I'm Ira
Ira's Kitty Care Center
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Ira is experienced with 3 types of medications
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I'm Ira
Cat Sitting in Seattle, WA
I work remotely, so my schedule is flexible. I’m pat... I’ve had cats since I was a kid, and now I have two of my own who rule the apartment (I just pay the rent). I understand that every cat has their own personality-some want cuddles, some want space, some just want you to exist quietly in the same room.
I work remotely, so my schedule is flexible. I’m patient, gentle, and always let cats warm up at their own pace.
I’ll make sure your cat is fed, comfortable, entertained (if they’re into that), and well cared for while you’re away.
Reliable, attentive, and genuinely happy to spend time with cats—because honestly, more cats in life is always a good idea.
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In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Ira is experienced with 3 types of medications
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Katie
December 29, 2025
Ira was fantastic!! She was super attentive and made sure she knew all th details about our cat’s schedule and needs. She sent lots of updates during the session which helped ease the stress of our cat being with a new person. Highly recommend!!!
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Grifin
August 30, 2025
This is our second time working with Ira, and it was great! I would recommend Ira to anyone, but especially folks with shy or aging cats. Ira went above and beyond to make sure my cats were comfortable and was super helpful with cleaning up after them (unfortunate reality due to their age). I trust Ira completely, which meant we had peace of mind for the week we were away.
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Arvin
This month
Ira is amazing! We consistently use her to take care of our cat. she’s thoughtful, attentive, sends lots of photos and videos, and suggests really helpful tips when she notices something off with our kitty. We are so lucky to have Ira in our lives!
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Molly
January 6, 2026
Ira took great care of my kitty over the holidays. everything was super tidy when I returned and my cat was in a great mood. Ira asked all the right questions before and during the visits, and sent plenty of pictures and videos! I was so happy to know my kitty was so well cared for.
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Lauren
February 20, 2025
Ira was so great with my scaredy cat Scout! She got Scout to come out and yell at her (respectfully!) for treats and pets which is something my cat has never done for any other person besides myself. I will definitely be requesting Ira again for any future catsitting needs.
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Madelyn
January 6, 2025
Ira is a wonderful cat sitter! I was so nervous leaving my senior baby, but Ira calmed my anxiety immensely! My sassy girl even let her pet her stomach (a very large feat)! She was wonderful at sending updates, and getting my kitty to take her meds. I would reccomend Ira over and over again!
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Drop in visits rates
Ira'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
Ira's holiday surcharge is 15%.
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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.
Memorial Day is coming up soon (May 25th, 2026)
Cat sitters on Meowtel are usually pretty busy, don't forget to book your sitter!
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.
Seattle cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $28.00. 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
Katie
December 29, 2025
Ira was fantastic!! She was super attentive and made sure she knew all th details about our cat’s schedule and needs. She sent lots of updates during the session which helped ease the stress of our cat being with a new person. Highly recommend!!!
Grifin
August 30, 2025
This is our second time working with Ira, and it was great! I would recommend Ira to anyone, but especially folks with shy or aging cats. Ira went above and beyond to make sure my cats were comfortable and was super helpful with cleaning up after them (unfortunate reality due to their age). I trust Ira completely, which meant we had peace of mind for the week we were away.
Arvin
This month
Ira is amazing! We consistently use her to take care of our cat. she’s thoughtful, attentive, sends lots of photos and videos, and suggests really helpful tips when she notices something off with our kitty. We are so lucky to have Ira in our lives!
Molly
January 6, 2026
Ira took great care of my kitty over the holidays. everything was super tidy when I returned and my cat was in a great mood. Ira asked all the right questions before and during the visits, and sent plenty of pictures and videos! I was so happy to know my kitty was so well cared for.
Lauren
February 20, 2025
Ira was so great with my scaredy cat Scout! She got Scout to come out and yell at her (respectfully!) for treats and pets which is something my cat has never done for any other person besides myself. I will definitely be requesting Ira again for any future catsitting needs.
Madelyn
January 6, 2025
Ira is a wonderful cat sitter! I was so nervous leaving my senior baby, but Ira calmed my anxiety immensely! My sassy girl even let her pet her stomach (a very large feat)! She was wonderful at sending updates, and getting my kitty to take her meds. I would reccomend Ira over and over again!
Arvin
July 9, 2024
This is the second time that we have booked with Ira and we were blown way (again!) but her responsiveness, attention to detail, love for our cat, and the amazing updates she sent us while we were traveling. She went above and beyond when she found out that we were traveling to celebrate our engagement, by buying us flowers! I highly recommend booking Ira for all your cat needs.
Sarah
December 29, 2024
Ira was the absolute best. this was the longest we ever left our kitties and she literally made it so easy for us. I really felt like the kitties were so much happier having her here while we were gone!! She gave us detailed updates every visit, and the cutest photos of our girls. she also sent video updates of the kitties playing and getting pets. We just got home tonight and we are so over the moon with Ira! the cats were so happy when we got home :-)
Christine
October 20, 2023
I always feel so comfortable leaving my cat with Ira, but this time was particularly amazing. She noticed a small cut above my cat’s eye, and we were available to discuss and suggest some options. She ran to a local store to get supplies and by the time I got back it looked so much better. I completely trust her judgment and care with my guy. He genuinely looks slightly disappointed when my husband and I return lol. Highly recommended!
Grifin
July 27, 2024
This was our first time using a cat sitter, and Ira did a fantastic job. We were going to be leaving our two older cats for the first time in 3 years, and I was very concerned about how they’d handle the separation. Ira put us at ease on our initial visit because I could tell that even our shy kitty would warm up to Ira. All of our communication was great and Ira went above and beyond when our cats decided to leave daily messes (sorry, Ira!). I would 100% recommend Ira and we will definitely reach out again in the future!
Emily
December 8, 2024
super responsive and proactive communicator. managed to get my shy old girl to come out for pets
Ashlye
November 15, 2024
Ira was amazing at playing with my cat and wearing him out during the visits. Ira was also really great at following all my requests and was even able to give my cat his pills with no problems!
Hung
June 24, 2024
Ira was a fantastic catsitter! My cat needs medication everyday, and Ira had no problem giving it to him.
Maria
July 26, 2024
Highly recommend Ira to other cat mawmas with separation anxiety. She did an outstanding job taking care of my cat and sending daily updates. I can finally leave home for more than two days knowing he is in good hands!
Arvin
January 1, 2024
Ira was an amazing cat sitter! She showed up to our apartment for a walkthrough with kindness and asked really good questions. After we left for our vacation she kept us up to date with messages, photos, and videos of her visits. She even went above and beyond and took out the recycling and brought in the mail without us asking. She is great. highly recommend and will definitely book her in the future
Rafael
August 25, 2024
Ira visited my cat a couple of times while I was out of country. my cat is shy and not the easiest with new people, and she did a great job caring for him and showing him love.
Athena
October 23, 2023
Ira was amazing. We recieved great pictures, videos, and updates showing us our kitties were well taken care of and Ira often caught great photos that made us laugh. Ira communicated with us and made sure to double check whether anything odd was normal behavior for our cats. We will definitely have Ira catsit again.
Christine
June 21, 2023
Irina was wonderful- extremely friendly and attentive, and great with feeding/medicating/playing with our cat. Very informative with pictures and videos while we were gone. When we got home our cat came running to the door expecting Irina, then saw it was us and moved on, lol 😂. Will definitely reach out to Irina again!
Sarah
December 28, 2023
Even though I made a reservation last minute, Ira was amazingly communicative and extremely helpful! She worked very hard with my (ridiculously skittish) cat and really went above and beyond to care for him. This was my first time using any kind of pet-sitting service, and Ira made the experience entirely worry-free. I cannot recommend her enough!
Scarlett
December 31, 2024
Ira looked after my babies wonderfully for a full week over the holidays! Communication was frequent & thorough, & I loved the photo updates. Went above & beyond: Wouldn’t hesitate to book again!
Alex
December 3, 2024
Ira is fantastic! My cat is shy so there wasn’t much interaction but she was phenomenal with updates and making sure he had a good environment while I was gone. would 100% recommend Ira to fellow cat-parents!
Wendell
December 2, 2024
Ira is awesome! Very good communicator. Our highstrung cat came out to say hi to her. She is a true cat person.
Kayleigh
October 7, 2024
Ira was amazing with our kitties and took great care of them while we were out of town for the day! Ira was very responsive, organized, and sent us lots of wonderful updates with pictures. Would highly recommend booking with them! 😊
Arvin
December 31, 2025
Ira is a fantastic cat sitter! we’ve booked her several times now and she keeps making us feel that she’s the best sitter around. She’s thoughtful, very diligent in providing updates and photos, and so so kind to our cat but also us and our home! We cannot recommend her enough.
Kasey
December 27, 2022
Irina was a life saver during the holiday weekend! She was wonderful at keeping me updated with how my boys were doing and even surprised us with little Polaroid pics for when we came back, a very sweet gesture. Would definitely book again!
Sarah
April 12, 2023
This was our second time working with Irina and everything was great once again! Wonderful and clear communication, I feel confident that our cat is in good hands!
Maria
August 9, 2025
Ira is absolutely fantastic with cats – super reliable and so proactive with her updates. My cat absolutely adores her, which is the biggest compliment of all! I'll definitely be using her services again in the future.
Willa
July 12, 2025
Ira is an incredible cat sitter. She is a natural at getting shy scaredy cats to come out of their shell!
Gamar
December 1, 2024
Ira was amazing in every way! This was my first time having a cat sitter and I chose Ira based on her reviews and now I understand what the rave is about :) Ira went above and beyond in taking care of my cats/kittens.
Sarah
January 1, 2023
Irina kept us updated through the week and was fantastic with our shy cat! I’d definitely book with her again.
Sheila
December 29, 2024
Ira is warm, funny, thoughtful, punctual and very responsive. We were able to fully enjoy our time away knowing our beloved cat was in excellent hands. She went above and beyond in every way and honestly blew us away. I cannot recommend her highly enough.
Courtenay
March 14, 2023
Irina was a dream! I get so nervous leaving my fur baby for trips, but Irina put me at ease from the moment I booked! She was very communicative, provided great updates and really helped me feel comfortable having my cat in someone else’s care. Should I go away again, I will certainly book Irina again!
Renae Nicole
December 28, 2025
Ira was amazing! She was very communicative and made me feel so much better about being away. I hope to use her again in the future!
Alex
This month
Riva
March 14, 2026
Hannah
March 2, 2026
Lauren
February 22, 2026
Samer
January 14, 2026
Britt
January 4, 2026
Christy
January 4, 2026
Dylan
January 3, 2026
Lauren
January 2, 2026
Sarah
December 29, 2025
Quinn
December 29, 2025
Tunu
December 27, 2025
Trecy
December 16, 2025
Ira went above and beyond. She took great care of my cat and left the apartment super clean. So grateful for her help!
Britt
December 11, 2025
Candra
December 2, 2025
Sarah
December 2, 2025
Willa
December 1, 2025
Always a pleasure having Ira watch my fur baby. She's so communicative, and sends the best pics and videos!
Edward
November 30, 2025
Ira was wonderful and I would 100% ask for her assistance again!
Lauren
November 4, 2025
Ira was able to help me out very last minute when a work trip suddenly came up, and my cat was very well taken care of! Can’t recommend Ira enough!
Dylan
November 2, 2025
Thanks again for taking care of Simon, until next time!!
Lauren
October 27, 2025
Britt
October 18, 2025
Riva
September 18, 2025
Hung
September 15, 2025
Maria
September 3, 2025
Anna
August 31, 2025
Dylan
August 31, 2025
Hannah
August 5, 2025
Lauren
July 30, 2025
Dylan
July 9, 2025
Hannah
July 6, 2025
Tunu
July 1, 2025
Dylan
June 19, 2025
Britt
June 10, 2025
Madelyn
June 7, 2025
Lauren
May 24, 2025
Britt
May 10, 2025
Tunu
May 1, 2025
Lauren
April 29, 2025
Sheila
April 17, 2025
Candra
February 27, 2025
Anna
February 22, 2025
Riva
February 8, 2025
Scarlett
January 29, 2025
Another great booking with Ira — so grateful to have the peace of mind that her excellent care for my kitties provides.
Samer
January 8, 2025
Ira was very sweet with Zara! She’s become Zara and my favorite cat sitter!
Dylan
January 8, 2025
Ira was such an amazing sitter for my shy boy Simon! So professional, communicative and kind - I’m so incredibly appreciative and will definitely be using Ira again in the future!! thank you so much 🥰
Erica
January 6, 2025
Ira was amazing and I will recommend her to anybody in need of a cat sitter! 1000/10
Hung
January 4, 2025
great catsitter!
Hannah
December 31, 2024
Emily
December 30, 2024
Tunu
December 30, 2024
John
December 30, 2024
Stephen
December 29, 2024
Emily
December 28, 2024
Andrew
December 26, 2024
Ira was wonderful with Clove and would love to have her back again. They were thoughtful, attentive and wonderfully communicative. would love to have her watch Clove in the future should I need it.
Hannah
December 16, 2024
Ira did an excellent job taking care of my standoffish cat. I appreciated the responsiveness, patience, and care!
Stephen
December 13, 2024
Tunu
December 6, 2024
John
December 3, 2024
Kayleigh
December 1, 2024
This was our second time booking with Ira! She visited our 3 kitties for breakfast while we were out of town and always provides the best updates 😊
Emily
December 1, 2024
Holly
October 15, 2024
Ira watched our very shy elderly kitty for a few days while we were out of town. She did a wonderful job and is very responsive and detail-oriented!
Riva
October 12, 2024
Hung
September 24, 2024
Anna
July 11, 2024
Tunu
June 27, 2024
Riva
June 8, 2024
Christine
January 5, 2024
John
January 1, 2024
Tunu
December 29, 2023
Hanna
October 9, 2023
Ira is great! Wonderful with the kitties, swift responses with updates, flexible and reliable.
Daniel
August 26, 2023
Ira was amazing. Super friendly and attentive and great with updates. would highly recommend them if you are looking for a purrr-fect sitter
Jennifer
December 29, 2022
Ira is the best! Truly went above and beyond. We will be booking with her for every trip away.
Anne
December 27, 2022
Irina was amazing with our Piper! She communicated with us very well and provided incredibly kind and attentive care.
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November 17, 2022
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