I'm Ilene
A cat sitter in Burke, VA
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I'm Ilene | Cat Sitting in Burke, VA
Hi there! My name is ilene and I have had pets all my life. I currently have 2 senior dogs and 3 cats. I just adopted Mango after fostering 5 kittens for Homeward Trails Animal Rescue. Mango stole my heart....he is so friendly and loving! So, he is a “foster fail.” My other cats include my oldest, Kahlua, who an 11-year-old Siamese. Then there is Noodles, a black cat who is 7 years old and super friendly. I have been a dog walker and cat sitter on and off for years. My neighbor has her own pet sitting company and I have filled in for her when she was unable to sit for a client. I can give m...
Ilene's Reviews
Erin
We’ve had Ilene cat-sit for us twice, and she was fantastic! Our usually shy cat warmed up to her, even coming out to play. Ilene kept us updated on how he was doing and, when he allowed, managed to snap a couple of pictures. She was incredibly reliable and always responded promptly. I highly recommend Ilene!
Stephen
Ilene is awesome. Appreciated Ilene's detail and updates while taking care of my cat, and my cat did, too :) I would highly recommend using her if you need a reliable and detail-oriented cat sitter.
Michael
my normal Meowtel sitter was unavailable and Ilene was a good stand-in. She had good quick communication, was willing to do extra things like water plants or pick up the mail, and bring over some wet food when I ran out. she was good about asking questions anout things i might have forgot. I would use her again if my regular was unavailable
Mary
My cat Mikey is a very shy senior cat, but Ilene won his trust. Ilene kept in touch with me via email and even sent a video of Mikey responding to scratches. With a 5 hour time difference I appreciated the timely updates. My plants appreciated her care, too. Ten stars for Ilene!
Ted
Ilene helped take care of our two cats while we were away for a week. She was communicative and easy to reach. Everything went smoothly. I wouldn't hesitate to ask Ilene to help again.
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Ilene's Qualifications & Experience
Qualifications
- Foster Parent
- T-N-R
- Shelter Volunteer
Transportation
- Car
Medication Experience
- Topical Ointments
- Eye/Ear Drops
- Oral Medication / Pills
- Injections / Diabetic Management
Each Visit Includes
- Litter box cleaning
- Feeding
- Water refresh
- A text update with at least 1 photo
- Playtime and belly rubs
Cancellation Policy
Customers may cancel within 24 hours of making their reservation and receive a 100% refund and the sitter will not receive any earnings. After the first 24 hours, the following cancellation rules apply:
Customers will receive a 100% refund to their Account Balance if they cancel anytime up to 48 hours before the start date of the reservation and the sitter will not receive any earnings.
Customers will receive a 50% refund and the sitter will earn 50% of their planned earnings if the customer cancels between 24-48 hours of the start of the reservation.
No refund will be issued within 24 hours of the reservation and the sitter will keep 100% of their planned earnings.
The Meowtel Promise & Satisfaction Guarantee
We are proud to provide each of our independently-contracted Meowtel cat sitters with the full benefits of our Meowtel Promise on eligible reservations. For reservations where each visit is at or above $20 and paid for through Meowtel, your cat(s) will automatically be covered under our insurance policy in the event that things don't go as planned.
If you are not fully satisfied with your sitter after the Meet & Greet or during the reservation, please call 1-844-636-9835 so we can help you re-book with a new sitter to ensure we can deliver on our purrfect hospitality promise.
Juneteenth is coming up soon (June 19th). Meowtel cat sitters are usually pretty busy, don't forget to book your sitter!
Frequently Asked Questions
Burke cat sitting rates will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and expertise, but the average price for a cat sitter is $26.00. Prices will also depend on how long your cat needs company for, whether that be a drop-in visit or overnight stay in your home. Meowtel sitters offer 20, 45, and 60-minute drop-in visits that allow for fully tailored care for your kitties. Your caregiver may also need to charge a little more if they have to travel far, so we'll match you with the best options which are close by.
Every Meowtel cat sitter has been thoroughly vetted, background-checked, and is insured through Meowtel on eligible reservations via our Meowtel Promise. To ensure total peace of mind while you're away, every Meowtel reservation comes with a free Meet & Greet so you (and your kitties!) can have full confidence in 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 for your kitties. This is why Meowtel was created, so tailored in-home care is brought to you.
We recommend that you book daily visits with your sitter to keep your cats in their routine and to help minimize feline anxiety while you're away.
Each Meowtel cat sitting visit will include the whole 9 yards: feeding, refreshing the water bowls, litter box scooping, tidying up, medications, updates with photos, lots of playtime, as well as any special requests you may have. We know every kitty is different and that's why we offer tailored, in-home services since cats don't do well outside their own homes. Plus, every reservation comes with a free Meet & Greet so you can meet your sitter before you leave to ensure it will be a purrfect fit.
