
I'm Fernie
A cat sitter in Austin, TX
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I'm Fernie | Cat Sitting in Austin, TX





Fernie's Reviews
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Christy
Fernie is so great! She has taken care of our sweet old girl many times now and every time does a great job. And our cat loves her, it’s so great!
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Madison
Fernie did an amazing job while my husband and I were away for our honeymoon. She made the experience stress free and our babies were in good hands! I loved her detailed updates and attention to detail when caring for the gatos
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Carter
It went well!Great to have someone we can count on!
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Stephanie
Handled insulin injections and daily pills for my senior kitty perfectly and also kept our other two kitties very happy :)
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Claudia
Fernie was an active caregiver and playmate for our kitties. She also took care of our plants and managed water drips during a freeze while we were away. She even took out the garbage before we got back. Our kitties were in good shape.
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Marcelle
Fernie followed directions exactly and was excellent at sending photos as well.
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Christy
As always, Fernie was great! Goes above and beyond to take care of our cat. Thank you Fernie!!
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Rachel
Fernie did a great job taking care of my 3 kitties over Christmas! highly recommend!
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Karen
Fernie did such an amazing job with our three orange boys! One of them is a senior who needs fluids a few times a week along with topical medication and I was completely relaxed knowing he was in good hands. All three of them loved her and it was so fun to see the picture updates of them playing and eating. 😻
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Jay
Fernie was absolutely feline-omenal! We have two rather shy/grumpy kitties, and Fernie was incredibly patient and caring with them both, being sure to respect their boundaries while discouraging fear. One of our kitties unfortunately has terminal lung cancer, so it was really assuring to know that we had a vet tech taking care of her in our absence, and she even taught us a couple of tricks for how to administer her many medications quickly and seamlessly. We can’t express our gratitude enough, and my only hesitation with writing this review is that we may not be able to as-easily book her in the future 😂
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Charles
she was amazing as always!!!
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Mark
Fernie is great with the cats and they love her!
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Charles
phenomenal as always. My Boys love her!!
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Charles
phenomenal cat sitter
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Christy
Fernie is always the best! Great experience as well.
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Charles
Fernie was phenomenal with my Boys! she took care of them as if they were her own!
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Victoria
Everything went great with Fernie. She was patient and sweet with our two cats, including one senior that requires meds and can generally be a handful. We would definitely book Fernie again!
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Brittney
Fernie was fantastic! She went above and beyond!!! We will definitely use Meowtel again.
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Alexis
Fernie cat sat for us while we were away on a cruise for a week. She was fantastically detail-oriented both with the care of our cats and the updates she sent us. She even went above and beyond and tidied up before we got home. We’ll be repeat clients of hers if she’s available on our next vacation!
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Nena
Fernie handled 4 very unique cats with specific needs very well.
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Christy
This is the second time Fernie has cared for our senior cat and she is my shy cat’s new bestie and the best! Above and beyond as always.
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Nena
We have four cats, all with different personalities and requirements and pages of complicated instructions. Fernie did a great job and the cats (aside from the one who hates all humans)seemed to love her.
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Victoria
I just moved to a new city and needed a pet sitter last minute to check on my kitties while I would be out of town for a week. Fernie was able to fit me in last minute. She came over to meet the kitties before I left town. I was amazed that she got our very shy cat that usually hides around strangers to come right up to her! My cats trusted her right away and I felt confident that my kitties were looked after and got their wet food while I was away. She gave updates and photos after every visit and my kitties were happy when I returned home :)
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Ammi
Fernie was great with my extra needy diva of a cat. She took the time to give him the extra love and attention he demanded. She took the extra steps to care for my senior kitty and I’m beyond grateful for her while I was away. would highly recommend Fernie and I will definitely be booking her again for my next trip.
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Michael
Took great care of the cats and was good at providing updates and cute photos
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Miranda
Fernie 👏🏻 is 👏🏻 so 👏🏻 amazing 👏🏻 !!!! I came home to a happy baby after spending a stress free trip with Fernie looking over my fur child. She truly goes above and beyond!!
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Jenni
At our meet and greet, my shy cat decided to say hello and was occasionally less shy during the visits. My adventurous lovebug decided Fernie was part of the family and headbutted her and requested pets. When we came home, they were nonplussed at first because they'd been so well cared for.
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David
Fernie did an excellent job watching my cat while i was out of town, she is very detail oriented and made sure to take a lot of notes and ask pertinent questions. She also had a great connection with my cat, who sometimes tends be shy and fearful of people. She followed the instructions for feeding and litter changing as i requested, and then was able to play with Goose a little and give her some pets which was greatly appreciated. I wouldn't hesitate to have Fernie back to watch Goose again if i was out of town.
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Miranda
Fernie is a truly phenomenal sitter!!! Wow - I had one cat sitter in the past 6 years that was perfect but somehow Ferni superseded that! My fur child was happy and provided with loving care, medication administered daily, food litter etc all tended to, she also cleaned up and watered my starving plants! I truly recommend her services she's an amazing human!! THANK YOU FERNIE!!
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Jill
We were blown away by her dedication and care when it comes to our furballs and even our non-furry friends like plants and aquarium buddies. From the moment she stepped into our home, it was clear that she had a magical connection with our cats. She showered them with love, spoiling them with undivided attention, and making sure they felt safe and relaxed in her presence. Not only did she take care of our precious kitties, but she also took it upon herself to check on our plants and aquarium. I mean, who does that? Fernie does. One thing that blew us away about Fernie is her passion and enthusiasm for all things pets. It's like she was born to do this job! She kept us in the loop with regular updates and even sent us adorable pictures, just to put our worried hearts at ease. If you're looking for a pet sitter who also happens to be well versed in animal care, as a veterinarian technician herself, who goes the extra mile, brings unrivaled care to your furry family members, and even acts as a personal plant and aquarium whisperer, Fernie is your go-to person! We can't recommend her enough. Fernie, you're a true superstar!
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Pamela
Fernie is always reliable and reponsive!
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Rachel
This was our first time using Meowtel and it was great. Fernie was very reliable and set us very detailed updates each evening. I felt confident in her caring for our cats and entering our home while we were away. I would definitely work with Fernie again.
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Alina
Fernie did an incredible job with our cats! Even though our littlest one, Poppy, was acting spicy (to say the least) Fernie made sure everyone was fed and taken care of. She gave us thorough and timely updates and went above and beyond taking care of our girls. Would highly recommend her!
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Christy
Fernie was great! Awesome communication, great pictures and did a great job of charming my cat out of hiding to give her her medication.
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Jason
Fermin was a last minute replacement for our regular sitter who is no longer available, and she did such a wonderful job that I think we found a new regular sitter. She provided great updates and pictures and have one of our cats the oral medication he needs — which is always a struggle. Highly recommended!
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Brian
Fernie was amazing. Was out of town for almost 3 weeks and I had to leave my senior cat by herself. Fernie provided love and support, made sure she was eating well and got her daily medications. She even picked up some packages from my front door and took out my trash for me. Would definitely hire her again!
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Taylor
Fernie was fantastic. Within seconds of my cat meeting her he was rubbing all over her and immediately let her pet him, this was all surprising because my cat is usually skeptical of new people. Fernie gave detailed updates of how the visit went and sent several photos! 10/10 would book again!
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Danielle
Fernie was awesome! Super communicative and great with details.
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Lauren
Fernie went above and beyond to take care of my high-need kitties. One was in an active cystitis break and I was so worried to leave him. She was incredibly thorough, gave him meds that he definitely doesnt like taking, and spent time with them both to make sure they weren't lonely. If I could give a 10-stsr rating I would!
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Jose
Fernie is super cool, she listened to our concerns and took care of our kitties like a champ.
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Johnny
We have a shy cat, but Fernie was able to coax her into playtime. Happy with the service and will reserve again in the future!
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Margaret
Fernie is a gem! She is so kind and thoughtful, and I felt at ease leaving my elderly cat with her while I was away.
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Angela
Fernie was a delight from start to finish. We had a lovely meet & greet where she made sure I and my two kitties all felt good before I left town. While away, she sent detailed updates every day with the cutest photos. She did a great job giving Iris and Maya their medications, and even went above and beyond in ways I didn’t expect, like taking the garbage out for us. I really could not recommend her highly enough!
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Pamela
Fernie is fantastic!!!!
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William
Fernie did great with her first time cat-sitting our two cats. She was very attentive and took notes during our initial visit and paid extra care to our one cat who is very shy. Would highly recommend!
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Pamela
Fernie was extremely attentive, followed my instructions, and spent time getting to know my four kitties. I highly recommend her!
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Valeri
Fernie proved to be very conscientious and caring. My cats had other ideas, however. She really did her best to give my cat her allergy meds, but my cat was way too wiley to fall for this stranger’s charms and hid herself away. Fernie suggested having supervised visits while I’m home to help build trust. I think that’s the only way and am willing to work with her on that so she can be more successful next time.
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Abbie
Fernie did an amazing personalized job taking care of my young and old kittens! She carefully gave medicine to my elderly cat and spent time playing with my 2-year-old who needs lots of attention. She also did great at taking care of the various chores like litter and water and making sure my house stayed nice while I was away. She kept me well informed of what was going on and sent me a nice note at the end of each visit.
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Fernie is a cat sitter in the Austin area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.
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Christy
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Charles
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Victoria
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Victoria
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Fernie's Service Area & Rates
- Free Meet & Greets
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Drop-in visits to your home
- $35.00 / 20min $45.00 / 45min $56.00 / 60min
- Fernie's Holiday Surcharge is 10%
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Doing so will ensure you fully qualify for all of the benefits of the Meowtel Promise, including speedy support from a real human and insurance coverage.
Fernie'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
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!
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.
