I'm Marissa
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I'm Marissa
Cat Sitting in Escondido, CA
Quick Facts:
-Owner of a clothing brand inspired by black cats
- Bottle baby kitten foster and foster kitten socializer for the San Diego Humane Society
- Clinic volunteer with Fe... I have been kitty -obsessed- since the day I was born!!! I have lived with cats all of my life and am the current guardian of one 13-year-old black cat named Frankie. I am very passionate about pet care and will treat your babies like they were my own.
Quick Facts:
-Owner of a clothing brand inspired by black cats
- Bottle baby kitten foster and foster kitten socializer for the San Diego Humane Society
- Clinic volunteer with Feral Cat Coalition
- Over 10 years of professional experience working with animals
- Friend to all street cats in my neighborhood
- TNR advocate
- Literally that person who hangs out with pets at a party
- CatCon attendee since year 1
I am an unabashed crazy cat lady! Love, love, love cats, and can't wait to meet yours!
Servicing North County San Diego inland areas: Poway, Escondido, San Marcos, Vista, and surrounding areas.
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What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?
What I enjoy most about cat sitting is meeting new kitties!!! I love making friends with all the cats. It also brings me joy to meet other people that are obsessed with their kitties.
Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?
I have 1 cat named Frankie, she is a senior gal and only child. She doesn't like other cats or I swear I'd have 10.
How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?
I believe the best way to handle an anxious or timid cat is to just be calm, quiet and patient and let the cat come to you. Sweet talk, slow blinks, no loud noises or sudden movements, bribe them gently with treats (lol). Never force your love upon them, you just gotta be patient and respect their boundaries. And if they don't wanna come out and be buddies that's totally fine.
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In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Marissa is experienced with 2 types of medications
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Anjeila
January 9, 2026
I'd never left my cats alone before to go on vacation so I was really worried about them while I was gone, but Marissa really took her time to send me pictures and updates about what they were up to and it made me feel so much better! She's very patient, especially with my one anxious cat who needs an inhaler, and took good care of my two little cats.
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James
February 24, 2026
Very happy with Marissa. She sent us a picture of the cats and message on how they were doing every day and is clearly a cat person. Will book with her again.
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Dawn
April 18, 2026
Marissa was amazing with our 3 normally skittish cats. They were well taken care of and she was able to get some play out of them!! highly recommend.
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Maya
May 31, 2025
Marissa is exactly what I dreamt of when dreaming for the perfect cat sitter. And to call her that seems like an understatement. She is more like a cat whisperer! She gets our cats to come out and play with her and she even got our shy girl to come out and take a treat from her…absolutely unheard of! If you have a social cat, shy cat, playful cat, or a chill cat then Marissa is for you.
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Maya
November 9, 2025
We’ve had Marissa over to the house a few times now and she continues to blow us away with her ability to connect with our three cats. We have one painfully shy cat who hides under the bed and Marissa took pictures of this shy cat in her regular spot and not hiding under the bed. If you need a cat sitter, try Marissa!
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Ryley
September 5, 2024
Marissa, what a joy you were. My husband and I had to travel out of state for a week and she was so amazing! She sent so many cute photos of my cats and gave detailed updates every visit. When my orange cat had a runny eye, she let informed me and administered her drops to her. I highly recommend this caregiver for any of your pet care needs! 🐱❤️
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Drop in visits rates
Marissa's is 30%
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
Marissa's holiday surcharge is 30%.
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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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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.
Escondido 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
Anjeila
January 9, 2026
I'd never left my cats alone before to go on vacation so I was really worried about them while I was gone, but Marissa really took her time to send me pictures and updates about what they were up to and it made me feel so much better! She's very patient, especially with my one anxious cat who needs an inhaler, and took good care of my two little cats.
James
February 24, 2026
Very happy with Marissa. She sent us a picture of the cats and message on how they were doing every day and is clearly a cat person. Will book with her again.
Dawn
April 18, 2026
Marissa was amazing with our 3 normally skittish cats. They were well taken care of and she was able to get some play out of them!! highly recommend.
Maya
May 31, 2025
Marissa is exactly what I dreamt of when dreaming for the perfect cat sitter. And to call her that seems like an understatement. She is more like a cat whisperer! She gets our cats to come out and play with her and she even got our shy girl to come out and take a treat from her…absolutely unheard of! If you have a social cat, shy cat, playful cat, or a chill cat then Marissa is for you.
Maya
November 9, 2025
We’ve had Marissa over to the house a few times now and she continues to blow us away with her ability to connect with our three cats. We have one painfully shy cat who hides under the bed and Marissa took pictures of this shy cat in her regular spot and not hiding under the bed. If you need a cat sitter, try Marissa!
Ryley
September 5, 2024
Marissa, what a joy you were. My husband and I had to travel out of state for a week and she was so amazing! She sent so many cute photos of my cats and gave detailed updates every visit. When my orange cat had a runny eye, she let informed me and administered her drops to her. I highly recommend this caregiver for any of your pet care needs! 🐱❤️
Carianne
July 15, 2024
Marissa is an absolute gem 💎. She followed all my instructions/recommendations. She pleased both my senior girl with extra treats and pets and managed to get my young, shy girl to play with her. She sent numerous photos each visit and let me know if anything seemed odd. I will definitely use her again the next time I have a long visit out of town.
Cecilia
December 16, 2024
We wanted to find a great match for our girls while we were away for a week and Marissa was wonderful! One of my kitties is more on the shy side and on her first day with Marissa I was sent photos of her playing. We hope to be able to book Marissa again soon 🧡
Pamela
May 6, 2025
Marissa, was wonderful. She kept us informed with wonderful pictures. We have one kitty that is not a people cat, but Marissa still tried to find her. Jaxs our special needy kitty was cared for with care. She did a fantastic job with feeding and keeping every clean!! Thank you
Ryley
December 28, 2024
Marissa is the best. She even got my shy boy to come out and say hello☺️ lots of cute photos as well
Emily
December 1, 2024
Marissa was wonderful with our senior cat! Marble loved Marissa and we got lots of updates, and beautiful pictures of playtime.
Jilana
October 3, 2024
Marissa was amazing! my shy cat fell in love with her and towards the end would actually greet her at the door, our family was shocked! I will definitely hire her again. A+ I highly recommend her ❤️
Inika
January 10, 2025
Marissa was the perfect cat sitter for us! she paid close attention to both of our kitties and gave then all the love they wanted. She gave us detailed updates and the most amazing photo updates. It was the first time the kitties had been left alone for such a long period of time and we were a little anxious initially, but Marissa did an amazing job!!
Maria
December 10, 2023
Data was very well taken care of by Marissa! I loved seeing how happy the guy was receiving food, love, and attention! He even gave her a ton of head butts! Marissa was also super communicative, her updates made me feel reassured, and she was proactive in every way! Definitely recommend her!
Marina
April 29, 2024
Marissa is great with our kitties! She even gets our shy boys to open up. She spends a good amount of time playing with them and giving them love (if they want lol) and she makes sure everything is taken care of (water, food, litter, other household stuff like bringing in mail and trash cans). Thank you, Marissa!
Whitney
March 8, 2025
Marissa was amazing! kept me updated on how my cats were doing while I was gone!
Ellouise
January 28, 2024
Marissa was great. My kitty loved her. She sent great photos at each visit. I will definitely use her again when I need a cat sitter.
Maya
December 6, 2025
I am a repeat customer of Marissa. our cats love her, even our shyest one Veda, which is astonishing! Marissa is also an amazing cat photographer and sends some of the most artistic photos of all three of our girls. Marissa is trustworthy, communicative, loving and very playful. If you need a cat sitter she should be your go to person!
Jilana
October 29, 2025
This is the second time I’ve booked with Marissa. My cat loves her, and so do I! 😻 She is really good at what she does. Very friendly and follows directions with great care. My house is always clean and tidy when I return home and my cat is happy. I will definitely continue booking with her in the future.
Maya
August 18, 2025
Marissa is amazing! She loves our girls, we have three, they are all different and she makes all three girls feel loved. One is so shy and spends most of the time under the bed but she came out for Marissa and that is such a beautiful feeling a cat-mom. I think it also says a lot about Marissa and her energy! If you need someone to fill-in for you while you are out, book Marissa!
Maya
May 31, 2025
Above and beyond Marissa being a dream and the most amazing cat sitter ever! I also forgot to highlight she is also an amazing photographer, she sends the most cute, action packed and funny photos of our three girls. It’s the best time of day when I am on my trip and I receive Marissa’s photos of our girls!
Chris
August 8, 2024
Marissa is amazing caring and pays great attention to detail, photos are professional quality and truly embodies the spirit of my kittay. We'll continue to use Marissa every chance we can get, Ash loves her and she even went above and beyond. You wont be disappointed if you book her for your babies.
Pamela
This month
Marissa is wonderful. She made sure our babies were cared for every day even some play time and love ❤️
Pamela
August 31, 2025
Marissa is wonderful! She has taken care of our four little ones for several trips. Each one has their unique needs and she has followed the instructions to care for each one. I would book her again for our next trip!
Maya
This month
We cannot speak highly enough about Marissa! She is such a special cat/kitten whisperer! If you need a sitter book Marissa. Our cats love her and as I’ve said before she is the most amazing cat photographer. Thank you Marissa!
Pamela
July 25, 2025
Marissa was wonderful. She followed our care notes for our four kitties. We really appreciated her care she gave each one which is time consuming.
Katherine
This month
Cecilia
This month
Cecilia
March 1, 2026
Cecilia
January 30, 2026
Cecilia
January 1, 2026
Katherine
December 19, 2025
Whitney
December 18, 2025
Marissa was amazing! I truly trust her to take care of my fur babies whwn I'm gone.
Katherine
December 14, 2025
Cecilia
November 2, 2025
Emily
September 21, 2025
Marissa is great with my senior kitty! She always sends great pictures and detailed updates.
Whitney
September 4, 2025
Cecilia
September 1, 2025
Cecilia
July 27, 2025
Ryley
June 29, 2025
My cats absolutely love Marissa. I have no worries about them when she is watching over them. I would recommend with 0 reservations whatsoever!
Annette
May 19, 2025
My kitty Millie loves Marissa. Great job!!
Steven
April 22, 2025
Maria
April 15, 2025
Cecilia
February 2, 2025
Marina
January 28, 2025
Marina
December 7, 2024
Marina
November 24, 2024
Marina
October 13, 2024
Marina
September 3, 2024
Maria
July 29, 2024
Genevieve
June 15, 2024
Marina
May 20, 2024
Genevieve
May 18, 2024
She was so great with our babies! Such great updates, photos, and everyone loved her.
Maria
May 1, 2024
Marissa was amazing as usual. Having someone as dependable as her there makes going on vacation a little easier. And Data loves having her company!!
Marina
April 5, 2024
Chris
February 1, 2024
Ellouise
January 2, 2024
Maria
December 10, 2023
Daniel
October 8, 2023
Meowtel
October 3, 2023
Marissa is a background-checked cat sitter in the Escondido area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.
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