I'm Kate

Cat Whisperer And Lover

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3 Repeat clients
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Meowtel provides customer support 365 days a year to help cat parents feel informed and supported at every step - including before a reservation is made.

In-home cat sitting visits typically include:

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

Kate is experienced with 6 types of medications

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

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Cat Whisperer And Lover

I'm Kate

Cat Sitting in Houston, TX

I have over 25 years of experience with cats personally, and over a decade professionally. I am well versed in cat behavior and used to specialize in fostering and socializing semi-feral cats for rescues. Cats are my passion and I have many years of knowledge and experience, including caring for special needs and elderly anima... I have over 25 years of experience with cats personally, and over a decade professionally. I am well versed in cat behavior and used to specialize in fostering and socializing semi-feral cats for rescues. Cats are my passion and I have many years of knowledge and experience, including caring for special needs and elderly animals. I cut my teeth on every method of medicating a cat with my own soul kitty growing up. My client kitties are only one step away from my own, and I love them and treat them as such. I also have a lot of knowledge and well honed instincts when it comes to cats, with a special interest in supplements and alternative medicine.

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

I have been pet sitting professionally for over two decades. I have also been consulting on cat behavior for over five years

What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

Getting to make new kitty friends! I also love helping people with making sure their cats live their best lives. And it’s always nice to meet fellow cat lovers too!

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

I currently have two cats. Their names are Crispin and Monkey. Monkey is a sweet and spoiled princess and Crispin is a menace to society. They both have their own special medical and behavior needs and are foster fails! I work hard so they can have better lives

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

Make sure your kitty is up to date on essentials like flea and tick prevention. Please disclose beforehand if your cat has anything that is contagious, such as ringworm. I will sometimes take cases like this if I have no other jobs, but I cannot risk exposing other clients to things

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

Meet & Greet is mandatory. If your cat is especially shy or special needs, I am happy to do more than one ‘getting to know you’ visits before you leave town

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

I keep doors locked at all times and am very careful when opening doors since I have a Houdini cat myself!

Are you usually available during holidays?

Holidays are my busiest times of year for pet sitting so I am usually pretty booked in advance, but not always!

What is your favorite cat toy?

Oh gosh. Teasers are usually a good bet. Cat dancers are pretty much a universal hit, as are those spinning butterfly toys.

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

Unless I’m hired specifically to do a behavior assessment, I do my best not to push them out of their comfort zones. Sometimes cats want lots of cuddles, but other times they just need me to sit quietly in the same room for a while, and that’s totally fine. I tend to have a pretty chill and non-threatening aura, and cats usually pick up on that


Medication Experience:

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

Skills:

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Sammy

Sammy

August 25, 2025

I left my 3 cats in Kate’s care for 5 days and I could have not been happier. she sent pictures and text updates for every visit and was super sweet to my kitties. they looked great when I got back, shiny fur and all! thanks Kate! will definitely book your services again!

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Erin

Erin

November 22, 2025

Kate was awesome! This was my first time hiring a sitter in a new city, with a trip out of the country, no less. She made me feel completely comfortable leaving my babies for the week. She sent lots of pictures and updates and my boys obviously loved her. I'd definitely hire her again!

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Mariana

Mariana

April 16, 2026

Kate is an amazing sitter! She is so kind and patient with my shy kitty and my new kitten absolutely loved her right away! I can travel knowing my kitties are safe and will have the best care under Kate.

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Response from Kate

Thank you for your kind words! Boros is so cute and figuring out how to get her out of her shell is fun. And Rowdy is such a good kitty!

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Maxine

Maxine

August 22, 2025

although Kate is super sweet, the level of care provided was concerning and not up to Meowtel standards, and the communication was non existent. despite letting Kate know that one of my cats had been rushed to the vet the week before, when he started seeming under the weather, there was little to no information, other than he was looking under the weather. there were visits I received no communication other than a single picture at the beginning and an “I’m heading out” at the end. when I arrived home, it was to find my other cat covered in large hot spots - large and angry enough that they had definitely not started since the last visit, and I had no warning. I am also housing foster kittens and had let Kate know that they were going through water quickly so I was putting a fountain in the separate area they were kept completely separate from my other cats. after she left for her last visit, after I had to follow up on the health of the sick cat, since no update had been provided, I was informed the fountain ran out of battery, but had taken the lid off so it was open. at several inches deep, this is a drowning hazard, and could have been remedied with a message and I could have let her know where the charger was. the big cats water was obviously not changed, and when asked about it by Meowtel, said it must have been the kittens, despite the kittens being in a separate room. I had asked if Kate was comfortable with the care required in the length of visit and was assured there were no issues. that was clearly not the case.

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Response from Kate

Within one 45-minute daily visit for seven cats, I did everything possible—feeding, water, litter, health checks—and sent photo updates each time. Finn’s sniffles stayed mild; I monitored Jax with no changes observed, and 11-week kittens faced no drowning risk.

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Lisa

Lisa

December 4, 2024

Kate is the best person I know to trust with taking care of your cat. I know when she takes care of our babies they are in the best capable hands. I highly recommend her.

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Gigi

Gigi

December 4, 2024

Kate has been our cat sitter for many years and we highly endorse her! She loves cats very much, and is very knowledgeable about their health and behavior, so is a great help to clients. She can identify issues early on and suggest remedies. She always comes through for us, even when we have to leave town at the last minute. Our cats are so happy when she comes over!

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Service Area & Availability

Drop in visits rates

$28.37 / 20min
$42.08 / 45min
$55.23 / 60min

Overnight stay rate

$87.23 / Overnight
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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.

Houston 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!

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