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I'm Marissa

A cat sitter in Escondido, CA

5.00/5.00
Exceptional
36 REVIEWS

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I'm Marissa | Cat Sitting in Escondido, CA

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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
Ryley

My cats absolutely love Marissa. I have no worries about them when she is watching over them. I would recommend with 0 reservations whatsoever!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
This week
Maya

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!

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
May 31, 2025
Maya

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.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
May 31, 2025
Annette

My kitty Millie loves Marissa. Great job!!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 19, 2025
Pamela

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

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
May 6, 2025
Whitney

Marissa was amazing! kept me updated on how my cats were doing while I was gone!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
March 8, 2025
Inika

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!!

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
January 10, 2025
Ryley

Marissa is the best. She even got my shy boy to come out and say hello☺️ lots of cute photos as well

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 28, 2024
Cecilia

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 🧡

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
December 16, 2024
Emily

Marissa was wonderful with our senior cat! Marble loved Marissa and we got lots of updates, and beautiful pictures of playtime.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 1, 2024
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 ❤️

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
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! 🐱❤️

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
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.

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
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.

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
July 15, 2024
Genevieve

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

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 18, 2024
Maria

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!!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 1, 2024
Marina

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!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 29, 2024
Ellouise

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.

Meowtel-verified reservation with twice per day visits
January 28, 2024
Maria

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!

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 10, 2023
Meowtel

Marissa is a background-checked cat sitter in the Escondido area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.

October 3, 2023
Steven

Meowtel-verified reservation 2+ weeks long
April 22, 2025
Maria

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 15, 2025
Cecilia

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
February 2, 2025
Marina

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 28, 2025
Marina

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 7, 2024
Marina

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
November 24, 2024
Marina

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 13, 2024
Marina

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
September 3, 2024
Maria

Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long
July 29, 2024
Genevieve

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
June 15, 2024
Marina

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
May 20, 2024
Marina

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
April 5, 2024
Chris

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
February 1, 2024
Ellouise

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
January 2, 2024
Maria

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
December 10, 2023
Daniel

Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
October 8, 2023

Marissa's Service Area & Rates

  • Free Meet & Greets
  • Drop-in visits to your home
  • $31.10 / 20min $47.30 / 45min $67.65 / 60min
  • Marissa's Holiday Surcharge is 30%
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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.

Independence Day is coming up soon (July 4th). Meowtel cat sitters are usually pretty busy, don't forget to book your sitter!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Escondido cat sitting rates will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and expertise, 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. 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 • 36 reviews • From $31.10