I'm Marissa

Can I Pet Your Cat

5.00
60 Reviews
< 15 mins Response Time
13 Repeat clients
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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

Marissa is experienced with 2 types of medications

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops

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Can I Pet Your Cat

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 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 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.

Learn More About Marissa

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.


Medication Experience:

Topical Ointments Eye/Ear Drops

Skills:

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

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60 reviews
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Communication
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Tidiness
Anjeila

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

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

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

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

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

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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Service Area & Availability

Drop in visits rates

$32.25 / 20min
$48.70 / 45min
$68.65 / 60min
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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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  • San Diego cat lover Julie has 16 years pet-sitting, background-checked, and a very fast responder. With Maya and Frank as floofy co-pals, she shares detailed updates and lots of pictures/videos, handles 2x daily meds, and is great for weekends and holidays. 😸

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  • Marissa in Escondido covers Poway, Escondido, San Marcos, Vista and nearby inland North County. Very fast responses, background-checked, and new clients welcome. Frankie’s guardian with foster/socializer work for San Diego Humane Society. Handles topical ointments and eye/ear drops. 🐾😺

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  • Escondido, CA cat lover Maria brings a complimentary meet and greet plus very fast communication, regular photo updates, and tidy wrap-up notes. Background-checked and experienced with topical ointments, eye/ear drops, and oral pills. Accepting new clients, with overnight stays, weekends, and holiday availability. Loves rescue cats, and her own Data keeps the sunny-window vibe. 🐾

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  • Eric in Escondido, CA brings meticulous and detailed care with daily updates and photos, including for shy Flynn and Lily. Fast response, usually weekends and holidays, accepts new clients, and his topical ointments, eye/ear drops, and oral meds support. 😺

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  • Helen in Vista (92081) cares for Puma, an 18-year-old senior with seizures and oral liquid medicine 3x a day. Topical ointments and pills handled, with fast updates and quick response. Usually weekends and holidays, accepts new clients. 🐾😺

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  • Breanna brings cat love to Escondido with goofy calico Athena. Handles topical ointments, eye/ear drops, and oral pills, plus calm comfort for shy cats. Volunteers transporting kittens for a local rescue. Background-checked, accepts new clients, often on holidays & weekends 🐱

    Holiday-ready cat sitter, meds-skilled 😺
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  • Amenah in Vista, CA offers cat-sitting with 5+ years experience and fast responses. They’re background-checked, accept new clients, and cover weekends, holidays, and overnight stays. Medication-ready for pills, injections, eye/ear drops, and topical ointments. Reviews mention the great photo updates for Pootie & Biscuit 🐱😺

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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!

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60 reviews
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