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I'm Helen
Cat Sitting in Issaquah, WA
I am a retired school teacher but recently returned to substituting in my local city of Issaquah, Washington. I taught special needs children for 35 years. I have always wanted to be a veterinarian but growing up in the early sixties made this career very limited to girls entering college... I have always loved animals! In my early years growing up, I rode and trained quarter horses. Of course, dogs and cats were a part of the ranch scene. All my life I have kept cats in my surroundings. Currently, I own a cat, Izzy who was a stray five years ago.
I am a retired school teacher but recently returned to substituting in my local city of Issaquah, Washington. I taught special needs children for 35 years. I have always wanted to be a veterinarian but growing up in the early sixties made this career very limited to girls entering college. So recently, in late January 2022, I was hired at a cat hospital to work with the "boarders". I was assigned to care for cats on a 3 1/2 to 4-hour shift for three days a week. Usually, this entailed feeding, cleaning, and medicating cats. Each cat has specific instructions for care left by their owners.
The average load ranged around 8 cats but sometimes as many as 12 or more. It was challenging but very rewarding especially when some cats required extra love and attention. I learned not only to feed them but to medicate and administer shots and even hydrate them. I feel that I can offer my skills and love for cats to people in my neighborhood who need a cat sitter. I have lived in the Issaquah area for 45 years! Thank you for your consideration.
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In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Helen is experienced with 4 types of medications
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Madeline
June 24, 2025
Helen goes above and beyond as a cat sitter. She is so professional, kind, responsive, and skilled. Every time she looks after my two kitties, she sends photos and detailed updates, and I come home to a clean house. On the most recent visit, Helen administered my kitten's antibiotics (a pill and also an oral solution), and she brought in a very heavy package to my house that had been delivered late. My kitten likes playing with her, and my shy cat who normally hides when people come into the house actually greets her!
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Madeline
April 29, 2025
Helen took AMAZING care of my two cats, including my kitten who has tummy issues and needs special attention. My shy older cat who normally hides when guests come over actually came out and greeted her. She was excellent at communicating and left the house very clean. I have already booked her for more cat-sitting in the future.
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Yan
July 9, 2025
I’ve used Helen a couple of times now to care for my cats while I’m away, and I’ve been happy with her service each time. Most recently, my return home was unexpectedly delayed by a day. I contacted Helen in the evening to see if she could come by on short notice to refresh the litter box and make sure my cats had clean water. She responded quickly and was incredibly flexible—she came that same evening to take care of everything. I really appreciated her reliability and willingness to help on such short notice. I recommend Helen for anyone looking for a trustworthy and responsive cat sitter!
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Amber
June 19, 2024
Helen was a cat sitter a second time for our family. She watched our two cats, Felix and Buster, while we went away on a 10-day cruise. Helen is a wonderful cat sitter. Whenever she cares for our cats, I don't have to worry about anything, which is so important to me as a cat mom. One of my cats has asthma and requires inhalers and a daily pill. Before I had Helen as a cat sitter, I would come home to a sick kitty because, I suspect, that he didn't receive his proper treatment regimen. I came home to two healthy and happy kitties!! My other cat is a shy guy, but I'd see him front an center in the pictures, displaying his belly! I am so grateful to Helen and the loving care she provides my two boys. She provided prompt updates with pictures and videos. I will continue to have Helen as our cat sitter, as long as she is available. Thank you! :D
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Jenny
January 15, 2026
Helen is so thoughtful and genuinely kind. She did a great job of attending to each of our cats different needs. We loved getting her video updates. Have booked with Helen before and would definitely book again!
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Audrey
July 13, 2024
Helen was amazing taking care of my floof, Buffy, for a trip where Buffy needed daily meds. Buffy is shy and it takes a while for her to warm up to new human friends, but she liked Helen from the start. I am so thrilled to find a great catsitter that I can trust in Helen!
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Drop in visits rates
Helen's is 15%
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
Helen's holiday surcharge is 15%.
Drop in visits rates
Helen's is 20%
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
Helen's holiday surcharge is 20%.
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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.
Issaquah cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $30.00. 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
Madeline
June 24, 2025
Helen goes above and beyond as a cat sitter. She is so professional, kind, responsive, and skilled. Every time she looks after my two kitties, she sends photos and detailed updates, and I come home to a clean house. On the most recent visit, Helen administered my kitten's antibiotics (a pill and also an oral solution), and she brought in a very heavy package to my house that had been delivered late. My kitten likes playing with her, and my shy cat who normally hides when people come into the house actually greets her!
Madeline
April 29, 2025
Helen took AMAZING care of my two cats, including my kitten who has tummy issues and needs special attention. My shy older cat who normally hides when guests come over actually came out and greeted her. She was excellent at communicating and left the house very clean. I have already booked her for more cat-sitting in the future.
Yan
July 9, 2025
I’ve used Helen a couple of times now to care for my cats while I’m away, and I’ve been happy with her service each time. Most recently, my return home was unexpectedly delayed by a day. I contacted Helen in the evening to see if she could come by on short notice to refresh the litter box and make sure my cats had clean water. She responded quickly and was incredibly flexible—she came that same evening to take care of everything. I really appreciated her reliability and willingness to help on such short notice. I recommend Helen for anyone looking for a trustworthy and responsive cat sitter!
Amber
June 19, 2024
Helen was a cat sitter a second time for our family. She watched our two cats, Felix and Buster, while we went away on a 10-day cruise. Helen is a wonderful cat sitter. Whenever she cares for our cats, I don't have to worry about anything, which is so important to me as a cat mom. One of my cats has asthma and requires inhalers and a daily pill. Before I had Helen as a cat sitter, I would come home to a sick kitty because, I suspect, that he didn't receive his proper treatment regimen. I came home to two healthy and happy kitties!! My other cat is a shy guy, but I'd see him front an center in the pictures, displaying his belly! I am so grateful to Helen and the loving care she provides my two boys. She provided prompt updates with pictures and videos. I will continue to have Helen as our cat sitter, as long as she is available. Thank you! :D
Jenny
January 15, 2026
Helen is so thoughtful and genuinely kind. She did a great job of attending to each of our cats different needs. We loved getting her video updates. Have booked with Helen before and would definitely book again!
Audrey
July 13, 2024
Helen was amazing taking care of my floof, Buffy, for a trip where Buffy needed daily meds. Buffy is shy and it takes a while for her to warm up to new human friends, but she liked Helen from the start. I am so thrilled to find a great catsitter that I can trust in Helen!
Brittany
May 7, 2024
My kitty can be spicy sometimes, but Helen was able to administer his meds and even get him to come out and play with her, which never happens! She made my first weekend away from my problem child so easy and totally took all the anxiety out of leaving him with her!
April
May 2, 2024
This was our first time using a cat sitter and Helen was great! She took the time to make sure my shy kitty ate and felt safe. Her updates and pictures helped us feel ok with leaving our babies home. She even offered to feed my fish! Highly recommend Helen!
Cristina
June 19, 2024
Anyone looking for someone to be friends with their cat, look no further. My girl adores Helen! Helen sends pics throughout the visit, notices any accidents that may occur, cleans up, and truly spends quality time with your fur baby. My girl tends to shy away from strangers but gives Helen the belly! You and your kitty will adore Helen.
Rachael
March 15, 2025
Helen did great with my kitties. She is promt and quick with her communication. My cats warmed up to her fast. Keys drop off and pick up was easy too.
Melissa
July 8, 2025
This is the first time we've ever had someone check in on our fur babies and we knew they'd be well taken care of. Helen sent updates each time she stopped in and really set our minds at ease.
Mary
January 4, 2023
We are so lucky to have Helen as a cat sitter. She took great care of our 3 cats and administered some difficult medicine to a senior kitty. Helen was prompt and amazing with communication in the ice storm and made sure that there was a plan B in case of emergency. I highly recommend Helen!
Cosmin
September 18, 2022
Helen took great care of our cat while we were away during a heatwave! She game him all the comfort: kept the home cool and put out his wet food, treats and water bowls. Communication was amazing, we knew after each visit how things are going and were happy to find him chatty when we got back!
Tim
October 16, 2024
The reservation was easy with Helen. The meet and greet, she was very thorough as to the routine of what our interaction with our kitties. kept us informed at each visit how they were doing with eating and play. Highly recommend.
Assia
December 25, 2022
Helen was just WONDERFUL. She is such a kind and reliable person. She responded right away to my request for cat sitting and took great care of our cat. She sent me daily updates with pictures and made it through the challenging snow conditions. Thank you Helen. We are so grateful!
Stacey
This month
Helen was wonderful! She put my mind at ease with a very difficult kitty and was flexible, responsive, caring and understanding. She went above and beyond and I can’t say how much that helped while away!
Barbara
October 15, 2024
First time with Meowtel and Helen was Great! Really appreciated her knowledge and understanding of how to deal with my cats’ personalities. Also loved the updates she sent; very helpful!
Assia
January 10, 2024
Helen was amazing as always. We were away for a few weeks, and she took incredible care of our cat, Mango. Helen not only made sure Mango was happy and healthy but also went the extra mile by looking out for our packages. She even brought an adorable mouse toy for Mango, and now it's her absolute favorite! 😊 Helen was super quick to respond, and after each visit, she left us detailed updates. I can't recommend her enough – she's a gem!
Maribeth
May 12, 2024
Helen’s love for cats and caring attention to their specific details is so touching and really appreciated. Great communicator for us.
Maribeth
April 7, 2024
Helen is the best, and we have had many cat sitters over 11 years (due to several moves and many vacations). she gets to know your cat and pays attention to details and their “language”. We will be asking her back!
Amber
February 12, 2024
It was first time using Meowtel. I needed a cat sitter who would give my cat his asthma meds, in addition to regular cat care. Helen hit a home run. She is experienced in giving cat asthma meds and took wonderful care of my two cats. I would definitely ask her to care for my cats again.
Rebecca
November 9, 2023
Helen did a fantastic job taking care of the diabetic kitty! Her communication was right on and I felt he was safe and loved in the hands of Helen!
Chelsea
March 15, 2023
Helen was amazing. I just moved to town and then had to go on a big trip. I was worried about finding someone that would get along with one of my cats. Helen really does have a way with animals! My cat actually came out and said hi to Helen at the meet and greet. Helen sent photos and videos (yep my ‘particular’ cat even started to bond with Helen) It made my trip even better, because I knew my cats were in good hands. It’s a wonderful piece of mind! Would definitely book her again!
Alie
December 2, 2022
Helen was absolutely amazing! She was great with communication & took care of our cat with extreme care! Our flight got cancelled & we had to wait 2 extra days to get home! Helen was more then willing to help us in our situation & was so kind about it! We could not have asked for anyone better!😊
Lindsay
August 13, 2023
Working with Helen was a great experience - from her quick reply to my request and the meet and greet with me and my cat, to her updates while cat sitting, and all communication in between. Meeting her immediately put my mind at ease and I knew Lucy would be in good hands. When I got back from my travel this was confirmed. Lucy was happy and calm and you wouldn’t even know I’d been gone. I’m so happy I found Helen through Meowtel and feel much better about traveling now that I have.
Madeline
January 3, 2026
Helen watched our 2 cats for 9 days over winter beak and, as usual, she was fantastic with them. Helen is a great communicator, is very nurturing, and is professional. I trust her and my cats enjoy her company. She is so wonderful!
Rachael
November 3, 2025
Helen has watched my kitties several times, very happy with her service. She even tidies up on her last day.
Susan
July 15, 2023
Very easy to book. Great communication from Helen from the moment the reservation was made. She touched base every day. I was gone and took great care of my boy.
Dana
March 1, 2023
I can highly recommend Helen if you need a reliable, honest and caring cat sitter! She communicated with us daily and gave us the reassurance we needed to enjoy our vacation. Helen responded quickly to my request and we look forward to using her again in the future.
Cristina
June 30, 2025
Helen is the best! My Kooka is a rescue so being at home is best for her. Kooka has adored Helen from their first meeting 2 plus years ago. Helen sends updates throughout the visit allng with pictures. I feel good knowing Helen is there when I have a long day away from home.
Cristina
May 11, 2024
Kooka has been abandoned multiple times until now. So when I have a late day, I do not hesitate to book Helen. Kooka loves Helen! Helen has a gentl, calming voice and mannerism. She truly loves cats and they love her. If you are worried about your kitty, Helen will quickly win you and them over.
Jenny
December 29, 2022
Helen took excellent care of our kittens. We also appreciated her flexibility and willingness to help us an extra day when our flight home got cancelled. Knowing our cats were in such great hands made our travels home less stressful. Would definitely rebook Helen!
Cristina
May 17, 2023
Helen is FANTASTIC! She put my mind at ease, was kind, sent pics, video and updates every time she was with my sweet girl. This was my first time leaving my cat at home. Helen made the experience relaxed. My girl really seemed comfortable with Helen as shown with all the belly rubs I witnessed! (I’m not jealous at all)
Gary
March 1, 2025
Helen was great! Good communication and took care of everything. Would definitely use her services again!
Pedro
January 31, 2026
Helen was great. good communicator. made an instant connection with our cats. handled the medicine easily. Will use her again in the future.
Lisa
January 9, 2026
Migdalia
December 17, 2025
Ashley
December 14, 2025
Madeline
December 13, 2025
Lori
December 12, 2025
Heather
November 9, 2025
Lori
November 9, 2025
Elaine
November 7, 2025
Lori
October 14, 2025
Ames
October 14, 2025
Tara
October 14, 2025
Heather
October 6, 2025
Lori
October 2, 2025
Migdalia
September 26, 2025
Madeline
September 15, 2025
Laura
August 3, 2025
Madeline
July 8, 2025
Elaine
June 23, 2025
Helen took wonderful care of our cats. We’ll be sure to book her the next time we’re on a trip!
Heather
May 27, 2025
Madeline
May 27, 2025
Yan
May 26, 2025
Cristina
May 23, 2025
Madeline
May 12, 2025
Helen’s first weekend with our cats went so well, we booked her again, and it was another awesome weekend! She is great at communicating and took wonderful care of our kitten and older cat. I highly recommend her!
Laura
April 28, 2025
Laura
March 31, 2025
Laura
March 23, 2025
I love love love the convenience and efficiency of Meowtel. Requesting on line, receiving prompt communications, and reliable service provide a seamless, worry free experience.
Cristina
March 2, 2025
Barbara
December 30, 2024
Barry
November 26, 2024
Lori
November 16, 2024
Tim
November 2, 2024
Arati
October 28, 2024
This was the first time we had Helen take care of our cats. it was great having her with them, as it reduced the stress for travel for us.
Cristina
October 9, 2024
Cristina
October 9, 2024
Heather
October 1, 2024
Rachel
September 4, 2024
Helen is the best! She took great care of our kitty boys.
Jay
August 22, 2024
Brandi
August 21, 2024
Erica
August 21, 2024
helen was super responsive and took such good care of my cats!!
Laura
July 4, 2024
Rachel
June 26, 2024
Helen went above and beyond. We loved the updates and photos. We never felt worried about our cats in her care.
Brandi
June 14, 2024
Lori
May 25, 2024
Peter
April 27, 2024
Leslie
April 13, 2024
Joshua
April 8, 2024
As always, Helen was fantastic at taking care of our kitties! Highly recommended!
Jianhua
April 6, 2024
Barry
March 26, 2024
Nick
February 16, 2024
Kind, reassuring and professional - I’d trust Helen with our cats and our home anytime (and intend to)!
Daniel
December 2, 2023
Heather
November 1, 2023
Barry
October 2, 2023
Barry
September 30, 2023
took great care of my young man.
Kathie
August 20, 2023
Steve
August 11, 2023
Helen provided great service and my cat was taken care of well.
Joshua
June 5, 2023
Helen took great care of our kitties with plenty of photos. You cats are in safe hands with Helen!
Assia
March 3, 2023
Helen did a great job taking care of our cat. She was caring, reliable and loving. Thanks again Helen
Meowtel
July 2, 2022
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