I'm Estella

Cat Care Nerd

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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

Estella is experienced with 4 types of medications

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills Subcutaneous Fluids

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Cat Care Nerd

I'm Estella

Cat Sitting in San Antonio, TX

Cats may not use words, but they communicate with us all the time! I'm a lifelong student of cat behavior and speak cat proficiently! In fact, I've been "slow blinking" with cats and reading cat body language since elementary school! My friends thought I was a cat charmer. The truth is that I have high empathy and can sense what a cat needs, whether it's chin scritches, cuddles, a play session, or some personal space. I would be delighted to get to know you and your beloved feline family member(s).

As a cat mom, I know too well how difficult it is to leave our cats when we travel. We hope the sitter will be gentle and loving with our babies and follow our routines to keep our cats safe and happy. We worry that our cats may feel lonely or afraid, and we want reassurance that everything is fine back at home...
Cats may not use words, but they communicate with us all the time! I'm a lifelong student of cat behavior and speak cat proficiently! In fact, I've been "slow blinking" with cats and reading cat body language since elementary school! My friends thought I was a cat charmer. The truth is that I have high empathy and can sense what a cat needs, whether it's chin scritches, cuddles, a play session, or some personal space. I would be delighted to get to know you and your beloved feline family member(s).

As a cat mom, I know too well how difficult it is to leave our cats when we travel. We hope the sitter will be gentle and loving with our babies and follow our routines to keep our cats safe and happy. We worry that our cats may feel lonely or afraid, and we want reassurance that everything is fine back at home. We want to be sure that our cats eat the right foods, have fresh water, receive their treatments on schedule, and that their litter boxes are scooped just right. That's why I am detail-oriented when it comes to cat care and generous with updates for you — same as I would want for my babies.

Because of my history rescuing community cats and managing the care of my own senior cats, I have experience with a variety of medications (pills, liquids, drops, topicals, etc.), facilitating physical therapy, and even expressing bladders for differently-abled cats. I've provided care to 50+ cats through a cat rescue and a nonprofit cat cafe. And, I follow best practices to sanitize between client visits.

Safety and respect come first when it comes to any cat in my care. And, I'm able to adjust to what a cat needs in the moment.

Over the years, I've continued to learn about cat behavior through books, articles, videos, conferences, courses, and consultations. I provide lots of sources of enrichment for my four cat babies. We enjoy clicker training and other positive/consent-based/collaborative training.

Outside of my cat world, I'm a singer/songwriter and music producer. This affords me a flexible schedule to cat sit as needed.


Medication Experience:

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills Subcutaneous Fluids

Skills:

Foster Parent Shelter Volunteer

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Jaimi

Jaimi

November 19, 2025

I've been using Estella for a few years now (even recommended her to a friend) and feel so so lucky. She's honestly amazing with my cats. She follows all my strict instructions perfectly, communicates timely and effectively, and sends the best updates/pics/videos. I have such a sense of relief when away that my fur-babies and home are in such capable and trustworthy hands.

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Laurie

Laurie

This month

This is the longest I've left my cats with Estella, but I knew they were in the best hands around. Their food, water, and kitty boxes were always up to date and she sent fabulous videos of my babies. Thank you Estella and Meowtel.

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Kimberly

Kimberly

May 16, 2024

Estella came to take care of my shy baby. I was shocked when she sent me a video of my cat allowing her to pet her as soon as she walked in. She’s NEVER like that! That says a lot about Estella! She went above and beyond to make sure my Nina was well taken care of while I was out. I will definitely be hiring her again (:

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Jules

Jules

June 12, 2024

Estella was absolutely *amazing*. I have extreme anxiety leaving my little guys alone, and this was my first time leaving them for any extended period, but meeting Estella and seeing her interact with them made my anxieties totally evaporate. Even our shyest and most skittish babies loved her and went right up to her! She took such good care of them, and gave us such good photos/vids and updates about them during out trip. She also took such good care of our environment, as well! I know that any time we need a catsitter in the future, she will 10000% be our pick.

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Jules

Jules

December 8, 2024

This was our 2nd time using Estella, and she was amazing!! Like last time, she really went out of her way to help us out and take care of our little guys. She was super thorough with care, feeding, and litter; very communicative with us; and sent lots of photos and videos! It made traveling a lot easier knowing they were in such good hands.

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Jaimi

Jaimi

March 18, 2024

Estella is an incredible cat sitter! I was able to truly relax while I was away because of her consistent, thourough updates, videos, & pics. She worked hard to gain my kitty's love and trust. In short time, I could tell my kitty was very comfortable with Estella and this gave me such relief and happiness. I will absolutely use her again and can't recommend her enough

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Service Area & Availability

Drop in visits rates

$23.00 / 20min
$36.00 / 45min
$46.00 / 60min

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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.

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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.

San Antonio cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $24.00. 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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