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I'm Maryam

A cat sitter in Austin, TX

5.00/5.00
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30 REVIEWS

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I'm Maryam | Cat Sitting in Austin, TX

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What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a cat sitter?

I would say years of experience is not the only factor you should consider. You need a detailed oriented sitter who is familiar with the slightest behavioral changes that you don’t want to be unnoticed while you are not home.

What is your typical process for working with a new cat parent?

When working with a new client, I start by getting to know both the pet and their routine. I ask questions about the cat’s habits, preferences, and any specific needs, like feeding schedules, medications, or favorite toys. I make sure to understand the cat’s personality—whether they’re social or shy—so I can provide the best care. Next, I discuss any house-related tasks, like litter box maintenance or plant care, and confirm emergency contacts or vet information, just in case. I’m always open to a meet-and-greet or video/phone calls before the actual sitting begins, so the cat and I can get comfortable with each other. During the sitting, I keep clients updated with messages and pictures/videos to let them know how their fur baby is doing. My goal is to ensure both the pet and the client feel secure and comfortable while they’re away!

How do you ensure the safety & security of the cats and the home while cat sitting?

When I’m home-sitting for cats, I take several steps to ensure your babies safety and security. First, I make sure all windows and doors are securely closed to prevent any accidental escapes. I’m also careful when entering or leaving the house to avoid giving the cats an opportunity to dart outside! I follow the owner’s instructions closely, especially when it comes to feeding schedules, medications, and any specific needs the cats might have. Also, I make sure to monitor the cats’ behavior and health closely. If I notice anything unusual, like changes in eating, litter box habits, or energy levels or even unusual scratching I will contact the parent and let them know.

How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?

When I take care of anxious cats, I stay calm giving them plenty of space and time to feel safe. I avoid sudden movements and loud noises, letting them come to me when they’re ready. I speak softly and use gentle body language, sitting at their level to make them feel less scared. If they’re curious but shy, I might encourage them to play with toys from a distance. I always respect their space and don’t try to pet them until they’re comfortable. By sticking to their routine and being patient, I help them feel safe and build trust.

Maryam's Reviews

Attention to Detail
4.9
Communication
5.0
Tidiness
5.0
Alexandra

As an overprotective cat mom, I was nervous about leaving my cat for the first time. Maryam went above and beyond taking care of my princess. My cat is very needy yet really shy around strangers, but Maryam was able to charm her right away. I would 100% recommend Maryam, she really charmed my cat, was very responsive, and gave plenty of updates!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Maryam on May 22, 2025 "Thanks so much for being so nice to me🩶😻"
May 21, 2025
Susan

Maryam always does a great job caring for my kitties. I came home today and the litter box was clean and my babies were happy.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
Response from Maryam on May 12, 2025 "Thank you Susan!🤍🧡"
May 7, 2025
Kyle

So grateful for Maryam's help with our two cats while we were away on our wedding trip. Was a bit nervous to leave our cats for 3 weeks, however our cats were so happy when we returned, thanks to Maryam's incredible care. We got detailed photos and videos of our cats each day and she even played with them making sure they were well cared for and given plenty of attention while we were away. Would highly recommend booking with Maryam. 🤗 Thank you!

Meowtel-verified reservation 2+ weeks long
Response from Maryam on Mar 10, 2025 "Thanks so much! I’m so happy I could help during this time. 😻"
March 10, 2025
Mackenzie

Maryam was once again fabulous with my little guy!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Response from Maryam on Feb 28, 2025 "Thank you so much Mackenzie😻"
February 28, 2025
Susan

My kitties LOVE Maryam! I got to witness it first hand when I arrived home early and I got to see her feed my babies and play with them. My Alfie was rubbing all over her and was quite smitten 🥰. I always get stressed leaving my kitties but Maryam provides me with timely and thorough updates and photos. I have her come for breakfast and dinner both with playtime so 45 min each visit. My kitties are happy and tired when Maryam leaves and I feel better knowing they had the company and exercise. Highly recommend Maryam for your kitty needs.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
Response from Maryam on Feb 15, 2025 "Thank you so much Susan for being generous and kind to me. I enjoy my time with the kitties😻"
February 15, 2025
Mackenzie

I can't recommend Maryam enough! My senior, shy cat just loved her and she went above and beyond to make him comfortable while I was away. She sent a ton of videos and pictures each visit and I could tell how happy and relaxed he was--when I got back he wasn't even his usual clingy self. She also offered additional help to make him more comfortable like clipping his nails and cleaning his ears for me! I felt so much less stressed while traveling with Maryam looking after my little baby and I will definitely be booking her again!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Response from Maryam on Feb 7, 2025 "Thank you so much Mackenzie. I would be happy to see the little baby again😻"
February 7, 2025
Maya

Maryam was so great with my cat! I was so nervous leaving him for an extended period of time but Maryam went above and beyond!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
January 26, 2025
Jackie

Maryam is wonderful! She even got my grumpy old cat to come out for pets. She updated daily with videos of the cats and detailed messages of what was taken care of while she was here. My cats loved her and I know they were well taken care of. She even got to know my one cats personality so well she was able to joke with me about him. She really knows and loves cats!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Response from Maryam on Jan 25, 2025 "Thank you Jackie! I had fun with the babies knowing them😻"
January 25, 2025
Susan

I have used Maryam twice now and my kitties absolutely love her! I travel for work and I used to get nervous leaving my kitties. But now, I feel confident when Maryam stays and takes care of them. She feeds, cleans, and plays with my kitties and they are excited when she arrives. She promptly sends me updates and videos after each visit so, when I am traveling, I am at peace knowing my babies are taken care of.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Maryam on Jan 25, 2025 "Thank you so much Susan. I enjoy my time with them😻"
January 25, 2025
Hangelic

Maryam was so great with our shy Mouse. She went above and beyond in making sure our baby was taken care of for three days. Her updates with photos and video really made us feel at ease. Maryam was quick to respond and made sure to update us on how Mouse was doing every day. We would definitely reserve with Maryam again 😊

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Maryam on Jan 14, 2025 "Thank you so much Hangelic for being such generous and kind to me. I would love to take care of baby Mouse again😻"
January 14, 2025
Dina

Maryam did a wonderful job with my furry friends! I have two cats that don't get along and require very specific routines to maintain the peace at home. Maryam attended to those needs each day, sending lots of photos and updates. She provided lots of photos and was very quick to respond with any requests or questions. She even got my very shy cat to sleep in bed with her! Looking forward to having her back!

Meowtel-verified reservation with overnight visits
Response from Maryam on Jan 13, 2025 "Thank you so much Dina! I appreciate you. I enjoyed my time building trust with your sweet kitties."
January 13, 2025
Thomas

Maryam exceeded my expectations by taking great care of my cat, being responsive, and providing daily updates. I had a previous pet sitter cancel and was able to book with Maryam very close to the holiday season and she alleviated a lot of travel stress for us. I highly recommend booking Maryam!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Response from Maryam on Jan 9, 2025 "Thank you so much Thomas. I definitely enjoyed my time with Theo😻"
January 9, 2025
Kris

Maryam is THE best! We are so thankful for her, we have so much peace when we go out of town knowing she will be there, especially with the great communication and pics she sends. Maryam always gives such great care to our golden girl of 17 years and she was able to get one of our shy kitties out of their shell. Our cats don’t even care that we are gone when Maryam is around! 😆🥰

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
Response from Maryam on Jan 7, 2025 "Thank you Kris! Thank you so much for trsuting me again. I am proud to build this connection with your sweet babies😻"
January 6, 2025
Svetlana

I was so lucky to find Maryam at the last moment before the holidays! She did an amazing job taking care of my pets, always arriving on time and keeping me updated with detailed reports about their feeding. She also sent plenty of videos, which was such a comfort. My kitty, who can be shy, felt comfortable and playful with her from the very first visit. I couldn't have asked for a better pet sitter and highly recommend her!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Maryam on Jan 1, 2025 "Thank you so much😻 I would love to see them again😻🦜"
January 1, 2025
Marianne

We are absolutely thrilled with the exceptional care Maryam provided for our cats and home! From the initial meeting, their passion for animals and professionalism was evident. Our usually reserved cat Gigi quickly took to Maryam, which was incredibly reassuring. While we were away, we received frequent updates and delightful photos and videos of our cats, which made us feel completely at ease. It was clear they were not only well-fed and cared for but also happy and engaged. Maryam went the extra mile by keeping our home immaculate and even offered to tend to our plants. Returning to content cats was the perfect homecoming. We wholeheartedly recommend their services to anyone seeking a reliable and caring pet sitter. We will undoubtedly be reaching out to Maryam for our future travels! Thank you for the outstanding care you provided to our cherished pets and home!

Meowtel-verified reservation with overnight visits
Response from Maryam on Dec 29, 2024 "Thank you for your kind message! It was a pleasure looking after the babies😻 I would be delighted to help again whenever needed—thank you for trusting me!"
December 29, 2024
Jordan

Maryam was great! She communicated fabulously about everything with my kitties each day. She pivoted well for a last minute medicine request and even had some suggestions for how to help them long term. I'll definitely use Maryam the next time I need someone to check in on my cats.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Maryam on Dec 27, 2024 "Thank you so much Jordan for everything😻"
December 27, 2024
Kris

Maryam is awesome! She went above and beyond caring for our 8 cats and we really enjoyed the daily updates with videos and photos! We were really concern about leaving our sweet golden girl we have never left for a long period of time before, she is 17 and has issues with the litter box and Maryam took such good care of her and gave us so much peace being away. We highly recommend Maryam, we definitely will be booking with her again! :)

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
Response from Maryam on Dec 26, 2024 "Thank you, Kris, for your incredible kindness and generosity. It truly means a lot to me."
December 26, 2024
Marshall

Maryam was delightful to work with and she went above and beyond to make sure my cats were well cared for. I will definitely be using her again in the future.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Response from Maryam on Dec 23, 2024 "Thank you so much Marshall!😻"
December 23, 2024
Dennis

Maryam, here in Austin Texas from Meowtel, recently cared for my cat Smudge while I was away in Europe. Dear Meowtel, one can not ask for a more caring, competent, and compassionate person to care for your cat. She is fantastic! Well beyond carrying out all daily care issues for my little guy perfectly, she kept me fully informed and entertained with their happy new friendship. When faced with a ‘new guy at a front desk being difficult with a prearranged admission situation’- she steadfastly stood her ground to professionally negotiate her admission into the building, all in the name of Mr. Smudge getting his dinner! 😸 Amazing! The entire time that she cared for him I was completely at ease. I simply can not recommend her any higher!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
Response from Maryam on Dec 7, 2024 "Thank you, Dennis, for your kind words. I truly appreciate it! Caring for Mr Smudge was one of my most rewarding experiences. Watching a scared kittie gradually open up and eventually ask for belly rubs was such a heartwarming journey.😻🐾"
December 7, 2024
Angela

It’s so reassuring to know your fur babies are in good hands when out of town, and we felt great knowing they were being cared for by Maryam. She captured the cutest videos of our cats leaping and pouncing about. Our cats had a blast! Her detailed attention to cleanliness and the cats wellbeing was particularly impressive. We would love to have Maryam over again!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
Response from Maryam on Nov 30, 2024 "Thank you so much Angela for being so kind to me. I would love to come over to take care of your sweet babies again."
November 30, 2024
Susan

Maryam was kind and sent me the best updates. I had no worries about my babies as Maryam kept me fully briefed on her visits. Will definitely be having her sit for my kitties in the future!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
Response from Maryam on Nov 26, 2024 "Thank you Susan. It was a real joy to be with Alfie and Rohan😻"
November 26, 2024
Meowtel

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

October 15, 2024
Julianne

Mary is the real deal! She is very caring and empathetic and has such a great way with animals!

October 15, 2024
Arash

Our cats love her, she is observant and take care of all details!

October 15, 2024
Susan

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
May 12, 2025
Susan

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
February 3, 2025
Lauren

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 4, 2025
Dhanunjaya

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 3, 2025
Karen

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 30, 2024
Meg

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
November 8, 2024

Maryam's First Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $25.00 / 20min $38.00 / 45min $51.00 / 60min
  • Overnight stays
    $89.37 / Overnight stays in your home
  • Maryam's Holiday Surcharge is 25%
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Maryam's Second Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $39.00 / 45min $44.00 / 60min
  • Overnight stays
    $89.50 / Overnight stays in your home
  • Maryam's Holiday Surcharge is 25%
Service Area

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Maryam's Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications

  • Animal CPR Trained
  • T-N-R
  • Shelter Volunteer
  • Vet Tech

Transportation

  • Car

Medication Experience

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

Each Visit Includes

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

Cancellation Policy

Customers may cancel within 24 hours of making their reservation and receive a 100% refund, and the sitter will not receive any earnings. After the first 24 hours, the following cancellation rules apply:

Customers will receive a 100% 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.

Customers will receive a 50% refund, and the sitter will earn 50% of their planned earnings if the customer 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.

The Meowtel Promise & Satisfaction Guarantee

We are proud to provide each of our independently-contracted Meowtel cat sitters with the full benefits of our Meowtel Promise on eligible reservations. For reservations where each visit is at or above $20 and paid for through Meowtel, your cat(s) will automatically be covered under our insurance policy in the event that things don't go as planned.

If you are not fully satisfied with your sitter after the Meet & Greet or during the reservation, please call 1-844-636-9835 so we can help you re-book with a new sitter to ensure we can deliver on our purrfect hospitality promise.

Independence Day is coming up soon (July 4th). Meowtel cat sitters are usually pretty busy, don't forget to book your sitter!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Austin cat sitting rates will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and expertise, but the average price for a cat sitter is $26.00. 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. Meowtel sitters 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 we'll match you with the best options which are close by.

Every Meowtel cat sitter has been thoroughly vetted, background-checked, and is insured through Meowtel on eligible reservations via our Meowtel Promise. To ensure total peace of mind while you're away, every Meowtel reservation comes with a free Meet & Greet so you (and your kitties!) can have full confidence in 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 will include 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. We know every kitty is different and that's why we offer tailored, in-home services since cats don't do well outside their own homes. Plus, every reservation comes with a free Meet & Greet so you can meet your sitter before you leave to ensure it will be a purrfect fit.

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