Can I Pet Your Cat
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I'm Marissa

A cat sitter in Escondido, CA

5.00/5.00
Exceptional
19 REVIEWS

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Over 70,000 happy kitties serviced on Meowtel

I'm Marissa | Cat Sitting in Escondido, CA

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 12-year-old black cat named Frankie. I am very passionate about pet care and will treat your babies like they were my own. *new customers save 10% at checkout* Quick Facts: -Owner of a clothing brand inspired by black cats - Bottle baby kitten foster and foster kitten socializer for the Humane Society - Cl...

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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.

Marissa's Reviews

Attention to Detail
5.0
Communication
5.0
Tidiness
5.0
Jilana

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 ❤️

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October 3, 2024
Ryley

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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September 5, 2024
Chris

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.

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August 8, 2024
Carianne

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.

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July 15, 2024
Genevieve

She was so great with our babies! Such great updates, photos, and everyone loved her.

Meowtel-verified reservation
May 18, 2024
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Marissa's Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications

  • Animal CPR Trained
  • Foster Parent
  • T-N-R
  • Shelter Volunteer

Transportation

  • Car

Medication Experience

  • Topical Ointments
  • Eye/Ear Drops

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.

The Meowtel Promise & Satisfaction Guarantee

We are proud to provide each of our independently-contracted Meowtel cat sitters with the full benefits of our Meowtel Promise on eligible reservations. For reservations where each visit is at or above $20 and paid for through Meowtel, your cat(s) will automatically be covered under our insurance policy in the event that things don't go as planned.

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 to ensure we can deliver on our purrfect hospitality promise.

Frequently Asked Questions

will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and expertise, but the average price for a cat sitter is $35.00. 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. Meowtel sitters 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 Meowtel cat sitter has been thoroughly vetted, background-checked, and is insured through Meowtel on eligible reservations via our Meowtel Promise. To ensure total peace of mind while you're away, every Meowtel reservation comes 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 comes with a free Meet & Greet so you can meet your sitter before you leave to ensure it will be a purrfect fit.

Can I Pet Your Cat
5.00 • 19 reviewsFrom $31.75