I'm Kristina
Paw-Some Cat Sitter In Newark
Book With Confidence
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:
Kristina is experienced with 2 types of medications
Check if Kristina services your area
Unfortunately, Kristina does not cover your area right meow.
I'm Kristina
Cat Sitting in Newark, CA
Leaving your cat(s) with a stranger can be intimidating, but I ... Hello! I'm Kristina and I am from the East Bay. I have been a cat mom for over 6 years to 4 fur babies, and have been cat sitting for 4+ years! Outside of cat sitting, I am finishing my master's program and work full time in higher education.
Leaving your cat(s) with a stranger can be intimidating, but I take pride in ensuring that your cat(s) are taken care while you're away and feel comfortable in my presence! I would treat your cat(s) like they were my own and provide them the quality of care that I would expect for mine. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to message me at any time!
Learn More About Kristina
What is your experience with cat sitting, and how long have you been doing it?
I have had nothing but great experiences with cat sitting! I started in February of 2022 and have had over 25 clients since!
Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?
I have 4 cats! My family and I rescued a mom cat and her 4 babies back in May 2020. Unfortunately one of the kitties passed in May 2022 due to the FIP illness. I have the mom named Virgo (named after my astrological sign), and her three babies are Zeus, Boots, and Luna.
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a cat sitter?
I recommend reaching out to the cat sitter you're interested in and asking any questions or concerns you have before booking! Not all cat sitters are experienced handling certain situations, so it is good to ask first before booking and assuming. Get to know your potential cat sitter as much as possible. I always enjoy answering any questions about my personal life and cat sitting expertise.
How do you ensure the safety & security of the cats and the home while cat sitting?
When I come through the door, I carefully open it in case any cats are hanging by the door from the inside. This prevents them from running out if they do have a tendency of doing that. I always reach my hand out in front of them so they can get familiar with my scent. I then pet them gently so they know I mean no harm. In the house, I will look around in the general living space and listen for any odd noises. This helps me ensure it is only me in the home (unless otherwise told). This helps me feel safe during my visit. If I do notice anything strange, I will let the client know asap.
Are you usually available during holidays?
Most of the time yes. Please look at my availability on my calendar as I do close off dates as soon as I know I will be out of town or unavailable.
How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?
I am gentle with my movements and don't do anything that would make the cat more anxious or timid. Being on ground level with them also helps from what I have noticed. I speak gently and will do my best to get them calm. I do not and will not force them to come out if they are hiding.
Medication Experience:
In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Kristina is experienced with 2 types of medications
Check if Kristina services your area
Unfortunately, Kristina does not cover your area right meow.
Kristen
August 2, 2025
Kristina has been helping us take care of our cats since 2022. She is caring and responsible. I enjoy seeing the photos of our cats while we are away from home. we just recently adopted a rumbunctious kitten and were not sure if we could leave them alone together. Kristina did a great job watching them for 2 weeks and it seems like the cats got along really well and are doing better than ever! Kristina is awesome and we really appreciate her!
Read more
Christina
December 5, 2023
Kristina did a wonderful job caring for my little Persian. He needs lots of love and good brushings. Kristina did both! She also took time to let him play with his favorite feather toy. He was all fluffy and in good spirits when I returned home.
Read more
Katia
February 19, 2023
Kristina was on time for our meet and greet, excited to meet the kiddos and took wonderful care of them. She sent photos of their well-being which truly set me at ease. Thank you!
Read more
Elizabeth
September 20, 2025
Kristina is rgeta with our cat! She responds quickly, gave us great updates, and was able to adapt to our plans when they changed.
Read more
Katia
February 19, 2023
Kristina was communicative, followed all instructions and had no problems with my two kitties. A great experience and flexible with my poor timing and scheduling.
Read more
Elizabeth
August 6, 2022
Kristina was a great cat sitter for us! She was a prompt communicator, for the reservation confirmation , the initial visit and during the visits, She kept us informed of each visit (including some adorable photos) - we knew our cats were being well cared-for. I wouldn’t hesitate to book her again.
Read moreService Area & Availability
Drop in visits rates
Kristina's is 10%
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
Kristina's holiday surcharge is 10%.
Schedule Constraints
Unavailable on weekdays from 8:30am-5pm, unless it is a commonly recognized holiday. I am still willing to stop by after 5pm if that is okay with you!
Communicate & Pay Through Meowtel
Using Meowtel's messaging and payment tools helps keep booking details in one place and gives you access to platform support if you need help.
325,000+
Reservations Completed
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.
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.
Newark cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $38.00. 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
Kristen
August 2, 2025
Kristina has been helping us take care of our cats since 2022. She is caring and responsible. I enjoy seeing the photos of our cats while we are away from home. we just recently adopted a rumbunctious kitten and were not sure if we could leave them alone together. Kristina did a great job watching them for 2 weeks and it seems like the cats got along really well and are doing better than ever! Kristina is awesome and we really appreciate her!
Christina
December 5, 2023
Kristina did a wonderful job caring for my little Persian. He needs lots of love and good brushings. Kristina did both! She also took time to let him play with his favorite feather toy. He was all fluffy and in good spirits when I returned home.
Katia
February 19, 2023
Kristina was on time for our meet and greet, excited to meet the kiddos and took wonderful care of them. She sent photos of their well-being which truly set me at ease. Thank you!
Elizabeth
September 20, 2025
Kristina is rgeta with our cat! She responds quickly, gave us great updates, and was able to adapt to our plans when they changed.
Katia
February 19, 2023
Kristina was communicative, followed all instructions and had no problems with my two kitties. A great experience and flexible with my poor timing and scheduling.
Elizabeth
August 6, 2022
Kristina was a great cat sitter for us! She was a prompt communicator, for the reservation confirmation , the initial visit and during the visits, She kept us informed of each visit (including some adorable photos) - we knew our cats were being well cared-for. I wouldn’t hesitate to book her again.
Jerry
August 5, 2022
Kristina did a wonderful job taking care of our Gracie. She communicated with us every day. We could not be happier with the experience. Would definitely love to have her sit for us again.
Sophia
June 21, 2022
Kristina was great! Super communicative and sent pictures of our boys :)
Kelsey
July 20, 2022
She did a good job visiting our cat and sending pictures.
Elizabeth
May 26, 2026
Kristina was great as always! She's our go to cat sitter
Charles
January 16, 2026
Sejal
August 18, 2025
Maria
June 2, 2025
Charles
May 4, 2025
Charles
March 31, 2025
Elizabeth
December 17, 2024
Elizabeth
December 3, 2024
Blake
May 17, 2024
Alicia
November 27, 2023
Charles
September 19, 2023
Blake
September 12, 2023
Kristen
November 27, 2022
Kristina is friendly and responsible. She took great care of our cats when we were away. She communicated with us daily and even sent us some pics of our cats. We feel fortunate to find such a great cat sitter. 
Linda
August 20, 2022
Have had an awesome experience with Kristina! She has a heart of pure gold and has taken exceptional care of my sweet fur baby.
Xuesong
July 9, 2022
Kristina is a wonderful cat sitter! She takes time to learn our needs and did the job amazingly :) We’d love to hire her another time when we’re away!
Meowtel
February 17, 2022
Kristina is a cat sitter in the Anaheim area. Her profile has been verified and her references have been checked by Meowtel.