Mad About Cats
Meowtel Insured
Background Checked
Hello,

I'm Teresa

A cat sitter in Los Altos, CA

5.00/5.00
Exceptional
3 REVIEWS

You aren't charged until Teresa confirms your request. Cancel anytime up to 48 hours before the reservation begins for a 100% refund.

Check if Teresa services your area

Over 80,000+ happy kitties serviced on Meowtel

I'm Teresa | Cat Sitting in Los Altos, CA

With over 26 years of cat volunteering, fostering and being a cat parent, I can connect with any cat. After the last of my two elderly cats passed, I started helping rehome elder kitties. It wasnt a choice I consciously made, it simply happened when the phone rang and a cat needed a foster home. That experience led me to the decision to cat sit for others. My brother in law always says he wants to come back as my cat. That’s to say that I love and spoil any cat...

Learn More About Teresa

What is your experience with cat sitting, and how long have you been doing it?

I’ve been helping people with their cats for well over 30 years. It’s always been word of mouth. Often, the cat sitting included staying in the home as a house sitter as well. Using an app system is new for me.

What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

I like being able to meet different cats(and people). I also enjoy being around cats each time, as is the case now, that I don’t have a cat. I say it’s my “cat fix” to spend time with other people’s cats. I like people knowing their cat is in good hands.

What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a cat sitter?

My advice is to meet the cat sitter in advance, even if only via zoom. Ask tons of questions. For example, how much time will the sitter spend with your cat(s), what do they do in free time, how will they engage with the cat, what do they think their job is? It’s also crucial to provide all details you think are important. For example, how to care for your cat, how to engage the cat, how you want your home treated, provide all emergency information and any share quirky behaviors your cat might have. Taking the time to get to know the cat sitter, letting them to get to know you and your cat(s) helps ensure success!

Teresa's Reviews

Meowtel

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

March 12, 2025
Marilyn

Teresa is an amazing cat caregiver! I am extremely picky with who I trust with a cat that I dearly love as family, and who I trust with access to my home when I’m away – and Teresa is my top choice. Teresa is a cat lover’s cat sitter. She loves and understands cats, is gentle and patient with them, and attends to their needs on all levels. She is very knowledgeable with years of cat experience, and is capable of handling health conditions and managing any issues that might come up. Teresa is one of those special people who is genuinely kind and caring, with a big heart, and it comes through with her loving care and attention for kitties, and communication and understanding with nervous cat moms. Teresa is friendly, professional, and extremely reliable and trustworthy. I HIGHLY recommend Teresa!

March 12, 2025
Kim

If you are looking for a loving and responsible person who can take great care of your treasured fur baby... Teresa is your lady! She loves cats and realizes that each one has their own personality and needs. She communicates extremely well and I would trust her with my girls anytime! She is also comfortable with giving medications if needed. She has so much love to give!

March 12, 2025
Cat Parents
Love Us
Excellent rating
on TrustPilot
People
Love Us
100% Satisfaction
Guaranteed
Always Communicate & Pay Through Meowtel

Always Communicate & Pay Through Meowtel

Doing so will ensure you fully qualify for all of the benefits of the Meowtel Promise, including speedy support from a real human and insurance coverage.

Teresa's Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications

  • Foster Parent
  • Shelter Volunteer

Transportation

  • Car

Medication Experience

  • Topical Ointments
  • Eye/Ear Drops
  • Oral Medication / Pills
  • Subcutaneous Fluids

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Los Altos cat sitting rates will vary based on the pet sitter's experience and expertise, but the average price for a cat sitter is $39.00. 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.

Mad About Cats
5.00 • 3 reviewsFrom $45.10