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I'm Gisela
Cat Sitting in Austin, TX
I love cats because of how silly they can be! Since I am currently a cat sitter and have 2 cats of my own, there is never a day a cat doesn’t make me laugh or smile. I currently own 2 girl cats that are ameowzing! I love cat sitting because it provides me with the pleasure of meeting other cats and caring for them part time. I don’t have room in my house for anymore cats and being able to cat sit provides me the pleasure of hanging out with new cats daily.
I live near South Congress strip. I have 100+ visits of experience doing drop-ins in Austin. In addition to that, I have years of experience caring for my own cats and friends' and families' cats. I will care for your cat as if it were my own whether that be to play, feed, or administer medication I am there... hi cat parents!
I love cats because of how silly they can be! Since I am currently a cat sitter and have 2 cats of my own, there is never a day a cat doesn’t make me laugh or smile. I currently own 2 girl cats that are ameowzing! I love cat sitting because it provides me with the pleasure of meeting other cats and caring for them part time. I don’t have room in my house for anymore cats and being able to cat sit provides me the pleasure of hanging out with new cats daily.
I live near South Congress strip. I have 100+ visits of experience doing drop-ins in Austin. In addition to that, I have years of experience caring for my own cats and friends' and families' cats. I will care for your cat as if it were my own whether that be to play, feed, or administer medication I am there. I know all cats have their different needs and do what I can to make sure they feel like you never left.
I used to own a FeLV herpes lymphoma cat that required a lot of medications and a close eye. As a cat sitter, I have plenty of experience watching cats from all walks of life and administering different types of medications, as well as caring for different needs.
When I am not working or caring for cats, I enjoy being a local foodie, and doing aerial silks.
I treat every cat I care for as if it were my own because I love cats! I work remotely, so I am able to provide care for your pet throughout the day and am happy to discuss specifics.
I am also fully vaccinated and can take any precautions as needed.
I am always happy to do meet and greets or video calls.
I make sure to devote a good portion of my day for the pet I care for.
I make sure to give your cat my full attention and play with them or leave them be as needed with cats sometimes. I give them all the love they miss while you’re out of town
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What is your experience with cat sitting, and how long have you been doing it?
I have been cat sitting for about 5 years during this time I have met many different cats with different personalities and different needs. I have met diabetic cats, cats with utis, felv+ cats, and have loved every second of cat sitting
What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?
I love cats and love meeting them and giving them pets. I truly give them the love I think their owners would if they were there.
Can you tell us about your favorite cat sitting reservation?
Cat sitting is often the best part of my day and I enjoy it because of that anytime I have a cat sitting.
Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?
I have two cats, one is name aria and nicknamed little girl or LG. My other cat is named Spencer and nicknamed Spencer wencer or little baby.
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a cat sitter?
Make sure you check for the cat sitter availability first and make sure you book with enough time to do a meet and greet because you never know if your cats will like a new person some cats act differently around different people
What is your typical process for working with a new cat parent?
I typically message them letting them know if I am or am not available and then schedule a meet and greet.
How do you ensure the safety & security of the cats and the home while cat sitting?
I make sure my full attention is on the cats and the home. I make sure I follow instructions and usually before I leave the house I make sure the cats are still inside and always watch the door while I walk out. As a cat sitter you always have to keep cat parents informed of any changes in their home or with the cats while they’re gone.
Are you usually available during holidays?
I am but I get booked up very quickly because I have been cat sitting for so long. I recommend you always book in advance with any cat sitter to make sure you are able to find someone you want to care for your cats with enough time.
What is your favorite cat toy?
I love using a laser or cat wand to play with cats. I also love giving cats catnip and seeing their reactions.
How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?
It honestly always depends on the cat. Sometimes I talk to them sometimes they get scared when they hear my voice so I just sit near them being quiet and they warm up. It just depends on the cat.
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Caroline
December 28, 2025
Gisela was amazing! She was so sweet, communicative, and attentive, and my cat absolutely loved her. She sent photo updates, followed all instructions, and my cat was noticeably happier than previous sits. I felt completely at ease and will definitely book with her again. Highly recommend!
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Rachel
November 5, 2025
She was so wonderful with my Bobbie, I got pictures everyday and she kept him on his anxiety medication. Bobbie was always excited to see her so I know she was kind to him while I was gone! Gisela also left a little gift bag with two cat shaped sticky notes and a toy for Bobbie, highly recommend Gisela!
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Katherine
September 23, 2025
Gisela is the best! Our girl absolutely loves her company and pets. Gisela went above and beyond this time by providing us updates on the construction happening in our kitchen while we were away, in addition to being a wonderful caregiver to our girl. It’s such a comfort to know our girl is in trusted hands with Gisela.
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Joanie
December 29, 2025
Gisela was a WONDERFUL cat sitter for Oscar! She took amazing care of him and sent lots of photos. She even brought him new toys he’s still playing with. I highly recommend Gisela.
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Jordan
August 7, 2025
Gisela was an amazing cat sitter for Hazel. She went above and beyond playing with and keeping her company while I was out of town. She sent me like 15 pictures each time she visited which gave me peace of mind. I also really like that she does a meet and greet before confirming the booking to meet the cat and receive instructions. I can tell Hazel really appreciated the attention and I will be booking Gisela again in the future!
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Whitney
October 7, 2025
Gisela is wonderful! She shared the best photos and updates that gave us peace of mind about our fur babies. Highly recommend!
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Drop in visits rates
Overnight stay rate
Gisela's is 55%
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
Gisela's holiday surcharge is 55%.
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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.
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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
Caroline
December 28, 2025
Gisela was amazing! She was so sweet, communicative, and attentive, and my cat absolutely loved her. She sent photo updates, followed all instructions, and my cat was noticeably happier than previous sits. I felt completely at ease and will definitely book with her again. Highly recommend!
Rachel
November 5, 2025
She was so wonderful with my Bobbie, I got pictures everyday and she kept him on his anxiety medication. Bobbie was always excited to see her so I know she was kind to him while I was gone! Gisela also left a little gift bag with two cat shaped sticky notes and a toy for Bobbie, highly recommend Gisela!
Katherine
September 23, 2025
Gisela is the best! Our girl absolutely loves her company and pets. Gisela went above and beyond this time by providing us updates on the construction happening in our kitchen while we were away, in addition to being a wonderful caregiver to our girl. It’s such a comfort to know our girl is in trusted hands with Gisela.
Joanie
December 29, 2025
Gisela was a WONDERFUL cat sitter for Oscar! She took amazing care of him and sent lots of photos. She even brought him new toys he’s still playing with. I highly recommend Gisela.
Jordan
August 7, 2025
Gisela was an amazing cat sitter for Hazel. She went above and beyond playing with and keeping her company while I was out of town. She sent me like 15 pictures each time she visited which gave me peace of mind. I also really like that she does a meet and greet before confirming the booking to meet the cat and receive instructions. I can tell Hazel really appreciated the attention and I will be booking Gisela again in the future!
Whitney
October 7, 2025
Gisela is wonderful! She shared the best photos and updates that gave us peace of mind about our fur babies. Highly recommend!
Jeff
November 18, 2023
Gisela is an excellent cat sitter, specifically administering medication for one of the girls, she takes alot of pictures and will get clarification with questions, she is very good!
Tara
September 1, 2024
this is the third time I’ve reserved Gisela because she is consistent and I always return to a happy Kitty! this last time I was gone for a week so I was worried my kitty would be lonely but with Gisela’s daily updates and playtime with her I felt so much better.
Anne
August 25, 2024
Gisela’s meet and greet went well and all tasks were completed daily. She sent daily photos, videos and updates. Our cat seemed happy when we came home.
Tara
September 24, 2024
Gisela once again saved the day and took care of my cat Rosemary while I had to leave town for the night. she sent great updates and I was so relieved that she was there to check in on her.
Juliette
November 30, 2025
Gisela made our last minute holiday reservation work - it was seamless and I really felt I could trust her! She did great with taking care of our girls!
Katherine
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Juliette
April 2, 2026
Melissa
February 2, 2026
Kate
January 25, 2026
Melissa
January 9, 2026
Gisela took great care of my two boys!
Grif
January 8, 2026
Juliette
January 8, 2026
Gisela 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.
Thomas
January 5, 2026
Grisela is amazing! it was perfect!!
Kate
January 3, 2026
Kate
December 27, 2025
Melissa
December 25, 2025
Gisela took great care of Shadow and Quentin—much appreciated.
Katherine
December 20, 2025
Beth
December 9, 2025
Zac
December 2, 2025
Whitney
November 30, 2025
Jordan
November 29, 2025
Whitney
October 15, 2025
Jonathan
October 12, 2025
Tara
October 8, 2025
Kate
September 28, 2025
Natalie
September 4, 2025
Anne
August 14, 2025
Gisela is thorough and keeps you updated on the cat. we look forward to our next reservation!
Beth
August 9, 2025
Very attentive and communicative!
Jonathan
August 4, 2025
Katherine
July 3, 2025
Jonathan
March 16, 2025
Anne
January 7, 2025
Gisela is reliable and my cat loves her.
Jonathan
January 2, 2025
Grif
December 29, 2024
friendly, communicative, everything taken care of as requested! no complaints. thank you for making it possible for me to see my family for Xmas!
Anne
December 28, 2024
Meg
December 27, 2024
Cheyenne
December 3, 2024
Sam
November 30, 2024
Tara
August 18, 2024
once again I was so happy that I was able to get Gisela to watch my kitty while I was away for a week. I feel so much better knowing she is getting played with and lots of pets right at home.
Tara
July 4, 2024
Gisela was so great with my kitty Rosemary while I was away. I looked forward to her visits and detailed updates and reports. I got home to a very happy kitty!
Aj
June 10, 2024
Aj
May 7, 2024
Aj
March 20, 2024
Gisela is the best! The cats are always in a good mood when I come home so I know she takes good care of them. Really appreciate the photos and updates.
Aj
March 2, 2024
Jeff
January 21, 2024
Aj
January 9, 2024
Aj
December 14, 2023
Gisela is so awesome, responsive and attentive. Even my less playful boy cat warmed up and wants to play with her!
Meowtel
November 26, 2023
This is a system-generated review due to a cancelation. This sitter canceled a confirmed booking 3 days before the start of the reservation.
Aj
November 4, 2023
Gisela was wonderful! the cats loved her and I really appreciate that she set up a meet and greet
Jeff
October 8, 2023
Meowtel
August 28, 2023
Gisela is a cat sitter in the Austin area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.
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