I'm Ilana
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Ilana is experienced with 1 type of medications
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I'm Ilana
Cat Sitting in Fairfax, VA
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 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!
Medication Experience:
In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Ilana is experienced with 1 type of medications
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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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Shawn
April 14, 2026
Super great all around! I was a little anxious because I only adopted this girl about a month ago and she's very shy. Ilana took perfect care of her and sent me pics every day :)
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Brittlan
April 3, 2026
Ilana did a super job! She was timely, communicative, and did a wonderful job with my slightly cautious but curious young cat. Will definitely be using her again!
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Karen
January 3, 2026
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.
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Lioubov
January 4, 2026
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.
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Garrett
September 7, 2025
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!
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Drop in visits rates
Ilana'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
Ilana's holiday surcharge is 10%.
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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 $29.00. 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
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.
Shawn
April 14, 2026
Super great all around! I was a little anxious because I only adopted this girl about a month ago and she's very shy. Ilana took perfect care of her and sent me pics every day :)
Brittlan
April 3, 2026
Ilana did a super job! She was timely, communicative, and did a wonderful job with my slightly cautious but curious young cat. Will definitely be using her again!
Karen
January 3, 2026
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.
Lioubov
January 4, 2026
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.
Garrett
September 7, 2025
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!
Miranda
December 26, 2025
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!
Barbara
January 6, 2026
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.
Chris
January 5, 2026
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!
Rida
September 22, 2025
Ilana was lovely. Tommy enjoyed her company. I would def book her services for Tommy again. highly recommend :).
Richard
April 25, 2026
Ilana was detailed and genuinely cared for our cat. 100% Satisfied!
Theresa
March 11, 2026
My cat loves Ilana! She takes such good care of her and just loves on my cat!
Caroline
January 6, 2026
Ilana was great!! Great communication, great visit summaries, great photos!! Can't wait to use her again :)
Jennifer
This week
Amy
This month
Samira
April 20, 2026
Olivia
April 15, 2026
Chris
April 14, 2026
Great sitter as always!
Samira
April 2, 2026
Kenia
April 2, 2026
Rida
March 30, 2026
Anna
February 28, 2026
Adam
February 27, 2026
Haliana
February 13, 2026
Theresa
February 1, 2026
Ilana took such good care of my cat. My cat loved her.
Katherine
January 24, 2026
Haliana
January 5, 2026
Autumn
December 30, 2025
Ilana did a great job caring for my cat while I was away, I would recommend booking with her.
Megan
December 30, 2025
Kelly
December 28, 2025
Lawton
December 27, 2025
Kenia
December 27, 2025
Haliana
December 16, 2025
Dianne
September 15, 2025
Llana took such good care of our Ranger. We will be seeking her for our next family trip.
Sohana
August 24, 2025
Kenia
August 20, 2025
Anna
August 15, 2025
Paige
July 7, 2025
Ilana is extremely responsible, caring, and friendly. You're cat will be in great hands!
Meowtel
July 7, 2025
Ilana is a background-checked cat sitter in the Fairfax area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.
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