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Eric is experienced with 3 types of medications
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I'm Eric
Cat Sitting in Escondido, CA
Hello! My name is Eric and I've been a cat lover all of my life. I want to make sure that your pets get excellent treatment, and are happy and healthy while you are away. I will treat them as if they were family.
- I have 5 of my own of all ages and types, and have been taking care of cats since I was little.
- I have experience with treating cats with a variety... 10% off coupon for new clients! Applies automatically at first booking.
Hello! My name is Eric and I've been a cat lover all of my life. I want to make sure that your pets get excellent treatment, and are happy and healthy while you are away. I will treat them as if they were family.
- I have 5 of my own of all ages and types, and have been taking care of cats since I was little.
- I have experience with treating cats with a variety of medical issues and can be on the lookout for health problems as well as giving some medications.
- I am told I am a "cat whisperer" and am very patient and kind to all of my feline friends
- I own my own business and have great flexibility in visit times, as well as attention to detail.
I've been relied upon for many years to take care of the pets of family and friends, and I'd love the opportunity to take care of yours as well.
Medication Experience:
In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Eric is experienced with 3 types of medications
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Tanya
February 8, 2025
From the meet & greet we felt confident leaving the care of our sensitive kitty to Eric. It was great getting the daily updates and photos of her playing with her favorite toy and getting social time, as well as knowing how much she’d eaten each day. We would not hesitate to recommend Eric as a cat-sitter!
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Brandon
December 27, 2024
Eric was extremely attentive to our cats. Even though they hid whenever he came over he definitely tried to engage them. He even cleaned the occasional spit-up that he saw. He sent constant good updates even when I wasn't being responsive. We usually have a neighbor looking after our cats when we travel, but I think it'll probably be Eric from now on. Five stars. No notes. Would recommend.
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Ted And Betsy
December 2, 2024
Eric was an excellent cat sitter. He wrote down all instructions and consistently delivered. His pictures were very good and reassuring.
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Eileen
October 21, 2024
Eric is amazing! He ca e over for the initial visit to get to know the routine (we have several kitties!) and instantly they loved him, he was detailed oriented and took awesome notes and was not afraid of medication. He even was able to get our shyest one, Flynn, who hides from his own shadow, out! would recommend a million times over!!!
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Jiheng
April 2, 2024
Eric helped us taking caring of two cats for one month and a half and he goes beyond his obligation to make sure cats are comfortable and happy. He also shared us the nice pictures and videos for every single visit. He kept everything neat and clean and it actually took us zero effort to take it over. We highly recommend Eric for his great work!
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Marcus
December 28, 2023
Eric was an amazing cat sitter! He sent great pictures and timely updates. He stayed and played with Rey and made him happy while we were on vacation!! I would 100% recommend Eric to anyone looking for a Prrrfect cat sitter!!
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Drop in visits rates
Eric's is 25%
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
These are the date ranges in 2027 to which the holiday surcharge applies:
- January 1-4: New Year's 2027
- January 15-21: MLK Day
- February 12-18: Presidents Day
- May 28-June 3: Memorial Day
- June 16-22: Juneteenth
- July 1-7: July 4th
- September 3-9: Labor Day
- October 8-14: Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day
- November 8-14: Veterans Day
- November 22-28: Thanksgiving
- December 22-28: Christmas
- December 29-31: New Year's 2028
Eric's holiday surcharge is 25%.
Schedule Constraints
I am generally flexible but I may have issues with scheduling appointments between 11am-5pm Mon-Fri.
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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.
Veterans Day is coming up soon (November 11th, 2026)
Cat sitters on Meowtel are usually pretty busy, don't forget to book your sitter!
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 $32.00. 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!
Rating breakdown
Tanya
February 8, 2025
From the meet & greet we felt confident leaving the care of our sensitive kitty to Eric. It was great getting the daily updates and photos of her playing with her favorite toy and getting social time, as well as knowing how much she’d eaten each day. We would not hesitate to recommend Eric as a cat-sitter!
Brandon
December 27, 2024
Eric was extremely attentive to our cats. Even though they hid whenever he came over he definitely tried to engage them. He even cleaned the occasional spit-up that he saw. He sent constant good updates even when I wasn't being responsive. We usually have a neighbor looking after our cats when we travel, but I think it'll probably be Eric from now on. Five stars. No notes. Would recommend.
Ted And Betsy
December 2, 2024
Eric was an excellent cat sitter. He wrote down all instructions and consistently delivered. His pictures were very good and reassuring.
Eileen
October 21, 2024
Eric is amazing! He ca e over for the initial visit to get to know the routine (we have several kitties!) and instantly they loved him, he was detailed oriented and took awesome notes and was not afraid of medication. He even was able to get our shyest one, Flynn, who hides from his own shadow, out! would recommend a million times over!!!
Jiheng
April 2, 2024
Eric helped us taking caring of two cats for one month and a half and he goes beyond his obligation to make sure cats are comfortable and happy. He also shared us the nice pictures and videos for every single visit. He kept everything neat and clean and it actually took us zero effort to take it over. We highly recommend Eric for his great work!
Marcus
December 28, 2023
Eric was an amazing cat sitter! He sent great pictures and timely updates. He stayed and played with Rey and made him happy while we were on vacation!! I would 100% recommend Eric to anyone looking for a Prrrfect cat sitter!!
Lisa
October 12, 2023
Eric was great sent me many pics gave the Spudd a treat and even brought in a package for me. Would definitely use again. It means a lot to find someone I can trust.
Jordan
October 7, 2023
I am new to the ap and process, but Eric worked well with me and showed a lot of patience. I accidentally booked incorrectly and he helped me rebook the apt. He sent me photos and made sure my cat was safe and happy. He listened to everything I was worried about and did exactly what I asked. I highly recommend him for any cat-sitting!
Phyllis
April 11, 2025
Eric is awesome. He is meticulous and detailed, and he genuinely cares about cats. I felt very comfortable leaving Lily in his care and would definitely use his services again.
Samantha
December 27, 2023
Eric was a pleasure to work with. He is very responsive, attentive and provided great updates and pictures while watching my cat. Eric provided what all pet parents want, peace of mind knowing your cat is in good hands.
Ron
August 27, 2026
Dylan
November 29, 2025
Dylan
August 22, 2025
Ross
June 25, 2025
Dylan
June 12, 2025
Jon
June 17, 2024
Exceptional catsitter! I couldn’t have asked for anything more! I will definitely seek Eric out next time we go out of town!
Jiheng
February 25, 2024
Meowtel
September 12, 2023
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