I'm Malina

Mina's Cat Sitting

5.00
62 Reviews
< 30 mins Response Time
14 Repeat clients
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Meowtel provides customer support 365 days a year to help cat parents feel informed and supported at every step - including before a reservation is made.

In-home cat sitting visits typically include:

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

Malina is experienced with 1 type of medications

Topical Ointments

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Mina's Cat Sitting

I'm Malina

Cat Sitting in Austin, TX

Hi there ! My name is Malina and cats are my specialty! ❤️
I raised my cat Delilah from a kitten to 18 years. In her senior years before she passed, I gave her daily meds and learned to care for a senior cat. I found this incredibly rewarding, and I miss her a lot! My husband and I currently have 2 rescue cats named Chaucer and Seuss😸😸 They are a bonded sibling pair that amuse us with their antics. They are spoiled daily with all the cats treats, organic food, brushing with their...
Hi there ! My name is Malina and cats are my specialty! ❤️
I raised my cat Delilah from a kitten to 18 years. In her senior years before she passed, I gave her daily meds and learned to care for a senior cat. I found this incredibly rewarding, and I miss her a lot! My husband and I currently have 2 rescue cats named Chaucer and Seuss😸😸 They are a bonded sibling pair that amuse us with their antics. They are spoiled daily with all the cats treats, organic food, brushing with their furminator and toys galore! Don’t worry, I’ll spoil your cat just the same!

* I am available for ONCE a day drop in’s that occur within a window from 7-5:00. Unfortunately I can can not designate an exact time to visit but I can give you an ETA the day of if you’d like 👍🏼

I am a licensed Physical Therapist assistant. I have been in this field for 22 years. So why do I cat sit you ask? Because it brings me SO much joy🥰Visiting my Austin cat clients is the highlight of my day.
I live in South Austin near SoCo and service a radius of 5 miles.
I’m very excited to meet your fur-babies! Contact me for a meet and greet either in person or virtual and we can chat about the needs of your kitties.


Medication Experience:

Topical Ointments

5.00
62 reviews
5.0
Attention to Detail
5.0
Communication
5.0
Tidiness
Lisa

Lisa

December 29, 2024

This was my first time having a pet sitter that I didn’t personally know. Malina was wonderful! she took great care of my timid cat with play time, snuggles, and pets. she made sure the food and water was full and also brought in a package I had received. I got great pictures and she was a great communicator. my cat and I loved her!

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Response from Malina

Thank you Lisa! Absolutely loved caring for Cheeto girl ♥️

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Amanda

Amanda

November 3, 2022

Malina was fantastic! My boy loved her. When the stress of us leaving upset his tummy, she cleaned up w/out complaint & let me know in case we thought he needed vet care. And when an emergency came up & she had to miss one day, she preemptively found us another sitter. Would absolutely recommend!

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Jordan

Jordan

August 14, 2023

Malina did an amazing job. My cat was calm when I came home when he is usually anxious. She took a lot of time to care for him and play.

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Response from Malina

Thanks Jordan! Jackson is an awesome cat ! I really enjoyed hanging out with him 😀

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Danika

Danika

July 25, 2023

Malina was amazing!! She sent me multiple pictures and videos each day and always updated me with the sweetest messages. She did a great job with my boy! I could tell he was happy to have her there, which made me feel completely safe leaving him in her care. I will definitely book again!!

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Syd

Syd

January 1, 2023

Highly recommend Malina—she provided wonderful care for our senior cat and for our home. She was even flexible with a last minute schedule change, allowing for such peace of mind amid the chaos of holiday travel.

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Melissa

Melissa

December 1, 2022

Malina was great! We so appreciated her being available during a holiday week. Our cat needs a daily medication and can be difficult about it, but Malina rose to the occasion. She made sure to keep us updated on how her visits went every day. Definitely recommend Malina!

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Service Area & Availability

Drop in visits rates

$30.50 / 20min
$44.00 / 45min
$57.00 / 60min
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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!

5.00
62 reviews
5.00
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Free Cancellation (48+ hrs)