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Hello,

I'm Sarah

A cat sitter in Austin, TX

5.00/5.00
Exceptional
34 REVIEWS

You aren't charged until Sarah confirms your request. Cancel anytime up to 48 hours before the reservation begins for a 100% refund.

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Over 70,000 happy kitties serviced on Meowtel

I'm Sarah | Cat Sitting in Austin, TX

Hello! Why should you consider hiring me? I... - Enjoy learning a cat's unique personality and special needs, playing with, caring for them, and giving them lots of affection (or leaving them alone when they want that). - Have years of experience cat-sitting for friends and clients. I have yet to meet a cat who didn't eventually warm up to me. - Treat every animal as a one-of-a-kind creature, deserving of kindness, love, and respect. - Am really good with details and following directions, and value the reciprocity of clear communication. - Can administer meds and can learn quickly if...

Learn More About Sarah

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

I have two kitties who've taught me everything I know named Biscuit and Saoirse (aka "Cheech"), pictured in the photos.

What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a cat sitter?

Go with your gut! Hire the sitter that makes you feel the most comfortable, one you trust to follow your instructions, stay in communication and shower your kitties with love and attention. If you have a meet and greet and it doesn't seem like a good fit, go with a different sitter. The relationship has to work for everyone involved!

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

I approach my role in your home like I would my own. I stay observant. If something seems off, I investigate and get in touch with the cat parent immediately. I scan for hazards in order to prevent issues, and notice/address any change in a cat's status or the home (like a hose left on, Christmas tree that needs watering, or a sticky door lock). I'll fix the problem and then let the cat parent know. I'm conscientious about following instructions. I ask questions- I want to make you and the cats happy! Whenever I leave the home I get a visual on every cat & double check lights and locks.

Sarah's Reviews

Attention to Detail
5.0
Communication
5.0
Tidiness
5.0
Lisa

Sarah was great. I have three cats and two of them take medicine regularly, one of those being an insulin injection. So it was important to schedule the timing of the visits every 12 hours. We had several visits before my trip so that my cats could get comfortable with her and to ensure that she would be able to successfully administer the meds. She stayed in clear communication with me during and surrounding the visits and took notes to get the details right. She sent lots of pictures and sent messages documenting what she had done through the visits. Though I was very stressed about having to leave for the trip, having her to rely on to take care of the cats really helped relieve some of my anxiety. I was worried that my return flight might get delayed and she was willing to be flexible and add additional visits in the event that occurred, but it wasn't necessary. I highly recommend Sarah for any cat sitting that you might need.

Meowtel-verified reservation
Response from Sarah on Aug 30, 2024 "Thank you, Lisa! I hope to care for your trio again sometime soon!"
August 30, 2024
Emily

sarah is awesome! so lucky we had her taking care of our kitties during a long summer vacay. so helpful with everything we needed and super detailed notes on every visit.

Meowtel-verified reservation
Response from Sarah on Aug 22, 2024 "Thank you so much, Emily! 😸"
August 22, 2024
Rachel

Sarah is my first cat-sitter that I've ever used and I've had a very great experience with her. She is very professional and respectful. She replies to messages very quickly and is thorough. Sarah sends lots of cute pictures of the cats as well as the food, water, and litter box so you can see for yourself how everything is going. My cats loved her. One of my cats who is more outgoing loved to get pets from Sarah. My other cat is very scared of people, but he got used to Sarah over time. She was the perfect person to be around my high-anxiety kitty. I am glad I chose her to take care of my cats and will ask her for her service in the future.

Meowtel-verified reservation
Response from Sarah on Jul 23, 2024 "Thank you very much, Rachel! I appreciate you and loved getting to know your kitties! Happy to sit again for them anytime!"
July 23, 2024
Ashley

Sarah has cared for my cat Ruthie a few times now and she’s always my first choice when I go out of town. She’s great with medications and always sends thorough and thoughtful updates and photos. I so appreciate the care she shows Ruthie and can’t wait to have her again!

Meowtel-verified reservation
Response from Sarah on Apr 15, 2024 "Thank you, Ashley! Love getting to sit for Ruthie!"
April 15, 2024
Katherine

Sarah is my go-to cat sitter! She always sends the cutest photos and even my grumpy girl cat loves her. I trust her implicitly with my cats and my home. ❤️

Meowtel-verified reservation
Response from Sarah on Apr 15, 2024 "Thank you so much, Kat! I'm always happy to sit for your fur babies!"
April 14, 2024
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Sarah's Qualifications & Experience

Transportation

  • Car

Medication Experience

  • Topical Ointments
  • Eye/Ear Drops
  • Oral Medication / Pills
  • Injections / Diabetic Management

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.

Thanksgiving is coming up soon (November 28th). Meowtel cat sitters are usually pretty busy, don't forget to book your sitter!

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 $31.00. 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.

Atx Purr Pal
5.00 • 34 reviewsFrom $31.50