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I'm Dana

A cat sitter in Carlsbad, CA

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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 :)

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Ericka

Ericka

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.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
August 31, 2025
Marcie

Marcie

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.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
June 11, 2025
Craig

Craig

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!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
June 15, 2022
Michaela

Michaela

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.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 1, 2023
Naomi

Naomi

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!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 4, 2023
Laura

Laura

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.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 13, 2022
Ash

Ash

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.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 12, 2023
Rashida

Rashida

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.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 29, 2023
Cathy

Cathy

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!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
May 29, 2023
Haley

Haley

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!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 16, 2022
Ronald

Ronald

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.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 11, 2022
Jeffrey

Jeffrey

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.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
August 1, 2022
Abigail

Abigail

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 🥰

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
June 21, 2022
Dana

Dana

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!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
April 23, 2022
Joanne

Joanne

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.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 12, 2022
Carol

Carol

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. 😻👏

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
May 31, 2022
Fleur

Fleur

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.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 18, 2023
Rachel

Rachel

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!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
June 21, 2022
Barbara

Barbara

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.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 15, 2022
Shawna

Shawna

Dana was fantastic! She took care of unexpected issues with ease and we came home to happy, healthy cats! Thank you Dana!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
September 20, 2022
Patrick

Patrick

Wonderful sitter!! Sent frequent updates and pictures, kept my kitties happy!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
August 11, 2025
Christi

Christi

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!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 13, 2022
Penny

Penny

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.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 7, 2024
Nina

Nina

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.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 28, 2024
Hugh

Hugh

Dana was so easy to work with, needed little direction and took a maxing care of my cat!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 7, 2024
Cole

Cole

dana is hands down the best cat sitter on meowtel. 10 stars!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
September 29, 2025
Renee

Renee

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 16, 2025
Angela

Angela

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 28, 2025
Nina

Nina

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 27, 2025
Angela

Angela

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 4, 2025
Angela

Angela

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
March 8, 2025
Fleur

Fleur

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 19, 2025
Nina

Nina

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
January 2, 2025
Angela

Angela

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 16, 2024
Sherene

Sherene

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 18, 2024
Angela

Angela

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 16, 2024
Christine

Christine

Meowtel-verified reservation 2+ weeks long
July 10, 2024
Joanne

Joanne

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 2, 2024
Joanne

Joanne

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
May 28, 2024
Chris

Chris

Dana is awesome only person I trust to keep my kiddos safe when I’m gone. 100% recommend to anyone.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 6, 2024
Suzanne

Suzanne

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 22, 2024
Nina

Nina

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 6, 2024
Audra

Audra

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 3, 2024
Joanne

Joanne

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
March 30, 2024
Angela

Angela

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
February 10, 2024
Angela

Angela

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 8, 2024
Chris

Chris

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 30, 2023
Angela

Angela

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!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 20, 2023
Naomi

Naomi

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 16, 2023
Christi

Christi

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!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 14, 2023
Jeremy

Jeremy

She did a great job with our three cats!!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 25, 2023
Jonathan

Jonathan

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
September 21, 2023
Will

Will

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 7, 2023
Christi

Christi

I am so grateful to be able to count on Dana when I’m traveling! Her messages and photos brighten my day. Thank you!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 2, 2023
Danbee

Danbee

Dana was amazing! My cat is very cautious of strangers but she really really likes Dana from the first time.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 19, 2022
Angela

Angela

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.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 6, 2022
Kyle

Kyle

Dana was amazing. Super attentive to our girls and took great care of them for us!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 10, 2022
Christi

Christi

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! 😊

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 16, 2022
Caroline

Caroline

Dana was absolutely wonderful. She took quality time with my kitties, and they really like her (bonus points!)! Will definitely use her again!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
August 26, 2022
Christi

Christi

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!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 14, 2022
Christi

Christi

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-verified reservation with drop-in visits
March 30, 2022
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Meowtel

Dana is a cat sitter in the Carlsbad area. Her profile has been verified and her references have been checked by Meowtel.

February 1, 2022

Dana's First Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $28.25 / 20min $42.50 / 45min
  • Dana's Holiday Surcharge is 20%
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Dana's Second Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $28.25 / 20min $42.50 / 45min
  • Dana's Holiday Surcharge is 20%
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Dana's Qualifications & Experience

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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.

Trust & Safety

Enjoy Meowtel's world-class customer support with every reservation. Our dedicated team is here for you and your cat every step of the way.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Carlsbad cat sitting rates will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and the services they offer, but the average price for a cat sitter is $33.00. 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. Cat sitters on Meowtel 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 cat sitter on Meowtel has been background-checked and reviewed. Every Meowtel reservation may come 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 may come with a free Meet & Greet so you can meet your sitter before you leave to ensure it will be a purrfect fit.

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