I'm Sydney

Cat And Caboodle

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275 Reviews
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106 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

Sydney is experienced with 2 types of medications

Topical Ointments Injections / Diabetic Management

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Cat And Caboodle

I'm Sydney

Cat Sitting in Newport Beach, CA

Meow there — I’m Sydney! 🐾

I’ve been a lifelong cat lover and understand how important it is to leave your fur babies with someone you truly trust. I currently have a 9-year-old cat named Delman, and I recently lost my beloved Maine Coon, Frederick, who lived to be 23 years old. Caring for him through every stage of life gave me extensive experience with senior cats, different personalities, routines, and the extra love and patience they sometimes need.

I treat every cat as if they were my own and genuinely love creating a calm, safe, and comforting experience while you’re away...
Meow there — I’m Sydney! 🐾

I’ve been a lifelong cat lover and understand how important it is to leave your fur babies with someone you truly trust. I currently have a 9-year-old cat named Delman, and I recently lost my beloved Maine Coon, Frederick, who lived to be 23 years old. Caring for him through every stage of life gave me extensive experience with senior cats, different personalities, routines, and the extra love and patience they sometimes need.

I treat every cat as if they were my own and genuinely love creating a calm, safe, and comforting experience while you’re away. Whether your kitty is playful and social or shy and routine-oriented, I’m happy to adapt to their unique needs and personality.

During visits, I provide:
• Fresh food & water
• Litter box cleaning
• Playtime, cuddles, and enrichment
• Photo and video updates
• Medication support if needed
• Plant watering & mail collection
• Cleanup for hairballs or little messes along the way

I pride myself on being reliable, communicative, detail-oriented, and trustworthy. My schedule is flexible, and I always do my best to accommodate requests whenever possible.

If the time you’re looking for appears unavailable, please feel free to message me anyway. I may be able to make adjustments to fit you in.

I can’t wait to meet you and your kitty ❤️🐈

Learn More About Sydney

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

I have been with Meowtel since 2018 and around cats my whole life. I love spending time and getting to know them and their personality.

What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?

I love giving clients peace of mind so they can enjoy their time away. We have a ton of fun sending updates, videos and pictures

Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?

Charlie is my 1 year old and Delman is my 9 year old. In 2025 my 23 year old cat Frederick went over the rainbow bridge.

Are you usually available during holidays?

I am always available for my clients so please let me know what your plans are and I am happy to accommodate.

What is your favorite cat toy?

Feather wands and lasers are always a hit. Each kitty loves a certain toy and I love to make them happy

How do you handle cats that are particularly timid or anxious?

I give them their space to be themselves and always ask my clients about their likes so I can easily bond with them. I give them as much time as they need to warm up.


Medication Experience:

Topical Ointments Injections / Diabetic Management

Skills:

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Tina

Tina

November 24, 2025

Sydney has sat for us before and our two kitties love to see her every time she comes over. She keeps our kitties happy and engaged and has left our home clean and orderly after every visit. She also sends us daily video Kitty-chats which is so nice when mom and dad are away. She is really an exceptional sitter.

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Meowtel-verified reservation 2+ weeks long
Joseph

Joseph

November 18, 2025

Sydney is an incredible sitter, and treated our cats with love. She far exceeded my expectations in every way. For example, one of my cats is really shy around new people and I was really worried that he wouldn’t come out to eat while we were gone but Sydney was able to win him over within the first meeting - she had him eating treats out of her hand. She sent us so many pictures, videos and updates that we never had any concerns - total peace of mind. Our cats are bengals and playtime is important to them, Sydney made sure they had all the entertainment they needed and even brought over new toys for them to try. She did such a great job! Will book her again!

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Angela

Angela

July 21, 2025

Sydney is great with my cat Pepper. She always sends me plenty of pictures and videos and is super communicative. She always make sure to spend a lot of time playing with Pepper since that’s what Pepper is into but she also makes sure to take care of everything Ive asked her to check up on. I never have to worry about being out of town when I know she’s there! Thank you Sydney!

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Nicole

Nicole

September 30, 2024

There was a major hurricane during Sydney’s visit to my home. She showed up early before the storm to make sure the kitties were ready to ride it out! She is very detail oriented and sends multiple wonderful updates!

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Bonnie

Bonnie

September 20, 2025

Excellent communicator. Obvious how much she loves cats and enjoys pet sitting. Made sure my 10 month old kitten was properly cared for during my 9 day absence, first time she had been left alone for more than two days. Notes and pictures sent during her visits.

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Barbara

Barbara

July 26, 2025

Sydney was wonderful. My temperamental boy took to her immediately. She was attentive to the details I specified.

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Service Area & Availability

Drop in visits rates

$36.80 / 20min
$48.20 / 45min
$63.50 / 60min
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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.

Newport Beach 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 free 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 free Meet & Greet!

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