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I'm Ilana

A cat sitter in Fairfax, VA

5.00/5.00
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25 REVIEWS

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I'm Ilana | Cat Sitting in Fairfax, VA

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Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

I have a Siamese named Ember who is 12. She’s very anxious but warms up to many (on her terms).

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

I will do a meet and greet as it is important for me to get to know how to take care of your cats. It also gives me an opportunity to meet them as well! I use the meet and greet as a way to get a better understanding of your cats and what their baseline is. I also make sure I know any of their feeding, medication routines as well as any other important information.

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

Having an anxious cat myself, I know trust and rapport goes a long way! Sometimes, anxious or timid cat may not come out of their hiding spot when I’m there (I’ll make sure i find them in the home). I’ll let the cat sniff my hand, be around me, and I will not pet unless they allow me to. I find that food can be helpful with anxious cats as well as just leaving them be. Cats set great boundaries- I make sure that I respect them!

Ilana's Reviews

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Chris

Chris

We had an amazing experience with Ilana! She took such great care of our two cats and was incredibly attentive and reliable. One of them needs meds twice a day and she was excellent at making sure he got what he needed. We received frequent photo updates, which gave us so much peace of mind while we were away. It was clear our cats were comfortable, happy, and well cared for. Communication was excellent, and everything was exactly as we hoped for!. We would 100% trust her again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caring and dependable pet sitter.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 15, 2025
Karen

Karen

Ilana did a great job taking care of my cat. She sent me pictures every day and let me know how he was doing and if she had any concerns. It was a relief to know that my cat was being taken care of and well looked after.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
January 3, 2026
Lioubov

Lioubov

Illana took a great care of my cat while we were away. She sent daily updates, provided pictures, and was easy to communicate with. My cat was happy and relaxed when we returned home. I highly recommend Illana.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
January 4, 2026
Garrett

Garrett

Ilana was the best! She sent 4-5 photos every day and a report on not only what she did but also the emotional and physical state of my cat. It made being away from my fur baby much easier. And for once, I didn’t get feline berated when I got home from a long trip!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
September 7, 2025
Miranda

Miranda

Ilana took care of my cat over the holidays and did a terrific job! She followed all instructions, sent lots of pictures, and was very responsive. I look forward to having her sit again!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
December 26, 2025
Barbara

Barbara

Ilana was puuuurfect! She made it possible for us to enjoy our family vacation. We loved getting updates from her each day that she visited. I would recommend Ilana 100%! Thanks Ilana.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
January 6, 2026
Chris

Chris

This was our second booking with Ilana and she did an amazing job as expected. Both of our cats were very well taken care of. She'll continue to be our go to cat sitter whenever we're out of town!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
January 5, 2026
Rida

Rida

Ilana was lovely. Tommy enjoyed her company. I would def book her services for Tommy again. highly recommend :).

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 22, 2025
Caroline

Caroline

Ilana was great!! Great communication, great visit summaries, great photos!! Can't wait to use her again :)

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 6, 2026
Autumn

Autumn

Ilana did a great job caring for my cat while I was away, I would recommend booking with her.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 30, 2025
Dianne

Dianne

Llana took such good care of our Ranger. We will be seeking her for our next family trip.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
September 15, 2025
Haliana

Haliana

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
This month
Theresa

Theresa

Ilana took such good care of my cat. My cat loved her.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
This month
Katherine

Katherine

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 24, 2026
Haliana

Haliana

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
January 5, 2026
Megan

Megan

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
December 30, 2025
Kelly

Kelly

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
December 28, 2025
Lawton

Lawton

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 27, 2025
Kenia

Kenia

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
December 27, 2025
Haliana

Haliana

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
December 16, 2025
Sohana

Sohana

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 24, 2025
Kenia

Kenia

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 20, 2025
Anna

Anna

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 15, 2025
Paige

Paige

Ilana is extremely responsible, caring, and friendly. You're cat will be in great hands!

July 7, 2025
Meowtel

Meowtel

Ilana is a background-checked cat sitter in the Fairfax area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.

July 7, 2025

Ilana's Service Area & Rates

  • Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $24.50 / 20min $36.50 / 45min $50.50 / 60min
  • Ilana's Holiday Surcharge is 10%
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Ilana's Skills & Services

Transportation

  • Car

Medication Administration

  • Oral Medication / Pills

Each Visit Includes

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

Cancellation Policy

Cat parents may cancel within 24 hours of making their reservation and receive a full refund, and the sitter will not receive any earnings. After the first 24 hours, the following cancellation rules apply:

Cat parents will receive a full 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.

Cat parents will receive a 50% refund, and the sitter will earn 50% of their planned earnings if the cat parent 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.

Trust & Safety

Enjoy Meowtel's world-class customer support with every reservation. Our dedicated team is here for you and your cat every step of the way.

If the Meet & Greet isn't the right fit, or if you have any concerns during the reservation, please call 1-844-636-9835 so we can help you re-book with a new sitter.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Fairfax cat sitting rates will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and the services they offer, but the average price for a cat sitter is $28.00. 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. Cat sitters on Meowtel 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 you can find the best options which are close by.

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 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 typically includes 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. Every kitty is different and that's why sitters on Meowtel offer tailored, in-home services since cats don't do well outside their own homes. Plus, ask your sitter about a free Meet & Greet so you can meet them before you leave to confirm it's a purrfect fit.

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