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I'm Rachel
Cat Sitting in Austin, TX
I grew up in a house with 2 dogs and 2 cats... I absolutely adore cats and love being around them. I work with sites like Meowtel because I don't have a cat of my own right now and I miss being around them. Being around cats, caring for them, and sometimes even getting to cuddle with them makes me happy. I work from home and have a flexible schedule during the day as well as evening times and weekends. I don't typically celebrate holidays and am available during those times.
I grew up in a house with 2 dogs and 2 cats. I had my own hamster, then rabbit, and finally my own cat as I grew to adulthood. I’ve even volunteered at a goat rescue and raised my own goats before.
I've trained to volunteer with the Humane Society of Seattle and watched over the cats at an adoption site at a Petco in Factoria for six months. I’ve also volunteered at the Kitty Korner in Edmonds for 9 months. I've done cat visits since 2018 through a site similar to Meowtel.
During the week I typically have meetings for my 9-5 job in the mornings.
I don't usually celebrate federal holidays and am typically available.
I am Pet CPR certified as of July, 2023 from Four Legged First Aid.
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What is your experience with cat sitting, and how long have you been doing it?
I've been cat-sitting officially since 2018 but have sought out cats since I was a young adult. I grew up with dogs but always wanted a cat and got my little kitty midway through college. Ever since then my parents have had cats along with dogs. When I moved and no longer had my own pets, I volunteered with the Humane Society, cat cafes, and would cat sit for friends and family. I joined cat sitting app services in 2018 and have sat for 100's of cats!
What is your favorite cat toy?
My favorite cat toy is a feather wand. I love wand toys because you can let the cat be a cat! You can let the cat 'stalk' the toy and mimic the prey in the way you wave the wand.
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In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Rachel is experienced with 1 type of medications
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Dennis
April 20, 2024
Absolutely fantastic! She got my fur babies to play, even the one who hates to play. My dramatic kitty even warmed up to her. She sent loads of updates and pictures and I will be using her again if we go out of town.
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Heidi
August 20, 2020
Rachel was phenomenal! Detailed messages and pictures every day. She really took the time with our cats, including our skittish shy one. A wonderful sitter and I’d recommend her wholeheartedly!
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Benjamin
August 31, 2020
The kitten's loved Rachel. Our shy one who never comes out to visit any strangers graced her with his presence. That's a very big deal. She stayed on schedule and gave them nice long visits. They seemed quite happy upon our return.
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Ruby Puiyin
February 28, 2021
Rachel was great! We didn't know how Smokey would react to a brand new sitter but it was clear from day 1 that he really liked her. She was great about keeping us in the loop with updates and photos and video.
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Rachelle
September 5, 2020
Rachel did a great job sitting our cat! She was extremely easy to meet with to exchange keys, and she sent tons of photos and information. Highly recommend, and we'll be using her again! :)
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Jordan
November 7, 2023
Rachel did a fantastic job watching after our 2 cats while we were out of town. She would always leave updates after every visit and would send photos of the cats!
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Drop in visits rates
Rachel'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
These are the date ranges in 2027 to which the holiday surcharge applies:
- January 1-4: New Year's 2027
- January 15-21: MLK Day
- February 12-18: Presidents Day
- May 28-June 3: Memorial Day
- June 16-22: Juneteenth
- July 1-7: July 4th
- September 3-9: Labor Day
- October 8-14: Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day
- November 8-14: Veterans Day
- November 22-28: Thanksgiving
- December 22-28: Christmas
- December 29-31: New Year's 2028
Rachel's holiday surcharge is 10%.
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Every reservation is backed by the Meowtel Promise, giving you and your cat world-class customer support every step of the way.
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.
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 $27.00. 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 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 Meet & Greet!
Rating breakdown
Dennis
April 20, 2024
Absolutely fantastic! She got my fur babies to play, even the one who hates to play. My dramatic kitty even warmed up to her. She sent loads of updates and pictures and I will be using her again if we go out of town.
Heidi
August 20, 2020
Rachel was phenomenal! Detailed messages and pictures every day. She really took the time with our cats, including our skittish shy one. A wonderful sitter and I’d recommend her wholeheartedly!
Benjamin
August 31, 2020
The kitten's loved Rachel. Our shy one who never comes out to visit any strangers graced her with his presence. That's a very big deal. She stayed on schedule and gave them nice long visits. They seemed quite happy upon our return.
Ruby Puiyin
February 28, 2021
Rachel was great! We didn't know how Smokey would react to a brand new sitter but it was clear from day 1 that he really liked her. She was great about keeping us in the loop with updates and photos and video.
Rachelle
September 5, 2020
Rachel did a great job sitting our cat! She was extremely easy to meet with to exchange keys, and she sent tons of photos and information. Highly recommend, and we'll be using her again! :)
Jordan
November 7, 2023
Rachel did a fantastic job watching after our 2 cats while we were out of town. She would always leave updates after every visit and would send photos of the cats!
Stephen
June 30, 2023
Rachel was quick to respond and we felt safe during the meet and greet. Rachel communicated regularly with photos and updates each visit and we came home to happy cats that had been well taken care of. We recommend Rachel and would book again for sure when needed. Thank you Rachel!
Matthew
January 10, 2020
Rachel did a fabulous job sitting for my cat. It's obvious that she is a cat lover. She's easy to work with, and considerate of humans and cats alike ;) Highly recommended.
Kate
September 20, 2019
Rachel was wonderful! She sent awesome photos and cleaned the litter box. My cats were very happy!
Gayathri
November 25, 2020
Rachel was a fantastic sitter and did the most to make our kitten feel comfortable.