I'm Marissa

Can I Pet Your Cat

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65 Reviews
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14 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 14-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 14-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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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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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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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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Meowtel-verified reservation with drop-in visits
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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Cecilia

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 🧡

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Meowtel-verified reservation 1+ week long

Service Area & Availability

Drop in visits rates

$33.80 / 20min
$49.35 / 45min
$69.55 / 60min
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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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Featured Cat Sitters Near Escondido, CA

  • Steph in Poway brings 5 years of pet sitting plus hands-on care for 5 cats she has nursed through cancer, brain tumors, kidney disease, thyroid disease, and surgeries. She handles oral meds, eye/ear drops, and topical ointments, often on weekends and holidays. 😺

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  • Marissa is a cat-obsessed sitter in Escondido who cares for cats like Frankie, her senior black cat, while fostering kittens and volunteering with local cat groups. She accepts new clients, usually takes holidays, responds very fast, handles topical ointments plus eye and ear drops, and has 14 repeat clients.

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  • Eric in Escondido brings a cat-whisperer touch, with 5 of his own cats and experience caring for cats with medical issues. He gives topical ointments, eye/ear drops, and pills, usually takes new clients, and replies very fast. 🐾

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  • Pamela is a fast-responding cat companion in San Diego who welcomes new clients, offers overnight stays, and is usually available on weekends and holidays. With over 10 years caring for kitties, she handles meds, shy cats, and detailed updates 🐾

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  • San Diego native Jonnie brings very fast replies, usually weekend and holiday availability, and accepts new clients. They’re skilled with oral medication, eye/ear drops, and topical ointments, plus their tortoiseshell calico Harely-Quinn keeps the cat-love factor high 🐾

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  • Michelle is a feline vet tech in Poway who cares for cats with medical needs, from pills and eye drops to injections, fluids, and inhalers. She offers overnight care, usually takes weekend and holiday bookings, welcomes new clients, and responds very fast. 🐾

    Calm Med-Cat Care 🐱
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  • Rachel brings 5+ years of cat sitting experience, accepts new clients, and offers overnight care in San Marcos. She grew up with Tasha, Moosey, Xander, and Brady, and can give oral meds, eye/ear drops, and topical ointments. 😺

    Gentle care for picky cats 🐾
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  • Scott C keeps cat care personal and detailed, drawing on a lifetime around cats and hands-on care for Forest and Deacon 😺. They handle oral meds and topical ointments, welcome new clients, respond fast, and are usually open for overnights, weekends, and holidays. Regular communication helps keep your kitty safe and sound.

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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 $33.00. 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 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 Meet & Greet!

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