I'm Sarah
Loving Cat Sitter In Austin Texas
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Sarah is experienced with 5 types of medications
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I'm Sarah
Cat Sitting in Austin, TX
I've been a cat sitter in the Austin area for 11 years, including volunteering as a foster for the Austin Animal Center.
I understand it can feel vulnerable having a beloved pet in the care of someone you don’t know. I’ve earned the trust of one-time and repeat clients, and I’ll assure you with daily photos and updates, so you can see your feline family is being provided a loving, caring and patient service with attention to the littlest details.
When you arrive home, your cats will be happy and healthy. I'm not opposed to working overtime if your kitties seems to need a little extra love and attention. They might seem a little tuckered out from all the good play time we'll have. I mean, that’s the best part of my job!
I’ve cared for elderly cats, cats with diabetes, cerebral dysplasia, and other serious medical conditions, those... Hi, I’m Sarah, and I can’t wait to care for your beloved cats and kittens! I adore cats, and I’ll love and care for your fur babies as if they’re my own.
I've been a cat sitter in the Austin area for 11 years, including volunteering as a foster for the Austin Animal Center.
I understand it can feel vulnerable having a beloved pet in the care of someone you don’t know. I’ve earned the trust of one-time and repeat clients, and I’ll assure you with daily photos and updates, so you can see your feline family is being provided a loving, caring and patient service with attention to the littlest details.
When you arrive home, your cats will be happy and healthy. I'm not opposed to working overtime if your kitties seems to need a little extra love and attention. They might seem a little tuckered out from all the good play time we'll have. I mean, that’s the best part of my job!
I’ve cared for elderly cats, cats with diabetes, cerebral dysplasia, and other serious medical conditions, those needing multiple oral and topical medications, nebulizer treatments, post-surgical care, and cats who require special accommodations. And of course plenty of healthy, active and playful kitties too!
Do you have a cat who won't come out when there's a stranger in their home? I have a gentle and simple trick that'll have them looking forward to seeing me by my 3rd visit, if not sooner! Do you have a cat who freaks out when it's time to take their medication? I have a special method for that too, so they'll never miss a dose.
It’s for all these reasons I’m known as the Loving Cat Whisperer 😻
I’m very respectful of your home. I take my shoes off at the door and wear clean flip flops into your home. I have a special hand vacuum I like to use (only if it won't scare your sweet kitty) to eliminate cat hair and stray litter. All of the litter boxes will be scooped and refreshed each day, and I take waste out to the bin daily. I even bring my own waste bags. When you arrive home, your house will be as clean as you left it, or cleaner.
My schedule is very flexible, so I can almost always visit your home according to your preference. I’m available to transport your cats to and from vet appointments. I can be counted on for overnight cat sitting in your home. I am fully vaccinated, for everything from tetanus to COVID.
Please reach out if you have any questions about me or if you’d like to book a reservation and a free meet-and-greet. Thanks!
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In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Sarah is experienced with 5 types of medications
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Brianna
September 25, 2025
Sarah’s month stay at my place while I was out of the country went swimmingly! She was very attentive to Nikko’s needs and send many pics and videos so I could see how well he was doing :) she was also very communicative when any issues arises so we could problem solve those! I will definitely be using Sarah for future pet sitting/house sitting when I travel again.
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Lori
January 12, 2026
Sarah was amazing! She took such great care of our three kitties while we were away for almost two weeks. She sent the sweetest videos and photos and kept us up to date daily. I would highly recommend Sarah and hope to have her care for our family again!
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Lori, thank you so much for your kind and glowing review! It was truly a pleasure to work with you and your sweet feline family. I truly hope I have that opportunity again.
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Kristen Ross
October 7, 2024
Sarah, the self-proclaimed "cat whisperer," truly lives up to the name! She recently cared for our four cats, visiting twice a day over two weeks while we were overseas, and we couldn’t be happier with her service. One of our cats is 15.5 years old, very shy, finicky, and has diabetes, making her daily insulin and medication routine quite a challenge for anyone new. To our amazement, Sarah managed to gain her trust on the very first day. This is no small feat, as this particular cat is incredibly wary of new people. Knowing that Sarah had her in such capable hands allowed us to relax and fully enjoy our trip, reassured that even our most vulnerable cat was being well cared for. Sarah kept us updated during each visit with detailed messages, photos, and videos of all four cats. Her communication was always prompt and thorough, and it was clear she took the time to bond with each cat. She went beyond the call of duty, often staying longer than scheduled to play with them and get to know their individual personalities. Additionally, Sarah went above and beyond with the cleaning, taking care of soiled litter boxes due to our senior cat’s accidents and washing any cat dishes she used. We returned to a clean home, which was such a relief after a long journey home. We highly recommend Sarah for anyone needing a caring, gentle, and nurturing cat sitter. She eased all of our worries (and we had quite a few!) and has earned our trust for any future trips. We’ll definitely be booking with her again!
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Alice
July 19, 2025
Sarah took such great care of my super shy kitty while I was away - detailed daily updates with pictures, food and water intake, litter taken care of - I felt very comfortable with Sarah in her care.
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Paula
November 16, 2024
Thank goodness for Sarah! We were hesitant to leave our shy diabetic cat in the care of someone else, but Sarah sent us pictures that eased our mind while away. I see why people here call her “the Cat Whisperer.” I was afraid we’d never get our cat to come out during the first visit- but Sarah has a gentle, playful way about her…I’ve never seen my cat interact with anyone else like this other than myself. I’m hesitant to share how wonderful of an experience this was because I selfishly want to keep her for ourselves, yet I know other anxious owners of needy cats out there would benefit. Sarah is a real blessing!
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Tera
November 13, 2024
Sarah was amazing, she even got my shy kitty out and about and we loved the photos that she sent everyday. Pearl has a supplement to take that isn't always easy to get into her mouth (you can't mix it in food) and Sarah made sure she administered it. We have a small house and you can tell if the litter box hasn't been attended to and when we got back the litter box was pristine and the house smelled great. Sarah did a great job and I will definitely use her services again and recommend her to others!
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Drop in visits rates
Overnight stay rate
Sarah's is 10%
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
Sarah's holiday surcharge is 10%.
Drop in visits rates
Overnight stay rate
Sarah's is 5%
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
Sarah's holiday surcharge is 5%.
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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 $25.00. 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
Brianna
September 25, 2025
Sarah’s month stay at my place while I was out of the country went swimmingly! She was very attentive to Nikko’s needs and send many pics and videos so I could see how well he was doing :) she was also very communicative when any issues arises so we could problem solve those! I will definitely be using Sarah for future pet sitting/house sitting when I travel again.
Lori
January 12, 2026
Sarah was amazing! She took such great care of our three kitties while we were away for almost two weeks. She sent the sweetest videos and photos and kept us up to date daily. I would highly recommend Sarah and hope to have her care for our family again!
Response from Sarah
Lori, thank you so much for your kind and glowing review! It was truly a pleasure to work with you and your sweet feline family. I truly hope I have that opportunity again.
Kristen Ross
October 7, 2024
Sarah, the self-proclaimed "cat whisperer," truly lives up to the name! She recently cared for our four cats, visiting twice a day over two weeks while we were overseas, and we couldn’t be happier with her service. One of our cats is 15.5 years old, very shy, finicky, and has diabetes, making her daily insulin and medication routine quite a challenge for anyone new. To our amazement, Sarah managed to gain her trust on the very first day. This is no small feat, as this particular cat is incredibly wary of new people. Knowing that Sarah had her in such capable hands allowed us to relax and fully enjoy our trip, reassured that even our most vulnerable cat was being well cared for. Sarah kept us updated during each visit with detailed messages, photos, and videos of all four cats. Her communication was always prompt and thorough, and it was clear she took the time to bond with each cat. She went beyond the call of duty, often staying longer than scheduled to play with them and get to know their individual personalities. Additionally, Sarah went above and beyond with the cleaning, taking care of soiled litter boxes due to our senior cat’s accidents and washing any cat dishes she used. We returned to a clean home, which was such a relief after a long journey home. We highly recommend Sarah for anyone needing a caring, gentle, and nurturing cat sitter. She eased all of our worries (and we had quite a few!) and has earned our trust for any future trips. We’ll definitely be booking with her again!
Alice
July 19, 2025
Sarah took such great care of my super shy kitty while I was away - detailed daily updates with pictures, food and water intake, litter taken care of - I felt very comfortable with Sarah in her care.
Paula
November 16, 2024
Thank goodness for Sarah! We were hesitant to leave our shy diabetic cat in the care of someone else, but Sarah sent us pictures that eased our mind while away. I see why people here call her “the Cat Whisperer.” I was afraid we’d never get our cat to come out during the first visit- but Sarah has a gentle, playful way about her…I’ve never seen my cat interact with anyone else like this other than myself. I’m hesitant to share how wonderful of an experience this was because I selfishly want to keep her for ourselves, yet I know other anxious owners of needy cats out there would benefit. Sarah is a real blessing!
Tera
November 13, 2024
Sarah was amazing, she even got my shy kitty out and about and we loved the photos that she sent everyday. Pearl has a supplement to take that isn't always easy to get into her mouth (you can't mix it in food) and Sarah made sure she administered it. We have a small house and you can tell if the litter box hasn't been attended to and when we got back the litter box was pristine and the house smelled great. Sarah did a great job and I will definitely use her services again and recommend her to others!
Coleen
July 15, 2024
Sarah was great with our kitty while we left for a 2+ week trip! She sent amazing updates, photos, videos, and was super detailed about our house, upcoming weather, grabbing mail and packages, and more. We felt so at peace having Sarah care for our little guy and knew he was having an absolute blast based on the photos and videos. Sarah truly cares for animals; it is clear this isn't just a job for her but a passion and she really wanted to do a great job and build a relationship with our cat. We came home and he was super calm and happy, which is always a great sign. Thank you, Sarah!
Lee Ann
May 4, 2024
Sarah took care of my two cats, Freeda and Miso, for about a week. She's very calm, caring, and professional. After meeting her once, I knew that my cats would be well-cared for. She sent updates, photos, and videos of my happy cats with almost every visit and all went smoothly for the whole time I was away. Sarah spent extra time at my home quietly waiting for Freeda, my always-afraid-of-unfamiliar-people cat, to come out from her hiding place. She finally did, and by the fourth visit, Sarah sent a video of Freeda purring and nuzzling her. She's absolutely the cat whisperer! Miso liked her, too, but I've never seen Freeda take to anyone so fast. To top if off, when I arrived home, it was cleaner than when I left. No cat littler tracks anywhere! I'm so happy with the care that Sarah gave to my cats and would absolutely recommend her services.
Chad
August 27, 2024
Sarah watched my 4 cats when I was away for a week - and did an excellent job. She took the time to understand what they needed each day and made sure their routine was not disturbed. She took care of my cats, kept the space clean and even brought my packages in! She was a great communicator, sending updates, pictures and videos each day. You could tell the cats loved seeing her from the pictures she sent - which makes any cat parent very happy! I would highly recommend Sarah if anyone is looking for a new cat sitter!
Tracey
December 1, 2024
Sarah was absolutely amazing with both my high-needs cats and younger kittens. She left detailed updates and sent lots of pictures, which eased my mind as I was traveling. I would not hesitate to hire Sarah again; she has taken excellent care of my fur babies and treats them as if they are her own. She always arrived as scheduled and went above and beyond, often staying longer than planned to assure she spent time with each cat. If she's available for your dates -- you definitely want to book Sarah for your kitties.
Elizabeth
December 30, 2024
Sarah was fantastic! I felt like I was leaving my little boy with a friend, and that was the whole point -- all he needed was to not feel left alone. The photos and communication were above and beyond, and set a high bar for when I care for friends' pets!
Paula
November 18, 2024
oh Sarah, you did it again! just when I thought your first visit was a cosmic alignment of the stars to have a stranger get to interact with our older, skittish, diabetic cat…lightning striked twice- or rather, you really have a way with cats! What a relief to get to have someone who truly cares for our cats and provides evidence of their well being!
Bears Rebecca
September 15, 2023
I’m leaving this review based on the two times I’ve hired Sarah, because I was not able to review the first time. Sarah was excellent in a long-term overnight stay capacity with my two elderly kittens, one of whom needs love all the time in the other one is a little more standoffish. Also, one cat had to be taken regularly to the vets for fluids. I I also hired Sarah for a last minute one day gig, and she was great, and got back to me right away. In both cases she had excellent communication and asked a fair number of questions so I knew she was taking the job very seriously which is important when these are your babies which is how I think of them.
Amanda
June 20, 2023
Sarah did such an amazing job taking care of my 2 cats! She was great at communicating and sending cute videos and photos each day. She even vacuumed the litter and cat hair so I came home to a clean house and 2 very happy cats. I can recommend her enough!
Alyssa
March 25, 2024
Amazing caretaker. I was worried about leaving my cat alone for the first time since he got sick and Sarah was awesome taking care of him and making sure he got all his medications and keeping him company while I was gone!
Eric
January 5, 2024
Having Sarah as a cat sitter was a great experience for me and my cat! Athena is normally shy around new people but immediately took a liking to Sarah. Sarah went above and beyond in taking care of Athena providing emotional support to a lonely cat needing attention and offering to change out the litter when needed. Sarah provided daily updates with pictures and videos of them becoming best friends. I felt very at ease about Athena while I was traveling knowing that she was in good hands.
Cyrus
August 6, 2024
Sarah did an amazing job taking care of our 9yr cat while we were out of town. We came home to a happy and healthy kitty, she went above and beyond our expectations!
Charles
November 30, 2024
Sarah did a great job taking care of our cat, Cookie. Her experience with cats and her dedication to them clearly showed. Thank you Sarah!
Olivia
December 28, 2024
Sarah did a great job caring for my two kitties! Her communication was very thorough throughout our time together. Her passion for cats reflects in her service, it feels very good to know a caretaker loves your animals as much as you do!
Jannell
August 23, 2024
Alyssa
July 29, 2024
Alesha
December 28, 2023
Helped me in a pinch when I needed somebody to come watch last minute! Very communicative, understanding and friendly!! :-)
Robert
August 7, 2023
Sarah did great. My old cat was happy to have her around.
Meowtel
June 5, 2023
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