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I'm Destiny
Cat Sitting in La Mesa, CA
I’m a kitty connoisseur, and cat behavior has always been a fascination for me. I definitely got it from my mom, and we both enjoy watching Jackson Galaxy on Animal Planet. I attended Helix High School and received my Bachelor’s from San Diego State University. I'm a licensed Real Estate Broker so yes, I frequent other folks homes on a regular basis, and I'm very familiar with safety protocols and securing homes before exiting - especially those with pets... My name is Destiny, I'm a San Diego native, and I’ve had kitties in my life since I was a toddler. I am the proud parent of Bing Clawsby, a rambunctious orange tabby who has been my constant companion since I adopted him from the SD Humane Society back in 2014.
I’m a kitty connoisseur, and cat behavior has always been a fascination for me. I definitely got it from my mom, and we both enjoy watching Jackson Galaxy on Animal Planet. I attended Helix High School and received my Bachelor’s from San Diego State University. I'm a licensed Real Estate Broker so yes, I frequent other folks homes on a regular basis, and I'm very familiar with safety protocols and securing homes before exiting - especially those with pets. Many of my listings have had pets present, I always enjoy accommodating them. As an agent, I am held to high ethical standards, having undergone trainings, passed a criminal background check, and fingerprinting. In my spare time I volunteer with Urban Angels in downtown, periodically for Meals on Wheels, and I also have served on the Board of Directors for several real estate volunteer associations.
I’m fairly flexible as long as I have some notice, I live and die by my Google Calendar and am used to frequently updating it with showings, appointments, etc. I live in Lake Murray, but like most agents, I’m always on the road, so happy to accommodate those outside of my immediate area. I lived in downtown San Diego for 8 years, have lived in Mission Hills and Mission Valley, very comfortable working those areas as well.
I’m very big on open communication and setting expectations early on - I operate on full transparency, so hopefully I’ll be a great fit for your furry loved ones!
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What is your experience with cat sitting, and how long have you been doing it?
I've been a cat whisperer for many years lol but I'm the go to for all of my friends and family.
What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?
Pets only have you... their short lives revolve around everything that we do. I hate the idea that cats are independent and uninterested... I've found them to be anything but. So providing some brief interaction helps bridge the gap while you're away from them, it's a comfort I'm happy to provide.
Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?
Bing Clawsby is my spunky orange tabby - he's definitely a menace but I absolutely love him.
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a cat sitter?
It has to be a good fit for everyone, pet included. I've had a few friends in the past watch my kitty when I was away, and some people are just not cat people. They change the litter, refill water, and that's pretty much it. I personally prefer a cat sitter that sends photos and videos, sends considerate texts (looks like Bing isn't eating his wet food, is there anything I should try?), and treats my baby like their own. That's pretty much my approach - all kitties have such different personalities and needs, those should be addressed up front!
What is your typical process for working with a new cat parent?
I love new cat parents, especially the ones that are open to input! I always recommend a Furbo (in home camera), lots of wet food, frequent cleaning of water fountains and plenty of play time if the kitty is younger... they need to get their energy out in healthy ways, otherwise they can totally tear up furniture. But really getting a handle on their preferences and seeing how we can accomodate the pet should be a high priority.
How do you ensure the safety & security of the cats and the home while cat sitting?
I always encourage folks to have cameras, I personally have a ring and a Furbo. I keep everything locked up unless instructed not to. During a visit I might open a window for some ventilation, but make sure that it's closed upon departure. And if you're a cat owner like myself, blocking the door with your feet when entering and exiting is just a standard procedure. :)
Are you usually available during holidays?
Yes! My dad's side and mom's side are both here. I'm used to working major holidays, so I have no issue with cat sitting.
What is your favorite cat toy?
Wands & tunnels, coupled with a little cat tv on in the background (youtube, has zoomed in videos of birds and squirrels).
How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?
I go at their speed and never force the interaction. I always try to put myself at their level, sitting on the ground offer toys and treats, offering my hand for them to sniff and rub up against. If they are not willing to engage that is entirely fine - I do not want to make any cat uncomfortable with forced coddling. Shy kitties sometimes benefit just from having a human present.
Medication Experience:
In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Destiny is experienced with 4 types of medications
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Lily
Today
Destiny was AMAZING for our kitty care! she sent pics and videos/updates of the boys while we were away - she gave them their supplements and made sure our asthma kitty got his inhaler. I’ll never take for granted a sitter that can follow instructions really well 😂 we’ll definitely be repeat clients!!
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Kyle Allison
October 6, 2025
Destiny was amazing with our kittens! I appreciated the detailed updates and pictures which put us at ease while we were gone. They were very well taken care of. Very smooth meet and greet/key drop off process and she is quick to respond. I would definitely book with her again.
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Charles
September 9, 2025
Destiny is the best! She went above and beyond expectations. When she sent her daily update, she told me she saw ants. I told her where there was some ant spray, and she took care of the problem for me. Also, my two cats love her, and treat her like family. I’ve used Destiny in the past, and look forward to using her in the future. She is the best example of what customer service can be, and Meowtel is lucky to have her as a representative.
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Melissa
December 4, 2025
Destiny was fantastic! She spent quality time with my 2 kitties, playing with them as well as caring for their needs. Her communication with me was thorough, including lots of photos. I highly recommend her to anyone!
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Beverly
April 20, 2025
Destiny has my highest recommendation for anyone looking for a reliable and respectful cat sitter, especially those with super shy kitties! From first contact on Meowtel through to the end of my reservation (and even after), Destiny went above and beyond, exceeding expectations! I’m a first-time cat parent and new to Meowtel. I lucked out with Destiny who was patient and understanding, explaining the process of meet & greet, navigating through the app, and setting up the reservation. Her profile also provided great advise about setting up cameras in our home so we can check in on our cat while we are away. Our meet and greet went well, and she and I vibed like we knew each other from a previous life 😂 After that, I wasn’t so anxious about leaving Miku as much as I was before. During the first day of our reservation, I was surprised to see a video of our cat playing and interacting with Destiny. She truly is a cat whisperer, since our cat usually hides and never comes out for visitors and new faces! Everyday that Destiny came to take care of Miku, she updated us with videos and pictures, which was helpful and the most reassuring to any pet owner while they are away. On the last evening prior to us returning, Destiny paid special attention to replenishing Miku’s water fountain and cleaning her litter box, which was truly appreciated. From our first experience with Destiny, I will definitely be looking for her for our future cat-sitting needs because she treated our cat and our home with respect, she executed her responsibilities reliably, with integrity and with honesty.
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James
April 1, 2025
My Wife Lydia and I had a weekend trip planned and found Destiny on Meowtel. We reviewed her profile and decided to go with her to take care of our Baby Boy Dylan. He is 15 years old, and we wanted to make sure he had the greatest of care. Destiny surpassed our expectations and lived up to everything she explained she was going to do. Not only was she on time! she sent pictures of feeding and cleaning his cat box. changing his water and spoke softly to him. Dylan is a scaredy cat and will hide when someone comes over. Destiny also fed our Wild Doves as well the seed I left for them. Destiny gets a 5-star + rating, you could tell she Loves animals as much as we do. We will defiantly use Destiny again to take care of Dylan and in our short time with her, she became one of the family. Thanks Destiny so much, you are amazing! Jim, Lydia and Dylan.
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Drop in visits rates
Destiny's is 40%
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
Destiny's holiday surcharge is 40%.
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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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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.
La Mesa 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!
Rating breakdown
Lily
Today
Destiny was AMAZING for our kitty care! she sent pics and videos/updates of the boys while we were away - she gave them their supplements and made sure our asthma kitty got his inhaler. I’ll never take for granted a sitter that can follow instructions really well 😂 we’ll definitely be repeat clients!!
Kyle Allison
October 6, 2025
Destiny was amazing with our kittens! I appreciated the detailed updates and pictures which put us at ease while we were gone. They were very well taken care of. Very smooth meet and greet/key drop off process and she is quick to respond. I would definitely book with her again.
Charles
September 9, 2025
Destiny is the best! She went above and beyond expectations. When she sent her daily update, she told me she saw ants. I told her where there was some ant spray, and she took care of the problem for me. Also, my two cats love her, and treat her like family. I’ve used Destiny in the past, and look forward to using her in the future. She is the best example of what customer service can be, and Meowtel is lucky to have her as a representative.
Melissa
December 4, 2025
Destiny was fantastic! She spent quality time with my 2 kitties, playing with them as well as caring for their needs. Her communication with me was thorough, including lots of photos. I highly recommend her to anyone!
Beverly
April 20, 2025
Destiny has my highest recommendation for anyone looking for a reliable and respectful cat sitter, especially those with super shy kitties! From first contact on Meowtel through to the end of my reservation (and even after), Destiny went above and beyond, exceeding expectations! I’m a first-time cat parent and new to Meowtel. I lucked out with Destiny who was patient and understanding, explaining the process of meet & greet, navigating through the app, and setting up the reservation. Her profile also provided great advise about setting up cameras in our home so we can check in on our cat while we are away. Our meet and greet went well, and she and I vibed like we knew each other from a previous life 😂 After that, I wasn’t so anxious about leaving Miku as much as I was before. During the first day of our reservation, I was surprised to see a video of our cat playing and interacting with Destiny. She truly is a cat whisperer, since our cat usually hides and never comes out for visitors and new faces! Everyday that Destiny came to take care of Miku, she updated us with videos and pictures, which was helpful and the most reassuring to any pet owner while they are away. On the last evening prior to us returning, Destiny paid special attention to replenishing Miku’s water fountain and cleaning her litter box, which was truly appreciated. From our first experience with Destiny, I will definitely be looking for her for our future cat-sitting needs because she treated our cat and our home with respect, she executed her responsibilities reliably, with integrity and with honesty.
James
April 1, 2025
My Wife Lydia and I had a weekend trip planned and found Destiny on Meowtel. We reviewed her profile and decided to go with her to take care of our Baby Boy Dylan. He is 15 years old, and we wanted to make sure he had the greatest of care. Destiny surpassed our expectations and lived up to everything she explained she was going to do. Not only was she on time! she sent pictures of feeding and cleaning his cat box. changing his water and spoke softly to him. Dylan is a scaredy cat and will hide when someone comes over. Destiny also fed our Wild Doves as well the seed I left for them. Destiny gets a 5-star + rating, you could tell she Loves animals as much as we do. We will defiantly use Destiny again to take care of Dylan and in our short time with her, she became one of the family. Thanks Destiny so much, you are amazing! Jim, Lydia and Dylan.
Julia
May 26, 2025
Destiny absolutely rules! Super warm and kind energy and takes her role seriously. On time every day with superior video updates, even taking the time to set up cat TV for my boy so he didn’t get bored. He’s only 7 months and can be shy around new people but warmed up to Destiny immediately. Cannot recommend her enough, will definitely rebook in the future!!
Beverly
June 7, 2025
This is for our second reservation with Destiny. Our reservation this time was for one day, and as with our previous reservation, Destiny had great interaction with our very shy cat. Watching videos and looking at photos Destiny sent me while we were away, Miku clearly remembers her and appreciates her visits. During this visit, she also gifted a mini cat tent for Miku, which was above and beyond! Thank you Destiny, you’ll always be our first choice when we need a cat sitter!
Megan
June 21, 2026
We had a great experience with Destiny! She took wonderful care of our two kittens while we were away and made sure they had everything they needed. We really appreciated the update and photos/videos. It gave us peace of mind knowing they were doing well. We came home to two happy kittens and are so grateful for her help. We’d definitely book with her again! 🐾
Yvonne
February 8, 2025
Destiny was great at adapting to additional instructions when my cat developed a hot spot right before I had to leave her. She was very communicative and I appreciated that she stayed the entire duration of the scheduled visit and thought of ways to entertain Lily. Thank you Destiny!
Melissa
February 2, 2025
Destiny was amazing! My very shy kitty came out for her and even let Destiny pet her. Destiny is certainly a cat whisperer!
Margaret
December 15, 2024
Destiny is the best cat sitter! She showed our kitty so much love and affection while we were away. Our cat is normally pretty shy when we aren’t around but somehow Destiny was able to make her feel safe to come out and play and receive pets. We got consistent detailed updates and our cat seemed very well taken care of.
Beverly
January 31, 2026
I love that Destiny always sends pictures and videos during her visit with our cat! She’s a great communicator and a creative problem-solver. Our travels without our cat are less stressful because of Destiny. So lucky to have found her!
Bronson
September 16, 2025
Destiny took great care of my fur babies while I was out of town. She followed care instructions and provided frequent updates. I will be sure to use her services again!
Robert
April 29, 2025
Destiny is amazing!!! We booked short notice and she was very accommodating. She communicated so well and was able to help with our sick cat.
Margaret
August 13, 2024
Destiny was awesome! She was super sweet with our kitty, got her to come out of her hiding spot to get pets and took really great care of her. I enjoyed receiving videos and pictures from her every day as well. Excellent cat sitter and easy to work with!
Babs
May 20, 2024
This is my first time with any cat sitter and destiny did a great job. I had a short time before my trip and she got right in for a meet and greet and then did a perfect job, even sweeping and doing a watering task for me last minute.
Mark
April 17, 2024
Destiny was very communicative and helpful throughout the whole process. It was easy to work with her and I received consistent updates throughout the appointments. I’d recommend her to anyone in her service area and I’d love to use her service again! Cheers! Thank you Destiny! 😊
Adri
June 1, 2025
Destiny was so great with my two kitties. She did a fantastic job, arrived at my desired time, and send lots of updates!
Charles
September 5, 2024
Destiny is the best! Second time using her, and she did an amazing job. Both of my cats love spending time with her. Will not hesitate to use her again.
Antoniette
April 2, 2025
Destiny was the purrfect cat sitter to my two kitties! 😻She was attentive, played with them and followed through with litter cleaning/replenishing, feeding, etc. The daily photos and videos of my kitties helped in keeping my mind at ease while away. Kitty approved and highly recommend! ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Charles
May 6, 2024
Destiny was awesome! Great photos/videos and updates. Also charmed my shy cats into playing with her. Would definitely use her again. Chuck
Antoniette
July 16, 2026
Bronson
June 2, 2026
Joann
April 19, 2026
Leonard
April 18, 2026
Beverly
April 12, 2026
Kyle Allison
February 9, 2026
Antoniette
January 20, 2026
Kyle Allison
December 16, 2025
Destiny is always great with the kittens and I can tell she enjoys spending time with and taking care of them!
Leonard
December 6, 2025
Antoniette
November 26, 2025
Leonard
October 31, 2025
Leonard
October 21, 2025
Destiny is amazing! my cat Scoops just loves her❤️
Charles
September 9, 2025
Antoniette
July 31, 2025
Our third time booking with Destiny! We trust Destiny with our kitties. She always gives them her undivided attention and is thorough with sending pics and videos. Highly recommend! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Adri
July 23, 2025
Antoniette
July 8, 2025
This is our second time booking Destiny for our two kitties. She’s great with our kitties, follows through with instructions, and always sends us videos/pics to put our mind at ease while away. Highly recommend!
Adri
July 1, 2025
Lauren
June 15, 2025
Destiny took great care of my 2 cats! highly recommend.
Victoria
April 21, 2025
Yvonne
April 13, 2025
Leonard
March 16, 2025
Destiny is amazing, genuine, and loving cat sitter. highly recommended!!
Nadia
February 15, 2025
Delhia
December 9, 2024
Destiny is amazing
Nadia
November 3, 2024
Destiny was so great! She sent us videos and photos and I could tell my twins loved her! I'll hire her again
Leonard
August 11, 2024
Destiny is a loving and caring cat sitter and person. just the best.
Heather
June 28, 2024
Kiana
June 27, 2024
Response from Destiny
Thank you so much, Kiana! 🥰 Sammy was such a joy, literally the friendliest and most affectionate cat ever 🥲
Laura
May 29, 2024
Leonard
May 13, 2024
Meowtel
March 7, 2024
Destiny is a background-checked cat sitter in the La Mesa area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.
Free Cancellation (48+ hrs)