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Maxine is experienced with 4 types of medications
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I'm Maxine
Cat Sitting in Houston, TX
I’m a lifelong cat owner with two indentical boy cats, and I’ve been pet sitting for 15 years. I recently moved to Houston and found Meowtel when looking for a cat sitter for my cats who I could trust.
I love cats, meeting new cats, and would love to meet yours! Having had cats with medical conditions ranging from diabetes, food allergies, urinary blockages, kidney issues, incontinence concerns, and many more, I am very experienced with the many needs that cats ca... Hi there!
I’m a lifelong cat owner with two indentical boy cats, and I’ve been pet sitting for 15 years. I recently moved to Houston and found Meowtel when looking for a cat sitter for my cats who I could trust.
I love cats, meeting new cats, and would love to meet yours! Having had cats with medical conditions ranging from diabetes, food allergies, urinary blockages, kidney issues, incontinence concerns, and many more, I am very experienced with the many needs that cats can have and treating them. I have administered pills, injected insulin, applied ointments and more.
When watching your cats, they would be in good hands, ensuring all their needs are met, from basic food, water, and litter, to playing and pets, meeting them where they are comfortable. I understand some kitties are shyer than others, and some more physically active, but it’s important to provide the comfort and love they deserve.
I’d love to meet and take care of your cats!
Learn More About Maxine
What is your experience with cat sitting, and how long have you been doing it?
I have been cat sitting for 15 years, mostly locally for cats with various needs. Sometimes just a quick once a day check and sometimes several times a day with multiple medical requirements including medication and monitoring.
Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?
I currently have two kitties - Finn and Jax - who are almost identical black cats. They both have their own health issues, but are the sweetest boys who love nothing more than snuggling all day everyday!
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a cat sitter?
The most important thing when finding a new cat sitter is to meet them and make sure their personality works with both you and your kitties! Those warm and fuzzies go a long way when you are trusting them with something as important as your fur babies.
Medication Experience:
In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Maxine is experienced with 4 types of medications
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Katherine
This month
Maxine kept the areas clean and sent detailed updates each visit of everything she did and anything she noticed. She was also able to give my cat oral medications.
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Sean
December 28, 2025
Maxine is great. She took notes during the meet and greet, took photos of not just the cats but all of my concerns, and took care of the litter even though she didn't need to. On top of all that, she even made friends with my terminally shy cats which blew my mind.
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Jaylin
January 25, 2026
I booked Maxine for the second time and she was absolutely amazing! Sent pictures and detailed updates every time she checked in with my two kitties and eventually got my very shy cat to come out for the last couple days. highly recommend Maxine as your cat sitter!
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Veronika
This month
Maxine took on my reservation last minute but she was super accommodating! She took great care of my cat during the trip, and sent a lot of great pictures of him and detailed updates. I’m glad I found someone that I was confident in taking care of him :)
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Ao
January 4, 2026
Maxine is a wonderful cat sitter. She followed all my instructions carefully and paid close attention to every detail. She even helped monitor and adjust the thermostats to deal with Houston’s constantly changing weather. Highly recommend!
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Shawn
August 27, 2025
Perfection, as always!! On time, super communicative, and loves cats!!! Photos and updates daily. Do you cats a favor and contact Maxine. They will thank you!! 😺😺😺
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Drop in visits rates
Maxine's is 10%
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
Maxine's holiday surcharge is 10%.
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Trust & Safety
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.
Labor Day is coming up soon (September 7th, 2026)
Cat sitters on Meowtel are usually pretty busy, don't forget to book your sitter!
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!
Rating breakdown
Katherine
This month
Maxine kept the areas clean and sent detailed updates each visit of everything she did and anything she noticed. She was also able to give my cat oral medications.
Sean
December 28, 2025
Maxine is great. She took notes during the meet and greet, took photos of not just the cats but all of my concerns, and took care of the litter even though she didn't need to. On top of all that, she even made friends with my terminally shy cats which blew my mind.
Jaylin
January 25, 2026
I booked Maxine for the second time and she was absolutely amazing! Sent pictures and detailed updates every time she checked in with my two kitties and eventually got my very shy cat to come out for the last couple days. highly recommend Maxine as your cat sitter!
Veronika
This month
Maxine took on my reservation last minute but she was super accommodating! She took great care of my cat during the trip, and sent a lot of great pictures of him and detailed updates. I’m glad I found someone that I was confident in taking care of him :)
Ao
January 4, 2026
Maxine is a wonderful cat sitter. She followed all my instructions carefully and paid close attention to every detail. She even helped monitor and adjust the thermostats to deal with Houston’s constantly changing weather. Highly recommend!
Shawn
August 27, 2025
Perfection, as always!! On time, super communicative, and loves cats!!! Photos and updates daily. Do you cats a favor and contact Maxine. They will thank you!! 😺😺😺
Yvonne
August 9, 2025
Maxine watched over my 2 cats while I was away on vacation and she was amazing! They both needed medication which she expertly administered. She was super patient with them and gave them the care and attention they needed. I will definitely use her service again next time I am away!
Kristina
December 28, 2025
Maxine was wonderful to work with. She met all our needs and more importantly she met our Eddie’s needs. She sent plenty of pictures and a detailed update for each visit. We will definitely use her again when the need arises.
Hannah
December 12, 2025
Maxine was amazing! I contacted her on short notice for a holiday sitting job, and she responded immediately. Her attention to detail and love of animals was evident in how she took the time to get to know my cats at the meet and greet and in asking questions I hadn’t even thought of. She took great care of my multiple cats, and as an anxious individual (especially when I leave my cats), I would recommend her to anyone who needs someone they can trust.
Annie
July 29, 2025
I am so grateful for Maxine! She provided excellent care to my senior diabetic kitty. She has experience with other diabetic cats so she was comfortable giving insulin injections. Maxine followed all directions and sent timely updates and photos. She even agreed to a last-minute booking when our flight home was delayed several hours. She really cares about her kitty clients and that makes her a top-notch sitter!
Katie
July 9, 2025
Maxine did a great job looking after my girl, Pip. She asked really thoughtful questions during the meet and greet, and provided updates and photos with each visit.
Chloe
July 30, 2025
Maxine was great!! Very responsive & she went above and beyond! She gave very detailed updates when she visited and sent lots of great pictures and videos. I was able to completely relax while on vacation knowing our cat was in great hands😊 Will definitely be using Maxine as our cat sitter for the future!
Emily
July 7, 2025
Maxine was lovely to have!! Punctual, detailed updates, above and beyond with feeding and cleaning dishes when she did not have to. 10/10 would have her watch my boys again!
Hannah
April 22, 2026
This is the second time Maxine has cat sit for me and she was just as kind, communicative, and willing to share her knowledge as before. Highly recommend.
William
November 30, 2025
Maxine was prompt, attentive, and efficient at managing our fur babies. I would highly recommend her services for anyone looking for help in the area.
Kayla
This month
This was a very emergency situation, Maxine handled every urgent request with incredible kindness and professionalism. Please extend my heartfelt thanks to her once again. I'm also truly grateful to Meowtel for connecting me with such an amazing sitter. Thank you all so much for your support.
Alex
July 29, 2025
Maxine was great with my cats and gave good updates during the two weeks I was out of town. Would recommend.
Kenedey
June 8, 2025
I have used Maxine twice now and she has been fantastic both times! My three cats all warmed up to her quickly and always look forward to seeing her. My anxiety subsides when I know she is going to check on the kitties🥰 10/10 definitely recommend Maxine!
Terrance
July 13, 2025
Maxine is the absolute BEST! She is my only sitter I trust with my Grady when I'm traveling, she is attentive and so caring! I highly recommend her.
Terrance
March 5, 2025
Maxine provided exceptional service for my cat Grady while I was away for a few days. She went above and beyond sending me photos, videos, and updates daily on her visits. I will be adding her to my favorites list and can't wait to book her again soon.
Elizabeth
July 5, 2025
Maxine took great care of our 3 kitties and was great at communicating with us everyday. Will definitely book again!
Jaylin
June 4, 2026
Maxine did great as always! My kitties love her and she even kept my little garden alive while I was away!!
Emily
July 28, 2025
Thankful I made the right choice, picking Maxine to check on my cids. She went above and beyond my expectations. Greatly appreciate the opportunity to work with her and definitely will use again in future.
Laura
February 6, 2025
Maxine was great! Super responsive and took great care of my clingy cat. I would totally recommend her!
Jane
This month
Shawn
June 18, 2026
Hannah
June 1, 2026
Emily
March 2, 2026
William
February 2, 2026
She’s grest as always!
Ao
January 29, 2026
Emily
January 10, 2026
William
January 4, 2026
Jaylin
December 31, 2025
Stephen
December 28, 2025
John
December 26, 2025
Annie
December 3, 2025
Shannon
November 30, 2025
Eivind
September 26, 2025
Edesiri
September 21, 2025
Maxine was very responsive and helpful with my cats as well as taking care of my apartment. Would book her again any time!
Ariel
August 11, 2025
Maxine was absolutely wonderful!
Katie
August 4, 2025
second time having Maxine watch my girl Pip and would definitely use her again!
Annie
July 29, 2025
Nicholas
July 24, 2025
Highly recommend. Maxine is fantastic. 10/10
Kenedey
July 19, 2025
Eivind
July 13, 2025
John
June 30, 2025
John
June 15, 2025
Maxine is by far the best cat sitter we’ve ever had! always punctual, communicative, and goes above and beyond for our kitties!
Shawn
June 14, 2025
John
June 2, 2025
Maxine is amazing! She is very attentive, communicative, and our cats love her. We’re so grateful to have her as a sitter!
Fares
May 20, 2025
Maxine was absolutely phenomenal. Took care of our cat like her own and really left nothing to be desired! Don’t hesitate to utilize her care for your own pets.
Eivind
May 8, 2025
John
March 16, 2025
Gabi
January 10, 2025
Maxine is the kindest and most wonderful person! She loves to have fun especially with cats. She is incredibly reliable and has excellent communication. I would trust Maxine to help take care of my pets when I am away.
Grace
January 10, 2025
Maxine has owned cats all of her life, and has ample experience with cats of every demeanor, age, and health. She is a great cat mom, has been a sitter for years, and will be extremely respectful in your home.
Meowtel
January 10, 2025
Maxine is a background-checked cat sitter in the Houston area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.
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