I'm Dana
Carlsbad Cat Sitter Guru
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I'm Dana
Cat Sitting in Carlsbad, CA
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Can you tell us about your favorite cat sitting reservation?
I came in for an evening visit and brought in a package. As I was kneeling down, the kitty jumped up on my shoulder and sat there for a few minutes! It was unexpected and compeley adorable
What is your typical process for working with a new cat parent?
The complimentary meet and greet is so important! Hopefully the kitty(s) are there to see me in person, with the owner, as that builds trust for the future visits.
How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?
This is my speciality! I have a very calm demeanor so typically I say hello to the kitty but never invade their space until they are showing signs of being comfortable. Sometimes the more attention you give a shy cat, the less interested they become! Patience, slow movements, quiet voices :)
In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
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Jax
This month
Dana was amazing! It was my first time using Meowtel and she made the process easy. The meet and greet was great and it was perfect to introduce the pets and show her around where everything is located. Dana sent photos, videos and descriptive updates. Would definitely work with her again in the future!
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Ericka
August 31, 2025
Dana is an amazing cat sitter who went above and beyond for my cat, Grey. He is very shy and sometimes doesn’t come out, but he came out no problem for Dana and hung out with her when she visited him. She is intuitive and honest into what my cat needed the most. For that, I knew my cat was always in good care and had peace of mind during my vacations.
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Marcie
June 11, 2025
Dana was the best! From her photo and video updates, to how responsive she was. We will have to plan another getaway just so our kitties can play with their new best friend.
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Craig
June 15, 2022
This was my very first experience with Meowtel. I can say in confidence that Dana made it the greatest experience for myself and my cat Angel. It was nice to initially meet Dana to get an idea of who would be coming into my home while I was away. She was very pleasant, friendly, informative about Meowtel and what the process would look like moving forward. She has a great attention for detail and directions. She easily went out of her way to make me and Angel comfortable. Dana sent update every day with some fantastic pictures of Angel. It was reliving to know that Angel was in the best hands with Dana. She even went out of her way to help feed my fish! I'll definitely be using Meowtel again but more so, I'll be making sure I request Dana EVERY time. If you have the chance to book her then definitely do. I assure you that you will not be disappointed at all. Thank you again so much, Dana!
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Michaela
December 1, 2023
Dana was fantastic! She was extremely communicative and took great care of our two cats. The pictures she sent clearly showed that even our more shy cat quickly got comfortable with her! We'll absolutely be booking with her again.
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Naomi
September 4, 2023
Dana did an absolutely fantastic job looking after my kitty while I was away for the weekend! We got photos and updates with every visit, and are so thankful for her help!
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Drop in visits rates
Dana'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
Dana's holiday surcharge is 20%.
Drop in visits rates
Dana'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
Dana's holiday surcharge is 20%.
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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.
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.
Carlsbad cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $31.00. 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
Jax
This month
Dana was amazing! It was my first time using Meowtel and she made the process easy. The meet and greet was great and it was perfect to introduce the pets and show her around where everything is located. Dana sent photos, videos and descriptive updates. Would definitely work with her again in the future!
Ericka
August 31, 2025
Dana is an amazing cat sitter who went above and beyond for my cat, Grey. He is very shy and sometimes doesn’t come out, but he came out no problem for Dana and hung out with her when she visited him. She is intuitive and honest into what my cat needed the most. For that, I knew my cat was always in good care and had peace of mind during my vacations.
Marcie
June 11, 2025
Dana was the best! From her photo and video updates, to how responsive she was. We will have to plan another getaway just so our kitties can play with their new best friend.
Craig
June 15, 2022
This was my very first experience with Meowtel. I can say in confidence that Dana made it the greatest experience for myself and my cat Angel. It was nice to initially meet Dana to get an idea of who would be coming into my home while I was away. She was very pleasant, friendly, informative about Meowtel and what the process would look like moving forward. She has a great attention for detail and directions. She easily went out of her way to make me and Angel comfortable. Dana sent update every day with some fantastic pictures of Angel. It was reliving to know that Angel was in the best hands with Dana. She even went out of her way to help feed my fish! I'll definitely be using Meowtel again but more so, I'll be making sure I request Dana EVERY time. If you have the chance to book her then definitely do. I assure you that you will not be disappointed at all. Thank you again so much, Dana!
Michaela
December 1, 2023
Dana was fantastic! She was extremely communicative and took great care of our two cats. The pictures she sent clearly showed that even our more shy cat quickly got comfortable with her! We'll absolutely be booking with her again.
Naomi
September 4, 2023
Dana did an absolutely fantastic job looking after my kitty while I was away for the weekend! We got photos and updates with every visit, and are so thankful for her help!
Laura
July 13, 2022
Dana was amazing with our very shy cats! I called her the cat whisperer because they are normally very timid and don't come around when we have visitors but both of them warmed right up to her! We loved getting pictures and an update each day, too! We will definitely reach out to Dana again when we need someone to take good care of the kitties so we can travel.
Ash
August 12, 2023
Dana was great! Koshka really liked her and I appreciated the photos/video updates on him while I was away. Took care of everything asked for.
Rashida
May 29, 2023
Dana was lovely from the very first message. The meet & greet gave me confidence that using a service (instead of a friend that MoonPie knows/trust/*likes*) would work. Dana's daily updates and photos provided further reassurance while I was away. I'm certain that my senior companion will miss Dana's time, attention, and loving vibes.
Cathy
May 29, 2023
This was our second booking with Dana. She checked every box, taking time to play with our kitties and making sure all thier needs were taken care of. She communicated all the details of each visit and left everything in great shape!
Haley
November 16, 2022
The reservation went smoothly. The following day we were able to meet and she was able to see Lo my cat. While she was here she cleaned the litter box, took pictures of Lo, and even played with him. All-in-all definitely worth it and Dana is amazing!
Ronald
September 11, 2022
Dana was great! We have 4 cats under 6 months old and were worried about leaving them for 5 days.. Dana was on time, consistent and sent picks and videos that made us comfortable they were ok. We will definitely use her again.
Jeffrey
August 1, 2022
Reliable and caring sitter. Timely text updates with great pictures. If my cats could talk they would probably say more nice things because it seems they like her more than us.
Abigail
June 21, 2022
Dana is amazing. I get so anxious leaving my kitties behind when I travel, but Dana gave me so much peace of mind. My cats took to her immediately! She provided detailed daily updates which I LOVED and sent so many photos each time she visited. Will definitely book her again 🥰
Dana
April 23, 2022
Dana did a fantastic job watching our cat (Juba) for the week while we were away. She sent us updates after every visit letting us know how Juba was doing. We will most definitely use her services next time we go away!
Joanne
November 12, 2022
Dana provides very reliable and thorough service. She did everything exactly as I explained to her. My kitties are sometimes shy but they interacted with her on the visits. I recommend Dana for taking care of your kitties.
Carol
May 31, 2022
Dana was exactly what we were looking for -caring, dependable and detail oriented. We were worried about leaving our two senior cats but they flourished under Dana’s care. It is the first time they weren’t mad at us when we returned. 😻👏
Fleur
April 18, 2023
Dana did a great job. was very punctual and caring towards my cat. I very much appreciated all the communications while we were away. I will definitely be booking with Dana again.
Rachel
June 21, 2022
Dana did an outstanding job sitting our 2 kitties while out of town. She was very responsive to all our questions and needs, and our kitties adored her. Thank you Dana for giving us peace of mind about our kitties while we were on vacay. She'll be my go-to gal!
Barbara
June 15, 2022
Dana watched our kitty Finn for us for a week and did a fantastic job! She was very reliable and kept us up-to-date our entire trip. It was so nice to have peace of mind while we were gone. We will ask for her again the next time we go away.
Shawna
September 20, 2022
Dana was fantastic! She took care of unexpected issues with ease and we came home to happy, healthy cats! Thank you Dana!
Christi
November 13, 2022
Dana takes excellent care of Zeppo every time she visits. A glitch with the electric lock to my home caused her to have to take two trips in one day but she was only concerned with making sure my cat was cared for. I feel so lucky I can relay on Dana!
Patrick
August 11, 2025
Wonderful sitter!! Sent frequent updates and pictures, kept my kitties happy!
Penny
April 7, 2024
It was easy to communicate with Dana. She was very flexible and accommodating to our circumstances as well. We will definitely booked an appointment with her again.
Nina
May 28, 2024
Dana is a great cat sitter. Have used her services a few times now and have had great experiences each time. Always responsive and has great updates. Appreciate her always making sure my cats are good while we are away.
Hugh
November 7, 2024
Dana was so easy to work with, needed little direction and took a maxing care of my cat!
Patrick
This month
always reliable and my kitties love her!
Cole
September 29, 2025
dana is hands down the best cat sitter on meowtel. 10 stars!
Renee
September 16, 2025
Angela
August 28, 2025
Nina
July 27, 2025
Angela
April 4, 2025
Angela
March 8, 2025
Fleur
January 19, 2025
Nina
January 2, 2025
Angela
December 16, 2024
Sherene
November 18, 2024
Angela
July 16, 2024
Christine
July 10, 2024
Joanne
June 2, 2024
Joanne
May 28, 2024
Chris
May 6, 2024
Dana is awesome only person I trust to keep my kiddos safe when I’m gone. 100% recommend to anyone.
Suzanne
April 22, 2024
Nina
April 6, 2024
Audra
April 3, 2024
Joanne
March 30, 2024
Angela
February 10, 2024
Angela
January 8, 2024
Chris
December 30, 2023
Angela
December 20, 2023
Dana has watched my cat many times and I completely trust her. She has always been very professional and gives great updates. I highly recommend her!
Naomi
November 16, 2023
Christi
November 14, 2023
Once again, Dana was the best! She is a fun and friendly caretaker who makes sure my cats needs are met and his belly gets rubbed. Thank you!
Jeremy
September 25, 2023
She did a great job with our three cats!!
Jonathan
September 21, 2023
Will
September 7, 2023
Christi
January 2, 2023
I am so grateful to be able to count on Dana when I’m traveling! Her messages and photos brighten my day. Thank you!
Danbee
December 19, 2022
Dana was amazing! My cat is very cautious of strangers but she really really likes Dana from the first time.
Angela
December 6, 2022
I was very impressed with Dana’s cat sitting skills. I have a shy kitty but somehow Dana managed to get her to warm up. Dana was extremely professional, reliable, friendly, and a genuinely nice person... pretty much everything you’d want in a cat-sitter. I couldn’t recommend her enough.
Kyle
October 10, 2022
Dana was amazing. Super attentive to our girls and took great care of them for us!
Christi
September 16, 2022
It’s so easy to work with Dana. I love her updates and photos. Zeppo just loves her and I’m more relaxed on trips knowing she’s checking in on him. Thank you! See you next time! 😊
Caroline
August 26, 2022
Dana was absolutely wonderful. She took quality time with my kitties, and they really like her (bonus points!)! Will definitely use her again!
Christi
July 14, 2022
Zeppo loves it when Dana visits him! And I am able to relax while away knowing he is totally cared for. The photos and daily check ins are so appreciated!
Christi
March 30, 2022
Dana put my mind at ease while I was away. She communicated each day and sent photos. I will reach out to her again the next time I travel. Thank you!
Meowtel
February 1, 2022
Dana is a cat sitter in the Carlsbad area. Her profile has been verified and her references have been checked by Meowtel.
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