I'm Dana

Carlsbad Cat Sitter Guru

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64 Reviews
< 30 mins Response Time
26 Repeat clients
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100+ Meowtel reservations completed
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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

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Carlsbad Cat Sitter Guru

I'm Dana

Cat Sitting in Carlsbad, CA

Hello from the Carlsbad Cat Guru! I am a responsible, respectful, detail oriented and patient gal who adores cats! I have been a sitter on Meowtel for 4 years and am an HR Professional. I enjoy yoga, the beach and living a healthy lifestyle. I have never met a cat that wasn’t fond of me, and v... Hello from the Carlsbad Cat Guru! I am a responsible, respectful, detail oriented and patient gal who adores cats! I have been a sitter on Meowtel for 4 years and am an HR Professional. I enjoy yoga, the beach and living a healthy lifestyle. I have never met a cat that wasn’t fond of me, and vice versa :) I have a gift with shy cats, and those who take some time to warm up, however, I can also be a fun guest for the playful and talkative cats! I very much look forward to getting to know you and your cat(s) and am confident in my ability to do the job with love, attention and care.

Learn More About Dana

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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Tidiness
Ericka

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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Jax

Jax

March 16, 2026

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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Marcie

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

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

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

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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Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits

Service Area & Availability

Drop in visits rates

$28.75 / 20min
$43.00 / 45min
$54.40 / 60min
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$38.85 / 45min
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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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  • Cindy in Oceanside is pet CPR certified, responds very fast, and welcomes new clients. With 11 repeat clients and usually open on weekends and holidays, she brings flexible cat care, plus topical ointments, eye/ear drops, and oral meds/pills 😺

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  • Scott C cares for Forest and Deacon, welcomes new clients, and offers overnight visits in Poway. He can give oral meds and topical ointments, usually takes weekend and holiday bookings, and keeps owners updated so kitties stay safe and sound 🐱

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  • Shanna is a Vista sitter with 400+ foster cats and kittens under her belt, plus hands-on care for shy, senior, special-needs, and medically fragile kitties. She accepts new clients, responds very fast, and is usually available on weekends and holidays. 🐾

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  • Helen is a Vista-based cat mom to senior Puma, and she brings that same patient care to visits for new clients. With oral meds and topical ointments in her toolkit, plus usually available weekends and holidays, she keeps updates flowing 😺

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  • Amenah brings 5+ years of cat-sitting experience and a true soft spot for kitties 🐱. Based in Vista and open to North County, they’re a very fast responder who accepts new clients, offers overnight care, and handles medications, including injections and diabetic management. 😺

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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.

Carlsbad cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $32.00. 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!

5.00
64 reviews
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Free Cancellation (48+ hrs)