I'm Dawn
Cat Lover Experienced With Medications
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Dawn is experienced with 6 types of medications
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I'm Dawn
Cat Sitting in Oakland, CA
Im Dawn. I have three kitties in my home right now. One is a
semi-feral that I have worked with slowly bringing him into my home.
I am familiar with all medications including subq fluids, insulin (testing and administering) pills, drops etc… Have taken care of two diabetic se... Hi,
Im Dawn. I have three kitties in my home right now. One is a
semi-feral that I have worked with slowly bringing him into my home.
I am familiar with all medications including subq fluids, insulin (testing and administering) pills, drops etc… Have taken care of two diabetic seniors in my home. I have worked with tnr programs to help a colony get fixed, vaccinated and even find homes for some.
My experience with cats goes back to 2001, both my own cats and petsitting for others.
I live in the Oakland area and do own my own vehicle for getting around.
Learn More About Dawn
What is your experience with cat sitting, and how long have you been doing it?
I have helped folks with in home quick visits for some playtime, litter clean-up feeding and social time. I have also done multiple overnight stays. I first began helping friends with their cats in 2001. I have become friends with semi-agressive cats, super shy cats and adore the social in you face stage ten clingers and cuddlers. I have experience with cats who are on special diets for weight or other health issues. All types of medications. I volunteered at a non-profit clinic giving vaccinations, de-wormers, paw trims and other simple needs. I also really enjoy petting all the kitties and find it very fulfiling. I am interested in overnight/vacation/holiday stays and daily visits.
What do you enjoy most about cat sitting?
Making sure the kitties feel loved and have attention while their family is away. Meeting and be-friending other cats. Making sure they know they are not alone while the family is away.
Can you tell us about your favorite cat sitting reservation?
Little Miss Elliott was a stray I pulled from an empty lot. Her siblings had all passed and the mother was nowhere around. I scooped her into a bucket and brought her home. She was under a pound. I took her in for vet care and spay when she was ready. A friend adopted her and I enjoyed our overnights while he was away. Elliott turned out to be 100% deaf but still loved a good romp and game of hide and seek.
Do you have kitties yourself? What are their names?
Mr Whiskey is a maine coon/ragdoll mix who is 14 years young. Omar Little is a big house panther who is 6 and a half.
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In-home cat sitting visits typically include:
Dawn is experienced with 6 types of medications
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Nora
This month
My cat, Peggy, is a sweetie, but she's very fearful of people she doesn't know - her usual practice is to hide under a bed until they're gone. Dawn was able to feed her, give her a pill, and even play with her. She's a cat whisperer! She's also very professional and accommodating - she came ridiculously early every morning to keep Peggy's pill schedule. I feel very fortunate to have found Dawn.
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Ashley
February 18, 2026
Dawn was absolutely amazing with our cat. From the very beginning, she followed every instruction carefully and made sure he was happy, healthy, well-fed, watered, and clean. It gave us so much peace of mind knowing she was so attentive and responsible. She is definitely a cat person and truly cares about cats and animals in general — you can feel it immediately. What meant the most to us was how much our cat warmed up to her, more than he typically does with other people. It was clear that she didn’t just “check in” on him, but genuinely spent time showing him love and making sure he didn’t feel alone while we were away. We are so grateful for the care she provided and will absolutely be rebooking with her. Highly recommend!
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Alexandra
February 26, 2026
Dawn took amazing care of our two senior kitties for 3 weeks! She took thorough notes at our meet and greet and followed through with all of the instructions. Her communication was excellent as she sent updates and photos for every visit. She was also flexible with extending a couple visits and adding an additional visit at the end.
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Robyn
January 5, 2026
Dawn was great with our cats. She sent great updates with videos and dealt with some vomit. And when we thought we may not make it back the day we were supposed to die to flight delays, she was very accommodating and said she'd do a visit the next day if we needed it despite being booked up.
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Jane
December 2, 2025
Dawn took amazing care of our two cats while we were gone. She went above and beyond to play with them, give medications, and clean up after a marking incident. Will definitely book again!
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Nikki
December 30, 2025
Dawn was amazing! My shy and anxious orange boy took to her immediately. Food and litter were taken care of and left clean and perfect for when I arrived back home. She provided updates and pictures everyday and I highly recommend her to anyone.
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Drop in visits rates
Overnight stay rate
Dawn'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
Dawn's holiday surcharge is 10%.
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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.
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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.
Oakland cat sitting rates will vary based on the sitter's experience and services, but the average price is $37.00. 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!
Rating breakdown
Nora
This month
My cat, Peggy, is a sweetie, but she's very fearful of people she doesn't know - her usual practice is to hide under a bed until they're gone. Dawn was able to feed her, give her a pill, and even play with her. She's a cat whisperer! She's also very professional and accommodating - she came ridiculously early every morning to keep Peggy's pill schedule. I feel very fortunate to have found Dawn.
Ashley
February 18, 2026
Dawn was absolutely amazing with our cat. From the very beginning, she followed every instruction carefully and made sure he was happy, healthy, well-fed, watered, and clean. It gave us so much peace of mind knowing she was so attentive and responsible. She is definitely a cat person and truly cares about cats and animals in general — you can feel it immediately. What meant the most to us was how much our cat warmed up to her, more than he typically does with other people. It was clear that she didn’t just “check in” on him, but genuinely spent time showing him love and making sure he didn’t feel alone while we were away. We are so grateful for the care she provided and will absolutely be rebooking with her. Highly recommend!
Alexandra
February 26, 2026
Dawn took amazing care of our two senior kitties for 3 weeks! She took thorough notes at our meet and greet and followed through with all of the instructions. Her communication was excellent as she sent updates and photos for every visit. She was also flexible with extending a couple visits and adding an additional visit at the end.
Robyn
January 5, 2026
Dawn was great with our cats. She sent great updates with videos and dealt with some vomit. And when we thought we may not make it back the day we were supposed to die to flight delays, she was very accommodating and said she'd do a visit the next day if we needed it despite being booked up.
Jane
December 2, 2025
Dawn took amazing care of our two cats while we were gone. She went above and beyond to play with them, give medications, and clean up after a marking incident. Will definitely book again!
Nikki
December 30, 2025
Dawn was amazing! My shy and anxious orange boy took to her immediately. Food and litter were taken care of and left clean and perfect for when I arrived back home. She provided updates and pictures everyday and I highly recommend her to anyone.
Jane
February 3, 2026
Dawn is great, we will keep re-booking! She takes great care of our cats, is an expert at getting the grumpy one to take his meds, and makes sure they get lots of affection when we're gone.
Tyler
This month
Dawn was amazing with my cat Pablo! She was on time, easy to work with, and always made sure to snap a picture each day to give me peace of mind. She also did a great job cuddling with Pablo, who appreciated it very much as he’s a very friendly and physical cat. 10/10, I’d love to work with Dawn again in the future!
Alice
This month
Dawn was so great with our cats, including one very finicky tortoiseshell, and sent THE BEST photos! She made us feel at ease while traveling, and kept our cats healthy and happy.
Kristida
This month
Dawn was awesome with my cats, even my super skittish one! I received cute photos and videos and felt relieved knowing my cats were in good hands. I’d definitely book again!!
Greyson
October 1, 2025
This was my first experience on Meowtel/with a catsitter while I was traveling. Dawn was such a pleasure to meet and provided updates every day about how Sunny was doing. I felt at ease knowing someone like Dawn was checking in on my old man! Thanks so much, Dawn!
Anni
November 30, 2025
Dawn is really flexible and super kind. My shy cats got along with her, and I am so glad that they liked to interact with Dawn!
Robyn
February 4, 2026
The cats loved her again on this very quick trip! She left the house cleaner than when we left. Good communication.
Nicole
October 19, 2025
Dawn was great! I appreciate that she sent us photos of our cats. It was very easy to get in touch with her (in the app) and we would definitely book her again!
Nicole
December 30, 2025
I have booked Dawn several times now and she’s amazing! She makes sure to keep us updated and I always feel more comfortable knowing she’s there to take care of our cats.
Diana
This month
Dawn was reliable, communicative, and proactive about updating us and managing the cats. She was fantastic and we will definitely be using her services again. I highly recommend her.
Michael
March 28, 2026
Dawn made our first Meowtel experience a total breeze! Super professional, proactive, and just a delight to work with.
B
This month
Nicole
This month
Nora
This month
Bo
March 19, 2026
Jane
March 11, 2026
Nicole
February 23, 2026
Lana
February 23, 2026
Dawn took great care of my kitties while I was away, with photos and updates. I recommend Dawn and would definitely reserve her again.
Craig
February 5, 2026
Great! Dawn was fantastic with Peaches.
Suchitra
January 18, 2026
Excellent & timely communication. Loving and caring person. My Midnight 🐈⬛ loved her.
Bo
January 16, 2026
Greta
January 13, 2026
always goes above and beyond :)
Bo
January 3, 2026
Jane
December 25, 2025
Amy
December 3, 2025
Angelo
November 29, 2025
Nicole
November 25, 2025
Greta
November 18, 2025
Elisa
November 16, 2025
Anni
October 16, 2025
Jarren
September 17, 2025
Dawn is an incredibly caring person, especially when it comes to animals. She gives 110% for every animal and is always ready to go out of her way to give them special care. To her, it's not "extra work" but what the animal deserves. She is also very kind and professional.
Dan
September 17, 2025
Dawn not only rescued the abandoned kitten I eventually adopted, but she is also my most often used cat sitter and mentor / guide for cat knowledge based on her years of experience with a number of her own cats!
Meowtel
September 17, 2025
Dawn is a background-checked cat sitter in the Oakland area. Their profile has been verified and their references have been checked by Meowtel.
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