I'm Rieko

Happy Paws Cat Sitting

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Meowtel provides customer support 365 days a year to help cat parents feel informed and supported at every step - including before a reservation is made.

In-home cat sitting visits typically include:

Litter box cleaning
Feeding
Water refresh
A text update with at least 1 photo
Playtime and belly rubs

Rieko is experienced with 4 types of medications

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills Injections / Diabetic Management

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Happy Paws Cat Sitting

I'm Rieko

Cat Sitting in Burlingame, CA

Hello! My name is Rieko from "Happy Paws Cat Sitting Service"! I'm experienced cat sitter with variety of cats for many years😻❣️I've lived in Burlingame, CA almost 20 years

I can visit your home in South San Francisco, San Bruno, Millbrae, Burlingame, San Mateo, Foster City, Belmont, and San Carlos. Also, my services area can be extended to Redwood City area upon request.

I love animals, especially cats🐈! Cats are my life! I have always had cats growing up as a child. My love for them has grown into my adulthood even more. I have a passion for learning and understanding all kinds of cats. I'm a very compassionate Buddhist practitioner who takes care of pets like my family. I can assure you that you won't be disappointed. I'll treat your loving kitties as if they are my pets😺...
Hello! My name is Rieko from "Happy Paws Cat Sitting Service"! I'm experienced cat sitter with variety of cats for many years😻❣️I've lived in Burlingame, CA almost 20 years

I can visit your home in South San Francisco, San Bruno, Millbrae, Burlingame, San Mateo, Foster City, Belmont, and San Carlos. Also, my services area can be extended to Redwood City area upon request.

I love animals, especially cats🐈! Cats are my life! I have always had cats growing up as a child. My love for them has grown into my adulthood even more. I have a passion for learning and understanding all kinds of cats. I'm a very compassionate Buddhist practitioner who takes care of pets like my family. I can assure you that you won't be disappointed. I'll treat your loving kitties as if they are my pets😺.

I have experience of giving oral medication💊, ear drops💧, and insulin injection 💉 to kitties who have friendly characteristics and I'll make sure they will take medications.

To my future clients, I'm a widow and no immediate family lives in the U.S., so I can't leave my little daughter (7 years old)at home under the California Law.
I appreciate you if you allow me to bring my daughter to cat sitting during weekends and school closures. My daughter has been helping my cat sitting and she knows what to do. Also, I usually bring a tablet or activities for her to watch/do while I'm working. I hope you don't mind it🙏🙇‍♀️.

Also, I would also greatly appreciate flexibility in visiting time frames, since I need to visit clients at various locations and other commitments.
I'd visit you generally :
*Morning: around 8:30 am ~ 11:59 am,
*Midday: around 11 am ~ 3 pm
*Evening : around 4 pm ~ 8 pm

Thank you very much for your understanding and interest in my services in advance 😊 🙇‍♀️🙏❣️

Learn More About Rieko

What is your experience with cat sitting, and how long have you been doing it?

I've been cat sitting since January 2021 with Meowtel. I've grown up with many cats and I love furry friends 😻❣️

What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

What I enjoy most about cat sitting is to be able to play with cute, friendly furry friends!


Medication Experience:

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops Oral Medication / Pills Injections / Diabetic Management

Skills:

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Anna

Anna

April 4, 2026

we've had Rieko help with our two cats several times when we travel. She's always done a great job taking care of the kitties, keeping the areas clean, and keeping us updated. This time we had unexpected roof work and since we're out of the country with big time difference, we weren't able to help with communication between her and the workers. She handled it herself, spent extra time to contact the workers, figured out how to access through the work area and made sure the kitties were ok. We really appreciated that!

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Alice

Alice

April 12, 2026

Rieko knows our cats well and was suggesting different feeding schedules to help the cats eat slowly since one of them really likes to overeat (and then puke). She does a great job cleaning, bringing in our packages (which we didn’t expect to come during this few days), and also engaging with the cats who can be a bit lazy at times. She’s also extremely patient, understanding that cats can be scaredy creatures!

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David

David

May 3, 2026

Rieko does an amazing job with our two cats! Even before the actual scheduled days, Reiko was very flexible to coordinate a time to hand off a set of keys, and took very thorough notes of our system and even asked about things we forgot to mention (cleaning supplies for accidents, where we keep extra toys, etc). Rieko sent lots of pictures and updates during her visits and made sure each cat got plenty of attention! She also did a great job earning the trust of our more skittish cat!

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David

David

November 3, 2025

Reiko went above and beyond in every way to take care of our cats- from giving them lots of play time and attention to cleaning up small accidents! Reiko was very diligent about sending updates and photos to let us know how things were going! Even our very shy kitty warmed up to her!

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Yu

Yu

October 12, 2025

Rieko took really good care of my cats. She offered to visit ahead and chat in advance to make sure all the details! Really sweet experience with her!!! Would definitely recommend her to anyone!

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Angelina

Angelina

May 26, 2026

Rieko is one of the best cat sitters we have ever hired. She’s responsible, prompt, takes tons of photos and follows the feeding instructions exactly as written. She was very responsive via text and came to get the keys early from us so we wouldn’t be stressed when leaving for our trip. We can’t recommend her enough and would definitely use her again!!

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Service Area & Availability

Drop in visits rates

$41.70 / 20min
$59.45 / 45min
$79.40 / 60min

Overnight stay rate

$200.25 / Overnight
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Trust & Safety

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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  • Rosemarie brings over a decade of cat-sitting experience, plus oral meds and injections support. Based in San Mateo County, they care for shy kitties with patience, send frequent photos, and are usually available on weekends and holidays. 🐱

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  • Rieko, a Burlingame Sitter on Meowtel for 5+ years, offers overnight care and welcomes new clients. She brings very fast replies plus medication support for pills, eye/ear drops, topical ointments, and insulin injections. 42 repeat clients trust her cat care 😺

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  • Ashlyn, a UC Berkeley student raised around cats, brings a gentle touch for shy or social kitties alike. She accepts new clients, offers overnight stays, and is usually open on weekday evenings plus weekends. She can also give topical ointments and eye/ear drops 🐱

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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.

Burlingame cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $39.00. 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 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 Meet & Greet!

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