would definitely book with Claire again!

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Abigail

Abigail

November 9, 2024

This was our first time getting a sitter for our cat and Claire made it amazing! We did the overnight package and she made us feel very comfortable. She provided pictures with updates each morning and night and allowed us to not worry and enjoy our vacation :)

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Ward

Ward

June 16, 2024

Claire was wonderful taking care of our cat Finn and his home. Thanks to Claire's regular updates we were able to leave the country without worrying about Finn. He is particular about humans but Claire won him over with pets and kibbles.

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Service Area & Availability

Drop in visits rates

$25.00 / 20min
$36.00 / 45min
$50.00 / 60min

Overnight stay rate

$65.00 / Overnight

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Drop in visits rates

$25.00 / 20min
$36.00 / 45min
$50.00 / 60min

Overnight stay rate

$65.00 / Overnight

Claire's is 30%

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Claire's Holiday Surcharge Applies
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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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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!

4.98
49 reviews
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Free Cancellation (48+ hrs)