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A cat sitter in Austin, TX

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What is your experience with cat sitting, and how long have you been doing it?

I’ve been cat sitting for 20 years, but my experience with cats goes far beyond that. I’ve had cats in my life for as long as I can remember, and I currently care for three of my own. Over the years, I’ve provided cat sitting services for friends, family, and clients—caring for cats of all breeds, temperaments, and ages, including shy rescues, playful kittens, and senior cats. This hands-on experience has given me a strong understanding of feline behavior, body language, and daily care routines. I know how to create a calm, safe environment for cats and can quickly adapt to each cat’s unique personality. Whether it’s feeding, administering medication, litter box maintenance, or just spending quality time, I’m confident in my ability to provide loving and reliable care.

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

When looking to hire a cat sitter, it’s important to find someone who is not only trustworthy but also genuinely understands and respects feline behavior. Here’s some key advice I’d offer: 1. Look for Experience with Cats Not all pet sitters are experienced with cats, so ask about their specific background with felines. Cats have unique needs and personalities, and a sitter who understands cat body language, routines, and possible stress triggers will provide better care. 2. Schedule a Meet-and-Greet Always arrange a meeting beforehand so you can observe how the sitter interacts with your cat and ask questions about their approach. It’s also a chance to walk them through your home, routines, feeding, litter box cleaning, and emergency protocols. 3. Ask for References and Reviews A reputable sitter will be happy to provide references from other cat owners or direct you to online reviews. This helps ensure they have a track record of reliability and responsible care.

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

As your cat sitter, your pet’s safety and well-being are my top priorities. Here are the steps I take to make sure your cat is safe, comfortable, and cared for while you’re away: 1. Secure Environment: I carefully follow your instructions regarding which areas of the home the cat is allowed in, ensuring windows and doors are properly closed or locked to prevent escapes. 2. Routine Checks: During each visit, I do a head-to-tail visual check of your cat for any signs of illness or injury, and I monitor eating, drinking, and litter box habits to catch any issues early. 3. Emergency Preparedness: I keep your vet’s contact information on hand and know where the nearest emergency clinic is located. I also carry a pet first aid kit and am trained in basic pet first aid procedures. 4. Safe Handling: I handle all interactions with your cat calmly and gently, respecting their boundaries and body language to avoid

Jennifer's Reviews

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Mia

Mia

I cannot recommend Jennifer enough. I’m not exaggerating when I say she is the best cat-sitter I’ve ever had. She kept me completely informed about my baby every single visit. It is so clear that she really cares about cats, and takes the sitting very seriously. There was even a potential fire in my complex’s apartment and after freaking out and letting Jennifer know she promptly jumped into action. Thankfully the fire was contained before reaching my unit, but Jennifer still went to check on Cricket just in case! She went above and beyond and I can now enjoy my vacation knowing Ms Cricket is being extremely well cared for.

Meowtel-verified reservation 2+ weeks long
October 23, 2025
Anna

Anna

Jennifer was able to help us with our kitties over Christmas. I am so grateful to her for providing us with such incredible service! I have 3 cats who all have different dietary requirements and food. Plus a special needs cat who needs medicine twice per day. Jennifer is caring and responsible, and I always feel safe leaving them in her care.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 26, 2025
Anna

Anna

Jennifer did such a great job with my kitties! I have 3 cats all on different diets and one who takes daily meds. She handled all the feeding chaos with ease! My cats were super happy when I came home ❤️

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 29, 2025
Lori

Lori

Jennifer is fantastic! She did a phenomenal job watching over our cat Gus for two weeks. We took an overseas trip and were never concerned about him because she gives thorough updates each visit. She is very nice and professional but best of all she feels like a friend or family member was watching over him because of the level of care given. She provides plenty of photos, which I loved. It was nice to see him clearly loving on her. I can tell Gus had a great time with Jennifer.

Meowtel-verified reservation 2+ weeks long
November 1, 2025
Anthony

Anthony

Jennifer did a wonderful job looking after our two kittens! This was the longest we'd been away from them since adopting them, and we couldn't have been happier with how things went. She sent lots of updates, understood and attended to their needs, gave them lots of playtime, and we came home to happy healthy boys and a very well kept kitten home. We'd absolutely have her cat sit for us again, and recommend her to anyone!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
October 14, 2025
Emily

Emily

Jennifer took great care of our kitty. She spent a lot of time playing with our cat and sent lots of pictures and updates. I would definitely recommend Jennifer to anyone needing a cat sitter!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
January 10, 2026
Marisa

Marisa

Jennifer was very attentive and communitaive during her visits. She verbally and visually showed her actions with messages and photos and it was something I didn’t know I needed until I had it. Highly recommend her care!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 19, 2025
Lindsay

Lindsay

Jennifer was fantastic with our boys! They took to both her and her daughter immediately during the meet & greet. She was very thorough in her care of them, sent us tons of pictures during every visit, and doted on them like they were her own! She was also very flexible to us adding additional dates when our trip was extended. We would not hesitate to recommend Jennifer to any of our fellow kitty parents, and I'm sure we'll be using her services again soon!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 11, 2025
Mike

Mike

my kitties LOVE Jennifer. they were so well taken care of and if they could talk I think they might ask when the next visit will be!! seriously tho, her visit was amazing and my cats well cared for. the videos and photos were very welcome!!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 11, 2025
Clarissa

Clarissa

Jennifer is such a great sitter! I felt such peace of mind leaving my babies in her care, I really appreciated all the photos and updates. I cannot thank her enough!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 1, 2025
Anna

Anna

As always, Jennifer took excellent care of our kitties! She is so thorough in her communication and I always feel confident my kitties are getting the very best care.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
This month
Anna

Anna

Once again, Jennifer is the best! She takes such excellent care of my cats. It's so nice to be able to have a stress free vacation, knowing my babies are being taken care of by someone who truly cares and goes above an beyond.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
January 14, 2026
Mike

Mike

as per usual Jennifer was exceptional in her care for my cats! they both love her and are excited every time she visits!! if you are looking for care beyond what you would expect, then Jennifer is who you should request!!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 10, 2025
Mary

Mary

My kitty is 18 years old, so I am always super nervous about leaving her but Jen took AMAZING care of her! Can’t say enough good things!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
August 26, 2025
Clarissa

Clarissa

Jennifer is such a great sitter and I can always trust her to take the best care of my kitties. Truly fur-ever grateful!!!!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 26, 2025
Jared

Jared

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 1, 2026
Erin

Erin

Was great and extra kind to my kitties.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 9, 2025
Pete

Pete

Jennifer is a great Cat Sitter!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 2, 2025
Diana

Diana

Will book Jennifer again in the future!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
November 17, 2025
Pete

Pete

She was great I would recommend hiring her for all of your cat sitting needs!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 10, 2025
Karen

Karen

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 8, 2025
Jordyn

Jordyn

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
July 30, 2025
Cali

Cali

Jennifer is the kindest soul I know—her love for every living creature, from the tiniest spider to the fluffiest cat, shows the depth of her compassion. She’s the type of person who will gently escort a fly outside rather than harm it. The world is a softer, kinder place with her in it.

July 11, 2025
Lisa

Lisa

Jennifer is a very caring individual whether it be with animals or people. She has been very reliable and assisted me when I needed help. This assistance includes help in rescuing and TNRing felines. She also has assisted me in taking care of my own pets on days or nights that my work schedule was too hectic or when not in town.

July 11, 2025
Meowtel

Meowtel

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

July 11, 2025

Jennifer's Service Area & Rates

  • Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $31.00 / 20min $43.00 / 45min $53.00 / 60min
  • Jennifer's Holiday Surcharge is 35%
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Jennifer's Skills & Services

Care Skills

  • Foster Parent
  • T-N-R
  • Shelter Volunteer

Transportation

  • Car

Medication Administration

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

Each Visit Includes

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

Cancellation Policy

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

Cat parents will receive a full 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.

Cat parents will receive a 50% refund, and the sitter will earn 50% of their planned earnings if the cat parent 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.

Trust & Safety

Enjoy Meowtel's world-class customer support with every reservation. Our dedicated team is here for you and your cat every step of the way.

If the Meet & Greet isn't the right fit, or if you have any concerns during the reservation, please call 1-844-636-9835 so we can help you re-book with a new sitter.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Austin cat sitting rates will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and the services they offer, but the average price for a cat sitter is $25.00. 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. Cat sitters on Meowtel 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 you can find the best options which are close by.

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 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 typically includes 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. Every kitty is different and that's why sitters on Meowtel offer tailored, in-home services since cats don't do well outside their own homes. Plus, ask your sitter about a free Meet & Greet so you can meet them before you leave to confirm it's a purrfect fit.

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