I'm Ernest
A cat sitter in Berkeley, CA
You aren't charged until Ernest confirms your request. Cancel anytime up to 48 hours before the reservation begins for a 100% refund.
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I'm Ernest | Cat Sitting in Berkeley, CA
Hi, I’m Ernie. I’m a proud cat dad to 10 rescue cats and a small dog who thinks she’s a cat. I have over 16 years of experience and would love to get to know your feline friends. I am comfortable with cats of any age and temperament. I’m also able to give oral and topical medication as well as eye or eardrops. It is extremely important for me to take care of your cat with the same level of care that I do with my own. I und...
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Ernest's Reviews
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Ernest is a background-checked cat sitter in the Berkeley area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.
Jessica
Our cats love Ernie! We no longer worry about going on vacation because we know Ernie will take great care of our cats. He is very communicative and is great at sending picture and video updates. We can’t recommend him enough.
Chris
Ernie was a fantastic sitter! The communications were excellent and he handled any surprises quickly and effectively. My feral rescue took to him immediately and I almost started to wonder who the kitten would pick when I got back!
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Ernest's Qualifications & Experience
Transportation
- Car
Medication Experience
- Topical Ointments
- Eye/Ear Drops
- Oral Medication / Pills
Each Visit Includes
- Litter box cleaning
- Feeding
- Water refresh
- A text update with at least 1 photo
- Playtime and belly rubs
Cancellation Policy
Customers may cancel within 24 hours of making their reservation and receive a 100% refund and the sitter will not receive any earnings. After the first 24 hours, the following cancellation rules apply:
Customers will receive a 100% refund to their Account Balance if they cancel anytime up to 48 hours before the start date of the reservation and the sitter will not receive any earnings.
Customers will receive a 50% refund and the sitter will earn 50% of their planned earnings if the customer cancels between 24-48 hours of the start of the reservation.
No refund will be issued within 24 hours of the reservation and the sitter will keep 100% of their planned earnings.
The Meowtel Promise & Satisfaction Guarantee
We are proud to provide each of our independently-contracted Meowtel cat sitters with the full benefits of our Meowtel Promise on eligible reservations. For reservations where each visit is at or above $20 and paid for through Meowtel, your cat(s) will automatically be covered under our insurance policy in the event that things don't go as planned.
If you are not fully satisfied with your sitter after the Meet & Greet or during the reservation, please call 1-844-636-9835 so we can help you re-book with a new sitter to ensure we can deliver on our purrfect hospitality promise.
Frequently Asked Questions
Berkeley cat sitting rates will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and expertise, but the average price for a cat sitter is $43.00. Prices will also depend on how long your cat needs company for, whether that be a drop-in visit or overnight stay in your home. Meowtel sitters offer 20, 45, and 60-minute drop-in visits that allow for fully tailored care for your kitties. Your caregiver may also need to charge a little more if they have to travel far, so we'll match you with the best options which are close by.
Every Meowtel cat sitter has been thoroughly vetted, background-checked, and is insured through Meowtel on eligible reservations via our Meowtel Promise. To ensure total peace of mind while you're away, every Meowtel reservation comes with a free Meet & Greet so you (and your kitties!) can have full confidence in 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 for your kitties. This is why Meowtel was created, so tailored in-home care is brought to you.
We recommend that you book daily visits with your sitter to keep your cats in their routine and to help minimize feline anxiety while you're away.
Each Meowtel cat sitting visit will include the whole 9 yards: feeding, refreshing the water bowls, litter box scooping, tidying up, medications, updates with photos, lots of playtime, as well as any special requests you may have. We know every kitty is different and that's why we offer tailored, in-home services since cats don't do well outside their own homes. Plus, every reservation comes with a free Meet & Greet so you can meet your sitter before you leave to ensure it will be a purrfect fit.