This was the first time our cats were being watched by someone they didn't already know, and I can't begin to say how happy we are that we went with Niki! Our cats, Egg and Gouki, were super content when we got home after our trip. Even our older cat who has struggled with separation on our previous trips was relaxed! Niki left their litter and feeding areas tidy, communicated with us great, and sent us pictures every visit. We missed them a ton on our trip, so it was extra nice to see them getting play and cuddles. It's clear our cats found a sweet and caring friend in Niki! :]

I am so pleased to have found Niki through Meowtel. I was in desperate need to find a new cat sitter after my previous sitter left because my cats were too much to handle. I found Niki on Meowtel, and booked her for my weekend camping trip. She came for our meet and greet, and learned the special feeding tricks that are necessary given how food-driven they are. In the past, my cats would appear to be mad at me, ignore me, and it would take a couple days to get back to their normal routine. This time, with Niki, she reported that all was good, and when I got home, my kitties were friendly, and seemingly happy to hang out with me, as they normally do. It was such a big difference from how it's been in the past, that I feel so relieved to find a new cat sitter who I trust will give them loving attention, and tend to food/water/litter box needs each day. I will hire her again!

I just loved her vibe to start with. She sent me great pics of the cats and the kitties were mellow when I got home. My senior cat got her meds without issue. I’d use Niki again!

No issues, my sometimes shy kitty enjoyed the meals & play time!

Niki is a thoughtful and caring cat sitter. We were grateful we could trust her to administer eye drops and oral medicine to our cat when we were out of town. She has great communication skills and is very trustworthy. We would highly recommend her, especially for cats with special needs.

I can’t recommend Niki highly enough—she is, hands down, the most exceptional pet sitter you could ever hope for. She recently cared for four animals for me (yes, four!): my bunny rabbit, my dog, my cat, and—at the very last minute—my mom added an extra cat to the mix. Niki didn’t miss a beat. She handled it all with grace, love, and the kind of attention to detail that is so rare to find. Each animal received individual care and affection, and it showed. When I returned home, everyone was relaxed, happy, and clearly well cared for. The litter boxes were spotless, the bunny cage was pristine, and my house was cleaner than I left it. Niki not only looked after my pets—she looked after my home and my peace of mind. She truly goes above and beyond, and it’s clear she genuinely loves what she does. I would trust her again in a heartbeat. If you’re lucky enough to book Niki, know your animals (and your home!) are in the best hands possible.

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