I'm Alanna
Cat Whisperer
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In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Alanna is experienced with 3 types of medications
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I'm Alanna
Cat Sitting in Austin, TX
I've cared for medically complex cats for many years, in addition to snakes, dogs, horses, and rabbits. So be comfortable knowing your best friend is in confident caring hands.
I'd love to come meet your fuzzy friends!
Learn More About Alanna
Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?
My cats are named Oliver and Poppy. Ollie is a very big boy and was a foster fail who I just couldn't say no to. Poppy is a timid little princess but loves to play and get her belly rubbed.
What is your favorite cat toy?
I love da rat brand toys, my cats go absolutely crazy for them! They're so realistic and the thing they have that other toys don't is the smell. They smell like real animals, which triggers the hunting instinct of even the most lazy cat. I personally like the bird and mouse toys the most.
How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?
I give them the space to approach me on their terms. Chasing an anxious cat only makes it more anxious, the best way to get a skittish cat to trust you is to pretend you aren't interested in them and let them come to you. (A treat or two doesn't hurt either).
Medication Experience:
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In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Alanna is experienced with 3 types of medications
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Jessica
May 12, 2026
This is my second time working with Alanna and she has been great each time. Very communicative when issues arose and my cats loved having her around. 10/10 sitter
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Emily
January 15, 2026
Alanna did a great job checking on our cat while we were out of town for a week, making sure she stayed fed with plenty of water and a clean litter box. We loved the videos that she sent us! My husband I both really appreciated her flexibility and responsiveness to our messages! We would definitely use Alanna again in the future!
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thank you so much for your kind review, I'd be so excited to watch Susan again!
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Meowtel
January 13, 2023
Alanna is a cat sitter in the Austin area. Her profile has been verified and her references have been checked by Meowtel.
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Shweta
October 14, 2025
Alanna is a compassionate, enthusiastic, and experienced animal care-taker. She helped me take care of all 6 of our fosters and was instrumental in bringing them out of their shells in a new environment. She cares deeply about the well-being of the animals in her care, I highly reccomend her!
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Ione
October 14, 2025
Alanna watched my cats for three weeks while I was out of the country. She already knew that cat sitting is more than filling food bowls and cleaning litter boxes, and was excited to spend quality time playing with them and just being near them for a few hours each day. The night before my flight, we took my cat to the emergency vet -- it turned out she had a UTI. I have never dealt with this with a cat before, and I was on the verge of cancelling my flight, but Alanna reassured me that she would take great care of my cats, and she did! She made sure to apply medicated wipes and give me daily updates, plus she requested the emergency vet's number just in case.
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Meowtel
October 14, 2025
Alanna is a background-checked cat sitter in the Austin area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.
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Drop in visits rates
Overnight stay rate
Alanna's is 50%
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
Alanna's holiday surcharge is 50%.
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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.
Veterans Day is coming up soon (November 11th, 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 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 Meet & Greet!
Rating breakdown
Jessica
May 12, 2026
This is my second time working with Alanna and she has been great each time. Very communicative when issues arose and my cats loved having her around. 10/10 sitter
Emily
January 15, 2026
Alanna did a great job checking on our cat while we were out of town for a week, making sure she stayed fed with plenty of water and a clean litter box. We loved the videos that she sent us! My husband I both really appreciated her flexibility and responsiveness to our messages! We would definitely use Alanna again in the future!
Response from Alanna
thank you so much for your kind review, I'd be so excited to watch Susan again!
Meowtel
January 13, 2023
Alanna is a cat sitter in the Austin area. Her profile has been verified and her references have been checked by Meowtel.
Shweta
October 14, 2025
Alanna is a compassionate, enthusiastic, and experienced animal care-taker. She helped me take care of all 6 of our fosters and was instrumental in bringing them out of their shells in a new environment. She cares deeply about the well-being of the animals in her care, I highly reccomend her!
Ione
October 14, 2025
Alanna watched my cats for three weeks while I was out of the country. She already knew that cat sitting is more than filling food bowls and cleaning litter boxes, and was excited to spend quality time playing with them and just being near them for a few hours each day. The night before my flight, we took my cat to the emergency vet -- it turned out she had a UTI. I have never dealt with this with a cat before, and I was on the verge of cancelling my flight, but Alanna reassured me that she would take great care of my cats, and she did! She made sure to apply medicated wipes and give me daily updates, plus she requested the emergency vet's number just in case.
Meowtel
October 14, 2025
Alanna is a background-checked cat sitter in the Austin area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.