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Ella is experienced with 6 types of medications
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I'm Ella
Cat Sitting in Dallas, TX
I’m skilled at providing personalized attention and maintaining a calm, nurturing, low-stress vibe with each visit. Whether your cat needs playtime, affection, or simply someone to be with them, I’m here to ensure they feel safe and secure while you’re away.
I love ALL cats, whether they're young and high energy (I bring plenty of activities!), shy, senior, diabetic, asthmatic, a bit "spicy," the chillest, happiest cat, or somewhere in between..... Hello! I'm Ella, and I’ve loved cats (and have been owned by them) since childhood. My first cat was Bootsie, a calico who showed up via the cat distribution system, and I've been a certified cat person ever since.
I’m skilled at providing personalized attention and maintaining a calm, nurturing, low-stress vibe with each visit. Whether your cat needs playtime, affection, or simply someone to be with them, I’m here to ensure they feel safe and secure while you’re away.
I love ALL cats, whether they're young and high energy (I bring plenty of activities!), shy, senior, diabetic, asthmatic, a bit "spicy," the chillest, happiest cat, or somewhere in between... I genuinely love them all! 💜
What sets me apart is my commitment to treating every cat as if they were my own. I'm quite detail oriented as well, so if you have complex care needs, I'm your person! I'm patient and attuned to the unique temperament of each cat I meet. I pay attention to body language, and I always let each cat lead so I can learn what they do and don't like.
I offer regular updates, and I'm attentive to the specific preferences and routines of your kitty. My priority is to make sure their time without you is as enjoyable and stress-free as possible.
I'm also a plant lover, so if you've got houseplants that need attention while you're away, I'm your person! I have rare anthuriums, philodendrons, and monsteras, with a few begonia, pothos, and hoyas mixed in.
I'm happy to bring in your mail/packages, etc. And finally, I used to keep giant day geckos, leopard geckos, and hermit crabs, so I'm familiar with reptiles and their unique needs.
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Can you tell us about your favorite cat sitting reservation?
Honestly, I love my repeat clients so much! I look forward to seeing my "regulars" each and every time. This job brings me such joy!
Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?
Ok, so.... we've got 5. Luna is the oldest at approximately 16, and she is 100% crankypants, 100% of the time. She's earned it, though. Next, we have Philomena, the most reclusive Maine Coon ever. Then, we've got the 3 musketeers... Phineas (tuxedo) who chose me as his mom when I was out walking my dog and Phin ran over to us, jumped up on my shoulder and hasn't left my side since. Panda (another tuxedo), who started as a feral, became a friendly stray, and then she and Phin bonded hard, so she stayed. Last but not least, Q is our little house panther (aka void, aka black cat). He was supposed to be a temporary foster, but then he bonded hard with Phineas and Panda, so here we are. The cats are surprisingly good at getting along with each other as well as with our 2 dogs.
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a cat sitter?
I think it's important that the client and sitter have easy, effortless communication. The sitter should really listen to determine what's most important for the client and their cat(s). I think the sitter should also clarify the cat's needs, routines, and additional information with the client to ensure they understand the assignment. I'm a cat mom, too... and I know how hard it is to leave them. It can be stressful and worrying to have someone new enter your home to care for your cats. Always trust your gut when it comes to interviewing a potential sitter. It's crucial that my client feels at ease and reassured during our meet and greet. I can't put into words how valuable it is to have a sitter you can trust. I'm here to ensure that your time away is worry free!
How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?
I let the cat lead. I enter quietly and speak in a soft, sweet tone the whole time I'm there. I'll make attempts at connection, such as offering their favorite toy or treat (like Churu!), but I feel it's really important to not force anything. Cats are intelligent and sensitive. I respect them, and I think they can sense that.
Medication Experience:
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In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Ella is experienced with 6 types of medications
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Gabby
February 28, 2026
To say I am obsessed with Ella is an understatement. She is top tier in every category- very responsive, accommodating, patient with our cats, and knowledgeable! And to top it off- she is incredibly kind. She brought toys and puzzles for our cats to play with (because new toys will always be more interesting than ones they have!) and sent us daily photos and updates. She even explained to us how to fix our litter robot and offered to do it herself while we were away! Genuinely, you will not regret hiring Ella. She deserves 500 stars.
Read moreResponse from Ella
Omg you are so sweet, thank you for the kind words! I look forward to spending time with your babies again in the future! 💜💜💜
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Jessica
January 12, 2026
Wonderful experience! Ella was very thoughtful and attentive to our little baby. Our cat Mia is a senior baby with diabetes special needs, and has a very strong personality and is not afraid who knows it. Ella took such great care of her and our cat really warmed up to her. We are so grateful to have found a superb new baby sitter and I highly recommend her to anyone!
Read moreResponse from Ella
Thank you so much for your kind review and for trusting me with Mia! I love her strong purr-sonality and it was genuinely a pleasure caring for her!
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Jeff
April 7, 2026
Ella was fantastic! She was patient and sweet with our cat, Bean, even getting him to play every visit, which can be a challenge! She brought over toys and enrichment puzzles to help keep him busy overnight too. Tons of great photos and videos to let us see how our little guy is doing. 10/10 would recommend!
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Val
April 7, 2026
Ella is absolutely fabulous with our cats. She has gotten to know all their little personalities and how to play with each one. She brings them all sorts of toys to play with them and keep them entertained during her visits. She always send the cutest videos/pics and text updates!
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Jacqueline
December 20, 2025
Ella was amazing with my kitties! I was nervous about leaving them for 7 days, as the longest I have ever been gone was 4. She made sure to give them some love and attention each visit and left cat treat puzzles to stimulate them. She provided consistent updates and was so patient with my senior cat with asthma, who can be a really grumpy Gus about his inhaler. 😹 She went above and beyond and even helped rescue my robot vacuum, Tony Shark, when he decided extreme sports is now part of vacuuming. She genuinely loves animals and it shows in her updates and videos. I cannot recommend Ella enough! I will definitely be booking her again in the future! 😺
Read moreResponse from Ella
Aww, thank you so much for your kind review!! I love your precious kitties and I look forward to caring for them (and Tony, that wild dude) in the future! 💜
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Holly
This month
I feel secure in knowing the cats are well taken care of when Ella is on the job. They get so much positive attention and the meds are dispensed as instructed.
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Drop in visits rates
Ella's is 30%
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
Ella's holiday surcharge is 30%.
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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.
Independence Day is coming up soon (July 4th, 2026)
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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.
Dallas 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!
Rating breakdown
Gabby
February 28, 2026
To say I am obsessed with Ella is an understatement. She is top tier in every category- very responsive, accommodating, patient with our cats, and knowledgeable! And to top it off- she is incredibly kind. She brought toys and puzzles for our cats to play with (because new toys will always be more interesting than ones they have!) and sent us daily photos and updates. She even explained to us how to fix our litter robot and offered to do it herself while we were away! Genuinely, you will not regret hiring Ella. She deserves 500 stars.
Response from Ella
Omg you are so sweet, thank you for the kind words! I look forward to spending time with your babies again in the future! 💜💜💜
Jessica
January 12, 2026
Wonderful experience! Ella was very thoughtful and attentive to our little baby. Our cat Mia is a senior baby with diabetes special needs, and has a very strong personality and is not afraid who knows it. Ella took such great care of her and our cat really warmed up to her. We are so grateful to have found a superb new baby sitter and I highly recommend her to anyone!
Response from Ella
Thank you so much for your kind review and for trusting me with Mia! I love her strong purr-sonality and it was genuinely a pleasure caring for her!
Jeff
April 7, 2026
Ella was fantastic! She was patient and sweet with our cat, Bean, even getting him to play every visit, which can be a challenge! She brought over toys and enrichment puzzles to help keep him busy overnight too. Tons of great photos and videos to let us see how our little guy is doing. 10/10 would recommend!
Response from Ella
Thank you so much, Jeff!
Val
April 7, 2026
Ella is absolutely fabulous with our cats. She has gotten to know all their little personalities and how to play with each one. She brings them all sorts of toys to play with them and keep them entertained during her visits. She always send the cutest videos/pics and text updates!
Response from Ella
I really do love them! Thank you so much, Val!
Jacqueline
December 20, 2025
Ella was amazing with my kitties! I was nervous about leaving them for 7 days, as the longest I have ever been gone was 4. She made sure to give them some love and attention each visit and left cat treat puzzles to stimulate them. She provided consistent updates and was so patient with my senior cat with asthma, who can be a really grumpy Gus about his inhaler. 😹 She went above and beyond and even helped rescue my robot vacuum, Tony Shark, when he decided extreme sports is now part of vacuuming. She genuinely loves animals and it shows in her updates and videos. I cannot recommend Ella enough! I will definitely be booking her again in the future! 😺
Response from Ella
Aww, thank you so much for your kind review!! I love your precious kitties and I look forward to caring for them (and Tony, that wild dude) in the future! 💜
Holly
This month
I feel secure in knowing the cats are well taken care of when Ella is on the job. They get so much positive attention and the meds are dispensed as instructed.
Victoria
October 9, 2025
Everything went super smoothly. She sent us notes and videos of our boys. she even got my scaredy cat to love her. Her care allowed us to relax on our vacation. We will definitely use her again. Thank you!
Response from Ella
Y'all are awesome!!! And I love your two kitties. I hope to see all of you again soon! 💜
Brian
November 23, 2025
Ella was great! I was away for 3 weeks and Ella provided thorough updates each day. Ella provided me peace of mind that my cat was doing well and went above and beyond keeping him company/playing games. I know my cat appreciated the visits from Ella.
Alex
June 29, 2025
Ella was an incredible cat sitter for the week+ that I was abroad. Very communicative and loving, with multiple pictures and videos each day with text updates. I will not hesitate to use Ella in the future for any of my cat sitting needs.
Response from Ella
Thank you so much, Alex! It was such a pleasure caring for your fur baby! 😊
Shelby
April 15, 2025
Ella was amazing with our two kitties! Everyday she played with them, gave them treats and sent detailed updates. She was great with our shy cat, even to the point where our shy cat was meeting Ella at the door first when she would come by. When the cats seemed to be getting bored after a few days, Ella brought over extra brain toys to keep them entertained. Completely above and beyond! Everything was perfectly cleaned and kept up. She even helped clean up when the kitties made a mess. Ella was perfect and we can’t wait to have her back!
Response from Ella
Thank you so much for your amazing review!! I fell in love with your two lovely kitties, and I'm so glad y'all booked with me! I look forward to caring for C & V again! 💜
Lauren
March 16, 2025
I recommend Ella without reservation! Don’t look any further, just hire her! She did a fantastic job with our cats in terms of play, feeding, litter box, grooming, and sent us updates and photos every time (twice a day)! When we returned from our trip, our two cats didn’t seem stressed at all; it was as if we had only been gone for a few hours. Ella even helped us with our mail and packages and vacuumed, which was definitely not required! For reference, we have a Maine Coon and a domestic shorthair and feed raw, so she had her work cut out for her!
Response from Ella
Thank you so much, Lauren! It was such a pleasure to care for Pan and Sailor while y'all were away. I look forward to caring for them again! 💜💜💜
Rachael
December 30, 2024
Everything went great! I appreciated Ella’s regular updates and photos. My cats tend to be quite shy, but she was at least able to coax them out for a few photos.
Response from Ella
Thank you so much! I got a kick out of Midge supervising my every move 🤭💜
Brianna
December 30, 2024
Ella did a wonderful job with our two shy kitties, making sure they were located each time she went and that there was plenty of food and water (even when our automatic one stopped working). Would definitely book again when needed.
Response from Ella
Thank you so much! 💜
Kenzie
October 31, 2024
Ella is amazing!! my shy baby wouldn’t come out for her and Ella was so patient. she went so far as to buy her more treats to try and entice her. will definitely be booking with Ella again!
Kala
December 24, 2025
Ella is amazing with my 2 kitties! I know they love her to bits when shes there. I absolutely love getting updates while I'm away, I know my babies are in good hands when shes dropping in for her visits.
Response from Ella
Thank you so much!! 💜
Holly
April 18, 2026
This was my first pet sitting with a company. Ella's great ratings made her an easy choice. Ella took great care with my cats and my property. I would recommend her and plan on using her again.
Response from Ella
Thank you so much, Holly!!
Grace
July 14, 2025
Ella took care of our kitten while we were on vacation, and I could not recommend her more. She was caring, attentive, and trustworthy, and I felt very at ease with her being in our home and caring for our cat.
Response from Ella
Thank you so much! It was such a pleasure spending time with your kitten!
Kala
October 9, 2024
Booking with Ella was the best move! She's very kind and knowledgeable, and best of all, my kitties loved her! I loved that she constantly kept me updated
Shelby
August 23, 2025
We always feel so comfortable when we know Ella will be visiting our cats! She always goes above and beyond and we wouldn’t choose anyone else to watch them. She always brings extra toys for them, gives treats and sends lots of videos.
Response from Ella
I love your fur babies so much!! And y'all are so sweet and kind. 💜😊
Shelby
July 8, 2025
Amazing as always! We wouldn’t choose anyone else to watch our cats. She cares so much for them, plays with them and makes sure they are always well taken care of!
Response from Ella
💜💜💜 Thank you, I adore your babies so much!!
Nick
August 31, 2024
Ella was fantastic! She took great care of my boy. He was well fed, played with, and cuddled up while I was out of town. Definitely will book again!
Response from Ella
Thank you so much! It was such a privilege to get to know Colby. I already miss him, and I look forward to spending time with him again in the future!
Tyler
This week
Ella took good care of my cats and made sure they were well fed and stimulated while I was gone. Definitely recommend!
Jacqueline
This month
Shelby
This month
Shelby
This month
Jeff
May 6, 2026
Natalia
May 2, 2026
Brian
April 15, 2026
Shelby
April 4, 2026
Shelby
March 25, 2026
Alison
March 25, 2026
Shelby
March 18, 2026
Jacqueline
March 4, 2026
Shelby
February 19, 2026
Ella always goes the extra mile to take care of our two cats and our home. We feel so comfortable leaving when we know she will be coming. She takes extra special care for our cats with lots of play time, treats and cuddles. We could not recommend her enough!
Response from Ella
I love your babies so much, and it's always a pleasure to see them and spend time with them!! 💜
Shelby
January 13, 2026
Luke
January 4, 2026
she was amazing and took great care of my cat patches
Shelby
January 2, 2026
We always love having Ella come while we’re away. She even brought them a little treat for Christmas. So thoughtful!
Response from Ella
Thank you!! It's always such a delight to spend time with your babies!
Brian
December 30, 2025
Response from Ella
Thank you!!
Shelby
December 9, 2025
Shelby
December 2, 2025
Shelby
November 17, 2025
We feel so comfortable when we know Ella will be taking care of our two cats. They love her so much and she always treats them extra special. We wouldn’t choose anyone else to watch them!
Shelby
November 13, 2025
Elise
November 7, 2025
Shelby
October 31, 2025
Amazing as always! Our cats love when Ella comes and so do we! She takes the best care of them while we’re gone.
Elise
October 20, 2025
Alison
October 20, 2025
Another great job; we will continue to book with Ella! The kitties love her!
Shelby
October 8, 2025
Shelby
September 29, 2025
Shelby
September 26, 2025
Shelby
September 14, 2025
Shelby
September 7, 2025
Kendall
July 15, 2025
Ella took great care of our 2 cats while we were on vacation! Timely responses and picture updates were provided!
Response from Ella
Thank you so much!! 💜
Shelby
June 24, 2025
Ella is always the best! Our cats love when she comes to play with them and we always get the best videos. We will continue to have her visit whenever we are gone!
Alison
June 7, 2025
This was my third time booking with Ella, and she is the best!
Alison
June 3, 2025
I felt good leaving the house and kitties under the care of Ella again. Everything went perfectly and I would highly recommend her.
Response from Ella
Thank you so much, Alison! I love your cats and look forward to caring for them again soon!
Shelby
June 3, 2025
Ella was amazing as always! Our cats love when she comes to see them and greet her at the door. Ella always goes above and beyond to play with the cats and make sure their area is clean. We can’t wait to have her back!
Response from Ella
Thank you so much! It's always such a pleasure to spend quality time with your kitties!!
Elise
April 14, 2025
I’ll never not book with Ella - she’s the best! Total peace of mind every time I’m away knowing my babies are in good hands. Thank you so much Ella!!!
Response from Ella
It was so awesome to see them and spend time with them again! Thank you so much for your kind words! 😊💜
Brian
January 13, 2025
Ella provided excellent updates during each of her visits. My mind was at ease knowing my cat was well taken care of while I was away.
Response from Ella
Thank you so much!
Michael
January 8, 2025
Ella did a wonderful job taking care of our furr babies over the holidays! I highly recommend her as a cat sitter that will spend quality time and playtime with your cats.
Response from Ella
Thank you so much!
Elise
November 20, 2024
Ella is the BEST! She took amazing care of Looney and Jovi, going above and beyond to keep them happy and well-fed. Her daily updates with pictures and videos gave me complete peace of mind while I was away. She’s trustworthy, reliable, and caring - I highly recommend Ella for top-notch cat care and will definitely book her again next time I’m out of town!
Response from Ella
Thank you so much! 🥰 Jovi and Looney are such sweethearts, and I will miss them!
Mara
October 27, 2024
Seasoned professional. Great communication. amazing photos.
Response from Ella
Thank you so much! I love all of your babies, and it was a pleasure caring for them!
Alison
October 6, 2024
This was my second time booking w Ella; everything was great.
Alison
September 17, 2024
Everything went very smoothly and I will definitely book Ella again!
Response from Ella
Thank you so much for trusting me with your 4 kitties! I look forward to seeing them again! 🥰
Meowtel
August 20, 2024
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