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I'm Helen Cat Sitter  Cat Mom In Austin
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I'm Helen

A cat sitter in Austin, TX

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I'm Helen | Cat Sitting in Austin, TX

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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

Helen's Reviews

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Sheridan

Sheridan

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.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 30, 2025
Megan

Megan

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!

Meowtel-verified reservation with overnight visits
December 2, 2025
Sage

Sage

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!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 1, 2025
Keith

Keith

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!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
October 18, 2025
Anand

Anand

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!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
December 1, 2025
Anand

Anand

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.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 26, 2025
Abbie-Maddie-Kelsey

Abbie-Maddie-Kelsey

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!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 22, 2025
Victoria

Victoria

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.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 20, 2025
Mari

Mari

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!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 10, 2025
Audrey

Audrey

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!!!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
October 18, 2025
Sheridan

Sheridan

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!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
February 8, 2026
Brandi

Brandi

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!

Meowtel-verified reservation with overnight visits
January 9, 2026
Sage

Sage

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!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 6, 2026
Shannon

Shannon

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!!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 25, 2025
Jordan

Jordan

did a great job with my wet food auto feeders

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 23, 2025
Saulo

Saulo

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.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 1, 2025
Ivana

Ivana

Meowtel-verified reservation with overnight visits
February 6, 2026
Jordan

Jordan

best cat sitter on the app, she really cares about the cats and it shows, thanks helen

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
February 3, 2026
Ivana

Ivana

Meowtel-verified reservation with overnight visits
January 16, 2026
Brittany

Brittany

Took great care of the kitties as always!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
January 12, 2026
Juliette

Juliette

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.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
January 8, 2026
Emery

Emery

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 21, 2025
Katie

Katie

Helen was super accommodating and great with my CC!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 9, 2025
Nancy

Nancy

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
December 4, 2025
John

John

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 1, 2025
Ivana

Ivana

Meowtel-verified reservation with overnight visits
November 17, 2025
Ivana

Ivana

Meowtel-verified reservation with overnight visits
November 1, 2025
Ivana

Ivana

Meowtel-verified reservation with overnight visits
October 19, 2025
Jack

Jack

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 15, 2025
Ivana

Ivana

Meowtel-verified reservation with overnight visits
October 13, 2025
Jordan

Jordan

best cat sitter ive had so far

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 21, 2025
Jordan

Jordan

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 18, 2025
Jordan

Jordan

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 16, 2025
Jordan

Jordan

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 14, 2025
Jordan

Jordan

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 12, 2025
Jordan

Jordan

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 10, 2025
Jordan

Jordan

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 6, 2025
Jordan

Jordan

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 3, 2025
Jordan

Jordan

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 26, 2025
Brittany

Brittany

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
August 25, 2025
Ewan

Ewan

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 25, 2025
Mari

Mari

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.

Meowtel-verified reservation with overnight visits
August 4, 2025
Ryan

Ryan

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

July 7, 2025
Emily

Emily

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.

July 7, 2025
Meowtel

Meowtel

Helen is a background-checked cat sitter in the Austin area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.

July 7, 2025

Helen's Service Area & Rates

  • Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $25.00 / 20min $37.00 / 45min $47.00 / 60min
  • Overnight stays
    $60.00 / Overnight stays in your home
  • Helen's Holiday Surcharge is 20%
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Helen's Skills & Services

Transportation

  • Car

Medication Administration

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

Each Visit Includes

  • Litter box cleaning
  • Feeding
  • Water refresh
  • A text update with at least 1 photo
  • Playtime and belly rubs

Cancellation Policy

Cat parents may cancel within 24 hours of making their reservation and receive a full refund, and the sitter will not receive any earnings. After the first 24 hours, the following cancellation rules apply:

Cat parents will receive a full 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.

Cat parents will receive a 50% refund, and the sitter will earn 50% of their planned earnings if the cat parent 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.

Trust & Safety

Enjoy Meowtel's world-class customer support with every reservation. Our dedicated team is here for you and your cat every step of the way.

If the Meet & Greet isn't the right fit, or if you have any concerns during the reservation, please call 1-844-636-9835 so we can help you re-book with a new sitter.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Austin cat sitting rates will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and the services they offer, but the average price for a cat sitter is $25.00. 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. Cat sitters on Meowtel 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 you can find the best options which are close by.

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 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 typically includes 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. Every kitty is different and that's why sitters on Meowtel offer tailored, in-home services since cats don't do well outside their own homes. Plus, ask your sitter about a free Meet & Greet so you can meet them before you leave to confirm it's a purrfect fit.

I'm Helen Cat Sitter  Cat Mom In Austin
5.00 • 45 reviews • From $25.00