I'm Helen
I'm Helen Cat Sitter Cat Mom In Austin
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I'm Helen
Cat Sitting in Austin, TX
I live with my 5 cats, and am an animal lover in general, as well as taking care of the neighborhood cats with food, shelter and spay/neutering.
My current family at home range in ages from 1 through to almost 10 - Nebula, Cheddar Cheese Wotsit, Salem, Belle, and Gaston. I have experience caring for young baby kittens and also the elderly, terminal cats. I nursed my own cat Mr. Leonidas Winston through cancer and have experience with oral and topical medications, insulin injections, inhalers and nebulization, E-tube feedings, and dealing with immobile cats and aggressive behavior... Hello everyone! My name is Helen and I live in the south Austin area. I moved here from Louisiana and am originally from the UK
I live with my 5 cats, and am an animal lover in general, as well as taking care of the neighborhood cats with food, shelter and spay/neutering.
My current family at home range in ages from 1 through to almost 10 - Nebula, Cheddar Cheese Wotsit, Salem, Belle, and Gaston. I have experience caring for young baby kittens and also the elderly, terminal cats. I nursed my own cat Mr. Leonidas Winston through cancer and have experience with oral and topical medications, insulin injections, inhalers and nebulization, E-tube feedings, and dealing with immobile cats and aggressive behavior. I have also on occasion in the past administered subcutaneous fluids.
I love cats for their unique personalities, quirkiness, and the honor I feel when they choose me even for a moment! I truly think they are the best animals, and I feel such joy when I come home from work to see my cats, and meet any new cats!
I live in the south Austin area so anywhere south of downtown is pretty good, including through to Buda. I am close to both major highways for easy travel. I work in the mental health area, and am usually home from mid afternoon as well as evenings and weekends.
Thank you for considering me to care for your wonderful fur babies and I hope to meet them soon!
**feel free to message me about weekday morning visits! I can often do pop in visits dependent on location before work 🙂
**please note, on weekday mornings I do not always have access to my phone the whole time due to where I work, but I will reply to any messages or requests asap!
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What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?
I have been the regular cat sitter for my friend's and their friends! My favorite thing is of course getting to meet a new kitty, and see who they are and what they enjoy. But also being able to give them love and care, that meow when you walk through the door - cats may be fairly solitary but I've learned they also enjoy company- and also giving that peace of mind to their owners
What is your typical process for working with a new cat parent?
I love to do a meet and greet beforehand, so I can meet the cat(s) with their pawrent present, so they will feel more comfortable and at ease. Getting as much information as well to make sure the process goes smoothly, including access, their favorite toys, treats, their likes and dislikes. Anything to make sure the cats and owners feel safe and secure.
How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?
One of my own cats (Salem) is particularly shy and scared of strangers, and it took him a long time to warm up to me- he was a stray I rescued off the street during the freeze and he spent 2 weeks living in my closet! With that in mind, time and space, and not rushing the process is key. Providing a safe space for them, respecting their boundaries and acknowledging that it may take a few visits at least for them to get used to me. I would spend time near them, no sudden movements or noises, allow them to come to me when ready. If they approached I would offer a hand for smell or maybe a favorite treat! Be patient! I have also found interactive toys helpful, and would use any pheromone products the owner requested
Medication Experience:
In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Helen is experienced with 5 types of medications
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Sheridan
December 30, 2025
Helen was truly one of the best cat sitters I’ve ever had. I loved using the Meowtel app because the background checks and everything made it feel very safe and trustworthy. While I was away, Helen sent frequent updates and photos, which gave me so much peace of mind knowing my cat was happy and well cared for. She went above and beyond by washing dirty food bowls, setting up my cat’s new litter box, even bringing packages inside, offering to come extra days if needed. I always felt like my cat was safe and cared for. I would absolutely book Helen again and highly recommend her as a reliable, communicative, and thoughtful cat sitter.
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Megan
December 2, 2025
Helen is wonderful! She made me feel so comfortable leaving my cats for the first time, and was very communicative throughout my trip. She sent updates and photos to keep me in the loop until I came home. A true gem!
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Sage
December 1, 2025
Helen was amazing with my boy! This was my first time using a cat sitter, and I was not sure what to expect, but she was so lovely. He warmed up to her very quickly due to her comforting and sweet nature, sent pictures and videos to this nervous cat mama with updates. She was quick to respond to my messages and made sure I always felt like he was in good hands. I will be booking Helen again any time I have to leave, I wouldn't want anyone else!
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Abbie
This month
Helen always does such a great job checking on the cats! she gives me picture updates as they are eating and after, and lets me know the status of everything else!
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Anand
December 1, 2025
Helen took care of my cats so well! Dora, who is usually very shy, seemed to love her by the end of the week! Helen sent regular updates with pictures and accounts of their shenanigans. 10/10 would recommend Helen!
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Keith
October 18, 2025
Helen was absolutely amazing. She was so above and beyond what I expected. She checked in daily, checked on our scaredy cat under the bed, sent daily updates with pictures. I’m pretty sure the cats are going to be wondering where the awesome sitter went as she was beyond phenomenal. I can say without a doubt if you’re worried for your fur-baby while you’re out of town Helen is the person to go to!
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Overnight stay rate
Helen'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
Helen's holiday surcharge is 20%.
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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.
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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
Sheridan
December 30, 2025
Helen was truly one of the best cat sitters I’ve ever had. I loved using the Meowtel app because the background checks and everything made it feel very safe and trustworthy. While I was away, Helen sent frequent updates and photos, which gave me so much peace of mind knowing my cat was happy and well cared for. She went above and beyond by washing dirty food bowls, setting up my cat’s new litter box, even bringing packages inside, offering to come extra days if needed. I always felt like my cat was safe and cared for. I would absolutely book Helen again and highly recommend her as a reliable, communicative, and thoughtful cat sitter.
Megan
December 2, 2025
Helen is wonderful! She made me feel so comfortable leaving my cats for the first time, and was very communicative throughout my trip. She sent updates and photos to keep me in the loop until I came home. A true gem!
Sage
December 1, 2025
Helen was amazing with my boy! This was my first time using a cat sitter, and I was not sure what to expect, but she was so lovely. He warmed up to her very quickly due to her comforting and sweet nature, sent pictures and videos to this nervous cat mama with updates. She was quick to respond to my messages and made sure I always felt like he was in good hands. I will be booking Helen again any time I have to leave, I wouldn't want anyone else!
Abbie
This month
Helen always does such a great job checking on the cats! she gives me picture updates as they are eating and after, and lets me know the status of everything else!
Anand
December 1, 2025
Helen took care of my cats so well! Dora, who is usually very shy, seemed to love her by the end of the week! Helen sent regular updates with pictures and accounts of their shenanigans. 10/10 would recommend Helen!
Keith
October 18, 2025
Helen was absolutely amazing. She was so above and beyond what I expected. She checked in daily, checked on our scaredy cat under the bed, sent daily updates with pictures. I’m pretty sure the cats are going to be wondering where the awesome sitter went as she was beyond phenomenal. I can say without a doubt if you’re worried for your fur-baby while you’re out of town Helen is the person to go to!
Anand
September 26, 2025
Helen was amazing! One of my cats is very skittish, and Helen gave her all the space she needed. so much so, that by the second day, Dora was out and cautiously hanging about.
Abbie-Maddie-Kelsey
August 22, 2025
Helen was great during our trip! We were out of the country and had a big time difference, but she made sure to check in before too late our time and sent lots of pictures with her updates. Would definitely recommend her!
Victoria
July 20, 2025
Helen was perfect for our cat! She fed him, played with him, cleaned up his litter box, gave him a lot of cuddles! Helen is the person who you can rely on.
Mari
August 10, 2025
Helen is truly the best! she is so attentive and sends me plenty of pictures/updates (I’m kind of a nervous person) to reassure me that my little guy is all good. Helen so sweet and respectful, her kitties are lucky to have her!
Audrey
October 18, 2025
Helen was extremely thoughtful and patient with my cats!! Even when they gave her a hard time she did everything she could to make sure they were cared for. She is excellent at communication and I never had to worry about what was going on! Would definitely recommend and book again!!!
Sheridan
February 8, 2026
Helen is a thoughtful and reliable sitter who I can always count on to go above and beyond with my pet. Extremely communicative, so I never have to worry while away!
Brandi
January 9, 2026
Helen is the best! I never had to worry that my son (cat) was being cared for. She's very communicative and it's obvious she has a love for cats!
Sage
January 6, 2026
She is the absolute best! This was my second time having her watch my boy, and I couldn't ask for a better sitter. So communicative, responds timely, caring, understanding, and an overall joy towards my cat son! I won't ever have anyone else watch my boy, Helen is my go-to!
Shannon
August 25, 2025
Helen is very kind and did a great job taking care of my cats and providing updates. I would definitely use Helen as my cat sitter again!!
Jordan
August 23, 2025
did a great job with my wet food auto feeders
Saulo
August 1, 2025
Helen did a phenomenal job taking care of my cats. She is very attentive and provided great updates with lots of pictures throughout her visits which I really appreciated.
Brandi
This month
Greg
This month
Ivana
February 6, 2026
Jordan
February 3, 2026
best cat sitter on the app, she really cares about the cats and it shows, thanks helen
Ivana
January 16, 2026
Brittany
January 12, 2026
Took great care of the kitties as always!
Juliette
January 8, 2026
Helen was amazing with our kitties. We were gone for almost three weeks and felt completely at ease knowing they were in her care. She was reliable, attentive, and clearly great with cats. We came home to happy, well-cared-for kitties and would absolutely recommend her.
Emery
December 21, 2025
Katie
December 9, 2025
Helen was super accommodating and great with my CC!
Nancy
December 4, 2025
John
December 1, 2025
Ivana
November 17, 2025
Ivana
November 1, 2025
Ivana
October 19, 2025
Jack
October 15, 2025
Ivana
October 13, 2025
Jordan
September 21, 2025
best cat sitter ive had so far
Jordan
September 18, 2025
Jordan
September 16, 2025
Jordan
September 14, 2025
Jordan
September 12, 2025
Jordan
September 10, 2025
Jordan
September 6, 2025
Jordan
September 3, 2025
Jordan
August 26, 2025
Brittany
August 25, 2025
Ewan
August 25, 2025
Mari
August 4, 2025
Helen was incredible! She was so open with her communication and sent so many pictures of my little guy. 10/10 will be using Helen again in the future.
Ryan
July 7, 2025
Helen is one of the most reliable, communicative, and trustworthy people I have had the pleasure of knowing. She has always cared for my pets as if they were her own. She juggles a lot but always excels in everything she does. I would recommend her 12 out of 10 times
Emily
July 7, 2025
Helen is a caring and knowledgeable cat sitter and brings her empathetic and sweet nature to everything that she does - especially making sure your fur babies are safe, happy and well looked after while you’re gone.
Meowtel
July 7, 2025
Helen 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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