I'm Keyra
Cat Lady With 8 Years Experience
Book With Confidence
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:
Keyra is experienced with 3 types of medications
Check if Keyra services your area
Unfortunately, Keyra does not cover your area right meow.
I'm Keyra
Cat Sitting in Austin, TX
I'm a naturally calm and compassionate person, who understands that each cat has their own unique personality, interests... Hi friends. I'm Kay, a life long cat owner and admirer. I have also been a cat groomer for the past 8 years, and cat sitter for the past 5. I am Fear-Free and Pet CPR certified.
I'm a naturally calm and compassionate person, who understands that each cat has their own unique personality, interests and needs.
As someone who travels frequently, I empathize with the concerns that arise when leaving your pets behind, and strive to provide the kind of care I would want for my own pets and home.
Reliable, trustworthy and loving, I will provide care tailored to you and your cats unique needs.
Learn More About Keyra
Can you tell us about your favorite cat sitting reservation?
One of the first families to hire me when I moved to Austin. At that time they had one cat who was still very young, less than a year old. She was extremely cuddly and playful. They soon after got her a playmate, who unfortunately had to undergo some medical treatments. I sat them both, through her medical treatments, and she is doing great now. They are both big girls now, and although they're not as cuddly as other cats, I still feel very blessed when they allow me to cuddle them briefly. They love to play together and I'm so happy they have one another. (The family also has a dog and a baby now, so watching the family grow has been very sweet.)
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a cat sitter?
Cats may seem easy to care for, but they are also sensitive animals with very unique personalities. Always meet your sitter and evaluate whether they have the experience, knowledge and reliability your cat deserves.
What is your typical process for working with a new cat parent?
I prefer to do an in person meet and greet when at all possible, though I can do them via video or phone call. I ask lots of questions regarding the cats typical behavior, health and play preferences. I make sure to get detailed instructions for feeding, and find out where cleaning supplies are. If in person, I like that the pet and parent can get a feel for me as well; I think this can calm some anxiety when traveling. I can also get a feel for the cat and home, and can ensure a safe and secure environment for them and myself alike.
Medication Experience:
Skills:
In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Keyra is experienced with 3 types of medications
Check if Keyra services your area
Unfortunately, Keyra does not cover your area right meow.
Katrina
This month
Keyra was amazing with my two cats and so easy to communicate with. She's professional and kind, and she gave me some tips for my next trip. From all of the pictures she sent during our trip, it's clear that my cats warmed up to her quickly. She provided a daily update, and also helped us with our mail and taking out the trash. I will definitely use her again for our next trip.
Read more
Emily
December 13, 2025
Keyra has checked in on my elderly cat, Socks, multiple times now. Socks requires daily medication and Keyra always sends me a note about how it's going. She has never left my home unlocked and follows any instructions that I leave for her. I would recommend Keyra as a trusted person to care for your cat!
Read more
Chelsea
This month
Always so grateful when Keyra watches my two cats! They have so much energy and she’s so great at engaging them with play. I also love and save all the photos she sends, they’re so great!
Read more
Maggie
February 28, 2026
Keyra was wonderful. She sent pictures and was quick to respond while I was away. My trip was much less stressful knowing my kitty was care of.
Read more
Diego Alberto
October 27, 2025
Keyra was absolutely amazing! She went above and beyond in every way — sending me daily updates with photos, making sure Puddin was happy and cared for, and even taking the initiative to clean her water fountain and share some great maintenance tips for a few devices at home. I came back to a spotless apartment and a very content cat. I’d 100% recommend her to any Austin-based pet owners looking for someone truly reliable and caring!
Read moreResponse from Keyra
Thanks so much Diego. It was a pleasure hanging out with Puddin. She's a sweet girl! ♡
Read more
Marissa
March 26, 2026
Keyra is the best! She responds right away and has been taking care of Pepper for many months now! She also sends me fun updates and pictures when I am gone and I can tell Pepper is happy to always see her in the pictures!
Read moreService Area & Availability
Drop in visits rates
Keyra's is 20%
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
Keyra's holiday surcharge is 20%.
Communicate & Pay Through Meowtel
Using Meowtel's messaging and payment tools helps keep booking details in one place and gives you access to platform support if you need help.
300,000+
Reservations Completed
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 $26.00. 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
Katrina
This month
Keyra was amazing with my two cats and so easy to communicate with. She's professional and kind, and she gave me some tips for my next trip. From all of the pictures she sent during our trip, it's clear that my cats warmed up to her quickly. She provided a daily update, and also helped us with our mail and taking out the trash. I will definitely use her again for our next trip.
Emily
December 13, 2025
Keyra has checked in on my elderly cat, Socks, multiple times now. Socks requires daily medication and Keyra always sends me a note about how it's going. She has never left my home unlocked and follows any instructions that I leave for her. I would recommend Keyra as a trusted person to care for your cat!
Chelsea
This month
Always so grateful when Keyra watches my two cats! They have so much energy and she’s so great at engaging them with play. I also love and save all the photos she sends, they’re so great!
Maggie
February 28, 2026
Keyra was wonderful. She sent pictures and was quick to respond while I was away. My trip was much less stressful knowing my kitty was care of.
Diego Alberto
October 27, 2025
Keyra was absolutely amazing! She went above and beyond in every way — sending me daily updates with photos, making sure Puddin was happy and cared for, and even taking the initiative to clean her water fountain and share some great maintenance tips for a few devices at home. I came back to a spotless apartment and a very content cat. I’d 100% recommend her to any Austin-based pet owners looking for someone truly reliable and caring!
Response from Keyra
Thanks so much Diego. It was a pleasure hanging out with Puddin. She's a sweet girl! ♡
Marissa
March 26, 2026
Keyra is the best! She responds right away and has been taking care of Pepper for many months now! She also sends me fun updates and pictures when I am gone and I can tell Pepper is happy to always see her in the pictures!
Lia
November 30, 2025
Keyra was fantastic, and very very kindly took our trash out for us when we were gone for a holiday weekend, which was such a lifesaver :) And sent lots of photos and updates! And also was available last minute to help us during a holiday. We'd absolutely recommend!
Laura
January 9, 2026
Keyra has watched my little monster twice now and I know he’s in good hands. Stays in contact with every visit, sends lots of pictures and updates, and both times I’ve come home to a very happy kitty.
Chelsea
December 30, 2025
Keyra is so consistently reliable. She engages my two year old cats in play time with strings and enrichment, was very communicative and easy to schedule with during the busy holidays. So grateful to have this support that I can trust!
Eleanor
May 31, 2025
Keyra took great care of my gals, updated and pictures were thorough. She did have a personal pet issue during my reservation and missed the last check in appointment, but offered quick and honest resolution. Mistakes happen, they had great care for the days she was here - I put more weight on how things get resolved. Would book again.
Response from Keyra
Your grace and understanding mean a lot. Truly. Thank you.
Allison
October 4, 2025
so many pictures and updates so I knew my kitty was happy and healthy while I was out of town!!
Kyle
July 24, 2025
My kitties were left in the hands of an angel. Keyra took such good care of my little furbies and alllwed me the downtime I needed without worry on my vacation. she sent videos, photos and messages daily letting me know all the shenannagans my furbies were up to. Trust is hard to come by these days. Keyra is A+ in my book
James
July 3, 2025
Keyra was amazing with my fur baby! I took a last minute trip and booked with her on my way to the airport and she was very accommodating. Her daily updates were so detailed, which were much appreciated! The videos and pictures she would send everyday of her playing with Chapo put my mind at ease. I highly recommend her, and will use her for future trips!
Response from Keyra
Thanks James! I hope to see Chapito again sometime. :)
Edgar
July 22, 2025
Keyra did a great job with our two cats on a recent weekend trip. Our cats warmed up to her pretty quickly while she took care of them. She has warm kitty vibes as even one of the neighborhood cats came by to greet her on one of the visits!
Chelsea
May 26, 2025
Feel so grateful for Keyra’s help! I didn’t expect to be out of cell service so it was especially nice to know I could trust Keyra with the fellas. She’s great with them and sends great play updates and photos!
James
September 2, 2025
I was so pleased with Keyra the first time I booked her again! From the pictures I received it seems as though my fur baby was happy too. I am so grateful for Keyra and the detailed updates and pictures I get everyday. it gives me such piece of mind when traveling to know my baby is in good hands.
Marissa
May 21, 2025
Keyra was amazing taking care of Pepper!! She had excellent communication and I enjoyed getting pictures of her while on vacation!
Response from Keyra
Thank you, Marissa. It was truly my pleasure watching your Pepper girl. ♡
Caroline
December 29, 2025
Keyra was amazing! Left the house very clean and went above and beyond to make sure my girl had enough cuddles and playtime. Would absolutely book her again!
Chelsea
August 19, 2025
Keyra is very attentive and trustworthy, and takes great pictures! I know if the unexpected occurs she’ll think on her feet and have my cats’ health front of mind
Chelsea
May 4, 2025
Keyra was so great and reliable! The updates were thorough and I felt very secure. She went above and beyond to hang with the boys and look after them. Thank you Keyra!!
Response from Keyra
Thank you so much Chelsea. It was a pleasure looking after the boys, and I'm so glad the updates were helpful. I hope to see them again soon! 😊
Caroline
Today
Parker
This week
Edgar
This month
Marissa
March 29, 2026
Caroline
March 29, 2026
Maggie
February 28, 2026
Justin
February 23, 2026
Emily
February 22, 2026
Lia
January 29, 2026
Andrew
January 5, 2026
Julissa
December 28, 2025
Alex
November 30, 2025
Allison
October 26, 2025
as usual, Keyra was wonderful!! Louie’s new favorite friend!
Chelsea
September 1, 2025
Keyra sends great updates the help me feel assured that the boys are cared for! She knows their personalities and they love her!
Hailey
July 7, 2025
Keyra is great! Very responsive and helpful, I would have her watch my kitty again!
Abbie
June 22, 2025
Keyra was super communicative and was willing to go the extra mile to make sure my kitties were well cared for!
Response from Keyra
Thank you so much Abbie. Reach out any time you need some help with the kittos.
Edith
June 2, 2025
Chris
April 8, 2025
Keyra has been my go-to pet sitter and caretaker for over 4 years. The peace of mind she provides me, whenever I need to go out of town and leave my cat at home, is invaluable. She's prompt, communicative and respectful when it comes to providing care in my house. I would wholeheartedly recommend her to any anxious pet parents.
Nancy
April 8, 2025
I have known Keyra for 4 years and she is extremely caring towards all animals. She was a very reliable and trustworthy employee. I would trust her to watch my own pets any day!
Meowtel
April 8, 2025
Keyra is a background-checked cat sitter in the Austin area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.
Free Cancellation (48+ hrs)