• Enthusiastic Cat Lover

I'm Ilana

Enthusiastic Cat Lover

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22 Repeat clients
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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

Ilana is experienced with 1 type of medications

Oral Medication / Pills

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Enthusiastic Cat Lover

I'm Ilana

Cat Sitting in Fairfax, VA

Hi! I’m Ilana and I cannot wait to meet you and your feline companion. Throughout the years, I have done cat sitting for neighbors, family, and friends. I have grown up and taken care of cats all my life! Currently have an anxious cat and have learned how to navigate all of her fear based aggressive behaviors. I have a lot of experience working with anxious and fear based aggressiv... Hi! I’m Ilana and I cannot wait to meet you and your feline companion. Throughout the years, I have done cat sitting for neighbors, family, and friends. I have grown up and taken care of cats all my life! Currently have an anxious cat and have learned how to navigate all of her fear based aggressive behaviors. I have a lot of experience working with anxious and fear based aggressive cats. I have taken care of my own senior cats for years- so taking care of your senior feline friends comes naturally to me.

I can give oral medication (liquid and pills) as well (even the most anxious and skiddish cats) 🐱

Services I provide during a visit:
-scooping litter
-refilling water and food
-administering oral meds
-happy to check the mail and bring in any packages!

Learn More About Ilana

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

I have a Siamese named Ember who is 13. 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!

Medication Experience:

Oral Medication / Pills
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Bethany

Bethany

August 7, 2026

My kitty likes to hide. This was our second time using Ilana and Pebbles actually came out to play the last two days! huge win!!

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Stacey

Stacey

July 5, 2026

During our meet and greet, Ilana alerted us to the heat wave that was going to occur while we were away, which enabled us to develop a much better care plan for our cat. She easily adapted to the new arrangements for Kitty and kindly brought in a bunch of packages that happened to arrive while we were gone. We loved the updates and photos that Ilana sent us daily and Kitty, who is a formerly feral cat who is not terribly affectionate seemed absolutely charmed by her. : )

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Chris

Chris

December 15, 2025

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.

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Sierra

Sierra

This month

Alana did a great job watching my cats! They were well taken care of, she sent lots of pictures, and she was always very timely. I especially appreciated that even my shy cat felt comfortable with her. I would definitely have her watch them again!

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Adam

Adam

August 27, 2026

Ilana does a great job with our cats. She always comes at the agreed upon times and sends plenty of pictures at the end of each visit. She even brought in our mail! Ilana is a reliable cat sitter that I will absolutely continue to use and recommend to others.

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Rebecca

Rebecca

July 28, 2026

Ilana was super and her ratings are spot on. our two senior kitties were quite happy when we arrived home after 4+ days. The shyer cat warmed up to her and even allowed a few pets which is a testament to Ilana being calm and gentle with them. we appreciated her care so much and hope to call on her again.

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Service Area & Availability

Drop in visits rates

$29.75 / 20min
$44.00 / 45min
$57.75 / 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.

Fairfax cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $31.00. 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 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 Meet & Greet!

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