Joy exceeded every single expectation and previous experience we've had with cat sitters in the past! When she first came over for the meet and greet, she took it at our most shy kitty's pace and let all of them get comfy with her. During that time, our shyest boy even came out of his safe spot to eat, which is pretty unheard of - so I knew we were leaving our boys in great hands! Over the days we were gone, the updates we got from Joy were so great! She kept us updated on how the boys were eating and interacting with her, and BOTH of our shyest boys had gotten comfortable enough to let her see AND pet them! That is absolutely a first in our house, and honestly, I think when possible we'll plan trips for when Joy is available to watch the boys because knowing that they are comfortable makes enjoying a trip SO much easier!

I express how wonderful Joy is. Not only does my Kitty Banks love her, but she is so thoughtful and always thinking about what is best for him. When news came of the impending ice storm while I was out, she reached out and provided some great recommendations on what to do before I left in the event she was not able to make it due to road conditions. This thoughtful message put me even more at ease about being gone during this time. she was then able to make it to my home before the bad weather hit and kept me appraised daily of the conditions and Banks. She truly went above and beyond, and Banks and I are so grateful for her.

Joy was awesome! took notes on everything and sent me pics of everything from feeding and meds to cuddles and play with my senior kitty. she was super kind and professional. would highly recommend her!

Joy was super helpful while I was out of town for a couple weeks! She was very communicative and even helped clean up a big mess one of my cats made. 10/10 would recommend.

Joy is so great. My dear old kitty Diego is shy but Joy is so respectful of his limits and needs. She managed to quickly gain his trust and they were soon best buddies! She took great care of Diego and gave me total peace of mind. And the updates were always fun and witty and the pictures so cute. Thanks for everything you do!

First time using Meowtel and having Joy feed/ check in on my kiddos. It was great she kept me notified about how their feeding time went and sent pics/ videos of them getting snacks or playing with their toys. Joy also responds pretty fast which I appreciate.

Joy stopped by my house the week before my reservation to meet my kitties and get instructions. She’s a note taker to make sure she gets every detail down. She was very thorough on her visits with my kitties even taking pictures and sending them to me. I would highly recommend Joy if you were needing someone to babysit your fur babies.

Joy was super conscientious and communicative. We appreciated her detailed reports and excellent pictures, especially the ones that showed how much or little the cats had eaten. She really gave us peace of mind while we were gone. we will be booking Joy again! Thank you!

Leaving your pets behind for over two weeks isn’t just a logistical challenge—it’s an emotional one. When I had to be away for 16 days, I carried a quiet worry with me the entire time… until Joy stepped in and completely changed that. From the very beginning, Joy didn’t just “watch” my two cats—she cared for them in a way that felt deeply personal and genuine. You can tell when someone truly understands animals, and Joy has that rare gift. She paid attention to their personalities, their quirks, their routines—and somehow made them feel safe, comfortable, and even happy in my absence. That means everything to a pet owner. What touched me the most was the peace of mind she gave me. Knowing my cats were not just being fed, but being loved, spoken to, and gently looked after—it lifted a huge emotional weight off my shoulders. Every update felt reassuring, every detail showed how much she truly cared. It didn’t feel like I had hired a sitter; it felt like I had entrusted my cats to someone who treated them like her own. Coming home, I expected a little attitude (because, cats), but instead I found two calm, content, and well-cared-for companions. That alone speaks volumes. Joy isn’t just reliable—she’s compassionate, attentive, and genuinely invested in the well-being of the animals she cares for. If you’re looking for someone you can trust not only with your pets, but with your peace of mind, Joy is that person.

My cats love Joy and so do I! Joy is dependable, puntual, consistent, reliable and trustworthy. One of my cats is very shy, but she always comes out to visit with Joy. I get the best pictures of my babies, so I know that they are in good hands. Meowtel is a great service. Thanks, Joy!

Joy is the best! Very communicative, caring, professional, and very detailed. My super shy cats loved her company and would wait for her at the door on every visit. Joy followed my requests closely, and kept me updated all the time. I highly recommend Joy, and will most definitely hire her back.

our experience with Joy was above and beyond. amazing! she would send videos and snapshots of our cats and even was able to coax our two "hiders" out to interact with her which is something even family cannot accomplish! I highly recommend Joy and will be using her again for future vacations.

Thankful that we found Joy on Meowtel last year. She is amazing with Bailey our 22 senior cat, gives meds, special food, cleans litter boxes, and documents it all amazingly. Bailey is always well looked after!

Joy is wonderful to work with. Extremely easy to schedule and very reliable. I went away for a week on vacation and ended up being sick and hospitalised. This delayed my return by several days. Joy was able to accommodate me and was extremely kind to my babies. Joy sent me adorable photos and messages. Knowing that she was caring for my babies made my hospital stay so much easier. I will be recommending Joy to all my friends and family. My cats love her!

Joy was absolutely wonderful with my cats! She took the time to get to know their personalities and made sure each one felt comfortable and cared for. I got thoughtful updates and the sweetest photos every visit, which gave me so much peace of mind while I was away. Even my shy cat warmed up to her quickly — a huge win! It’s clear Joy truly loves what she does and treats every pet like her own. Reliable, caring, and attentive — I couldn’t ask for a better sitter. I’ll definitely be booking with her again!

Joy was the best cat sitter I’ve ever had. I always get anxious leaving the boys, especially because one of mine is a bit older and had special diet and medication needs. Joy was always punctual, followed every instruction perfectly, and would provide updates every visit. The boys were immediately comfortable with her and I could tell they felt safe in her company. I will only be reserving Joy moving forward, she is that good.

Joy did an excellent job, communicated daily with lots of picture updates. Sam seemed genuinely happy to see her. Would definitely recommend.

Joy is truly exceptional — I cannot recommend her highly enough. The level of care, attention, and thoughtfulness she gave my cat went far beyond anything I’ve experienced before. Every detail was handled with such intention, and her updates made it so clear that my cat was not only well cared for, but genuinely loved. She went above and beyond in ways that gave me complete peace of mind, which is priceless when you’re away from your pet. It’s rare to find someone this reliable, attentive, and compassionate. I am incredibly grateful for her and would trust her again without hesitation.

Joy is so wonderful, I cannot thank her enough. I appreciate that she sends me videos and photos of my Banks each day and spends time to play with him and checks his water fountain and litter box and always fixes them if they are out of water or not working properly. I can tell from the photos that Banks really loves seeing her when I am gone. I appreciate all that she does!

Joy is absolutely wonderful! She sent daily updates with photos and videos and put my mind at ease during a long trip. More importantly, my kitty Banks absolutely loves her. I cannot thank her enough for taking care of my Banksy Boo like he was one of her own.

Joy does a wonderful job with our cats. She is very thorough, extremely responsive, and sends great updates (pictures and videos). We are repeat customers!

Joy was incredibly patient with our cat, Sugar. She stayed even when Sugar was being sassy and even started to win her over (this is a hard task). We will definitely be using Joy again in the future. <3

absolutely outstanding! Joy was able to befriend my shy gal right away. She sent me detailed updates with photos. Very thorough communication and care ❤️

Joy is great as always. Athena, the shyest cat who hates 99% human, likes her! That tells a lot.

The purrrfect cat sitter! Would highly recommend her to anyone. We had 2 new kittens and she expertly took care of them while we were away. Gave great updates with pictures and videos. Went far above and beyond our expectations.

Joy did a wonderful job caring for our two kitties. She was attentive to their individual needs and gave them plenty of affection and playtime. It was clear from the updates, photos, and videos she sent that they felt safe, loved, and thoroughly spoiled. We highly recommend Joy for anyone looking for a thoughtful, reliable, and genuinely caring sitter for their cats!

The reservation with Joy was awesome! She came prepared and had a notebook for notes. Joy took great care of my cats, ensuring they were fed, play with, and cuddled during her visits. I felt completely at ease knowing my furry friends were in such loving and reliable hands. Thank you once again, Joy!

Joy is a fantastic cat sitter! She took great care of Sage and I appreciated the multiple photos/videos/updates for each visit. Definitely booking with her again!

My cats love Joy! She is reliable and trustworthy. Joy is great with my cats and she has been a lifesaver to me. I highly recommend her and I will use her again.

Joy is absolutely fantastic. This is our second long reservation with her and, again, she exceeded expectations. Fortunately, she was able to accommodate a last minute extension to our reservation. Joy sent constant updates and photos that made us feel like we weren’t far away. Most importantly, our kitties love her!

You know those lucky humans that cats just love and trust instinctively? That's Joy! My shy kitty came out of his shell immediately and knowing he was at ease helped ME relax while I was away. The updates we got were SO good - in fact, I have never had quite such a detail-oriented cat sitter experience. She was super on top of all of our cats' needs in a way that made it absolutely clear she was completely tuned into them, and not just checking off boxes on a to-do list. I cannot recommend Joy enough for her professionalism, top notch communication, and her incredible cat-charming skills!!

The reservation was a try-out since we’ve never left our kitties for an extended period of time. Joy was wonderful. She took a ton of notes making us feel comfortable. She had a caring touch for both Penelope and Archibald.

Our cats, Ninja and Nugget loved Joy. Joy attended to their every need including a lot of playtime with their favorite toys. it’s very obvious that Joy loves her job.

I am so grateful to Joy for taking such good care of my kitty Diego during my vacation. Joy is so attentive and attuned to cats’ needs. Thanks to her caring and respectful ways, she and Diego became best friends! Joy was also great at communicating consistently, so I had complete peace of mind during my absence. Thank you so much! Will definitely reach out again next time I need cat sitting!

Joy was incredible with my very shy cats! She was so patient and they warmed up to her quickly. They have never done that in the past with other sitters. I also really appreciated the daily, detailed updates and photos and videos. Joy really goes above and beyond and even though it was our first time working together, I felt at ease knowing my cats were in good hands.

Joy took amazing care of our 2 babies. She listened carefully to all of our care requirements, took thorough notes, and fulfilled my cat’s complex medicine requirements flawlessly. Your cats are in great hands with Joy!

I can strongly recommend Joy. she did an excellent job looking after our 2 cats for 2 weeks, including a day extension when one of our flights was cancelled. her communication is excellent and very thorough, including many photos and videos, which we all enjoyed. And the house was in a very good state of cleanliness when we got back - she did a lot more than just look after the cats - which make us even happier to return to it. it is very clear that Joy loves cats, and they in turn love her care and attention.

I fell ill just before our appointment and then we had a terrible storm in Houston. I must have seemed like the biggest flake, but Joy was calm and professional and in the end it all work perfectly and Squeaky the cat had the best cat sitter ever.

Joy did an amazing job from start to finish. She bonded quickly with our cat and her movies and pictures were small highlights for us. She also left litter, water fountain and everything else in pristine condition. I highly recommend Joy!

She was great with my cats. She spent time with them and played with them. The cats seemed to like her and had no problems. She took pictures and kept me om what was going on with my kitties!

Joy took pictures and videos of my babies and sent them to me! she communicated so well and I wasn’t worried about them after she came to check on them!

Joy was great to work with and took very good care of our kitty. She is very detailed and makes sure to get all the information needed to care for your cat/cats. I loved that she sent videos and pictures after both visits, really made me feel more relaxed while I was away. Would highly recommend her! 😊

Joy is amazing! She responded super fast to my reservation request, and took great care of our cat. She sent detailed updates with lots of sweet photos and videos. We’ll definitely be booking with her again!

My cats fell for Joy instantly. She took wonderful care of the kitties, spent time getting to know them and playing with them. Joy went above and beyond! I especially enjoyed the photos and videos she sent each visit. Cannot recommend enough.

I was VERY apprehensive about leaving my very elderly cats alone for almost 3 weeks but Joy was perfect in every way. The cats were WELL taken care of, with attention and affection given with each visit. She left my with a clean box, lots of water and food and most importantly, happy cats to come home to. Joy is my sitter from now on!

timely updates with details and pictures, be flexible with needs, feel assured

Joy was so helpful and took such good care of my cats! She paid attention to everything they needed and sent me lots of picture updates.

Joy is amazing! She did an excellent job with my two cats. she was able to get my any cat to trust her! I will definitely use her in my n cat trip!

Joy is a loving, caring caregiver. She left detailed accounts of her time with my furry baby. I would absolutely recommend Joy to anyone and will definitely request her services in the future.

Joy makes traveling so easy, she is so accommodating and friendly and sends great detailed updates every visit!

Joy is the most wonderful cat sitter! This visit my notoriously spicy antisocial kitty even rubbed against her leg! She is so patient and kind, and takes care of our kitty so well for us!

I have total faith in Joy. I completely trust her to come to my home and take care of my babies. She does a better job than some of my family members. My cats adore Joy. Even my shyest cat will come out for pets. Joy sends me wonderful pictures of my kitties and what they're up to. Joy is punctual, reliable, loving, and cats just naturally bond with her. I can't recommend her more.

Joy has taken care of my two 19 year old cats multiple times. She's my "go to" cat sitter because she goes above and beyond every visit. Peace of mind is so important on a vacation.

Very attentive and easy to work with. My cats loved her company. Great detailed updates given daily.

Joy is such a great cat sitter! She is the only reason I feel comfortable leaving my furbaby to go out of town. She is so respectful of my spicy kitty and really accommodating for my cat’s senior needs.

My cats love Joy! Even my shy kitty comes out for a visit. Joy is trustworthy, reliable, punctual and I know my babies are in good hands. Joy has really made my life easier with her visits. Charlie, Zoe and I are so grateful.

We left our two cats for an entire week but never had any concerns about their well being when Joy was caring for them. She gives them so much individual time and attention and they are always comfortable when we are gone.

Joy was great! spent extra time with my cat that needed some convincing to hang out at first. recommend

Joy is literally a joy! Our cats love her so much already and she is so amazing with them. I felt so comfortable knowing she was taking care of them and that’s the best thing I could ask for when taking a trip!

Joy is consistently the best pet sitter we’ve had. we never have any concerns when Sammy is in her care.

Joy was an absolute wonder to have as a cat sitter! I felt comforted knowing my fur babies would be well taken care of while I was gone. She was meticulous, caring, and communicative! I would hire her again

this is the second time Joy looked after our two cats. again, she did an exemplary job. I would hire her again, and recommend her to others, in a heartbeat. apart from being very professional (eg cat litter always very well cleaned), she clearly loves cats, which I think is a very important part of being a cat sitter.

Joy is absolutely amazing with our older kitty. He is a bit shy, but warmed right up to joy and even takes meds from her! Very thankful to have found her!

Joy was amazing with my cats! One of my kittens immediately warmed up to her and she was very patient with the other one. I will definitely trust Joy with my cats again.

Excellent service and great, timely communications. The cats loved Joy, and we will most definitely hire her again!

Joy is very caring and attentive. She kept us updated and took great care of our cats. We came home to very happy kitties - although they miss Joy! 😻

Joy exceeded our cataker expectations, she is passionate about kittens and very professional in the communication of situations. We encourage if anyone need a cat sitter please choose Joy.

Joy is always great! She helped to fix an issue with the automated litter box this time as well. Much appreciate the help!

Joy is fabulous! We love the photo and video updates - she has a talent for capturing our cats’ personalities!

Joy is the only person we trust to care for our cats while we travel. She gives them a lot of loving attention and they are always happy to see her (and they're usually shy kitties). Thank you Joy!

We're so happy to have found Joy to care for our shy kitties while we travel. She has a wonderful way of winning them over and we always come back to very happy cats. Joy is the best cat sitter!

Joy always does a spectacular job of taking care of my kitties. Her updates are excellent and she does a fantastic job.

Joy is an excellent cat-sitter! She has a great attention to detail and followed the instructions I left. She sent daily and thorough updates with photos and videos of my cat. She also took extra time to gain the trust of my shy kitty. Highly recommended!

Joy was absolutely fantastic! My cat is not friendly with other people, but Joy was so patient and sweet with her. Joy completely respected my cat’s boundaries and I think my cat felt pretty comfortable with her. I felt much better being out of town knowing that she was so well cared for. Joy sent detailed updates with pictures and videos of every visit. In the past usually family and friends have checked on my cat when I’m out of town, but I definitely look forward to having Joy fill that roll in the future.

Joy is our all time favorite and wittiest cat sitter ever! Her conscientious care, extra attention, and professionalism (administering pain meds, etc.) for our ill kitty alleviated our concerns when we unexpectedly had to leave town for a death in the family. Thank you, Joy!

she was super great ,her attention to details was fantastic!if I leave town again Joy would be my person ,the video she took daily while she had conversation with my kitties was just so cute ....

Joy helped me and my cat a lot when I was traveling. She gave detailed updates including photos and she tried her best to work with a shy cat. She’s someone you could trust with your cat.

Our vacations are more enjoyable because we know that our kitties are in good care with Joy! I swear that they look forward to an occasional break from us so that Joy can visit them!

This has been our third time booking with Joy and we are so happy with her services. Our kitty notoriously does not like anyone but us, but she’s even warming up to Joy!

Joy is reliable and genuinely caring. It gives us such peace of mind knowing our cats are in good hands while we’re away. We’re very grateful to have found such a wonderful and dependable cat sitter!

Joy is an amazing pet sitter. My cat is very shy, however Joy is so kind and patient, she has been able to earn her trust. I'm always assured my little will be taken care of wonderfully by Joy.

Joy’s a great cat-sitter, provides detailed and timely updates/photos and is very-obviously genuinely interested in taking care of the cats she tends to. Highly recommended.

Joy is amazing! We were gone for a month in Japan, but we never doubted that our 3 babies were in good hands. Joy took great care of our cats and even did some extra tasks to take care of our home. I cannot recommend Joy enough!

Joy is amazing. She is reliable, dependable, and my cats love her. Even my shy little girl will come out to visit. Joy sends me great photos of my babies, so I know they’re in good care. I am so grateful!

We ❤️ Joy! She is our forever kitty caregiver!

Joy is absolutely fantastic! Our kitties immediately took to her, and she took such great care of them.

Joy is wonderful, attentive, and caring! Our kitties were in good hands over the weekend! ❤️

Joy is the absolute best!

Joy always does an excellent job - great updates, pictures and I can tell she genuinely cares.

Best pet sitter I have ever had. Joy is reliable and trustworthy. She sends the best pictures. I don’t worry about my kitties with Joy looking after them.

Joy is the best! Deeply caring, very punctual, attentive and responsive.

Joy always does a spectacular job with my kitties. thank you!

Joy , you did a great job as usual. You make our time away from home, relaxing. Thank you!

Joy is the best!

Joy is our forever fur baby Auntie!

Repeat customer here! Joy is the best. I feel so happy leaving our pet in her care.

Joy is a natural when it comes to cats. She offers all the TLC they require and more. Love her!!

joy is the absolute best. she is reliable and truly knows and loves cats. she is quick to provide photos and video updates that also give me a great idea of exactly how my Banks is doing everyday. the peace of mind I have when I’m away because she is checking on him is invaluable.

Joy is the best!

Joy always is great with my kitties. Thank you as always! 😸

Joy delivered a beautiful, detail and professional care of our little kittens, they love the time with Joy.